All Articles About Economic Development

BSR Insight Article: New Geographies of Corporate Sustainability

Guy Morgan, Director, Advisory Services

In India, family-owned enterprises like the TATA group occupy a place in citizen's hearts and minds that is not easily shifted. They are viewed as the "go to" institutions to build schools and other social institutions, and fulfilling these social needs guarantees these companies' license to operate. Read more →

Posted: June 19, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Leadership, Stakeholder Relations

Report: The New Geographies of Corporate Sustainability

Drawing on research and insights gathered from UN Global Compact workshops in Brazil, China, and India in March to May 2012, this discussion paper asks whether there are specific approaches to corporate sustainability in the three emerging economies and how these approaches may influence global discourse and action. Read more →

Posted: June 19, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Governance & Accountability, Leadership, Strategy & Integration | Download (PDF)

BSR Insight Article: BSR at Rio+20

Julia Robinson, Communications Associate

Rio+20, an important milestone that marks two decades since the first Earth Summit, kicks off this week in Brazil. BSR--which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012--is excited to join companies, NGOs, and governments to develop new strategies and innovative partnerships for sustainability. BSR Senior Vice President Eric Olson, South America Director Joe Sellwood, and Advisory Services Manager Alison Colwell will attend the UN Global Compact Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum from June 15 through 18: Read more →

Posted: June 19, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Human Rights, Sustainable Consumption

Blog: The New Geographies of Sustainability: The Role of Business in Indian Society

Vasanthi Srinivasan, Chair, Corporate Governance and Citizenship, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

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: While in a meeting with senior government officers, I posed the question, "What has changed in the government in the last decade?" Among the many changes they mentioned, engaging with the private sector for public-private partnerships emerged as a significant area of opportunity and concern. Read more →

Posted: June 19, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Leadership, Strategy & Integration

Blog: BSR at Rio: The Perspective from Brazil on Future of Fuels

Joe Sellwood, Director, South America

As government representatives gather to discuss the future of sustainability at Rio+20, there’s no dodging the fact that world energy demand is rising rapidly and that this growth will put unprecedented pressure on our planet. Read more →

Posted: June 18, 2012 | Topics: Climate Change, Economic Development, Energy, Environment