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BSR Insight Article: The Challenges of Living Large: Scaling Up Sustainable Urban Growth
Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services
Note: To read part two of our series on sustainable cities, “Sustainable Urban Growth: Is Hong Kong a Model for China?” click here. Read more
BSR Insight Article: Gross National Happiness: A New Business Model for Holistic Development
Celine Suarez, Manager, Advisory Services
In 1972, the king of Bhutan declared that national happiness would be prioritized over economic growth, and the country adopted Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the primary indicator of its citizens' quality of life. Since then, others—including the UN, which hosted a meeting in April to define a new economic paradigm based on well-being and happiness—have followed Bhutan's lead. According to the Columbia Earth Institute's World Happiness Report, despite major technological and economic developments in the United States, citizens have not reported increased happiness: Uncertainty and anxiety are high, social and economic inequalities have increased, and confidence in government is at an all-time low. Is happiness a quest for financial or material gain? Or is it a quest for equitable, sustainable development and personal peace? BSR will explore these questions in a Conference session with Isabel Sebastian, a Bhutan-based business and sustainability expert who is implementing a business model based on GNH. Join us to discuss how companies can rethink management models to deliver on happiness for all stakeholders. Read more
BSR Insight Article: Investing in Africa: Chinese Companies and Sustainable Development
Terry Nelidov, Former Manager, Advisory Services
At the Asia Society's "Chinese Investment in Africa" panel in Hong Kong, academics and journalists gathered to discuss the road ahead for Chinese companies looking to do business in Africa. I came away with two main reflections: Read more
Blog: The New Geographies of Sustainability: The Wholesome Power of Enlightened Business
Bharat Wakhlu, Resident Director, The Tata Group, New Delhi
Linked to a BSR initiative, this three-part series asks guest experts from emerging economies for their opinions on the role and future of business in sustainability: Enlightened companies today understand that society can grow wholesomely when they act responsibly. Read more →
Blog: The New Geographies of Sustainability: Building a Well-Off Society in China
Gefei Yin, Vice President, China WTO Tribune; Director, International Research Center for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development, Peking University, Beijing
Linked to a BSR initiative, this three-part series asks guest experts from emerging economies for their opinions on the role and future of business in sustainability: The vision of a well-off society involves pushing society onto a path to development that includes the growth of production, an affluent life, and a sound ecosystem. Companies can play a unique role in achieving the above vision. Read more →
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