Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School

Decoding Corporate Responsibility

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Decoding Corporate Responsibility is a production of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government and Corporate Responsibility Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School. Through this series, we will be interviewing some of the world's leading pioneers, practitioners, and professors in the fields of corporate responsibility and sustainability. Hosted by Jane Nelson, our discussions will explore lessons learned over the past three decades and focus on key risks and opportunities for sustaining and scaling responsible business and finance in the future.

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Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School

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Caroline Rees on Business and Human Rights 22.06.2026 36:37

Caroline Rees , President and Co-Founder of Shift and a pioneer in business and human rights, shares her journey from British diplomat to lead adviser to Professor John Ruggie in the creation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Read a transcript of the episode: https://tinyurl.com/2u7um92s .

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli on coalition-building and resilient leadership in driving social change 11.05.2026 29:51

In this insightful interview, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli shares her journey from social entrepreneur to leader of the ONE Campaign, highlighting the importance of coalition-building, data-driven advocacy, and resilient leadership in driving social change across Africa and beyond. Read a transcript of the episode: https://tinyurl.com/34959ywc

Georg Kell on the evolution of the U.N. Global Compact and the future of corporate responsibility 08.04.2026 30:48

In this insightful interview, Georg Kell, a pioneer in responsible business and finance, shares his journey from the United Nations to leading global initiatives, including the U.N. Global Compact. He discusses the evolution of corporate responsibility, the impact of AI and technology on sustainability, and the future of responsible business in a complex geopolitical landscape. Read a transcript o...