The Good Business Issue

In 2016 there were some profits—and lots and lots of losses. We at Bloomberg Businessweek can’t solve Russian hacking or climate change, or, as our president-elect promises to do, “fix” Islamic State. Instead, we offer our reasonably hopeful annual Good Business issue. Here’s an heroic scientist who uncovered the reef damage under China’s man-made islands; the ranchers and environmentalists who are only semi-reluctantly participating in a form of group therapy to save wolves in Washington state; François-Henri Pinault, the CEO of luxury group Kering, who could be splashing in pools of money, à la Scrooge McDuck, but has instead invested in lofty sustainability goals; and web giant Wikipedia, which wants to become a diversity standard-bearer—and doesn’t care if that seems so 2015.

We also give you a chance to try doing good—by playing Good Choices: The Board Game™. Good luck and Happy New Year!