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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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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 »
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This article is part of a series examining how business leaders are driving real change by working with their industry associations to develop industry-wide sustainability ... Read More »
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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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A tire company, a yogurt company and a producer of luxury purses, perfumes and wines. What do they have in common? Five visionary practices related ... Read More »
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Each month, NBS spotlights a key sustainability issue for business leaders. These issues have been identified by NBS’s Leadership Council, a group of Canadian businesses ... Read More »
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Business can have significant effects – both positive and negative — on environmental and social systems. For this reason, business sustainability, sometimes referred to as ... Read More »
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Each month, NBS spotlights a key sustainability issue for business leaders. These issues have been identified by NBS’s Leadership Council, a group of Canadian businesses ... Read More »
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Much research has focused on green technologies and management practices in the manufacturing industry. But how do companies in other parts of the supply chain ... Read More »
