Aug
16
August 16, 2011
The total quality movement is three times older than CSR, but there are a lot of similarities—and opportunities to collaborate that could lead to more progress for both fields.
#Ethics and Governance #Supply Chain #Sustainability Management
Apr
26
April 26, 2011
In part two of his series on CSR at the board level, BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer offers his perspective on how board engagement on sustainability is likely to evolve in the years ahead. Part one of his series covered board roles and responsibilities, structure, and how the composition of the board influences the company’s approach to sustainability.
#Ethics and Governance #Strategy and Integration #Sustainability Management
Apr
19
April 19, 2011
As more company leaders recognize sustainability as a strategic imperative for business, the question of how boards guide their companies’ approach is also growing in importance. In the first of a two-part series based on our work with several member companies—as well as our recent paper for the UN Global Compact—we offer our latest thinking on board roles and responsibilities, structure, and composition. Next week, BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer will offer his perspective on where we should go from here.
#Ethics and Governance #Sustainability Management
Oct
19
October 19, 2010
Twenty-seven out of the 100 largest global companies are reporting on local sustainability performance at the regional, country, or site-specific level. Drawing on our experience in China, we propose an approach to local sustainability reporting—based on local engagement, internal coordination, and the use of proven reporting frameworks—that can generate value for both the company and its stakeholders.
#Ethics and Governance #Reporting and Communications #Sustainability Management
Sep
17
September 17, 2010
#Ethics and Governance #Human Rights #Sustainability Management
May
18
May 18, 2010
The public's trust in business hit historic lows in 2009, and it's slowly starting to rebound along with the economy. Is there a connection between the rise in trust and sustainable business practices?
#Ethics and Governance #Sustainability Management
Sep
8
September 8, 2009
The drop in public trust means business faces a tough climate with cynical consumers, unhappy employees, and critical legislators. While the public is slowly beginning to trust business again, there's room for improvement. Here, BSR's President and CEO Aron Cramer outlines six ways to turn things around.
#Ethics and Governance #Financial Services #Sustainability Management
Aug
25
August 25, 2009
Engaging employees in your company's corporate responsibility initiatives can improve recruitment and retention, increase their passion for their work (not to mention their productivity), and help your business meet its corporate responsibility goals. In this case study, we reveal what Intel did to increase employee engagement and boost its sustainability impact.
#Ethics and Governance #Information and Communications Technology #Sustainability Management
Jul
14
July 14, 2009
The signs of government’s increasing role in corporate responsibility efforts are everywhere—which might require companies to rewrite their sustainability strategies to meet the challenge of these changing times.
#Ethics and Governance #Reporting and Communications #Sustainability Management
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