In the last 10 years, the number of forcibly displaced people in the world has increased by more than 30 percent -- from 21 million in 2005 to 65.3 million in 2015. In 2015 alone, an estimated 1.8 million individuals became refugees. As the crisis…

Today, BSR announced a new collaboration with leaders in supply chain networks to advance women’s empowerment in global supply chains. In partnership with six of the most influential supply chain networks around the world, Business Social Compliance…

Please view the special edition of the Bloomberg Brief here.

The Working Group for U.S. RMB Trading and Clearing today applauded the announcement by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to designate Bank of China’s New York branch to provide RMB clearing and settlement services in the United States.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has recently launched its new corporate responsibility plan, Opportunity Initiatives.

Businesses, nonprofits and public institutions worldwide are on pace to outlay $3.4 trillion on IT services in 2016.[i] That figure is projected to rise to $3.8 trillion by 2020.

In this month's episode of Beyond Reports, listen to Vishnee Payen, Group Sustainability & CSR Manager at LUX Resorts & Hotels, talk about how the hotel operator is using their sustainability reporting process to contribute to the…

A pint of East Africa’s Eagle Lager Beer looks like most other lagers — rich gold in hue and frothy on top. But that’s where the resemblance ends. For this beer is designed to do more than just quench thirst: it seeks to transform a society, for the…

Hear from Berkshire Bank—“America’s Most Exciting Bank”—to learn about the benefits they reap from a robust employee volunteer program.

This Friday, September 30, is the last day to save on the BSR Conference 2016: Be Bold. While you’re registering, check out a new addition to the program: Brand Camp.

As autumn rolls around we put the spotlight on grocery clients who are giving back to the communities they serve. We have picked some of the highlights from their various giving programs to share with you- we hope their good work will inspire you in…

Giving Around the Globe’s latest edition is out! As in past years, the report offers insights on a myriad of issues affecting companies and their corporate societal engagement programs around the globe, including the private sector’s involvement…

Sandwiches are a mainstay of the American diet. Nearly half of the population eats one sandwich a day, and they welcome adventurous options to spice up their meals.

One year ago this week, the international community achieved consensus on a historic new agenda for change and blueprint for global development – the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In line with these ambitious goals, companies all over the…

With the publication of the first UN High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment report, BSR is pleased to launch a new practice to catalyze effective and ambitious business action on women's empowerment.

September 22, 2016 /3BL Media/ -- Today, Business Call to Action (BCtA) and GRI are launching a report that finds that governments are increasingly interested in accounting for private sector contributions to the United Nations Sustainable…

Kimberly-Clark's head of sustainability for EMEA Tom Berry explores how some of the world's most intractable development issues, such as increasing access to education and improving sanitation, require effective behaviour change programmes…

Mark Shamley was named ACCP’s president & CEO in August 2007 and has more than 19 years’ experience in corporate & public affairs, corporate social responsibility, business development and marketing.

During times of economic hardship it is reasonable for companies to look for cost cutting opportunities and eliminate non-essential investments. Investments in sustainable packaging, however, shouldn’t be among the items on the chopping block.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today released an open letter to the business community, signed by 49 companies, which highlights how the private sector is working to empower refugees through education, employment, and enablement

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, has launched a three-year Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitment called Girls, Women, and the Global Goals: Workplace Strategies to End Violence Against Women.

Supply chain traceability is a critical element of risk management. At Sappi we record the town and state or province of origin of each load of wood received at our mills.