Blogs About Women & Sustainability

Global HERproject Partners Gather in Indonesia for Annual Convening and Country Launch

Racheal Meiers (née Yeager), Director, HERproject

Last week in Jakarta, Indonesia, HERproject partners from around the world gathered with more than 40 participants from Indonesian factories and NGOs and HERproject participating companies to discuss workplace women’s health solutions and kick off the initiative in the country. At the meeting, we shared HERproject impact stories and data from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam; explored challenges and solutions to workplace interventions; and discussed methods to sustain and replicate successful programs. Read more →

Posted: June 15, 2011 | Topics: Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

Where BSR Will Be in June

June is shaping up to be a busy month for BSR staff around the world. Here’s a few of the place we’ll be—and events we’re hosting. We hope to see you there! Read more →

Posted: May 31, 2011 | Topics: Consumer Products, Environment, Financial Services, Philanthropy, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

Embedding the Millennium Development Goals into Business Strategy: The World’s Women Can Help

Racheal Meiers (née Yeager), Director, HERproject

During the CERES conference earlier this month, Levi Strauss CEO John Anderson made an important announcement: Levi Strauss will begin to require their suppliers to go beyond compliance and support the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through workplace policies and programs and community outreach. Using the MDGs as a measurement for impact, Anderson said, will help apparel companies and apparel manufacturing businesses create positive benefits for local communities—such as improved health and nutrition, or access to bank accounts and financial literacy. Support for local communities and economic growth can lead to industry stability and ensure a sustainable supply of quality products. Plus, it’s the right thing to do. Read more →

Posted: May 26, 2011 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Economic Development, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Reporting & Communications, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

HERproject Inspires in China and Vietnam

Racheal Meiers (née Yeager), Director, HERproject

I’ve just wrapped up a 10-day tour of China and Vietnam, including visits to seven factories participating in HERproject with the support of Abercrombie & Fitch, HP, Li & Fung, Marks & Spencer, Nordstrom, and Talbots. Read more →

Posted: April 26, 2011 | Topics: Women & Sustainability

The Economic Power of Women

Amaya Gorostiaga, Former Manager, Advisory Services

Women represent the largest market opportunity in the world. Globally, they control US$20 trillion in annual consumer spending, and this number could rise to US$28 trillion in the next five years. According to the Boston Consulting Group survey “What Women Want,” this potential would constitute a growth market bigger than those of China and India combined. Read more →

Posted: April 5, 2011 | Topics: Stakeholder Relations, Women & Sustainability