Human Rights | Technology
Navigating Data Privacy in Post-Roe America
One year since the overturning of Roe v Wade, the policy landscape remains uncertain and active litigation in many states continues to cause confusion for providers and patients.
Climate Change | Supply Chain
How to Engage Suppliers on Scope 3 Reductions
Supplier engagement stands as a critical avenue for reaching net-zero. Here are some common actions businesses have taken to navigate relationships with suppliers and lower scope 3 emissions.
Equity, Inclusion, and Justice | Closing the Gender Gap
The US Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action: A Business Response
The end of affirmative action poses a risk to long-term corporate economic success. We share seven key steps business can take to ensure progress toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive economy.
Climate Change | Business Transformation
A Credible Future beyond Growth
A business that thrives within planetary boundaries will need to innovate to address the tension between traditional models and corporate sustainability goals.
Climate Change | Energy and Extractives
Seven Lessons for the Just Energy Transition
Energy and utilities companies need to plan for a just transition in the move from a carbon-intensive to a net-zero economy. Explore challenges and opportunities for corporate action on the just transition
Human Rights | Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Respecting LGBTIQ+ Rights in Turbulent Times
Activists, customers, employees, and investors expect companies who outwardly support the LGBTIQ+ community to credibly advance LGBTIQ+ equality and protect the well-being of workers. Here's how to create lasting impact beyond Pride Month.
Sustainable Futures Lab | Climate Change | Financial Services | Emerging Issues
Land Value at Risk
What climate justice risks do the insurance industry face, and how can business best build inclusive resilience to these risks?
Human Rights
Canada’s Modern Slavery Legislation: Key Recommendations for Business
Canada recently adopted legislation targeting modern slavery across corporate supply chains. Members of BSR’s Human Rights team share key provisions of the act and recommendations for business.
Collaboration
Sustainable Coconut Partnership: Toward a Responsible and Resilient Sector
We discuss the recently launched Sustainable Coconut Partnership, the unique challenges facing farmers, and how it plans to scale impact in the year ahead.
Financial Services | ESG
Applying an ESG Lens to Crypto
Cryptocurrencies continue to attract investors against the odds. How can businesses approach these opportunities in a way that maximizes their potential for empowerment and inclusivity, while guarding against significant environmental and social concerns?
Climate Change | Sustainable Futures Lab | Nature | Emerging Issues
Anywhere the Smoke Blows: The Health and Climate Risks of Wildfires
A new understanding of the environmental and health impacts of wildfire has significant implications for the role of business in wildfire prevention, management, and adaptation.
Climate Change | Business Transformation
Climate Transition Plans That Enable Business Transformation
Stakeholders are issuing calls for companies to disclose how they intend to meet their climate targets via climate transition plans. BSR outlines five characteristics of a transformative climate transition plan that generates long-term value.
Human Rights | Governance
Embedding Human Rights from Boots to the Boardroom
As new legislation emerges, business leaders will need to manage human rights issues on an ongoing basis. Four steps for implementing long-term human rights action plans.
Business Transformation | Governance | Climate Change | Boards
Nine Ways to Activate Your Board on Climate
Board oversight on climate-related risks and opportunities is increasingly important. Explore three strategies for activating boards on climate.
Technology | Human Rights
A Human Rights Impact Assessment of Twitch
BSR and Twitch undertook a human rights assessment of Twitch, an interactive live streaming service. Today, we are pleased to publish the final report in full.