- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Bringing the Board on Board: Securing Business buy-in to Sustainability https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/35847?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/35847?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/35847?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Bringing the Board on Board: Securing Business buy-in to Sustainability&body=ESG News from SLR https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/35847?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Inclusion & Opportunity](/categories/inclusion-opportunity) # Bringing the Board on Board: Securing Business buy-in to Sustainability ##### How to effectively engage decision makers Apr 26, 2013 1:40 PM ET [Bringing the board on Board](http://www.corporate-citizenship.com/our-insights/bringing-the-board-on-board/) Corporate sustainability is most effective when backed by compelling support from senior decision-makers. Responsible business practices are no longer the preserve of one department. They must cut across issues and teams to realise real value for the business *and* society. Whilst many companies claim that sustainability is important, few boards systematically consider the issues. The key to overcoming this gap is to translate corporate responsibility from a niche, technical issue into a language that resonates with boards. That means explaining how responsible business practices support the long-term profitability of the firm. Managers seeking to secure buy-in for sustainability need to understand the core competencies of the board. Perspectives; skills and knowledge vary, and companies find themselves at different stages of the sustainability journey. [Corporate Citizenship](http://www.corporate-citizenship.com)'s report '[Bringing the board on board'](http://www.corporate-citizenship.com/our-insights/bringing-the-board-on-board/) identifies a set of nine approaches to bringing the board ‘on board’ and how it can help cut through the noise and simplify sustainability for senior executives. [![SLR logo](/sites/default/files/2023-08/logo-SLR-2023.jpg)](/profiles/slr) ### More from SLR ###### [SLR Expands Product Sustainability Offering To Help Organisations Navigate Fast-Developing Product Regulations and Market Demands](/news/slr-expands-product-sustainability-offering-help-organisations-navigate-fast-developing) Aug 20, 2026 8:30 AM ET ###### [FTSE Russell and Planetrics Announce Proposed Partnership To Develop Climate-Scenario Indices](/news/ftse-russell-and-planetrics-announce-proposed-partnership-develop-climate-scenario-indices) May 14, 2026 4:01 AM ET ###### [Investors Are Driving ESG Ambition, but Portfolio Companies Lack Guidance To Turn This Ambition Into Actionable Value, New Report Reveals](/news/investors-are-driving-esg-ambition-portfolio-companies-lack-guidance-turn-ambition-actionable) Apr 22, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [SLR Launches Enhanced Digital Services Following Acquisition of Leading Climate-Modelling and Analytics Platforms](/news/slr-launches-enhanced-digital-services-following-acquisition-leading-climate-modelling-and) Apr 9, 2026 4:00 AM ET ###### [SLR Acquires Geobiota](/news/slr-acquires-geobiota) Mar 10, 2026 7:02 AM ET ###### [Smurfit Westrock Partners With SLR and RIZM To Accelerate Net Zero Transition Across Its European Recycled Paper Mills](/news/smurfit-westrock-partners-slr-and-rizm-accelerate-net-zero-transition-across-its-european) Feb 5, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [Investors Encourage Pharma Companies To Rethink Growth Strategy in Low- and Middle-Income Markets](/news/investors-encourage-pharma-companies-rethink-growth-strategy-low-and-middle-income-markets) Nov 18, 2025 4:02 AM ET ###### [ SLR Acquires Forte Dynamics and Forte Analytical](/news/slr-acquires-forte-dynamics-and-forte-analytical) Oct 15, 2025 12:45 PM ET