Net Positive Company - Explained
What is a Net Positive Company?
Written by J. Mance Gordon
Updated at April 21st, 2024
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What is a Net Positive Company?
A net positive company is a business or firm that has a overall positive impact on its stakeholders (employees, suppliers, customers, community, and society at large).
Polman and Winston, propose the following approach by businesses to achieve a net positive impact.
1. Focus first on benefiting multiple stakeholders, which will ultimately benefit investors.
2. Be accountable and take ownership of company impact.
3. Cultivate and embrace partnerships.
4. Undertake advocacy and strategic partnerships to take on systemic challenges.