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The Truth About CSR - Harvard Business Review
Despite the widely accepted ideal of “shared value,” research led by Harvard Business School’s Kasturi Rangan suggests that this is not the norm—and that’s OK. Most companies practice a ...
The Ecosystem of Shared Value - Harvard Business Review
Governments, NGOs, companies, and community members must all be involved in programs to create shared value, yet they work more often in opposition than in alignment. A movement known as ...
Why Corporate Social Responsibility Doesn’t Work
Christine Bader, whose job at BP was to “assess and mitigate the social and human rights risks to communities living near major BP projects,” was not able to help prevent the Deepwater Horizon ...
The Path to Corporate Responsibility - Harvard Business Review
Nike’s tagline, “Just do it,” is an inspirational call to action for the millions who wear the company’s athletic gear. But in terms of corporate responsibility, the company hasn’t ...
Shareholders Are Getting Serious About Sustainability
Shareholders are getting serious about sustainability. by Robert G. Eccles and Svetlana Klimenko Most corporate leaders understand that businesses have a key role to play in tackling urgent ...
Creating a Corporate Social Responsibility Program with Real Impact
Mar 27, 2024 · Exploring the critical role of experimentation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), research on four multinational companies reveals a stark difference in CSR effectiveness. Successful ...
2023 Will Test Companies’ Commitment to Social Responsibility
Dec 19, 2022 · 2023 will be a test of corporate America — the year we find out if corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are …
Research: How Some Companies Avoid Accusations of Greenwashing
Sep 27, 2023 · Recent research reveals a troubling trend: apex firms in Business Groups often promote sustainability without substantial action. Analyzing data from 515 companies in 35 countries, the …
A Better Scorecard for Your Company’s Sustainability Efforts
Dec 10, 2015 · New metrics for a rapidly warming world.What does Ben & Jerry’s have to do with the Paris climate conference? No, the company isn’t providing free ice cream to attendees (at least not …