Nyhedsarkiv
Klima, miljø og energi
COP26 Made Climate Action Mainstream Business and Put 1.5°C on Life Support
At COP26, the global community made meaningful progress. Unfortunately, it also is wholly insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals.
Indhold fra partner
Klima, miljø og energi
COP26 and the Real Economy: Climate Change Solutions at and beyond Glasgow
As many of us prepare to descend on Glasgow for the once-delayed, badly needed COP26, the world is facing serious questions.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Reimagining Investment: Human Rights in Venture Capital
Private equity firms, including venture capital (VC) firms, have come under scrutiny regarding the funding of human rights abuses as media attention has grown over the use of spying technologies to track minorities, journalists, immigrants, and activists.
Indhold fra partner
Strategi & ledelse
Modernizing the Social Contract in 2021: Five Developments for Business to Consider
In late 2019, BSR launched its call for business to help redefine the social contract. As we urged firms to take ambitious steps to build a modern and stable pact between individuals and institutions, we had no idea what the next 21 months would bring.
Indhold fra partner
Samfund
ESG Isn’t Going Anywhere: Investor Expectations in the Age of COVID-19
One of the most important topics in corporate sustainability is the dramatic increase in attention by investors on the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Case: HERproject - Empowered Women, Dignified Work, Better Business
In the aftermath of the Generation Equality Forum in Paris last week, take a look at BSR's HERproject, a collaborative initiative that strives to empower low-income women working in global supply chains.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
The Next Decade of Business and Human Rights
To mark 10 years of the UNGPs, the BSR Human Rights team is exploring additional action business can take to create a rights-respecting future. Follow along for deep dives on issues and approaches that will shape the next decade of Business & Human Rights
Indhold fra partner
Klima, miljø og energi
The Case for SEC-Mandated Climate and ESG Disclosure
In response to the SEC's interest in taking steps to require climate disclosure, we discuss crucial steps that the SEC should enable to provide consistent, comparable, and reliable information.
Indhold fra partner
Klima, miljø og energi
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan: Broad Insights for Investors
What does China's 14th Five-Year Plan mean for investors? We discuss five ways investors can seek opportunities.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Companies Now Have a Powerful New Tool for Promoting and Protecting the Rights of LGBTIQ+ Employees
A wave of anti-LGBTIQ+ policies, driven by populist movements, continues to rise around the world, threatening many of the rights-protecting victories achieved over the last several decades.
Indhold fra partner
Klima, miljø og energi
Only Transformative Net-Zero Implementation Will Meet Our Climate Crisis
The world’s leading authority on climate science, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, had not delivered a major report in 7 years. But the installment released last month paints a dire picture of our future.
Indhold fra partner
Strategi & ledelse
A 21st-Century Social Contract Must Include a Just Transition to a Net-Zero Economy
How Business Can Protect Workers and Communities while Addressing the Climate Crisis
Indhold fra partner
Strategi & ledelse
Meeting the Moment on ESG Investing: Q&A with Lauren Abbott, Global VP, Anheuser-Busch InBev
The year 2020 has been extremely challenging for business, from dealing with COVID-19 and its economic impacts to addressing the worsening climate crisis. Amid these challenges, investors have increased their focus on how companies are acting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. How can companies best prepare for investors’ current demands?
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Case: COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE | The Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality
In light of upcoming Copenhagen Pride, let us introduce BSR's Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
The Corporate Rainbow: Going beyond Pride Celebrations and Creating Lasting Impact
How can companies combat performative allyship and rainbow-washing? We share ways to support the LGBTQ+ community that create long-lasting impact.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
UNGPs’ 10th Anniversary: The Next Decade of Business and Human Rights
To mark the 10th anniversary of the UNGPs, BSR is reflecting on what additional action business and other actors can take to shape a future where human rights are realized in law and in practice.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Six Steps to Prevent and Address Child Labor in the Palm Oil Industry
In light of upcoming World Day against Child Labor on the weekend, take another look at this article: BSR supported the development of Wilmar’s Child Protection Implementation Manual, which provides a guide for establishing policies to protect children.
Indhold fra partner
Klima, miljø og energi
Gender Equity in the Just Transition and the Shift to Green Jobs
As the energy transition becomes a reality, it is essential to build a shared understanding of what a sustainable, green workforce looks like and how women and men can benefit equally from this transition.
Indhold fra partner
Strategi & ledelse
Sustainable from the Start: Embedding ESG into High-Growth Business Strategy
We are experiencing a profound shift in stakeholder expectations and business growth strategy: sustainability is more important than ever before.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Creating Opportunities for Action: Advancing Children’s Rights in the Palm Oil Industry
In January of this year, we published a blog highlighting practical steps that palm oil companies can take to respect child rights and address child labor in their operations and supply chains.
Indhold fra partner
Medarbejder
Why Worker Data Protection Should Be Central to a 21st-Century Social Contract
Last month, we published a proposal to overhaul the relationship between government, business, employees, and people with a new social contract fit for the 21st century.
Indhold fra partner
Klima, miljø og energi
Larry Fink Adds His Voice to the Call for Business Transformation
Moving Beyond KPIs and "ESG Shareholder Capitalism"
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Case: GBCAT - Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking
In light of upcoming World Day against Trafficking in Persons, take a look at BSR's collaborative initiative GBCAT which is committed to combating human trafficking in company operations and supply chains.
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
The Shared Opportunity to Promote: A Second-Decade Priority for the UNGPs
To mark 10 years of the UNGPs, BSR is reflecting on what additional action business can take to create a rights-respecting future. Explore our first deep dive on the shared opportunity to promote human rights
Indhold fra partner
Menneskerettigheder
Five Considerations for Companies Setting up Digital Ethics Advisory Boards
Advisory boards can help companies manage ethical challenges that arise with the acceleration of digital technology innovation. Here are five considerations for establishing a digital ethics board.
Indhold fra partner
Klima, miljø og energi
Leaders Summit on Climate: Forward Progress to the Net Zero Economies We Need
In light of the upcoming World Environment Day on Saturday, take a look again at BSR's article on the Leaders Summit on Climate. At the summit a new round of stronger targets from major emitters has been kicked off. Here's what this means for business.
Indhold fra partner
Samfund
Modernizing the Social Contract in 2021: Five Developments for Business to Consider
COVID-19 has shown—in a tragic way—how interconnected the world is. All the events of the past year and a half have also reinforced and deepened the urgent need to redefine the social contract and the key role business must play in that effort.
Indhold fra partner