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.
COVID-19 Social Impact Decision Lens for Higher Education Leaders
With the onslaught of the global pandemic, higher education leaders have pivoted their schools to contribute to community well-being, stability and recovery.
Post-secondary’s Social Impact Achievements 2017 – 2020
Universities and colleges are increasingly harnessing all of their assets to improve societal conditions. In 2017 the influential White Paper on Maximizing the Capacities of Advanced Education Institutions to Build Social Infrastructure for Canadian Communities was released to mobilize the post-secondary sector to leverage all its assets, capacities and tools to benefit society and communities.
Best CSR Practices in Canada: Six Case Studies
This Report on “Best CSR Practices in Canada: Six Case Studies” provides insights into leading Canadian companies advancing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) impacts.
Integrating Social Infrastructure into Strategic Plans of Post-Secondary Institutions Guidelines for Presidents and Planning Teams
This publication is a draft set of guidelines for university presidents and their planning teams to embed community engagement in university strategic plans.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions: The Current and Ideal State of CSR in Teaching, Research and Partnering
“Corporate Social Responsibility in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions: The Current and Ideal State of CSR in Teaching, Research and Partnering” was commissioned by the federal government to understand the current and ideal state of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in teaching, research and partnering within Canadian post-secondary institutions, and identify potential roles the federal government could play to accelerate and advance CSR in Canada.
ESG Governance: A New Expectation of Boards
“ESG Governance: A New Expectation of Boards” summarizes the key messages and take-aways of the session and is intended to stimulate further progress in ESG Governance at organizations across Canada.
