Make the Market Work For People and Planet
Imagine for a moment that Earth is a business. Planet Earth Ltd. is an integrated global conglomerate, providing products and services to customers all over the world. It’s been in business a long time, with such huge capital accounts that
CrossFit’s Corporate and Social Responsibility
The word CrossFit has become somewhat of an enigma within the fitness industry over the past twenty years. The fitness movement, which was founded by Greg Glassman in California in 2000, has gathered a cult-like following by its members who
Turning Sustainability into a Competitive Race to the Top
We live in a world that is increasingly defined by competition – for resources, profits, shareholder value, and relevance. And while competition is often viewed negatively, it also has the potential to drive innovation, performance, and accountability. Consider the impact
Chinese Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin America
Among the many notable developments in China's overseas investment in recent years is the growing interest among Chinese companies in achieving certain internationally recognized environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Whether motivated by growing international scrutiny, Chinese government guidelines on
Brands and Businesses Taking Stands
The new Procter & Gamble/Gillette advert “The best men can be” concerning "toxic masculinity" itself proved toxic for some. Piers Morgan - the Good Morning Britain presenter - tweeted: “I've used Gillette razors my entire adult life but this absurd virtue-signalling PC
Beyond financing: getting private sector support for sustainable development right
SERIES TITLE: Pipe dream or achievable vision: How can we deliver on the 2030 Agenda? The 2030 Agenda foresees a bright future for humanity, one in which everyone enjoys peace and prosperity on a bountiful planet. But, with nationalism, populism and protectionism