Inside BSR
Redefining Sustainable Business to Meet the Moment
In our era of immense change, it's time to redefine sustainable business with a new agenda, a new approach, and a new voice.
Supply Chain | Climate Change
How Global Value Chains Push and Pull U.S. Companies on Climate Action
The push and pull of global value chains—from supplier engagement to the emergence of China as a new climate leader—will build momentum for climate action by companies in the United States.
Climate Change
Building Climate Resilience in Asia: Why Companies Should Invest in People
Investing in human capital is essential for enhancing societal and corporate resilience to climate change in Asia.
Inside BSR
BSR at 25: Meeting the Moment
This year marks BSR’s 25th anniversary. And in a time of extraordinary change, we're staying firmly focused on what these shifts mean for the future of sustainable business.
Women’s Empowerment
How Men Can Help Empower Women through HERproject
It has become increasingly clear that for women to be able to make and act on choices they value, support from men—as coworkers, as managers, and as family members—is vital.
Climate Change
Better Energy Management Electrifies the Corporate Agenda
Forward-looking businesses are realizing huge cost savings by investing in energy efficiency measures and switching to renewable energy.
Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Automation: How Business Can Lead a Sustainable Transition
Adopting these four practices can help companies facilitate a smooth transition to automation.
Technology | Supply Chain | Energy and Extractives
Beyond Today’s Conflict and Beyond Today’s Minerals
Companies can create conflict minerals programs with positive social impacts by broadening their geographic focus and responsible procurement efforts and deepening their transparency and partnerships to engage government.
Women’s Empowerment | Supply Chain | Equity, Inclusion, and Justice | Consumer Products
Made in Africa: How the Apparel Sector Can Build an Ethical Sourcing Destination
Many apparel brands are starting to source from sub-Saharan Africa. Here's how they can embed responsible business practices and advance women's economic empowerment from the beginning.
Climate Change
Business Risk, Reward, and Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather
As businesses begin to assess extreme-weather risks and opportunities and consider investments in building resilience, they should keep the following in mind.
Food, Beverage, and Agriculture
Emptier Refrigerators as Social Capital: Redefining the Value of Food in the United States
Our vision is that emptier refrigerators become a badge of social awareness of reducing food waste—and companies can help reach that vision through collaboration.
Sustainability Management
A Guide to Stakeholder Engagement for Healthier Communities
The Healthy Business Coalition’s new Stakeholder Engagement Guide is designed to help companies engage key stakeholders on their healthy business goals, progress, and obstacles.
Climate Change
The Growing Business Risks in Fossil Fuels
As fossil fuels present an increasing number of economic and business risks, smart companies are investing in renewable energy to power their growth.
Climate Change
BSR’s Statement on the U.S. Administration Executive Order on Climate Change
The executive order to dismantle the U.S. Clean Power Plan puts significant progress toward a clean economy at risk, but two factors will ensure that this low-carbon transition is inevitable.
Sustainability Management
The Five Levels of Building an Ethical Culture
Companies seeking to understand and build an ethical culture should consider systems thinking and group dynamics theory.