Blog Archives: June 2013
June 19, 2013
Notes from the Field: Lessons from HERfinance’s First Training
Meghna Talwar, Consultant, BSR
BSR's HERfinance—a financial literacy and inclusion program launched in late 2012—held its first-ever training for peer educators at a factory in India. Our consultant was on-site and reported back on what she learned from the session. Read more
June 18, 2013
Take That, Cynics! As Companies Detail PRISM Involvement, Transparency Proves Its Value
Dunstan Allison Hope , Managing Director, Advisory Services
For years, some major tech companies have published voluntary law enforcement reports, which have been criticized for methodological shortcomings. Following revelations of the PRISM program, however, these reports have played a critical role in shaping and informing the debate on government surveillance in the digital age. Read more
June 17, 2013
A Collaborative Approach in Myanmar
Chris Nolan , Associate Director, Advisory Services
In the frenzy to invest in Myanmar’s economic development, companies can work together to tackle some of the country’s biggest challenges. Read more
June 13, 2013
In the Era of PRISM, ‘Knowing and Showing’ on Human Rights
Aditi Mohapatra , Associate Director, Advisory Services
Dunstan Allison Hope , Managing Director, Advisory Services
As public scrutiny of U.S. government surveillance tactics grows, BSR has been reflecting on the corporate responsibility and ethics issues at stake—and how these issues extend beyond the information and communications technology sector. Read more
June 13, 2013
Finding Your Supply Chain Carbon Lever: Lessons from a BSR-WRI Workshop
Nathan Springer , Associate, Advisory Services
Ryan Schuchard , Manager, Climate and Energy
In a May workshop co-hosted with WRI, we asked companies how they are working to reduce carbon in their supply chains. Three messages emerged from our discussion. Read more
June 11, 2013
Myanmar at the Crossroads
Aron Cramer , President and CEO
Myanmar is considered the last great frontier market. With a little help from business, it could develop in a sustainable manner. Read more
June 10, 2013
Be Bold: It’s Time for Inspiration and Innovation in Sustainable Procurement
Tara Norton , Director, Advisory Services
Many recent events have shown that there is still much progress to be made in sustainable procurement. It's time for new and innovative approaches. But the question is, how? Read more
June 6, 2013
Sustainable Lifestyles: Making Eco Chic
Laura Ediger , Associate Director, Advisory Services
In BSR’s work with the fashion industry, we often hear that the designers reign supreme. But what if they were inspired to design clothing that was sustainable from its very threads? Read more
June 4, 2013
New Guidelines for Chinese Companies Operating Abroad: How to Be Responsible, Sustainable, and Profitable
Chengbo Wang , Director, Advisory Services
The Chinese government released guidelines this year for Chinese companies doing business abroad on how to operate sustainably and responsibly. We analyze the guidelines and offer four steps on how companies can implement robust social and environmental strategies. Read more
June 4, 2013
Are Consumers Done with Fast Fashion?
Elisa Niemtzow , Associate Director, Consumer Products
Both data and recent citizen activism suggest that consumers may finally recognize their role in sustainable fashion—and may be willing to pay the price for it. Read more
June 3, 2013
Labor Protection: What Can Bangladesh Learn from China?
Jason Ho , Manager, Advisory Services & CTI
In its 30-year path to industrialization, China has made great progress in protecting labor rights by strengthening public policy; integrating worker-protection systems into factories; increasing collaboration among western buyers, local NGOs, and suppliers; and empowering workers. Read more
