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Improving the Environmental Performance of Ports and Terminals

Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services

BSR’s new report—supported by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund—highlights the risks and opportunities associated with improving the sustainability performance of ports and terminal operations, a part of the supply chain often left out of broader supply chain sustainability efforts. Read more 

Posted: April 26, 2011 | Topics: Environment, Strategy & Integration, Supply Chain, Transportation

Boards and Sustainability: A Look Ahead

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

In last week’s feature article, I touched on various aspects of the growing debate about board governance of sustainability. In this week’s article, I look at how board engagement is likely to evolve in the years ahead. Read more 

Posted: April 26, 2011 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

Best Buy CEO: Sustainability Will Drive ‘More Robust Outcomes’

Virginia Terry, Former Director, Advisory Services

In his recent keynote address at the Boston College Corporate Citizenship Conference, Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn discussed the company’s new sustainability strategy, which includes four key elements: creating an inspiring workplace, driving greater product stewardship, developing new solutions for sustainable lifestyles, and creating greater access to digital connections. Read more 

Posted: April 21, 2011 | Topics: Consumer Products, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

Improving Product Sustainability Performance

According to Parametric Technology Corporation's recent white paper, companies must embrace "design-for-the-environment" strategies that allow them to remain competitive—and stay ahead of new sustainability requirements—by improving the environmental performance of their products. Read more 

Posted: April 19, 2011 | Topics: Consumer Products, Environment, Strategy & Integration, Sustainable Consumption, Toxicity & Product Design

How HR Can Advance Sustainability

About 75 percent of 728 U.S. human resources professionals recently surveyed by the Society for Human Resource Management report that their organizations engage in sustainable workplace or business practices. The survey revealed how company leaders are balancing financial performance with contributions to employees' well-being, society, and environmental initiatives. Read more 

Posted: April 19, 2011 | Topics: Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

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