BSR Review
About the BSR Review
The BSR Review is a collection of articles, research reports, and opinion pieces written or developed by BSR.
The BSR Review is published six times a year, with each issue focusing on a different topic. BSR Members will automatically receive a copy by email. Non-members can subscribe by sending a request to BSR Membership Team.
January 11, 2012
Advancing the Sustainability Agenda Through Information and Communications Technology
The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is in a unique position to advance the sustainability agenda. With an annual spend of around US$2 trillion and a growth rate faster than other industries, the ICT sector is becoming a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and e-waste. It has also contributed to lesser-known negative social impacts such as poor working conditions in some factories, slavery, child labor, and other human rights abuses.
October 12, 2011
The Future of Sustainability Reporting
We stand at a significant juncture in the development of sustainability reporting. Many companies are integrating sustainability issues into their annual financial reports, and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC) recently published proposals for a new framework that has the potential to re-shape corporate reporting for the 21st century. At the same time, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is embarking on a process to create the "G4" version of its Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, while an increasing number of regulators around the world are putting new disclosure requirements in place.
August 24, 2011
Women and Sustainability
In response to a question about Saudi Arabia's economic competitiveness in 2007, Bill Gates famously announced to the gender-segregated audience: "If you're not fully utilizing half the talent in the country, you're not going to get too close to the top."
June 22, 2011
Sustainability in the Chinese Context
With China's incredible growth, it will soon become the world's second-largest economy. However, the country strives for more than just economic prosperity—sustainable development is a top priority for the country, as evidenced by the latest 12th Five-Year Development Plan.
April 11, 2011
Putting a Value on Nature
In January 2011, Dow Chemical and the Nature Conservancy committed US$10 million to establish a new approach to resource management. During the announcement, Dow President and CEO Andrew N. Liveris said: "Going forward, the businesses that are best positioned to get ahead will be the ones that truly build a full approach to ecosystem management and biodiversity economics into all of their plans."
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