Sustainable Investments Are Not Always What They Seem
Investors need to better educate themselves about the local context in which their funds are deployed.
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Hiring Incentives Won’t Solve America’s Talent Problem
Policymakers need new interventions to help companies change the way they source talent.
Do Benefit Corporations Respect Human Rights?
The B Corp movement has pushed a powerful model of socially responsible business that has the potential to advance human rights. But it has so far failed to engage human rights advocates—to its detriment.
The Promise of Skills-Based Volunteering
One of the fastest-growing corporate citizenship programs is skills-based volunteering—in which a team of corporate employees works for an extended period of time to help a nonprofit solve a complex operational problem.
At the Heart of Impact Measurement, Listening to Customers
Investors looking for data on social impact should start by helping investees deliver a compelling value proposition.
Sustainability Managers Could Lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Corporate sustainability leaders can turn challenges into opportunities for society and companies alike.
Small Business Today, Social Enterprise Tomorrow
Communities and the social sector both stand to gain when nonprofits acquire existing for-profits.
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Data On Purpose | Do Good Data: Silicon Valley for Social Good
Steve Schwartz of Upaya Social Ventures, Meg Garlinghouse of LinkedIn for Good, and Corey Marshall and Splunk4Good look at real-life examples of Silicon Valley companies that are helping social sector organizations use data more effectively.
The Next Sustainability Frontier: Gender Equity as a Business Imperative
Corporate environmental sustainability initiatives can provide a roadmap for companies seeking to empower women.
Businesses and Investors Need to Act on Climate Now
A look at trends related to the economy and climate change, and three steps businesses and investors can take to move forward.