6 SSIR Articles on Business Sustainability
A reading list of our articles examining how businesses should define and achieve sustainability.
Social Issues - Articles
In Defense of ‘Doing Too Much’
More investors need to bet on early-stage social ventures that cover all the bases, and more entrepreneurs need to build them.
A Crack Opens in the False Narrative on Gun Violence
The youth movement against gun violence in America opens doors to a more constructive narrative that advances both gun violence prevention and the promotion of mental health.
International Development Doesn’t Care About Patient Privacy
Global health has brushed aside human dignity—it’s time to place patients at the core.
Civic Participation Begins in Schools
Fostering a robust democracy in America requires that we create a truly democratic school culture.
How Nonprofits Can Tap Into the Impact Investment Market
Rethinking traditional impact investment products offers a path forward for nonprofit organizations seeking greater access to capital.
Collective Impact for Health and Wellbeing
A case study on igniting a social movement and engaging an entire community in creating a culture that supports health and wellbeing.
Human-Centered, Systems-Minded Design
Both human-centered and systems-thinking methods fit within an effective design approach, and can work in conjunction to address social challenges.
Podcast
Data Privacy and Security: From Mandate to Mission
Stanford's Lucy Bernholz moderates a discussion on how social sector organizations can utilize the power of data while integrating critical concerns of security, transparency, and responsible governance into their culture.
Building Democratic Infrastructure
Models and policy recommendations for boosting civic engagement and fortifying American democracy.