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Davos 2024 Recap: Rebuilding Trust and Propelling Progress
In January 2024, Handshake and nearly 3,000 world leaders from government, business, and civil society representing 125 countries descended upon the town of Davos, nestled among the snow peaks of the Swiss Alps, for the World Economic Forums 54th Annual...
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COP28 Recap: Navigating Global Climate Solutions and Milestones
Over the past two weeks, nearly 100,000 public and private-sector senior officials, negotiators, and executives along with NGO and climate leaders have descended upon Dubai, UAE to attend the annual United Nations Climate Conference: COP28.While this year’s convening drew quite...
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Rise of The Circular Economy in the Retail World
Over the past few years, thrifting and re-use of materials and products have experienced a surge in popularity. According to a popular resale store, ThredUp, the number of people buying secondhand is expected to double by 2027, adding up to...
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Shining the Spotlight on Uber!
In our ongoing series highlighting companies championing business solutions that drive impact, we are excited to feature Uber’s latest commitment to lowering emissions and eliminating pollution from their food delivery business as the company aims to reach net zero by...
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The Freedom to Build Business that Matters
The Fourth of July is especially meaningful to me as the leader of a small company. My grandmother was an immigrant and an entrepreneur. She built two successful businesses throughout the course of her life and to me she was an icon. She...
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Walking the walk with social impact: Delta’s Ed Bastian puts principles to work
In the world of corporate leadership, there are those who talk about creating impact, and then there are those who truly embody it. Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Airlines, falls into the latter category. Despite the challenges of running...
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What do the new ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards Mean for Business?
After nearly two years of collaboration, extensive market research, public consultations, support from business leaders and draft revisions, IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published two global sustainability disclosure standards on Monday, June 26 – one focused on general...
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From Short Timelines to Speaking the Same Language, Five Ways to Co-Create Disruptive Partnerships
Last month, Handshake marked the 77th United Nations Global Assembly by partnering with Salesforce.org to host a breakfast for practitioners and visionaries across business and philanthropy. The event took place on the 41st floor of Salesforce Tower near Bryant Park...
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Reconnecting and Recommitting at 2022 Global Goals Week
Handshake is reflecting on a productive and energizing 2022 UNGA Week after spending quality time with many of you. Over the course of five days, we hosted seven events, facilitated dozens of conversations and supported our clients’ participation at events...
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Handshake and Goal 17 Partners at Davos 2022
This past May, Handshake convened cross-sector leaders, innovators and thinkers committed to advancing the state of the world on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. As an important moment to advance the global agenda, Handshake has had a presence...
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Celebrating Partnerships for Progress this Pride Month
Diversity and inclusion are essential to all businesses and are imperative to their success. These efforts must go beyond donations and proclamations to become core components of a long-term business strategy that are adequately resourced and sustained over time. To...
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How the Private Sector is Aiding the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
By: Abby Douglas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on the people of Ukraine who are fearing for their lives, their safety and their future. With over 3.1 million people who already fled their country, governments around the world are...
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