Blog Archives: March 2012
March 19, 2012
The Journey to Sustainable Fashion Consumption Has Begun
Cody Sisco, Former Manager, Advisory Services
At the first of our three webinars on the NICE Consumer project last week, about 45 participants from industry and civil society provided their questions and input via several polls and questions to the presenters. Read more
March 15, 2012
Top Five Reporting Mistakes (An Unofficial List)
Dunstan Allison Hope , Managing Director, Advisory Services
I love making lists. Following my recent list of reasons why sustainability reports really are worth the effort, I’ve compiled a list of the five biggest mistakes we see companies make in reporting: Read more
March 15, 2012
Linking Farm to Supermarket in China
Daniel Hsu, Former Manager, Advisory Services
When you walk into a Walmart in China, you might encounter a variety of interesting grocery items, from bulk rice to green-tea Oreos to live turtles. One thing I find personally interesting is a label called “Direct Farm.” Not to be confused with labels indicating organically grown food, the Direct Farm label can be found on tomatoes, apples, spinach, and a whole host of other produce items. At the Walmart I visited this past weekend, Direct Farm products had a whole island to themselves, complete with display. Read more
March 15, 2012
Quality Development Driven by Green Development
Joshua Lanshe, Intern, Guangzhou, BSR
In the recent China 2030 World Bank report, China looks to shift from relying heavily on fossil fuels and dated management methods to embracing green technologies and innovative solutions in an effort to improve the quality of future growth. The report indicates that for the next 18 years, China will aim to develop into a more “modern, harmonious, and creative high-tech society.” Fittingly, this phrase also is used in China’s current five-year plan, and perfectly captures the commitment of the country’s government to improve the balance and quality of its growth. Read more
March 2, 2012
Words Become Action
Steve McCoy-Thompson , Director of Operations
Note: This is the third blog in our series about sustainability and organizational position. Read more
March 2, 2012
Where BSR Will Be in March
Melanie Janin , Managing Director, Communications
March is always a busy month, and our calendar of events and conferences is an active one. Here’s a roundup of where BSR staff will be participating and the events we are hosting this month: Read more
March 1, 2012
NICE Consumer: The Future of Chic
Jonathan Morris , Associate, Advisory Services
How can we advance the idea of sustainable fashion consumption? When you start to look at the problem from the outside, it seems deceptively simple. Like many sustainable products, all we need is more durable, ethical garments that meet the needs and wants of consumers. Read more
