Reports
March 7, 2013
Between the Lines: Listening to Female Factory Workers in China
To achieve greater worker retention and workplace stability, manufacturers in China need to address the needs of women, which comprise 44 percent of the manufacturing workforce. Yet female workers have a diverse set of needs and goals depending on age, education, and industry experience. Read more
March 7, 2013
Private Sector Uptake of Ecosystem Services Concepts and Frameworks
Thirty-five companies now mention ecosystem services in publicly available materials: It is clear that corporate engagement with the issues is on the rise. Read more
February 6, 2013
Global Public Sector Trends in Ecosystem Services, 2009-2012
Ecosystem services are gaining the attention of government officials around the world. From 2009 through 2012, BSR has documented a wide and growing range of public-sector activities related to the issue. Read more
January 29, 2013
Measuring and Managing Corporate Performance in an Era of Expanded Disclosure
Is your company measuring its impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services? Will there be requests for disclosure of this information in the coming years? If so, what measures should be used? What analytical approaches are credible? Which tools have been independently verified and validated for assessing corporate ecosystem services impacts and dependencies? Read more
December 13, 2012
Household Food Waste: Opportunities for Companies to Provide Solutions
In the United States, more than 65 billion pounds of food is thrown away each year, making food waste the single largest component of municipal solid waste reaching landfills and incinerators. A large portion is from household waste—the food and drink that we buy but don't consume. Read more
