BSR Insight Archives: 2012 05
May 29, 2012
Transparent, Integrated Reporting for Stronger Sustainability Strategies
In recent years, the corporate responsibility community has discussed integrated reporting strategies that combine traditional financial performance with companies’ sustainability data. While many companies are now publishing sustainability reports, very few have adopted an integrated reporting approach, which can provide a stronger, more transparent account of how corporate responsibility is folded into a company’s overall strategy and operations.
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May 22, 2012
Responsible Growth in Latin American Agriculture
Latin America has a wealth of natural resources that present unique opportunities for a number of industries, including agriculture, extractives, and health care, which has led to strong economic growth in the region. At the same time, the benefits of this growth have not been distributed evenly, and the threats of environmental degradation, decline in biodiversity, and the exclusion of local communities are very real.
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May 15, 2012
A Tale of Two Energy Trends (and What They Mean for the Climate)
In terms of percentage of growth, renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy sector. At the same time, coal is the fastest-growing energy source globally.
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May 8, 2012
How Fashion Can Inspire Sustainable Consumption
At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit last week, BSR and the Danish Fashion Institute’s NICE Consumer project delivered a set of recommendations to the European Commission and EU presidency in an effort to engage the government in supporting more sustainable fashion.
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May 1, 2012
Redefining ‘Do No Harm’ in Health Care
Traditionally, “do no harm” in health care has referred to the ethical mandate of medical practitioners. But this week, we hear a different take on that concept. According to Health Care Without Harm Founder Gary Cohen, the health care sector has an opportunity to reposition itself as “an anchor for community health and resilience.”
