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  Herman Mulder, a key initiator of the Equator Principles, talks about the history and impact of the Principles and the part he played in their creation. He goes on to describe his thoughts on how other sectors might approach creating frameworks in the same way while also setting out the importance of engaging NGOs in the process. All this backed up by his real experiences from his time as Head of Global Risk at ABN AMRO.

David Grayson explains how he sees the Tomorrow's Global Company report as an opening statement and stimulus for debate. This includes discussion of what 'global' means, expanding the space as a starting point for work and collaborating with others working in similar areas.

Discussion about the continuing financial crisis, the Obama administration and the meetings on Davos Tony Manwaring is Chief Executive of Tomorrow’s Company, the UK based global not-for-profit, ’think and do’ tank concerned with the future of business, the relationship between business and society, and the changes in the conditions and nature of business success. Our research and policy work, and wider activities, including the agenda-setting business-led inquiry, Tomorrow’s Global Company: challenges and choices – we are now building on this, looking at the issues of ownership, talent, leadership and climate change, through on going dialogue facilitated through the new website www.forceforgood.com, and by providing practical support to business leaders.

Arie de Geus spent 38 years on three continents as a line manager at Royal Dutch Shell, and finished his career as the Corporate Planning Director in charge of business and scenario planning.  Since his retirement de Geus has advised organisations of all kinds, has been  published in many countries in several different languages, and continues to be a sought-after speaker.  His 1988 Harvard Business Review article, "Planning as Learning", established him as a leading expert in organisational learning.  Arie de Geus has been a Visiting Fellow at London Business School and adviser to many governments and private institutions. In this interview he discusses his thoery of organisations, importantly how well run organisations are far more than the sum of their parts.