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Innovation is a key driver of competitiveness. It helps firms develop new products and processes while improving environmental and social impacts. NBS's new report provides a framework and best practices to help companies' “sustainability-oriented innovation” (SOI).
The report reveals how sustainability innovation is different from conventional innovation, identifies the stages of innovation companies move through on their journey toward sustainability, and pinpoints the specific practices that will enhance firms’ sustainability performance.
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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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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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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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On October 30, 2012 at a forum on innovating for sustainability, NBS’s Executive Director Tima Bansal, revealed the latest research in sustainability-oriented innovation. Senior leaders ... Read More »
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How is your organization creating value for customers? Could you increase revenues by moving from a product solution to some form of service solution? Use ... 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 »
