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Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Family Medical and Leave Act Turns 30: Five Actions Business Can Take in 2023

Access to paid family leave, and expansions of the FMLA, are social justice issues that companies can address internally as well as champion externally.

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Healthcare | Collaboration

Healthcare Working Group: Driving Change for over Two Decades

BSR’s Healthcare Working Group worked to improve access to health around the world for 23+ years. We share lessons learned and next steps with our healthcare members.

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ESG | Financial Services | Sustainability Management | Business Transformation

Upcoming Regulations in ESG Ratings: Three Implications for Business

ESG-related assets and the ESG rating field are expanding rapidly. How will upcoming ESG rating regulations impact business?

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Sustainability Management | Business Transformation | Climate Change | Human Rights

2023: Delivering Just and Sustainable Business Amidst Polycrisis

BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer discusses major priorities shaping the year ahead, including business transformation, preserving nature, and advancing social justice.

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Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Six Actions for Business in Post-Roe America

As the cost of business inaction on abortion rises, how can companies respond in a post-Roe world?

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Human Rights | Emerging Issues

Neurorights: A Business Response

As technology gets closer to influencing our behavior, what role does business have in protecting and respecting users? 

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Nature | Climate Change

COP15: A Historic Deal to Halt Biodiversity Loss by 2030

What are the implications of COP15's Global Biodiversity Framework, and how can business move forward on new initiatives to protect nature?

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Emerging Issues | Technology | Sustainable Futures Lab | Human Rights

How Advances in Neurotech Will Impact Human Rights

As technology gets ever closer to influencing human behavior through neurotechnology, what are the emerging human rights risks?

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Human Rights

FIFA World Cup: Combating Modern Slavery at Mega Sporting Events

Major sporting events, like the FIFA World Cup, have been linked with human rights abuses. Here’s how business can protect human rights throughout these events.

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Human Rights | Technology

Conflict-Sensitive Human Rights Due Diligence for Tech Companies

Explore our new Toolkit for tech companies on navigating conflict-related issues.

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Climate Change | Sustainable Futures Lab | Emerging Issues

Scenario Analysis Learnings: Three Big Implications of Climate Risk to Business

Climate change’s physical impacts will happen over the next 15 years despite policies enacted today. How can business address transition risks and build resilience?

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Climate Change

Accelerating an Inclusive Energy Transition beyond COP27

How can business prepare for increased pressure from stakeholders post COP27? We share key outcomes from the International Climate Summit. 

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Human Rights | Financial Services

Deciphering EU Regulation on Finance and Human Rights

Taking a human lens to disclosure-oriented regulatory developments can align business and human rights standards, decrease administrative burden, and improve impact.

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Climate Change | Energy and Extractives

Just Transition: Navigating Beyond Best Practice

Current frameworks for reaching a just transition to a low-carbon economy lack focus on equity, inclusion, and justice. Explore four ways to transformational just transition.

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Climate Change

Calling for Action on Climate Justice at COP27

The communities that have contributed the least to climate change stand to be the most affected. Here's how companies can help advance climate justice.