What We Stand For

We believe that as business leaders we create the most value when we

• Base management decisions on building value for the long term
• Engage with and are accountable to all stakeholders
• Follow ethical and responsible business practices
• Embrace environmental and social challenges as business opportunities
• Work with government and civil society to create public policies based on truth-seeking, science and rigorous analysis

We believe that effective government and public policy are critical to creating a sustainable economy in which business can flourish. In this regard, we believe that

• Fiscal discipline, human capital development and stewardship of natural resources are cornerstones of responsible public policy
• Sound regulatory practices are critical to contributing to fair, transparent and sustainable markets
• Economic growth, economic development and social justice are mutually reinforcing
• Business innovation has an essential role in creating the public policy solutions we need to create a sustainable economy