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.
Partnering for Good: Big impacts from pooling expertise and resources
Environmental and social issues are growing in importance and increasingly affecting the viability of business – and the communities and environments where they operate. A proven way to address these issues is through partnerships in which business and non-profits collaborate for mutual benefit and create solutions to societal challenges.
About the clout: Pro-sustainability businesses lobby for greater good
Increasingly, businesses are using their clout to influence governments to advance a fair, inclusive and sustainable society and position their business for success. They recognize that government leadership is essential to develop progressive economic, social and environmental public policy to realize a future in which business and society can prosper.
The circular revolution: purposeful packaging
Step by step. Product by product. Standard by standard. Consumer by consumer. That is what it will take to re-engineer our take-make-dispose economy so it is “restorative and regenerative by design, keeping products, components and materials at their highest utility and value at all times, distinguishing between technical and biological cycles.” (Ellen MacArthur Foundation)
Going Beyond Less Bad: Redefining products and brands for positive impact
We want all of our three billion products we sell every year to be well on the path to being truly sustainable by 2025.
It’s an ambitious commitment by UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) spelling out their long-term vision for product sustainability.
Acquiring Circular Know-How: Companies can teach consumers circular skills through product use instructions
For some, social purpose transcends maximizing profits and shareholder value, and for others it is how they create value and grow.
Profit with Purpose New Way to Do Business
For some, social purpose transcends maximizing profits and shareholder value, and for others it is how they create value and grow.
Climate Change and the Third Way: Adapt, Mitigate or Transform?
Grim climate change reality: the seas are rising. Terrifying hurricanes regularly raze vast, inhabited areas. Wildfires flare up frequently and cause massive damage.
Universities: Show us what you’ve got!
We live in a volatile, uncertain and complex world. With threats of climate change, rising income inequality, social unrest, resource scarcity…
Vancity – a Force For Good
Vancity, Canada’s largest community credit union, has achieved the title of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizen for the second year in a row.