From environmental justice to the politicization of ESG, we stay atop the latest stakeholder & sustainability trends.

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Business and civil society can only work at the Speed of Trust. We accelerate trust building in our project work, and by organizing intimate virtual and in-person convenings conducted under the Chatham House Rule. In addition, we publish reports, articles, and videos that seek to cultivate increased understanding between corporate and civil society leaders regarding how best to drive social and environmental change for economic benefit.

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In a world defined by shifting political pendulums and evolving stakeholder expectations, how can business remain a durable force for good? Future 500’s 2026 Force for Good Forecast identifies the ten critical trends set to redefine the intersection of profit, policy, and purpose. From the rise of "climate resilience" as the new corporate mandate to the fragmented but fierce landscape of plastics activism, this year’s report moves beyond simple predictions.

We explore how companies can build "politically durable" relationships in an era of greenhushing and regulatory uncertainty. Download the full report to discover why now, more than ever, is the time to set the table for cross-sectoral collaboration.

Read past editions of our FFGF for valuable insights on navigating complex challenges in an increasingly polarized world.

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The Future 500 team regularly hosts and attends events featuring leading corporate and civil society stakeholders working to advance a more just, sustainable economy. We’d love to meet up with you.

Here’s where we’ll be in the coming months:

Browse the past events that we hosted, spoke at, or attended:

WATCH: What is stakeholder engagement?

In this short, animated video, Future 500 breaks down common stereotypes of companies and activists, and gives tips for overcoming conflict and building common ground.

Want to go deeper? Check out this video on Stakeholder Engagement: