Despite politically correct talk of sustainability, the extent of power and wealth they currently enjoy is distracting them from engaging with the issues and steering the course of history in a safer direction.

We have set out to encourage business leaders to engage with the complex issues and debates facing us today so that they will be in a better position to exercise their social responsibility and secure a happier and safer future for generations to come – not just because it is the ethical thing to do, but because it also makes business sense to do so.