Global business stands at the crossroads of the fundamental changes taking place in the world. The CRT believes that business has a crucial role in helping to identify and promote solutions to issues that impede the development of a society that is more prosperous, sustainable and equitable . I agree 100 percent . I also endorse a cooperative effort. But I strongly believe that business must lead this effort.
Governments still place national agendas above global interests.
Local communities often fail to see the strong link between global prosperity and their own prosperity. Many other institutions pursue one goal to the exclusion of others. Preserving the environment. Protecting worker rights. One business that has taken such a lead is 3M .