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Jun 19 2013

Sustainability Matters Webinar | Sustainability Matters

Responsible Sourcing in Bangladesh: Lessons from Rana Plaza Learn more 

In the weeks since the building collapse that killed more than 1,000 apparel workers in Bangladesh, BSR has expressed our view that this tragedy arose from a systemic failure. Lasting solutions to prevent further calamities—and ensure fair treatment of workers—require that business, government, civil society, and consumers take action on many different fronts.




Nov 1 2011

San Francisco | BSR Events

BSR Conference 2011: Leadership Required Learn more 

Leadership in business is changing fast.

In today’s global, integrated, and transparent world, business is expected to do more than deliver shareholder returns. At its best, business is a creative force and an integral player in delivering prosperity for 9 billion people, applying game-changing technologies for social benefit, and radically reducing our use of natural resources.


Oct 27 2010

Webinar | Sustainability Matters

Building Cross-Sector Partnerships to Maximize Social Impact in China Learn more 

Given the scale of social and sustainability challenges in China, cross-sector partnerships are becoming increasingly important and have great potential to drive social impact. However, few companies in China know how to partner with NGOs in a way that has positive impacts on the company and the causes that they support. Similarly, few Chinese NGOs have learned how to maximize funding and resources available to them via corporate partnerships to realize their missions.