Emerging Issues | Sustainability Reporting
China’s New Drive for Sustainable Consumption
A push for sustainable lifestyles is changing markets in China, driven by policy and shifting consumer preferences. Businesses wanting to stay the course need to adapt - our China team shares how:
Business Transformation | Climate Change | Consumer Products | Energy And Extractives | Sustainability Management | Transport And Logistics
Advancing a Just Transition Across Sectors
BSR, The B Team, and We Mean Business launched the Just Transition Resource Platform, which provides a step-by-step approach for companies across all sectors to advance a just transition.
Climate Change | Energy And Extractives
Why Climate Transition Plans Must Support a Just Transition
Climate transition plans should describe measures to ensure a just and equitable progression from fossil fuels to renewables. Check out four key components companies should outline in their plans.
Human Rights | Technology
Navigating Data Privacy in Post-Roe America
One year since the overturning of Roe v Wade, the policy landscape remains uncertain and active litigation in many states continues to cause confusion for providers and patients.
Climate Change | Supply Chain
How to Engage Suppliers on Scope 3 Reductions
Supplier engagement stands as a critical avenue for reaching net-zero. Here are some common actions businesses have taken to navigate relationships with suppliers and lower scope 3 emissions.
Equity, Inclusion, And Justice
The US Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action: A Business Response
The end of affirmative action poses a risk to long-term corporate economic success. We share seven key steps business can take to ensure progress toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive economy.
Business Transformation | Climate Change
A Credible Future beyond Growth
A business that thrives within planetary boundaries will need to innovate to address the tension between traditional models and corporate sustainability goals.
Climate Change | Energy And Extractives
Seven Lessons for the Just Energy Transition
Energy and utilities companies need to plan for a just transition in the move from a carbon-intensive to a net-zero economy. Explore challenges and opportunities for corporate action on the just transition
Equity, Inclusion, And Justice | Human Rights
Respecting LGBTIQ+ Rights in Turbulent Times
Activists, customers, employees, and investors expect companies who outwardly support the LGBTIQ+ community to credibly advance LGBTIQ+ equality and protect the well-being of workers. Here's how to create lasting impact beyond Pride Month.
Climate Change | Emerging Issues | Financial Services | Sustainable Futures Lab
Land Value at Risk
What climate justice risks do the insurance industry face, and how can business best build inclusive resilience to these risks?
Human Rights
Canada’s Modern Slavery Legislation: Key Recommendations for Business
Canada recently adopted legislation targeting modern slavery across corporate supply chains. Members of BSR’s Human Rights team share key provisions of the act and recommendations for business.
Collaboration
Sustainable Coconut Partnership: Toward a Responsible and Resilient Sector
We discuss the recently launched Sustainable Coconut Partnership, the unique challenges facing farmers, and how it plans to scale impact in the year ahead.
Esg | Financial Services
Applying an ESG Lens to Crypto
Cryptocurrencies continue to attract investors against the odds. How can businesses approach these opportunities in a way that maximizes their potential for empowerment and inclusivity, while guarding against significant environmental and social concerns?
Climate Change | Emerging Issues | Nature | Sustainable Futures Lab
Anywhere the Smoke Blows: The Health and Climate Risks of Wildfires
A new understanding of the environmental and health impacts of wildfire has significant implications for the role of business in wildfire prevention, management, and adaptation.
Business Transformation | Climate Change
Climate Transition Plans That Enable Business Transformation
Stakeholders are issuing calls for companies to disclose how they intend to meet their climate targets via climate transition plans. BSR outlines five characteristics of a transformative climate transition plan that generates long-term value.