Business has a sustainability problem'and sustainability has a business problem, as many companies are fearful of engaging with social and environmental issues, owing to the costs and risks.
Addressing these dual challenges head on, this book provides a blueprint for putting social and environmental benefits at the center of a companys growth agenda. Many sustainability books offer 30,000-foot strategic views and broad-brush guidance on the business of 'doing well by doing good,' but here is a ground-level guide for profitably integrating social and environmental benefits into individual products and brands. The book introduces the rapidly emerging phenomenon of social impact markets and shows how companies can capitalize on these new pockets of consumer demand through focused strategy, data-informed implementation, and a clear eye on the future, including how digital technologies are creating new ways for brands to expand their social impact and make social mission a central element of competitive strategy.
Weaving together rich case studies and practical tools, this research-backed and real-world-ready guide fills a critical niche: a hands-on strategy playbook for the executives charged with driving brands top-line growth, making it essential reading for C-suite leaders, R&D, product, and brand managers, board members, NGOs, as well as MBA and executive education students.
Chapter 1: The Rise of Social Impact Markets. Chapter 2: Understanding Social Impact. Chapter 3: Necessity or Distraction. Chapter 4: Creating a Social Impact Strategy. Chapter 5: Define a Societal Need. Chapter 6: Selecting the Brand Societal Mission. Chapter 7: Clarify the Business Logic. Chapter 8: Communication Practices. Chapter 9: Assessing the Impact. Chapter 10: Managing the Risks of Social Impact Work. Chapter 11: Brands Practicing Social Activism. Chapter 12: Leadership Practices. Chapter 13: Finding 'Good Growth' - the SunTrust Case. Chapter 14: The Future of 'Good Growth'
