Event Summary
The global financial crisis and the actions of a handful of individuals and companies have significantly eroded the public trust in corporations—in the United States and across the globe. Chief executives from major companies are faced with the challenge of restoring the public’s confidence in their companies even as they focus on weathering the financial storm.
Event Information
When
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Where
Falk Auditorium
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Map
On May 13, the Brookings Institution and the Clinton Global Initiative hosted a discussion on corporate philanthropy and social responsibility in the midst of an economic downturn. The discussion focused on how businesses can create value both for shareholders and society, and how some companies have integrated “doing good” into their core businesses to reduce costs, increase profits, and confront the world’s most pressing problems.
Participants
Introduction
President, The Brookings Institution
Featured Speakers
William J. Clinton
42nd President of the United States
Founding Chairman, Clinton Global Initiative
Muhtar Kent
Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company
Patricia A. Woertz
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President, Archer Daniels Midland Company