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Business sustainability is often seen as managing the triple bottom line of corporate environmental, social and financial performance. This view is a translation of the World Commission on Environment and Development's conception of sustainable development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. NBS takes a "systems" approach to sustainability. We see business sustainability as resilient businesses that create economic value, healthy ecosystems and strong communities.
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NBS Thought Leaders offer guidance on sustainable business models for the 21st century. Thought Leaders are leading academics and practitioners: world experts on sustainability issues. ... Read More »
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I just spent a couple days in Niagara-on-the-Lake visiting a good friend of mine. She left a lucrative career as a Bay Street Trader to ... Read More »
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To successfully monitor CSR activity and ensure its connection to organizational strategy, managers should build CSR metrics into their existing organizational dashboards. Researchers François Meyssonnier, ... Read More »
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For those leaders still trying to make the business case for sustainability, here’s something to tell senior management: CSR will help your company generate more ... Read More »
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Pressure from customers, shareholders, governments and the general public pushes firms to improve their environmental performance – but what about a firm’s competitors? What role ... Read More »
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This study investigates how, when and why employees react to CSR initiatives. Few companies seem to understand how to leverage CSR to create employee engagement. ... Read More »
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This report features the most comprehensive and credible evidence to date on decision-making for sustainability.
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This report is designed to help business leaders and policy-makers improve their decision-making process to reach more sustainable outcomes.
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The following are the most popular Research Insights published in 2012: 1. Burned-Out Employees? Reduce Absenteeism with Workplace Interventions Michael Leiter shows weekly meetings and ... Read More »
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NBS’s Thought Leader Forum features world experts on sustainability issues, offering guidance on sustainable business models for the 21st century. Here are 2012’s most popular ... Read More »
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This report features the most comprehensive and credible evidence to date on innovation for sustainability.
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This report answers the question: “What innovation activities help companies become sustainable?”
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If you’re charged with fostering innovation in your organization and looking for ways to get started, consider broadening your network and collaborating with unconventional partners. ... Read More »
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In 2004, Quebec-based paper manufacturer Cascades addressed rising production costs and reduced its carbon footprint by partnering with a local landfill. Paper manufacturing is an ... Read More »
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CSR reporting has become the norm for any company committed to responsible business practice. But, when done incorrectly, reporting can do more harm than good. ... Read More »
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An interview with Kathrin Bohr, Director of Sustainability Advisory Services for Intertek Sustainability Solutions. Intertek is founder of the annual Ethical Sourcing Forum. NBS: What’s ... Read More »
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If your sales team tells customers your company is environmentally responsible simply because you lease rather than sell products, they could be guilty of greenwashing. ... Read More »
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For your company to be a sustainability leader, you need sustainability leadership inside your organization. NBS reviewed the best management research from around the world ... Read More »
