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The Data is IN: Ethics Outperforms! Announcing the 2024 Ethics Premium: The listed 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 12.3% from January 2019 to January 2024. Learn more and see the list: https://hubs.li/Q02n2vRT0 #WorldsMostEthicalCompanies

Ethics washing is rife. This is how to protect your business.

Ethics are taking center stage in most professional marketing discussions. To many of us in business, when ethics come up, thoughts run straight to accounting fraud, supplier mismanagement, and probably inappropriate behavior toward staff. This is not wrong. In today’s insight, we will get a fresh perspective that will anchor our ethics appreciation this year. In 2013, while at a class reunion at Duke University, the now Apple CEO Tim Cook stated, “when I think of ethics, I think of leaving things better than you found them" and to me that goes for everything from environmental issues, to how you work with suppliers, the environmental effects of your products, to the things you choose to support as a business, to the way you treat your employees. Your whole persona as a business fits under the umbrella of ethics. This for me was the most powerful yet simple understanding of ethics that I’ve come across. Imagine if as marketers, we take center stage - with a goal to simply leave things better than we found them, to value the organizational reputations we are entrusted with, to improve the product and service offerings we manage, to improve the business relations with its key stakeholders and customers, think of all aspects that we find intact when we join organizations. Then unethical behavior becomes simple as well, leaving things worse than you found them in all aspects. What’s your thought on this angle toward ethics? How do you personally keep ethics at the center stage of what you do? #KitendaInsights2024

Being accused of ethics washing, even if the organisation can justify its claims, can seriously damage a business’s reputation and ultimately negatively impact its income.    We want to help you protect your business’s good name and avoid ethics washing based challenges, so have put together our top tips in the below guide to help reduce your exposure.    We can also provide training sessions for your in-house marketing, communications, and branding teams, as well as senior stakeholders, to discuss how to spot, and avoid, ethical washing claims and how to respond if any issues arise. If your organisation would like support in any of these areas, is already facing allegations of ethics washing, would like to organise a training session, or if you have any questions on how to protect your brand more generally, please get in touch. Robert Oakley Matilda Graham https://lnkd.in/euVgbnRf

I’m so excited to be sharing the stage with Juliana Molina and Barbara-Ann Boehler in Brazil for this impressive conference. We can’t wait to speak about the groundbreaking research and tips and techniques to navigate your career in compliance and ethics. #compliance #ethics

Given the damage ethicswashing / greenwashing can cause your business, we have put together a mini guide with some thoughts on how to minimise the risks to you...please get in touch if you want to chat...

All businesses rely on their brand and reputation. Unfortunately, businesses can run into difficulties with accusations of “ethics washing”. This piece by Robert Oakley and Matilda Graham will help you avoid the pitfalls #ethics #brand #ethicswashing

🌍 **Navigating the Complex World of Global Business Ethics** 🌍 Just finished reading **"Global Business Ethics: Responsible Decision Making in an International Context"** by Ronald Francis and Guy Murfey, and I can't recommend it enough! 📚✨ In today's interconnected world, making ethical decisions isn't just a choice—it's a necessity. This book dives deep into the intricacies of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical behavior across different cultures and legal systems. 🌐 What I loved most: - **Real-world case studies** from companies like Walmart, Nike, and The Body Shop. - **Practical tools** like decision trees to tackle ethical dilemmas. - A unique **working code of ethics** that can be adapted to any organization. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this book offers invaluable insights to help you navigate the ethical challenges of the global business landscape. 🌟 Have you read it? What are your thoughts on integrating ethics into business practices? Let's discuss! 💬👇 #BusinessEthics #GlobalBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #Sustainability #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment

🎉 Fall Event Series Announcement! 🎉 We’re excited to introduce three compelling events this fall that will dive deep into critical topics at the intersection of business, ethics, and democracy. Join us as we explore the ethics of voting, the impact of corporations on democracy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how ethics are managed within businesses: 📅 The Duty to Vote Tuesday, October 8th @ 5:00 PM (Virtual Speaker) Mandeville 111 An insightful discussion on the ethical obligations of voting and its impact on society. Register: https://lnkd.in/gV-Q-Zju 📅 Ethics in Action: Firms, Policy, and Democracy Thursday, October 31st @ 5:00 PM Mandeville 111 Explore how corporate actions influence public policy and democracy. Register: https://lnkd.in/gfBeKHRJ 📅 Inside Corporate Ethics: A Talk with an Industry Expert Thursday, November 21st @ 12:30 PM Mandeville Teletorium Get an insider’s perspective on what business ethics looks like in practice from a seasoned professional. Register: https://lnkd.in/ghTmnEFk These events promise to provide valuable insights and thought-provoking conversations. Whether you're a student, professional, or just passionate about business ethics, you won’t want to miss these!