Posts Categorized ‘Corporate Responsibility’

Chicago and Morningstar to Host April SRI BaseCamp
By Steve Schueth

Sustainable, responsible, impact (SRI) oriented financial advisors and fund managers…..

Posted: April 11, 2012

What’s a Conscious Consumer to Do?
By Holly Testa

Last week, we analyzed “the high cost of low prices.” As consumers, how can we make wise choices when the price is wrong? It is a daunting challenge, but tools are emerging to help us make better choices.

Posted: March 27, 2012

The High Cost of Low Prices
By Holly Testa

In an ideal world, the price [of goods] would include the full cost of production, plus a fair profit for the company and its shareowners.

Posted: March 20, 2012

First Affirmative Recognized as a ‘Best for the World’ Company
By Steve Schueth

Today B Lab released the first ‘Best for the World’ lists recognizing companies creating the most positive overall social and environmental impact.

Posted: March 7, 2012

A Woman’s Place Is in the Board Room
By Holly Testa

A growing body of evidence strongly suggests that companies with women serving on their boards of directors and in senior management positions outperform those that do not.

Posted: February 17, 2012

Business for the Common Good
By Sara Laks

First Affirmative has joined the ranks of the nearly 500 For Benefit Corporations in the United States.

Posted: January 6, 2012

Environmental Impact Score for Clothing
By Christie Renner

Companies and non-profits join together to create Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Posted: March 11, 2011

What is the Value of Diversity?
By Sara Laks

There is a growing body of academic research that supports the notion that diversity can have a significant and positive impact on the governance of a company…

Posted: August 12, 2010

Well Made Campaign Fights Slavery
By Sara Laks

…A campaign focused on helping companies, investors, governments and advocacy groups take a leadership role in addressing trafficking and modern-day slavery among migrant worker populations

Posted: July 16, 2010

Top CEOs Focus on Sustainability
By Sara Laks

The understanding that sustainability is no longer a separate concern from profitability has made its way into the core decision making of mainstream corporate boardrooms.

Posted: July 9, 2010

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