Korea’s CSR Strategy: An interesting Mix of Profit and Social Change
The question of which comes first—business or social change—a problem in the west— doesn't seem to be a challenge in Korea.
Big corporations risk falling behind if they don’t work with social enterprises
There’s an urgent need for big businesses to understand how social enterprise is changing the business landscape - what should they do differently.
Inspiring CSR Entrepreneurs Share their Journeys
On February 4th 2016, attendees gathered at TSSS for a night of inspiration from three passionate social and environmental entrepreneurs.
Choose your CSR Clients Carefully
For most consultants, clients are like sex – the less you have the more you want and the lure of short-term gratification often outweighs the benefits of waiting for the right long-term partner.
Never underestimate the need for a social license to operate (SLO)
Making a meaningful difference starts with a bold goal shared by many and a way forward that is smart, market-based and laser-focused on both better social and business outcomes.
Five Ways Your Company Can Avoid a Crisis Like Ikea’s
Ikea used forced prison labour to make furniture—headline in The Independent.
On Thursday it was business as usual at Ikea. On Friday the results of an independent investigation by Ernst & Young revealed...
Has CSR Stalled? Interview with Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR
I had the opportunity to speak with Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, about some of the challenges and opportunities that corporations face in this area. Here’s an edited summary of a long conversation...
Eight Steps to a Better CSR Plan
My children are back to school this month. As parents know, this time of year is both a relief and a challenge. On the one hand, we’ve exhausted the list of summertime activities and can hardly wait for the fir...