Corporate Governance

Businesses with a clear purpose do better while also protecting people and planet. Here's how

More than half of business leaders say that purpose – a clear sense of a company's direction – does not get adequate attention in their industry.

More than half of business leaders say that purpose – a clear sense of a company's direction – does not get adequate attention in their industry. Image: Photo by Alex Knight on Unsplash

John Mennel
Managing Director, Purpose, ESG & Sustainability Leader, Deloitte
Shira Beery
Senior Manager, Purpose, ESG & Sustainability, Deloitte
John Peto
Principal, Head of Consulting Sustainability, Deloitte
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Companies with strong purpose strategies see premium returns.
Companies with strong purpose strategies see premium returns. Image: Deloitte

Most business leaders (82%) say that the primary focus of their company’s purpose strategy is to create business value.
Most business leaders (82%) say that the primary focus of their company’s purpose strategy is to create business value. Image: Deloitte

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