This book tells the story of how the convergence between corporate sustainability and sustainable investing is now becoming a major force driving systemic market changes. The idea and practice of corporate sustainability is no longer a niche movement. It is on the agenda of the boardrooms of leading corporations on all continents. At the same time, investors are increasingly paying attention to sustainability factors in their analysis and decision making thus reinforcing market transformation. In this book, high-level practitioners and academic thought leaders, including contributions from John Ruggie, Fiona Reynolds, Johan Rockström, and Paul Polman, explain the forces behind these developments and show how the application of technology and organizational innovation can renew markets from within thus delivering better outcomes for societies. The contributors highlight (a) that systemic market change is influenced by various contextual factors that impact how sustainable investing is perceived and practiced; (b) that the integration of ESG factors in investment decisions is impacting markets on a large scale and hence change practices of major market players (e.g., pension funds); and (c) that technology and the increasing datafication of sustainability act as further accelerators of such change. The book goes beyond standard economic theory approaches to sustainable investing and emphasizes that capitalism founded on more real-world (complex) economics and cooperation can strengthen ESG integration. Aimed at both investment professionals and academics, this book gives the reader access to more practitioner-relevant information and it also discusses implementation issues. The reader will gain insights into how “mainstream” financial actors relate to sustainable investing. Endorsed by Al Gore (Former Vice President of the United States), Andrew Lo (MIT), and Asoka Woehrmann (CEO DWS).
Kell, G., Chapter 34: Relations with the Private Sector. Oxford Handbook of International Organizations. Oxford University Press (17 January 2017): 730-753. Katz Cogan, J., Hurd, I., & Johnstone, I., eds. Access. Summary: This peer-reviewed article is the opening chapter for engagement of "non state actors". The Handbook examines practical aspects and conceptual issues of international organizations and their relationship with nation-states and international authority; considers the main controversies surrounding contemporary international organizations; provides an authoritative overview of international organizations written by leading scholars and practitioners; and offers comprehensive analysis and commentary on the role of international organizations today.
Kiron, D., Kruschwitz, N., Haanaes, K., Reeves, M., Fuisz-Kehrbach, S. K. & Kell, G. Joining forces: collaboration and leadership for sustainability. MIT Sloan Management Review (2015): 1-10. Access.
Nahser, F. B. R., Bellah, R. N. & Kell, G. Learning to Read the Signs: Reclaiming Pragmatism for the Practice of Sustainable Management. Vol. 2. Greenleaf Publishing, 2013. Access.
Rasche, A. & Kell, G. The United Nations global compact: Achievements, trends and challenges. Cambridge University Press, 2010. Access.
Waddock, S. The difference makers: How social and institutional entrepreneurs created the corporate responsibility movement. Greenleaf Publishing, 2008. Access.
McIntosh, M., Waddock, S. A., & Kell, G., eds. Learning to talk: Corporate citizenship and the development of the UN Global Compact. Greenleaf Publishing, 2004.
Fussler, C., Cramer, A., & Van der Vegt, S., eds. Raising the bar: creating value with the UN Global Compact. Greenleaf Publishing, 2004. Access.
Tesner, S., & Kell, G. The United Nations and business: A partnership recovered. Macmillan, 2000.
Articles
Kell G. "Bedeutung des UN Global Compact für institutionelle Investitoren." Absolut|Impact (01/2017): 31-34. Access.
Kell, G. "12 years later reflections on the growth of the UN Global Compact." Business & Society 52.1 (2013): 31-52. Access.
Kell, G., Slaughter, A. & Hale, T. "Silent reform through the Global Compact." UN Chronicle 44.1 (2007): 26.
Kell, G. "The global compact selected experiences and reflections." Journal of Business Ethics 59.1-2 (2005): 69-79. Access.
Kell, G., & Levin, D. "The evolution of the global compact network: An historic experiment in learning and action." The Academy of Management Annual Conference, Denver, August. 2002. Access.
Kell, G., & Ruggie, J. G. "Global markets and social legitimacy: The case of the ‘Global Compact’." Transnational corporations 8.3 (1999): 101-120. Access.