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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.

The Case for Prioritizing Net Zero Carbon Emissions, Especially in Value Chains

Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, BSR

Kaiser Permanente and BSR recently partnered with Newsweek for a survey of 300-plus multinational companies on progress toward carbon neutrality and found that 70 percent of corporations are experiencing disruptions in operations due to climate change. Now, these businesses’ efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and integrate sustainable practices into their operations have created new challenges—and opportunities—for global supply chains.

Answering the Call for Business Leadership on Climate Policy

Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, BSR

Our recently released letter calling for business action on climate policy—which we were delighted to publish in partnership with 10 other leading environmental and sustainability organizations—is a sign of the times.

Three Takeaways from UNGA Week 2019

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

World leaders, CEOs, and NGOs large and small descended on New York last week for the UN General Assembly, UN Climate Action Summit, and Climate Week NYC. Aron Cramer shares his three big takeaways from the week.

2019 Climate Action Summit: Businesses Are Pulling Governments toward a Net Zero Economy

David Wei, Director, Climate, BSR

While the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit included a handful of positive announcements, the ambition of these announcements does not match the urgency that climate change demands.

Climate Week 2019: Going from Climate Risk to Resilience through Collective Action

Samantha Harris, Manager, BSR

While the list of impacts and resulting climate risk to business grows as the amount and intensity of climate-related events rises, the opportunity to address these risks through robust climate resilience solutions also increases.

Climate Week 2019: Time for Bold Commitments—and Action

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

As we approach Climate Week, which kicks off with the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit, it is clear that more action is needed.

The New Climate for Business

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

Join us at the BSR Conference 2019 to gain a greater understanding of the new climate that every business is facing and to learn how to meet these challenges as we move into the decisive decade ahead.

Accelerating the Adoption of Clean Fuels: Building a Sustainable Fuel Assessment Framework

Denielle Harrison, Manager, BSR; Léa Farnier, Associate, BSR

As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact, meet climate goals, and reduce fuel costs, there is increasing demand for sustainable fuel technologies such as renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, electricity, and biodiesel.

Getting to a Price on Carbon: Collaboration, Action, and Leadership

Eric Olson, Senior Vice President, BSR

How can businesses work together to support meaningful public policy to address the climate crisis and carbon emissions?

To Advance Gender Equality, We Need to Tackle Climate Change

Samantha Harris, Manager, BSR

As the effects of climate change continue to exacerbate poverty, inequality and other social issues, the solutions we put forth must include social focus. This includes empowering women to be leaders.

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