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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 →

Posted: June 21, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Governance & Accountability, Leadership

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)

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: To Brazil and Back Again—A 20-Year Human Rights Journey

Alison Colwell, Associate Director, Advisory Services

I will have the opportunity to return to Brazil, my place of birth, for the Rio+20 Earth Summit almost 20 years since I was there last. As an American, Canadian, and Brazilian, I will be a part of the global community descending on Rio, also two decades since the first Earth Summit. Read more →

Posted: June 14, 2012 | Topics: Human Rights, Leadership, Strategy & Integration