Reports & Research

We analyze how the BRT purpose statement signatories measure up to Americans’ expectations, and compare to other Russell 1000 companies.

Timed with the one-year anniversary of the Business Roundtable’s landmark redefinition of corporate purpose, we asked the public how they believe companies are doing in shifting from a myopic focus on shareholders to better serving the needs of all stakeholders. 

64% of Business Roundtable signatories released statements standing in solidarity with their Black and Brown colleagues and communities over the past few months. But how are they actually performing on key racial equity actions?

Many companies have already stepped up to support their workers, customers, and local communities – here’s what they’re doing.

Many companies have stepped up to the plate to support their stakeholders in the immediate aftermath of the crisis, and many more are likely to need to do so as our nation gradually reopens.

74% of Americans agree that companies should provide at least 14 days of paid sick leave to all workers.

While many companies have shown leadership on health and safety in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, some of the most critical tests are yet to come.

Now is the time for boards, investors, and other corporate leaders to revisit executive pay structures.

We look at perception across the three phases of the coronavirus crisis – the Response, the Reopening, and the Reset, to chart what a more just economy looks like at every step of the way.

69% of America’s largest employers have announced added measures during the pandemic to protect workers and customers alike.

We need forward-thinking leadership as businesses begin to reopen and more employees return to work.

In collaboration with The Harris Poll, we are regularly surveying the public to identify their views of just business during the coronavirus crisis.

The majority of Americans want companies to provide paid sick leave.

Those who face the greatest wage inequities are also those most vulnerable to layoffs and unemployment: women and people of color.

We need less talk, more action – but the clear question is, where do we begin?

HPE CEO Anthony Neri shares powerful insights into the role businesses can play in creating a more just and equitable economy.

Looking back on 2019 and laying groundwork for the year ahead.

On January 31st, we’re proud to host our 3rd Quarterly JUST Call, featuring Antonio Neri, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprises.

Unpacking Akamai’s performance in the market and across five key business stakeholders we measure: Workers, Customers, Communities, the Environment, and Shareholders. 

On Friday, December 13, we’re proud to announce our December Quarterly JUST Call featuring featuring Dr. Tom Leighton, co-founder and CEO of Akamai Technology, and our CEO Martin Whittaker.

If you want to know what changing the narrative on stakeholder capitalism looks like in action, watch our first Quarterly JUST Call.

The Leading Measure of Corporate Performance in the Stakeholder Economy

It’s time for a new kind of earnings call. On November 13th join Paul Tudor Jones and Paypal CEO Dan Schulman to learn how their company not only does right by shareholders, but by their workers, customers, communities, and more!

Our 2019 Roadmap details the Issues and stakeholders the American public wants U.S. companies to prioritize most to restore declining trust and create an economy that works for more Americans.