The Good Business that comes from Good Business Research Forum

The Good Business that comes from Good Business Forum: Leading the Way Forward underscores the vital role of business in driving progress and shaping a more sustainable, equitable future.

As the world faces complex challenges, companies are uniquely positioned to lead this movement—leveraging their influence, innovation, and resources to create lasting impact while also strengthening their bottom line. This forum is a call to action for business leaders to step up, recognizing that responsible business is not just the right thing to do, but can be a strategic advantage that drives resilience, growth, and long-term value.

Join us to explore cutting-edge research from the Responsible Business Center and connect with like-minded professionals who are committed to driving meaningful change. This is an opportunity to engage with forward-thinking leaders, exchange ideas, and build a network of peers who are shaping the future of business for the better.

Info: Multinational corporations are facing the challenge of navigating divergent regulatory frameworks across regions, particularly with ESG disclosures and corporate governance. While Europe continues to push for stricter regulations, other regions, such as the U.S., adopt more flexible approaches, creating complexity for global businesses. This panel will explore strategies for ensuring compliance, maintaining transparency, and building trust while balancing differing regulatory requirements.

Info: This session will explore sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Business: The role of the private sector in advancing women's health and wellbeing in the workplace and global supply chains. Discussion with Mariarosa Cutillo, Chief, Private Sector and Civil Society Branch, UNFPA.

Info: Addressing gaps in sexual and reproductive health services is key to unlocking individuals' potential at work and driving economic growth. Closing this health gap could add $1 trillion to the global economy by 2040 and increase women's GDP by 1.7%. The Responsible Business Center fellows partnered with UNFPA to explore how corporations can take action to support this cause.

Info: Private-public partnerships are critical to scaling climate-positive agriculture, enhancing soil health, and ensuring long-term food security. Responsible Business Center student researchers explored the private sector’s role in sustainable agriculture. Students from the Responsible Business Center will present their latest findings on their research.

Host or Publisher Responsible Business Center at Fordham University Gabelli School of Business