BSR Conference 2017

How Business Leads

Huntington Beach, California / October 24-26, 2017

It’s BSR’s 25th anniversary year, and profound change is shaping sustainable business. Three developments are flowing together to shape how we and our member companies think about the best ways to meet this moment. First, we have a clear roadmap for what a just and sustainable world actually means, thanks to the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Second, every business is experiencing disruption and asking new questions about its offerings, customers, competitors, and business models. Finally, political volatility is presenting a very direct challenge to long-held sustainability goals.

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Spotlight on Industry Focus

Power and Utilities

The power and utilities industries are central to global sustainability, particularly on the topics of climate change and inclusive growth.

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Upcoming Events

Advancing Digital Financial Services for Garment Workers

Washington, DC | July 12, 2017

BSR and FHI360 will jointly host a symposium to discuss their recent research on increasing the uptake of digital financial wages in the garment sector.

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Reports

Empowering Female Workers in the Apparel Industry: Three Areas for Business Action

Christine Svarer, Director, HERproject, BSR; Racheal Meiers, Former Director, BSR; Berkley Rothmeier, Manager, BSR / June 6, 2017

This business brief proposes three areas where apparel companies can build from a strong foundation to better drive improvements in outcomes for women workers and promote women’s economic empowerment around the world.

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