… fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from … Sustainable Textiles conference hosted by Textile Exchange. Integrating SDGs into corporate social responsibility strategy was a core focus area, and will only become more significant … business that achieves social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly women—and is well-positioned to create shared value that promotes economic …
… are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz tapped into wider global conversations on sustainability. Attendees demonstrated that corporations are … One of the most popular breakout sessions at GreenBiz was about integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event was standing …
… metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to … metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to … metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to …
… clothing that customers can wear to the office or out with friends. Tuckerman delivers its social mission in three ways: 1) creates a cleaner supply chain production by using organic … clothing that customers can wear to the office or out with friends. Tuckerman delivers its social mission in three ways: 1) creates a cleaner supply chain production by using organic … clothing that customers can wear to the office or out with friends. Tuckerman delivers its social mission in three ways: 1) creates a cleaner supply chain production by using organic …
… more clearly and work together to achieve material progress. --Companies are truly global and many are successfully achieving transparency in the supply chain. But bringing … “Pathways to Impact” conference. The growing expectation to fully embrace environmental, social and governance aspects into the DNA of business comes through in a global … meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, …
… How do investment funds build social and environmental priorities into agricultural financing? Several investment funds showcased their strategies for investing in smallholder value chains at the Global Landscapes Forum in Paris on Dec. 5-6. While continuing to seek financial returns, … in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. First, smallholder farmers—450 million and counting globally—produce the majority of food that is from developing countries. Yet they often …
… explainable and predictable. When we consider Black Swan events, we tend to see them in the global socio-economic headlines of the past 20 years. But such events increasingly bleed into concerns over issues of environmental protection and social benefits; in fact, Black Swan events, by definition, provide a useful lens for the … these events had immediate international impacts, their final repercussions were invariably global in nature. For example, in a number of countries (including the United States), the …
… Trends: Edelman Trust Barometer To kick things off, Gail Becker, Edelman's President of Global Strategic Partnerships, presented the results of Edelman's most recent Trust … the exciting part was seeing how companies were shifting from an "if" to "how" position on social and environmental responsibility as a means of building trust. With examples from … Trends: Edelman Trust Barometer To kick things off, Gail Becker, Edelman's President of Global Strategic Partnerships, presented the results of Edelman's most recent Trust …
… of their expertise in information technology to contribute to sustainable development and social progress. In 2011, Honda Motor Co. created the Environmental Business Development … about how they do business. The report states that ‘it is essential that [HP’s] efforts as global citizens do not stand to the side of [their] business activities.” One example of a … about how they do business. The report states that ‘it is essential that [HP’s] efforts as global citizens do not stand to the side of [their] business activities.” One example of a …
… at this fall and winter. From launching the new website to supporting student-initiated courses, hosting webinars, diving into the entrepreneurial experience, and bringing leaders … recently. As always, there’s more to come. Keep an eye out on the events calendar , social media , blog , and newsletter for details. A new website First and foremost, we … annual “Low Carbon” Case Competition to SOM Academics In addition to regularly scheduled courses at the business and environment nexus, Susannah Harris and Aaron Willis decided that …