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Blog: New Guidelines for Chinese Companies Operating Abroad: How to Be Responsible, Sustainable, and Profitable

Chengbo Wang, Director, Advisory Services

The Chinese government released guidelines this year for Chinese companies doing business abroad on how to operate sustainably and responsibly. We analyze the guidelines and offer four steps on how companies can implement robust social and environmental strategies. Read more →

Posted: June 4, 2013 | Topics: Environment, Governance & Accountability, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

Blog: Finding the Path through the Forest

Sissel Waage, Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Corporate investments in REDD+ carbon-emission-reduction projects offer positive benefits—far beyond environmental returns. Read more →

Posted: April 29, 2013 | Topics: Climate Change, Community Engagement & Development, Ecosystem Services, Environment

BSR Insight Article: Learning From Gravity: Lessons for Business Decision-Makers

Sissel Waage, Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Of the engineers among us, who has ever woken up and said, in the words of my former colleague George Basile, “Today, I am going to design a bridge that ignores gravity!” Read more 

Posted: April 9, 2013 | Topics: Ecosystem Services, Environment, Land Use & Biodiversity

BSR Insight Article: Safe and Sustainable Chemicals: The Case for Action

Corinna Kester, Associate, Advisory Services Mark Rossi, Chair, BizNGO

Note: This is part one of a two-part series highlighting societal trends and drivers for companies to address chemical impacts. Part two will offer examples of and information about how companies can approach chemical management. Read more 

Posted: April 2, 2013 | Topics: Consumer Products, Environment, Supply Chain, Toxicity & Product Design

Report: Between the Lines: Listening to Female Factory Workers in China

To achieve greater worker retention and workplace stability, manufacturers in China need to address the needs of women, which comprise 44 percent of the manufacturing workforce. Yet female workers have a diverse set of needs and goals depending on age, education, and industry experience. Read more 

Posted: March 7, 2013 | Topics: Environment, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability | Download (PDF)

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