BG Feed: Resources

Global Food. Waste Not, Want Not

iryna — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:44:18 -0500

A report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has found that as much as 50% of all food produced around the world never reaches a human stomach due to issues as varied as inadequate infrastructure and storage facilities through to overly strict sell-by dates, buy-one-get-one free offers and consumers demanding cosmetically perfect food.

2013 Retail Sustainability Report

iryna — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:31:49 -0500

The current report effectively portrays a detailed view of the retail industry’s adoption of sustainability programs. Specifically, authors asked the largest retail companies about the indicators they use to assess the depth and breadth of their sustainability programs.

Tips and Tricks for Advisors

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:03:42 -0500

The European Commission (EC) has developed a "CSR handbook for small business advisers" which is designed to act as a reference when making decisions on how to adapt business to current CSR guidelines.

2013 Gibbs & Soell Sense & Sustainability Study

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:01:26 -0500

Results of the study found that nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of employed U.S. adults who take part in environmental and social responsibility efforts at work are more likely to make sustainable choices at home as a result.

Toolbox for Water Utility Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Management

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:46:00 -0500

This project evaluated, compared, and contrasted process models, impact assessment methods, and performance indicators used by water utilities in North America, Europe, South Africa, and Australasia to evaluate their energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The Business Case for Green Building: A Review of the Costs and Benefits for Developers, Investors and Occupants

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:43:36 -0500

The report examines whether or not it’s possible to attach a financial value to the cost and benefits of green buildings.

Is Natural Capital A Material Issue?

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:29:14 -0500

Report by ACCA, KPMG and Fauna & Flora International highlights how the benefits deriving from biodiversity and ecosystems (and the risk of their loss) are rarely considered to be material by companies.

CSR Market Assessment Quantitative Stage Report

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:24:27 -0500

Research released by UNICEF and Ipsos MORI shows that more than two-thirds of UK businesses interviewed think that responsibilities to children will become more important to UK companies over the next five years (67% strongly/tend to agree), and yet 89% do not currently include children’s rights among their main corporate responsibility issues.

Company Mechanisms for Addressing Human Rights Complaints

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:07:31 -0500

This report aims to equip companies with a “practical reference” and to give an indication of the process requirements for an effective company grievance mechanism.

An Analysis of Policy References made by large EU Companies to Internationally Recognis ed CSR Guidelines and Principles

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:07:07 -0500

In October 2011, the European Commission adopted a new strategy on corporate social responsibility (CSR). The strategy places a strong emphasis on a core set of internationally recognised CSR guidelines and principle. As part of its strategy, the European Commission invites large enterprises to make a commitment to take account of these instruments when developing their own policies on CSR, and announces an intention to monitor such commitments for enterprises with more than 1.000 employees. This paper is part of that monitoring exercise.

Perspectives on Progress: The Impact Investor Survey

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:03:20 -0500

The report reveals the experiences, expectations, and perceptions of 99 impact investors in 2012, as well as their plans for 2013. Investors surveyed for the report include fund managers, development finance institutions, foundations, diversified financial institutions, and other investors with at least USD 10 million committed to impact investment.

Breakthrough: Business Leaders, Market Revolutions

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:48:44 -0500

This report reveals both real frustration in business about government failures, and a growing appetite at the leading edge to drive systems-level transformations.

Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility: Integrated External Engagement

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:38:47 -0500

Traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) is failing to deliver, for both companies and society. Executives need a new approach to engaging the external environment. We believe that the best one is to integrate external engagement deeply into business decision making at every level of a company.

BASF: Fighting Malnutrition with Fortified Staple Foods

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:36:39 -0500

In 2008, BASF initiated the Strategic Alliance for the Fortification of Oil and Other Staple Foods (SAFO). This WBCSD case study examines the initiative‟s approach and achievements. It includes the example of Tanzania to show how SAFO is implemented at the country level.

Corporate Responsibility Coalitions

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:30:51 -0500

This book chronicles the progress and potential of business-led corporate responsibility coalitions.

Report on Questionnaires Sent by Contractors Regarding Suppliers (in French)

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:21:25 -0500

ORSE published a study dedicated to CSR questionnaires sent by contractors regarding suppliers, with the aim of improving the relationship between contractors and subcontractors. The study will now serve as an aid to contractors when they want to implement a CSR questionnaire for their suppliers.

Blueprint for Business Action on Health Literacy

iryna — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:11:19 -0500

The Blueprint for Business Action on Health Literacy is a free toolbox accessible to all companies aiming to strengthen the health literacy of employees. Besides concrete best-practice examples it provides additional elements for companies to become champions in health at workplace.

Creating Good Work

iryna — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:30:45 -0500

The world’s leading social entrepreneurs show how to build a healthy economy.

Measuring the Real Cost of Water

iryna — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:46:33 -0500

Big savings are available to companies that look beyond their utility bills and understand the broader economic costs of their water consumption.

Guide to Corporate Ecosystem Valuation

iryna — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:36:32 -0500

This is an innovative framework designed to enhance business understanding of the benefits and value of ecosystem services like fresh water, food, fiber and natural hazard protection.