- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=A Deeper Look at CECP's Investing in Society: Priorities https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/210276?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/210276?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/210276?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=A Deeper Look at CECP's Investing in Society: Priorities&body=ESG News from Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/210276?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # A Deeper Look at CECP's Investing in Society: Priorities Aug 9, 2018 3:10 PM ET Campaign: [CECP's Investing in Society](/news/campaign/cecps-investing-society) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Most_effective_bold_move.png "Most effective bold move CEOs can make") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/2._Lynne_Doughtie_Priorities_0.jpg "Lynne Doughtie, US CEO, KPMG") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/1._Board_of_Boards_2018_Priorities_1.jpg "CEOs at CECP's 13th Annual Board of Boards") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/3._Fearless_Girl_Policies_2.jpg "Fearless Girl statue") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Most_effective_bold_move.png?h=47887895 "Most effective bold move CEOs can make") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/2._Lynne_Doughtie_Priorities_0.jpg?h=2e4af638 "Lynne Doughtie, US CEO, KPMG") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/1._Board_of_Boards_2018_Priorities_1.jpg?h=2e4af638 "CEOs at CECP's 13th Annual Board of Boards") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/3._Fearless_Girl_Policies_2.jpg?h=d7d4caf9 "Fearless Girl statue") [***Investing in Society***](http://cecp.co/iis/)*[,](http://cecp.co/iis/)* CECP’s recently launched compendium of data, research, and case studies illustrates innovations in corporate efforts to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Divided into five sections – Priorities, Performance, People, Planet, and Policies – the collection of insights offers a far-reaching assessment of what leading companies are doing in each of the five focus areas. In the **Priorities** section, CECP asks, “How are CEOs and the C-Suite infusing the needs of the stakeholder— including communities, customers, employees, and investors—into core business strategies?” ***Investing in Society*** offers several powerful examples of how leading CEOs and their companies have been taking public stands on issues that they – and their stakeholders – care about most deeply, including: - Companies are seeking long-term strategies but face short-term pressures: 87% of CEOs consider that most financial pressures happen in 2 years or less. - Sixty percent of CEOs feel equipped or well-equipped to meet expectations in the current business and sociopolitical environment. Other CEO bold moves include integrating business values into incentives and committing to public reporting.[ Read more about Board of Boards and see results of live-polling.](http://cecp.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-BofB-Exec-Summary-web-final.pdf?redirect=no) - [You Didn’t Learn This in Business School](http://cecp.co/you-didnt-learn-this-in-business-school/): A Primer for CEO Advocacy - Around the world, there has been an implosion of trust in institutions, but [companies are among the most trusted,](https://www.edelman.com/trust2017/) with people placing the highest trust in their employer. 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