Reports
May 9, 2011
Summary of Research on the Labor Situation in the Beijing Development Area
BSR’s research found that recruitment and retention challenges are affecting companies in the Beijing Development Area (BDA) and that there are real opportunities to address these through collaboration to improve living conditions, provide training to operators and line managers, and improve recruitment practices. Read more
April 25, 2011
Extending Supply Chain Sustainability Metrics to Terminal Operations
Laura Ediger, Associate Director, Advisory Services; Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services
This report—supported by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund—highlights the risks and opportunities associated with improving the sustainability performance of ports and terminal operations, a part of the supply chain often left out of broader supply chain sustainability efforts. Read more
April 21, 2011
Asia Socially Responsible Investment Roundtable: Summary Transcript
On March 31, 2011, BSR, Sumitomo Trust & Banking, and AEGON-INDUSTRIAL Fund Management jointly held the “Asia Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Roundtable” in Beijing. This was the first roundtable in China convening representatives from three major Asian counties (Japan, Korea, and China) to discuss SRI development and practices. More than 50 representatives, including asset owners, asset managers, ESG researchers, indices, individual investors, government agencies, academics, and NGOs were represented at the roundtable. Read more
April 4, 2011
Board Adoption and Oversight of Corporate Sustainability
This report is by BSR and the Global Compact LEAD.
This paper gives an introduction to the role of corporate boards in overseeing corporate sustainability and implementing the Global Compact principles, and covers the following dimensions central to the intersection of sustainability and governance: Read more
March 31, 2011
Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the ICT Industry
Ryan Schuchard, Manager, Climate and Energy
This primer on climate change adaptation in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry summarizes how ICT companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. It outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for ICT companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations. Read more
