An invitation to executives to manage risk, maintain stability and take non–partisan action to ensure the health of our civic institutions

The 2024 General Election is approaching fast. Across the country, voters will go to the polls in a political landscape that is increasingly polarized and volatile. With energized stakeholders looking for companies to lead, business will undoubtedly be called on to take stands on our civic processes and institutions.  

In this moment, business leaders can turn to the emerging approach and practice of Corporate Political Responsibility to navigate cross-pressures responsibly, to mitigate risk and support long-term goals. This virtual mini-conference, designed for senior leaders in Government Relations, Legal, Sustainability, HR, DEIJ, Corporate Responsibility or Corporate Communications, will lay out the steps companies can take now to prepare for this year’s general election environment and will spotlight partners who can help.

Topics will include:​

• US political risks and implications for business
• Sample scenarios and why business needs principles
• Governance structures and crisis response plans
• Internal- and external-facing initiatives and actions  

We will be considering questions such as:

• How serious is US political risk and what are the implications for business?
• What hypothetical scenarios do we need to be prepared for? For example, what if there are questions of election integrity or acts of political violence in a state where we operate?  
• How will we decide whether and how to engage? What are our principles and “red lines?”
• How should we be supporting employee civic engagement — and bridging where there are differing views?
• Should we advocate for policy solutions to support trusted elections and civic bridging?

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