Coro is the author of expansive research and resource tools that are invaluable aids on the route to a more sustainable and equitable world.
These resources are as vital as compass and guidebooks for organizations that are integrating sustainable practices into their firms and into the wider society, economy, and environment.
To accelerate a sustainable society, Coro shares more than 100 research, guidance and thought leadership publications, tools and solutions on integrating sustainability into business models, industry and the marketplace.
This information can help organizations understand trends and leadership in CSR and sustainability and develop and design sustainability strategies and business models.
Coro’s Publication Topics
Implementation and Integration
Sustainability integration and departmental / functional sustainability (e.g. procurement, HR, finance, marketing, etc.) research and tools.
Leadership Strategies
Social purpose, transformation, social innovation, and strategy development trends, research and tools.
Social Sustainability
Social and community sustainability research, tools and frameworks.
Sustainable and Social Finance
Sustainable and social banking, finance, investments, insurance and credit union research, best practices and tools.
Sustainable Associations
Sustainable industry, professional, business and trade association research, tools and benchmarks.
Sustainable Boards
Sustainable boards and ESG governance research, best practices, guidelines and checklists.
The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the International Shipping Sector
This paper maps shipping stakeholders, proposes a CSR Shipping framework for the international maritime shipping industry, and analyzes emerging global green shipping coalitions. Coro was a co-author of this report with the Liu Institute.
Continuum of Post-Secondary Sustainability Practice
This is a one-page sustainability strategy framework for the post-secondary education sector (colleges and universities). It adapts Coro’s global research into the qualities of a transformational company to the education sector, for those instutions which seek to go beyond incremental approaches to become sustainability catalysts.
Industry Association Roadmap to Sustainability
This how-to guide will assist industry and professional associations to develop a sustainability program for their members.
CSR Management Model for Industry Associations
A visual of a six-step framework for the creation of a CSR / sustainable industry association program.
Corporate Social Responsibility and the Shipping Industry: A Global Perspective
Results and findings of research and consultation into the CSR role of the global shipping industry. Includes best practices, key stakeholders, and recommendations for shipping industry associations to improve their members’ CSR performance.
Business Case for Sustainability or CSR Programs for Industry Associations
A one-page overview of the business case for establishing an industry association sustainability program for members.
