Carol Cone

Carol Cone, CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE, is internationally recognized for her work in social purpose and CSR. For more than 30 years, Cone has embraced a steadfast commitment to building lasting partnerships between companies, brands and social issues. She adamantly feels that today, companies and brands must have a deeper meaning beyond the bottom line. She is also a recognized thought leader in social purpose, having conducted the world’s first research, then dozens of studies with business executives, citizens, employees and nonprofits to gain critical insights to inspire organizations to engage with society as wise business strategy. Overall, Cone’s signature programs have raised more than $3 billion for various social issues.

Stories from Carol Cone

people working in an office — Americans are looking toward their employers to protect wellbeing particularly mental health, survey shows

Corporate Responsibility

Americans Expect Stronger Corporate Leadership on Social Issues, Especially Mental Health

As Americans' concerns over mental health support, hunger, and other social issues rise, more than half say companies should step up to drive solutions.

December 18, 2025

Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman speaks at the 2021 U.N. climate talks (COP26) in Glasgow. (Image: COP26/Flickr)

Corporate Responsibility

Paul Polman Offers a Masterclass in Courageous Leadership

The visionary purpose-driven executive and co-author of "Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take" recently joined the Purpose 360 podcast to share crucial guidance for courageous leadership in tough times.

Corporate Responsibility

We Asked Americans What They Think About the Term “ESG.” Their Answers Were Eye-Opening

Despite the pushback, new research finds that most Americans prefer the term "ESG" to describe corporate commitments to society and the environment.

September 12, 2023

Alternative Economies

Dear Milton Friedman: An Ode and a Rebuttal

Fifty years ago, Milton Friedman made his most famous statement: the sole purpose of a business is to produce profit for shareholders. How things have changed.

September 13, 2020