CSR and Social Purpose in The Roaring Twenties
One hundred years ago, the decade of the “roaring twenties” opened, ushering in a spirit of novelty, associated with modernity and a break with tradition.
Next Generation CSR: Roadmap to Help Grow your Business for Good
Do you remember when you first heard the term “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) and learned about the idea of business being a force for go
Are higher education institutions equipping grads to be “future-fit” when it comes to sustainability competence?
As society hurtles towards two billion more people on the earth by 2050, our consumption and productions systems will need re-engineering so all nine billion of us can live well within our planetary boundaries.
Is social purpose picking up the torch from CSR?
Critics of corporate social responsibility (CSR) say that the past 20 years haven’t produced much in terms of actual, on-the-ground changes to companies’ business models.
The new high-water mark for purpose: using the United Nations SDGs to set your company’s north star
Ever since the global community adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, we’ve been waiting for the business community to show meaningful leadership. In Canada, I think we see it now!
Purpose Partnerships: Ground-breaking study shows major change in leader companies’ path to purpose and partnerships
The role of business in society is being redefined – and so are business partnerships. As businesses take on new roles, to contribute more explicitly to societal well-being through the Social Purpose Business Model, they find that their relationships to their long-term community partners change as well.
“We are post-CSR”: Corporate Leaders in New Study Show Shift to Purpose
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) doesn’t cut it any more. Leader companies are putting distance between themselves and this approach. They don’t find it to be relevant to their growth or business models.
Corporate World 2019: Does the Future Look Friendly?
Are corporations sociopathic or socially-purposeful? Just over 15 years ago the film The Corporation decried the pathological nature of corporate life. Its argument channeled worldwide concerns that business was a scourge on the planet.
Future Shock: Is Higher Education Ready for the Impact?
Industries, companies and governments are retooling for the future, driven by the sustainability imperatives of climate change, resource, food and water scarcity, social polarization and rising income inequality.
Far from far-fetched goals
Resources, assets, reach. The private sector is compelled to muster all three to tackle the complex issues that are essential to realizing a sustainable future for themselves, their customers and society.
Corporate kick needed to reboot sustainable public policy
It is becoming increasingly clear sustainable public policies are essential if we are to achieve a sustainable future. Democratic institutions have painstakingly created laws, rules, regulations and policies that enabled the old economy.
Philanthropy Pivots on Purpose
Classical American economist Milton Friedman would turn in his grave if he knew the interests of investors and corporate philanthropists were converging. In an influential 1970 New York Times article, Friedman argued persuasively that the sole social responsibility of business is to increase its profits.