Coronavirus Outbreak: The CSR Response

There are over 40,000 cases of coronavirus, concentrated in China, but the outbreak is now reaching over two dozen countries across the globe. A health crisis like this demands a government response, but what is the corporate response? Paul Washington, head of The Conference Board’s Environmental, Social and Governance Center, chats with a team of experts on how corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders worldwide are marshalling resources to respond to this health crisis.

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Among the issues this podcast covers:

How are global CSR leaders responding to the coronavirus outbreak?
What are key lessons learned from previous outbreaks, such as SARS and Ebola?
How does the CSR response to a global health crisis differ from natural disasters?
What can companies do now to prepare for the next potential outbreak?

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Surviving a Near-Death Experience: Lessons on Resilience

ESG News and Views / 11 Apr 2023

Part 2: Paul Washington Speaks with Geralyn Ritter about surviving a near death experience and lessons on personal resilience.
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Surviving a Near-Death Experience: Lessons on Resilience

ESG News and Views / 11 Apr 2023

Part 1: Paul Washington speaks to Geralyn Ritter about surviving a near death experience and lessons on personal resilience.
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The Role of the Board & C-Suite in Addressing Health Equity

ESG News and Views / 24 Feb 2023

In this podcast, Paul Washington speaks with Dr. Jay Bhatt and Dr. William Payne about health equity.
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How to ESG: Preparing for ESG Disclosures

ESG News and Views / 10 Nov 2022

Merel Spierings speaks with Andrew Fowler, Partner at the law firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed about how companies can prepare for upcoming disclosure requirements
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Hurricane Ian: Lessons from Past Disasters

ESG News and Views / 07 Oct 2022

In this podcast, Patty McIlreavy, Lindsay Beltzer and Jeff Hoffman discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian.
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What does the C-suite Actually Think of Their Boards?

ESG News and Views / 23 May 2022

What's driving the gap between board performance and expectations?
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