Memos for Advancing Inclusive and Impactful Business in a New Era
Advancing Inclusive Business Series
While employees and customers still expect companies to engage in business inclusion and social impact efforts, the range of opportunities to act openly are narrowing. These memos are designed to help you determine what actions are feasible in this environment, and navigate the rapidly shifting context for inclusive business initiatives.
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Responding to Heightened Scrutiny of Business DEI Efforts
This FAQ offers responses to the common inquiries BSR has received as Trump administration policies, active litigation, and other media/political flashpoints have brought heightened scrutiny on private sector diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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How Companies Are Responding to U.S. Executive Orders Targeting DEI
Recommended Actions in a Turbulent Time
Executive Orders from the new US administration have escalated pressure on DEI into a full-scale government crackdown. BSR answers some of the most frequently asked questions from member companies since the start of the new administration and provides actionable guidance for business.
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Social Justice Guidebook
Moving Beyond Crisis to Action
This foundational resource, made freely available to the private sector and civil society by the Center for Business & Social Justice (CBSJ), illuminates ways to sustain and raise corporate ambition in meaningful ways.
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Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusion
Navigating Workplace Challenges and Fostering an Inclusive Environment
This resource provides insight into the issues faced by transgender and nonbinary individuals and offers guidance on promoting inclusivity in the workplace, deepening understanding, and developing policies rooted in community voice.
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Navigating US Election Uncertainty: A Call to Action for Sustainable Business
In the United States, electoral uncertainty, threats to democracy, and the potential for instability and chaos are notably apparent as the country faces an enormously consequential election this fall. What are the risks for sustainable business, and what proactive steps can business leaders take to mitigate them?
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Navigating the Rollbacks in Protection of Reproductive and LGBTQI+ Rights in the US
A Guide for Financial Institutions
This report is a practical resource for financial institutions and anyone seeking to engage them on reproductive and LGBTQI+ rights in the US context.
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Co-creating Climate Justice Interventions between Business and Communities
Via a co-creation process in business activities related to climate action, companies can enable more effective climate solutions that address interconnected, systemic issues.
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The Just Transition Planning Process for Business
For companies designing and implementing a just, equitable and inclusive approach to net zero, the process is complex and requires difficult trade-offs. This guidance offers practical steps to help companies formulate a just transition plan.
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Climate Justice
Transform to Net Zero Transformation Guide
In this guide, three Transform to Net Zero founding members, Starbucks, Unilever and Wipro, share their approaches to integrating climate justice into their business transformation.
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Keeping Workers in the Loop
Preparing for a Just, Fair, and Inclusive Transition to Circular Fashion
From automation to climate disruption, this report considers the impact of a changing industry context and dynamics on workers and offers recommendations to industry and policymakers on creating a just, fair and inclusive circular fashion system.
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