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Wireless and the Environment: A Review of Opportunities and Challenges

Tuesday Oct 11, 2011

BSR Staff

#Environment, #Information and Communications Technology,

The purpose of this report is to explore environmental opportunities and challenges that arise from existing and emerging uses of wireless (licensed spectrum) technology, with a particular focus on the areas of transport, utilities, agriculture, and public services in the U.S. The report was commissioned by CTIA—The Wireless Association—and prepared by BSR.

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Action for Sustainable Derivatives: A BSR/Transitions Collaboration

Tara Norton, Managing Director, BSR; Nicolas Ronderos, Manager, Collaborations, BSR

To accelerate compliance of supply chains with deforestation-free and responsible sourcing principles, BSR and Transitions are excited to launch a new collaborative initiative for corporate buyers of palm-based derivatives alongside 11 member companies: Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD).

Sustainability at AT&T: Q&A with John Schulz, Director, External Affairs, Sustainability

Beth Richmond, Manager, BSR

In today’s new climate for business, stakeholders are looking to understand the sustainability impacts of the entire company—including the products and services that generate its revenue. BSR member AT&T is an example of a company driving greater impact by making sustainability part of its revenue model.

Google’s Human Rights by Design

Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR; Hannah Darnton, Manager, BSR; Michaela Lee, Manager, BSR

Google commissioned BSR to conduct a human rights assessment of its new celebrity recognition application program interface (API) while it was in development to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential human rights impacts.

Q&A with BSR Senior Advisor Susan Morgan

Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR; Susan Morgan, Senior Advisor, BSR

Dunstan Allison-Hope interviews Susan Morgan, BSR's newest senior advisor, on technology, ethics, and human rights in sustainable business.

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