BSR Insight | Sustainability Predictions for 2012
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Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
Publication Date
January 10, 2012
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The beginning of a new year is the time to look forward at the possible trends, influencers, and opportunities that will affect business. Here is a selection of sustainability-related predictions for 2012. Share your predictions with us at bsrinsight@bsr.org.
- Guardian Sustainable Business launched a series of predictions, including globalization 2.0, the end of “hyperconsumerism,” and why investors must take action on climate change.
- TriplePundit featured 12 predictions, including continued growth in employee engagement, vibrant exchanges on climate change and environmental sustainability, growing skepticism among consumers, and the rise of the CSO.
- 2011 was a big year for business and human rights, and to keep the momentum going, Business and Human Rights published its top 10 issues for 2012.
- To find out what executives from a range companies and organizations believe will drive sustainability this year, read GreenBiz’s blog.
- Forum for the Future lists what to watch out for: questioning of capitalism, emerging economies owning capitalism, peer-to-peer businesses, energy price backlash, and brands leading instead of following the consumer.
About the Author(s)
Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
With four years of sustainability communications expertise, Elissa works with BSR member companies in a range of sectors—including those in information and communications technology; food, beverage, and agriculture; energy; and consumer products—on various sustainability issues including reporting, stakeholder engagement, and human rights... Read more →
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