Blog Archives: May 2013
May 31, 2013
Where BSR Will Be in June
Julia Robinson , Communications Associate
As summer warms up in the Northern Hemisphere, BSR staff will again jet around the world to lend our voices to a number of sustainability events. We’ll also host events of our own for the BSR network, including a celebration for the opening of our Copenhagen office. Read more
May 30, 2013
From Bangladesh to Myanmar: Level-Set Responsible Sourcing
Jeremy Prepscius , Vice President, Asia-Pacific
Chris Nolan , Associate Director, Advisory Services
Rosa Kusbiantoro , Associate, Advisory Services
How can buyers looking to move into Myanmar learn from experiences in Cambodia, China, Vietnam, and, most recently, Bangladesh? Read more
May 29, 2013
Putting More Muscle, Brains, and Heart into Sustainable Procurement
Tara Norton , Director, Advisory Services
To make sustainable procurement more effective, we need to apply more power in three areas: codes and policies, data and information, and leadership values. Read more
May 28, 2013
Lessons from Rana Plaza: Shocked, But Not Surprised
Aron Cramer , President and CEO
When now-President and CEO Aron Cramer arrived at BSR in 1995, the situation faced by workers in Bangladesh’s apparel industry was much the same as it is today. It’s time for systemic change. Read more
May 23, 2013
Weigh In on the Future of Fuels: Oil, Gas, Biofuels, and Electric Vehicles
Ryan Schuchard , Manager, Climate and Energy
Climate change is looking increasingly menacing—and at the same time, demand for energy is increasing. How can companies be strategic about transportation fuel sustainability? Read more
May 15, 2013
How Can We Improve Fuel Sustainability? BSR Future of Fuels Stakeholder Forum Highlights
Jessica Davis Pluess , Manager, Research
On May 2, the BSR Future of Fuels team held its first stakeholder forum in San Francisco. We highlight what happened at the forum—and how companies, NGOs, academics, and other stakeholders can collaborate to improve the sustainability of our fuel system. Read more
May 14, 2013
Three Half-Truths of Sustainability Reporting in an Era of Social Media
Guy Morgan , Director, Advisory Services
"Build it, and they will come"—and other myths of using social media for sustainability communications. Read more
May 8, 2013
How Can Companies Reduce Carbon in Their Supply Chains?
Nathan Springer , Associate, Advisory Services
Ryan Schuchard , Manager, Climate and Energy
BSR and WRI hosted a workshop on May 13 to explore how companies can reduce carbon emissions in their supply chains. Read more
May 6, 2013
What Has Changed Since the Wenchuan Earthquake: Disaster Relief and Social Values in China
Brooke Avory , Manager, Partnership Development
The recent earthquake in Sichuan province highlights some changes in the culture of philanthropy and social values in China. But what needs to happen to make the spirit of giving sustainable for the long term? Read more
May 1, 2013
Three Ways to Benefit from Carbon Reductions with the New Scope 3 Guidance
Ryan Schuchard , Manager, Climate and Energy
Nathan Springer , Associate, Advisory Services
Last week, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol released its Scope 3 Calculations Guidance, an important milestone that can benefit business in three ways. Read more
