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.
Promoting Purpose in Canadian Public Policy: Options for Governments in Canada to Accelerate Social Purpose in Business
This Purpose Policy Options Brief explores government reforms and policy measures to support and incentivize businesses and entrepreneurs to adopt and implement a social purpose as the reason they exist. These reforms will help social purpose business thrive, flourish, and grow – and make Canada a great place to operate a social purpose business.
The Role of Canadian Universities in Society
The Role of Canadian Universities in Society is a manifesto on the role of the post-secondary sector to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future signed on by nearly 30 university presidents, representing about one-third of all universities across Canada.
Purpose Governance Framework: Your Board Roadmap for Developing and Governing a Corporate Purpose
The Purpose Governance Framework is a comprehensive set of steps and roles board of directors can play to have oversight of their company’s purpose. The Purpose Governance Framework recognizes that a company’s board is responsible for ensuring the corporation pursues and fulfills its Purpose.
Purpose Governance: The Role of the Board in Developing and Overseeing the Purpose of the Organization
“Purpose Governance: The Role of the Board in Developing and Overseeing the Purpose of the Organization” is a report of a panel discussion held at Governance Professionals of Canada Annual Conference in 2021.
An Association’s Social Purpose: A Benchmarking Tool
“An Association’s Social Purpose: A Benchmarking Tool” is a resource for industry, business, and professional associations seeking to equip themselves and their membership for future success. “An Association’s Social Purpose: A Benchmarking Tool” sets out a continuum of practice for association leaders to use in strategic planning updates and renewals.
The Sustainable and Just Association: Canadian Benchmark of Association ESG Practices
“The Sustainable and Just Association: Canadian Benchmark of Association ESG Practices” is a report of a survey of 59 Canadian associations, including industry, business, and professional associations.
