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Meet the moment
The Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation equips Canadian businesses and organizations with insights, tools, and support as they work to redefine and strengthen both the scope of their purpose and the contributions they make more broadly to society.
ABOUTResearch Report: Taking a stand on social issues – Why? When? How?
The CCPC is proud to announce the release of a new paper in partnership with Assistant Professor Dr. Rachel Ruttan, from the Rotman School of Management. “Taking a stand on social issues: Why? When? How?” explores the evolving trend of corporate activism and corporate involvement with the socio-political debates of our time.
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The business world is changing
Expectations of organizations are evolving. Instead of simply focusing on profits or value for shareholders, businesses and organizations of all types are increasingly expected to embody a new purpose of the corporation that accounts for the interest of all stakeholders, including society as a whole.
In order to compete, corporations must be able to articulate the purpose they serve, and a benefit that goes beyond shareholder returns.
How We HelpCanadians expect more
In the last two decades, the world has fundamentally changed and with that change have come shifting conceptions of the role of business in society. For private sector organizations, simply meeting the expectations of today is not enough. Those expectations are rapidly changing, and the target is moving still.
Research conducted by the Centre reveals a tremendous hunger for change to the private sector and its role in society. In the simplest terms, Canadians understand the positive economic contributions made by businesses but at the same time harbour an overwhelming desire for change. This atmosphere creates genuine risks to organizations but more importantly, it presents an unparalleled opportunity for them.
For business leaders, the need is clear: meet the moment and articulate your organization’s purpose.
Corporate PurposeSocial purpose: an essential ingredient for leading in volatile times
, Graham Fox, Zeus Eden
December 21, 2022
Views on ESG are neither stable nor uniform. They never have been, and they never will be. In one moment the framework appears to be nothing short of an ethical imperative. In the next it seems to be a passing fad. For some Canadian business…
Views on ESG are neither stable nor uniform. They never have been, and they never will be. In one moment the framework appears to be…
Read NowPurpose Index 2022
André Pratte
September 22, 2022
Read NowShould businesses raise wages as inflation soars?
André Pratte | Globe and Mail
July 26, 2022
The inflation rate in Canada reached 8.1 per cent in June, a level not seen since January 1983. Those higher prices are putting increasing pressure on households, whose financial situations are growing tighter. In that context, one would expect workers to demand higher wages to…
The inflation rate in Canada reached 8.1 per cent in June, a level not seen since January 1983. Those higher prices are putting increasing pressure…
Read NowResearch Report: Taking a stand on social issues – Why? When? How?
André Pratte
July 7, 2022
The CCPC is proud to announce the release of a new paper in partnership with Assistant Professor Dr. Rachel Ruttan, from the Rotman School of Management. “Taking a stand on social issues: Why? When? How?” explores the evolving trend of corporate activism and corporate involvement…
The CCPC is proud to announce the release of a new paper in partnership with Assistant Professor Dr. Rachel Ruttan, from the Rotman School of…
Read Now