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Board series: Beyond China – Strategic CPG expansion into India amid global trade shifts

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With broad policy upheaval in the U.S. under President Trump’s second term, Sustainability Committees on corporate boards stand on shaky ground. The administration has effectively terminated and significant allocations for renewable energy, retreated from the Paris Agreement, spurred ESG-backlash, weakened the EPA, NOAA, and SEC mandates. At the same time, the global momentum for ESG and Sustainability persists. Even if the political momentum is going in one direction, board members will have to balance the reality of climate, social, litigation, and governance risks remain financially material and globally governed.

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Telesto CEO & Founder Alex Kruzel releases new book, The Courage to Continue, at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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“Has Sustainability failed . . . ?”

A provocative and critical question that was raised in last week’s public launch of Alex Kruzel’s, CEO & Founder of Telesto Strategy, book The Courage to Continue at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Patrick Shewell, Director of Global Packaging Sustainability of Mondelez, provided the expert moderation to an at-capacity audience full of public and private sector leaders. Watch full discussion: Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era

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From Corporate Strategy to Global Policy: The New Book The Courage to Continue Explores The Rationale For Corporate Sustainability in Support of President Trump’s Whole-of-Government National Security Agenda

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As global trade and security challenges continue to escalate as President Trump begins his second term, an insightful and compelling new book, The Courage to Continue, calls for a non-partisan approach to evaluate how businesses can effectively advance their environmental sustainability agendas and support America’s national security priorities. Authored by Alex Kruzel, founder of Chicago-based management consulting firm Telesto Strategy, the book prompts decision-makers across all industries and sectors with crucial questions and considerations for leaders to advance their corporate sustainability goals.

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Why are CPG company boards approving vertical integrations in supply chains?

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This article explores the strategic rationale driving a growing number of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company boards to approve vertical integration of their supply chains. Key drivers include strengthening ESG performance, mitigating climate risk, addressing investor activism, and securing supply chains in a geopolitically polarized world.

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Assessing Progress: How Far is the Packaging and Plastics Sector From Achieving Circularity?

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Growing recognition of the environmental impact of plastics and packaging materials has prompted the need for a transition towards circularity. Despite obstacles, progress has been made through innovations in material science and recycling technologies, underscoring the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in accelerating the transition towards circular packaging and sustainability.

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