Socially Responsible Business

Better World Books has found a way to make a profit and donate more than $11 million for literacy programs and libraries worldwide.

Socially Responsible Business

Banking on Low-Income Families

By Corey Binns

The Center for Community Self-Help provides financial services to those who can’t afford to live without them.

Corporate Philanthropy

CSR Rule #1: Do No Harm

By Peter Karoff 1

Corporate philanthropy is complicated and may have multiple objectives, but Peter Karoff, Founder of The Philanthropic Initiative, argues its ultimate intention should be to do no harm.

Socially Responsible Business

Is Business the New Charity?

By Aaron Hurst 9

Investing in small business and new ventures is a good thing and vital to our communities, but we must not confuse it with charity or strategic long-term social investment.

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Socially Responsible Business

Changing Business from the Inside Out

By Tim Mohin 1

A look at how to steer corporations toward doing good for people and our planet—from the inside.

Socially Responsible Business

What Workers Want Is What the World Needs

By Liz Maw 1

Employers who provide workers with tangible ways to make a positive social or environmental impact will find that it pays off.

Food

Having Your Sustainable Cake and Eating It Too

By Rufo Quintavalle 2

Long-term investment in organic agriculture will provide above-market returns, environmental impact, and—in the developing world—enormous social impact.