Events: May 2011
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
CANCELLED: The Power of Women as Consumers Learn more
Women represent the largest market opportunity in the world. Globally, they control US$20 trillion in annual consumer spending, and this number could rise to US$28 trillion in the next five years. Today’s marketplace is being transformed by the fact that globally 1 billion women participate in the workforce—this number will likely grow to 1.2 billion in the next five years. Women’s earned income is also rising, growing at 8.1 percent versus 5.8 percent for men. This has tremendous implications for women’s purchasing power.
London | BSR Events
Nanotechnology: CSR Implications and Stakeholder Expectations Learn more
Join BSR for a panel discussion on nanotechnology and how it could affect the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and food, agriculture, and beverage industries. The discussion will include an introduction to this new technology, an overview of some of the ethical, environmental, and social implications, and insights from a recently conducted pilot project with stakeholders on their expectations for the development and use of nanotechnology.
Copenhagen | BSR Events
The Business Case for Corporate Water Stewardship Learn more
Water has become a key strategic issue for leading global companies: 39 percent of companies are already experiencing detrimental impacts related to water issues, according to the CDP Water Disclosure’s first report. To prepare for increased water scarcity and growing consumption needs, water must be tracked, assessed, reduced, and reused. Companies today must understand their water footprints and develop an appropriate set of responses that address water-related risks within their direct operations as well as in their supply chains and in the watersheds in which they operate.
London | BSR Events
Future Expectations of Environmental Performance Learn more
Business operations and supply chains in particular rely on healthy, functioning ecosystems for raw materials, adequate supplies of clean water, and protection from natural disasters. Leading companies and investors are beginning to value and incorporate nature into global business decisions.
Webinar | Sustainability Matters
China’s 12th Five-Year Plan: What to Expect Learn more
China's much-anticipated 12th Five-Year Plan—released in March—includes a clear set of objectives related to strengthening internal markets and domestic demand. It also identifies seven industries—such as biotechnology and "new-generation" information technology—that should see substantial commercial opportunities over the next five years.
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