Reports

Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the ICT Industry

Thursday Mar 31, 2011

Ryan Schuchard, Former Associate Director, Climate Change, BSR

#Climate Change, #Information and Communications Technology

This primer on climate change adaptation in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry summarizes how ICT companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. It outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for ICT companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations.

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The Business Case for Empowering Women through Climate-Resilient Supply Chains

Samantha Harris, Manager, BSR; Katie Abbott, Associate, BSR

Applying a gender lens to resilience activities will help companies anticipate and recover from climate events and foster innovation.

Creating an Internet Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Energy

BSR Staff

In 2012, BSR brought tech leaders together to form the Future of Internet Power, a collaborative initiative working toward a shared vision: an internet powered by 100 percent renewable energy.

Climate Change, Public Health, Women’s Empowerment, and Supplier Performance in Bangladesh

Filippo Sebastio, Associate, BSR

Rising temperatures and more frequent flooding events are likely to increase with climate change, and in Bangladesh, this will affect the lives of the 4 million people working in the garment industry, who are disproportionately women.

Managing Supply Chain Water Risk: New Capacities for New Challenges

Erik Davies, Associate Director, Grants Business Development, BSR

Water scarcity will be a defining issue of the 21st century. This example from Dell demonstrates how companies can manage water risk in their supply chains.

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