About Research & Development
The Knowledge You Need to Lead
Our Research and Development team creates independent, business-critical research to help companies anticipate emerging trends, enact solutions, and implement sustainability strategies.
Our reports, initiatives, and training work take us to remote communities, factory floors and boardrooms around the world to advance corporate responsibility in four critical areas:
Economic DevelopmentCorporate responsibility is an integral component of successful economic development. In partnership with our member companies, funders, international organizations, and multilateral institutions, we promote CSR strategies in emerging markets. Our Focus AreasLabor migration, supply chain management, community engagement, training, capacity building | |
EnvironmentWe help companies stay ahead of environmental issues through research projects, publications, innovative working groups, and strategic advice. We develop new approaches to solving problems that are grounded in corporate reality. Our Focus AreasWater, climate change, land use and biodiversity, toxicity and health, trends in corporate environmental strategy | |
Governance and AccountabilityOur research and practical advice on current and emerging trends in corporate governance and accountability can help you anticipate and adapt to the future of responsible business. Our Focus AreasCR and new media, CR and communications, socially responsible investing | |
Human RightsWe explore and define the intersection of business and human rights through research, training, strategic advice, and by facilitating and participating in multi-stakeholder dialogues. Our goal is to help companies better understand and fulfill their important role in protecting and promoting human rights. Our Focus AreasLabor rights, free expression and privacy, risk assessments, corporate complicity, standards development, and economic, social and cultural rights |
