Boards with Impact — Social Impact for Boards of Directors

On November 27, Mondiale Impact published Boards with Impact: Going Beyond the Playbook to Navigate Turbulent Times, a practical guide for leaders and board members who want to place the creation of positive social impact at the center of their decision-making processes.

Mondiale Impact is a network of impact pioneers created to support and inspire leaders in transforming their governance practices to better respond to global change.

The founding members — Rosemary Addis, Dolika Banda, Mario Calderini, Karim Harji, Rajiv Lall, and Laurie J. Spengler — are experts in building sustainable and impact-driven markets. The network’s activities primarily target Boards of Directors, which are seen as a key lever for change.

Boards with Impact emphasizes that, in the face of understandable uncertainty caused by rapid changes and international tensions, it is essential for board leaders to address social and environmental sustainability, which remains a critical agenda item.

To achieve this, organizations must first be able to define their purpose clearly, allowing them to plan operational strategies with precision. Reporting requirements and legal obligations should not be seen as mere bureaucratic “compliance” but as an opportunity for leaders to reflect on the organization itself, anticipating future change needs. As the guide notes, “the best time to do this is now, because the right time will never come.”

The guide also identifies key questions that every leader and Board of Directors should consider, making it immediately actionable and helping boards view reality through a fresh lens.

For more information, you can read the full report at the following link.