Faith Goodman - (NFP), Author at COGITO

Faith Goodman - (NFP)

Faith is the CEO of a global consulting firm focusing on ESG and Corporate Purpose as the new business essentials. Faith is leading international collaborations in the development of an authoritative framework for Corporate Purpose. Faith has extensive expertise in ESG & Purpose. She is at the forefront of helping firms consider that a global shift is redefining the contract between businesses and their communities from simply “being responsible” to creating real shareholder and social value. A competitive advantage awaits those firms who embrace this emerging sustainability frontier. Faith is also the Founder of the NFP– the VeriStell Institute – a global think-tank, bringing together the world’s leading voices on corporate sustainability with a view to “mainstreaming” Corporate Purpose in the developed and developing world. She has 40 years of commercial, operations, and policy experience in the energy sector, including a decade of managing climate change policy matters across Canada. As a former Vice President of Energy Supply & Trading for Suncor Energy, and the lead on Climate policy/facility benchmarking for some of Canada’s largest energy firms, Faith understands the complexity and gravity of delivering on credible ESG in high carbon intensive industries. She understands the corporate tradeoffs of remaining competitive while concurrently making meaningful and transparent progress on ESG. Founder: VeriSell Institute CEO: Goodman Sustainability Group

Reading Time: 3 minutesAgainst the backdrop of a global pandemic, many companies are seeking to redefine themselves around both ESG and Corporate Social Purpose. They are taking on a new role as a positive, proactive force in tackling societal challenges, leading the drive to net zero and championing sustainability.