Thomas Singer
Principal Researcher
The Conference Board
thomas.singer@conferenceboard.org
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Thomas Singer is a principal researcher in the ESG Center at The Conference Board. His research focuses on corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues. Singer is the author of numerous publications, including Total Impact Valuation: Overview of Current Practices, Business Transformation and the Circular Economy, The Seven Pillars of Sustainability Leadership, and the comprehensive corporate sustainability benchmarking report Sustainability Practices.
Prior to joining The Conference Board, Singer worked with Blu Skye Sustainability Consulting and SustainAbility, helping clients embed sustainability into their core business. Over his career, he has supported engagements with industry leaders across sectors, focusing on strategy development, opportunity assessment, competitive analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
He began his career as a management consultant with Kaiser Associates, advising clients on white space opportunities, competitive analysis, and benchmarking. Singer holds a BA from Tufts University and a MSc from the London School of Economics.
Publications by Thomas Singer
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Sustainability Practices Dashboard (2019 Edition)
04 February, 2020 -
Comparison table of sustainability reporting frameworks
20 November, 2018
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Environmental and Social Proposals in the 2017 Proxy Season
01 October, 2017 -
The Business Case for Corporate Investment in ESG Practices
23 July, 2015 -
Shareholder Proposals on Social and Environmental Issues
05 December, 2014 -
Corporate Sustainability in Brazil
21 May, 2014 -
Social Issues in the 2013 Proxy Season
23 September, 2013 -
Review of Shareholder Proposals on Environmental Issues
09 October, 2012 -
Linking Executive Compensation to Sustainability Performance
30 May, 2012 -
Global Supply Chain Labor Standards
14 May, 2012
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The Link between Human Capital and Sustainability
05 December, 2013
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Sustainability Practices: 2019 Edition: Trends in Corporate Sustainability Reporting in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
04 February, 2020 -
Sustainability Practices: 2018 Edition—Trends in Corporate Sustainability Reporting in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
07 December, 2018 -
Total Impact Valuation: Overview of Current Practices
08 June, 2018 -
Business Transformation and the Circular Economy: A Candid Look at Risks and Rewards
11 May, 2017 -
The Seven Pillars of Sustainability Leadership
14 June, 2016 -
Driving Revenue Growth through Sustainable Products and Services
29 June, 2015
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Sustainability Practices 2015 Key Findings
24 February, 2015
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Refocusing Sustainability during COVID-19
14 July, 2020 -
Five Ways a Sustainability Strategy Provides Clarity in a Time of Crisis
16 April, 2020 -
Sustainability Matters: Sustainability Assurance Practices
08 November, 2019 -
Total Impact Valuation: Overview of Current Practices (Expanded Report)
08 June, 2018 -
Total Impact Valuation: Appendixes
08 June, 2018 -
The Seven Pillars of Sustainability Leadership (General Counsel Business Implications)
14 June, 2016 -
Driving Revenue Growth through Sustainable Products and Services: Implications for Chief Financial Officers
29 June, 2015 -
Driving Revenue Growth through Sustainable Products and Services: Strategic Overview
29 June, 2015
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Total Impact Valuation: Insights from 10 Trailblazers
26 August, 2019 -
Sustainability Practices 2017 Key Findings
05 December, 2017 -
Sustainability Practices Dashboard
05 December, 2017 -
Sustainability Practices 2016 Key Findings
29 November, 2016 -
The Business Case for Corporate Investment in Sustainable Practices
29 May, 2015 -
Sustainability Matters 2014: How Sustainability Can Enhance Corporate Reputation
22 January, 2014 -
Proxy Voting Analytics (2009–2013)
11 October, 2013 -
Sustainability Practices: 2013 Edition
09 July, 2013 -
Sustainability Matters 2013:
How Companies Communicate and Engage on Sustainability
20 February, 2013 -
Proxy Voting Analytics (2008-2012)
08 January, 2013 -
Sustainability Practices: 2012 Edition
24 July, 2012