BSR Insight Articles About Environment

BSR, Intel Gather Experts to Spur Social Innovation in China

Pei Bin, Former Director, China Partnership Development

At a Beijing meeting, BSR and Intel brought together 15 government, academic, nonprofit, and business experts to discuss how things like infrastructure, institutions, incentives, inspiration, integration, interaction, and investments can spark innovative solutions to address China’s growing social and environmental challenges. Experts also discussed how companies could leverage their expertise, technology, talent, and capital to transform their traditional approaches to social responsibility to make a greater impact.   Read more →

Posted: July 26, 2011 | Topics: Environment, Human Rights

The Opportunity for Technology in Sustainability: In Conversation With BSR’s New ICT Practice Director

Eva Dienel, Associate Director, Communications Vijay Kanal, Former Director, Information and Communications Technology Practice, Advisory Services

Vijay Kanal first began working on sustainability issues in the technology sector several years ago when a client retained his consulting firm to identify market opportunities for sustainable design software. Intrigued by this assignment, Kanal—who began his career in the industry as an electrical engineer, and later held senior roles in marketing, partnership development, and product introductions at Sun Microsystems—made a personal investment in sustainability by educating himself on the opportunities for the ICT industry. Several engagements followed in developing sustainability strategies and identifying best practices for clients. Read more →

Posted: July 25, 2011 | Topics: Environment, Human Rights, Information & Communications Technology, Strategy & Integration

Transforming the Global Food System

SustainAbility’s “Appetite for Change” explores the transformation needed for a sustainable global food system that is "reliable, resilient, and transparent; produces food within ecological limits; empowers food producers; and ensures accessible, nutritious food for all." While a variety of stakeholders is required for large-scale, systemic change, the report calls on the private sector to become more engaged in the debate and embrace new market opportunities to make this transformation possible. Read more →

Posted: July 19, 2011 | Topics: Environment, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Human Rights, Strategy & Integration

Traveling in a Changing Climate

Celine Suarez, Manager, Advisory Services

Perhaps no other industry is more dependent on climate than travel and tourism. From warm, sunny, beachfront resorts, to majestic, snowy mountains, and turbulence-free flights, nearly every aspect of the industry is better off and more profitable when the weather is stable and predictable, and travelers can move about safely and without disruption. Read more →

Posted: July 19, 2011 | Topics: Climate Change, Environment, Strategy & Integration, Travel & Tourism

The Long Journey of Corporate Water Stewardship

Water has become a key strategic issue for global companies: 39 percent of companies are already experiencing detrimental impacts related to water issues, according to the CDP Water Disclosure’s first report. As more companies assess their water-related risk, they’re recognizing that corporate water stewardship entails much more than conservation and efficiency. Read more →

Posted: July 12, 2011 | Topics: Ecosystem Services, Environment, Water