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Six Key Questions That Will Shape 2026 and Beyond

With continued global turbulence reshaping the economy, business, and society at the start of 2026, BSR CEO and President Aron Cramer poses six questions that are likely to define progress for sustainable business leaders in the year ahead.

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Future of Reporting 2025 Highlights Report: Ten Key Takeaways in a Year of Turbulence

BSR’s Future of Reporting (FoR) collaborative initiative shares ten key themes and perspectives emerging from a year-long series of conversations and engagements within its community in 2025 on sustainability reporting.

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Community Engagement: A Cornerstone of Effective Stakeholder Engagement

BSR explores international standards governing company responsibilities to community members, the business value of community engagement, and practical tips for conducting it.

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Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Ensuring Internal Company Alignment

BSR shares key actions to ensure internal alignment ahead of stakeholder engagement: establishing an overarching vision, identifying internal ownership, shifting from ad hoc to ongoing engagement, and balancing transparency and legal risk.

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From Strategy to Action: Integrating Carbon Removal Solutions into Corporate Net-Zero Strategies

Nature-based and technological carbon removals are essential elements of companies’ net-zero strategies, providing a vital complement to direct emissions reduction. In collaboration with Climeworks, BSR explains how carbon removal can help companies meet their net-zero goals and key steps for execution.

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Advancing People-Centered Climate Action in Private Capital Markets

BSR has launched the People-Centered Climate Action in Private Markets (PCAP) initiative, alongside a suite of practical tools and resources, to help investors align climate strategies with human rights and advance a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy through the mobilization of private capital.

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BSR COP30 Insights

At COP30, governments and businesses showed continued commitment to climate action, yet the gap between ambition and implementation is widening. Explore the major themes from Belém and what they signal for companies and their role in implementing actionable pathways that enhance competitiveness and strengthen resilience. 

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Business Action for Climate Adaptation: Ensuring Co-Benefits for Communities

To help companies respond to climate change and community vulnerability, UNICEF and BSR have developed a suite of complementary tools that guide companies on understanding and committing to adaptation, engaging effectively with policymakers, and collaborating with peers and partners to scale impact. 

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Six Key Questions That Will Shape 2026 and Beyond

With continued global turbulence reshaping the economy, business, and society at the start of 2026, BSR CEO and President Aron Cramer poses six questions that are likely to define progress for sustainable business leaders in the year ahead.

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A Year of Uncertainty: Ten Big Questions Facing Sustainable Business Leaders in 2025

With the promise of a “decisive” decade for achieving crucial goals falling short, BSR CEO and President Aron Cramer poses 10 questions that are likely to define progress for sustainable business leaders in 2025.

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A Launchpad for Action: Key Tech and Human Trafficking Priorities in 2025

Following the third annual Tech Against Trafficking Summit, BSR’s Technology and Human Rights teams share six key priorities for business action on leveraging technology to combat modern slavery.

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From Commitments to Action: A Business Guide to Address Forced Labor Across Value Chains

With an increasing shift from voluntary to mandatory human rights due diligence, leaders are questioning the implications for their business: What are the risks associated with forced labor in supply chains, which sectors are most affected by forced labor risks, and how can businesses engage with suppliers to mitigate these risks?

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Six Key Questions That Will Shape 2026 and Beyond

With continued global turbulence reshaping the economy, business, and society at the start of 2026, BSR CEO and President Aron Cramer poses six questions that are likely to define progress for sustainable business leaders in the year ahead.

Blog

Board Oversight Amid Uncertainty: Doubling Down on Strategic Sustainability

Boards facing risks may consider scaling back sustainability efforts to reduce short-term political risk, but this can create new problems. Emphasizing strong sustainability governance through strategic oversight helps companies navigate challenges, build resilience, and create long-term value.

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EU Omnibus: It’s Time to Shift Focus from Compliance to Impact

BSR experts explore key provisions of the Omnibus proposal, what happens next, how businesses should respond, and provide a deep dive into sustainability reporting and action. 

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Navigating Change: How Business Leaders Can Respond to a Changing Policy Environment

How can companies continue to deliver value and stability while navigating immense pressure from the new US administration to abandon their commitments to sustainable business?

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Reproductive Healthcare Access, Barriers, and Safeguards

What Businesses Operating in the U.S. Need to Know for 2026

BSR shares key issues related to reproductive health for business to watch in the upcoming year and practical actions to enhance preparedness.

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Future of Inclusion and Impact Roundtable

Insights and Takeaways

Our summary of the Future of Inclusion and Impact Roundtable.

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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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Reproductive and LGBTIQ+ Health Access

Emerging Risks and Responsibilities

Access to reproductive and LGBTIQ+ healthcare is becoming increasingly fragmented across the United States. This report offers practical guidance to companies in various sectors on protecting their workforce, preparing for future impacts, and advancing meaningful solutions.