Companies worldwide are pledging to play a more meaningful role in the well-being of their employees, customers and the environment. How can they turn their promises into action? From creating a representative boardroom to committing to measurable sustainability goals, business leader Dame Vivian Hunt discusses the necessary changes companies can make to embrace stakeholder capitalism -- and shares how it could change business for good.

How businesses can serve everyone, not just shareholders

The future of business depends on shifting from profit-only thinking to decisions that balance the needs of employees, communities, and the planet. Real change requires more than pledges; it means rewriting boardroom priorities and setting measurable goals. For example, Shell linked executive pay to environmental targets, and BHP Billiton increased female representation across its suppliers by 15 percent in a year. True stakeholder capitalism is complex, but it creates lasting value for everyone involved.

Businesses Thrive When They Serve Stakeholders, Not Just Shareholders

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