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For companies seeking to identify, assess, and address how their digital products and services are impacting child rights, explore the newly released Digital Child Rights Impact Assessment Toolkit, developed in partnership with UNICEF. ⤵️ #sustainablebusiness #digitalservices #tech

In a time of continuous shocks and uncertainty, storytelling and positive narratives can inspire empowering actions of change. And it was in a sold-out tent at the Hay Festival at Hay-on-Wye, that BSR's Margot Brent, Charlene Collison, and Christine Diamente engaged writers, thoughts leaders, young adults and children alike to be sustainability changemakers for an hour by ‘Flipping the script’ and co-creating new narratives for a re-imagined future. Our audience jumped straight to the task to write a three-part narrative based on shock cards and hopeful signals of change, spanning technology, climate and nature, society, and the economy. They shared:   💡 The global shocks that we are living today, can disrupt old ways of doing things with fear at first. However, with 1-2 positive signals of change, there is a turning point, and breakthroughs can lead to new ways of doing things, transforming individuals, communities, countries, institutions and entire economies. 🌱 Many participants acknowledged feeling overwhelmed at the cascade of crisis. They were fearful of climate change impacts, the decline of democracy, and technology such as AI. However, working with positive signals (from the adoption of universal basic income to tech-enabled direct democracy) opened pathways to collaboration, community-led nature-based solutions, greener technological practices, greater equity, and improvements to quality of life that wouldn't otherwise be possible. 💪 We did not set out to write fairytales! Persistent challenges like climate change were acknowledged, while the power of community collaboration, human values, improved way of life, changed work structures, valued professions and generating wealth for the greater good became the true heroes of the story.    Our session ended with the audience acknowledging that by "flipping the script," they could be the protagonists of sustainable change through positive narratives at a time of shocks and enduring transformations. A warm thank you to Andy Fryers for inviting us to the Hay Festival and to BSR's Jacob Park for being the inspirational force behind this remarkable moment. See you all next year! #sustainablebusiness #sustainablefuture #naturebasedsolutions #responsibletech #livingwage

How can leaders bridge the gap between their sustainability and business growth goals to ensure long-term resilience? https://lnkd.in/eH8p2Vvz Over the past couple of years, BSR has engaged in conversations with member companies that are facing a disconnect between the two. To respond to this, BSR is launching three new reports, providing practical guidance, resources, and examples on exploring new business models that create thriving businesses within the limits of our planet.   🚀 Reinventing Growth 🚀 Transforming Business Models: A Business Framework 🚀 C-suite and Board Engagement Guide   Achieving global (and corporate) sustainability goals presents an opportunity for business—but attaining these goals requires systematic change. We encourage companies to take inspiration from the business framework and identify opportunities relevant to their individual needs. Thanks to Partners for a New Economy for their generous support. Giulio Berruti Julie Dugard Kaia (Jiashin) Ling Sandrine Moubarak

🎯 A greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040 not only sets the EU on the path to climate neutrality but also reinforces: ➡️ Competitiveness ➡️ Economic growth ➡️ Energy security ➡️Resilience 🌎BSR is among more than 150 leading business and investor leaders who have signed the letter calling on the EU to set this target. It is crucial that policymakers set a course that will stimulate business action and investments toward a competitive EU. 🔗 Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/eKZ7aMfY Aron Cramer, Giulio Berruti Lara Birkes Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

Join us for the webinar launch of RISE’s new report: Shifting Perspectives on Women’s Advancement and Leadership in the Garment, Footwear, and Textile Industry: How International Buyers and Suppliers Can Take Collaborative Action 🗓 Tuesday 17 June 🕕 18:00 HKT | 17:30 IST | 14:00 CEST | 08:00 EDT | 05:00 PST Join us for a dynamic discussion with industry stakeholders who will share practical approaches to advance women workers in garment, footwear, and textile supply chains. They will discuss: 🟡 The business case for investing in women’s advancement 🟡 The importance of co-creating solutions with women workers 🟡 The power of collaborative action and the challenges and opportunities of implementing systems change Whether you're a brand, supplier, women’s organizations, policymaker, or an industry ally, you will leave with a concrete set of interventions and roadmap on advancing women workers in the industry. 🟡 Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gFe-HWcc 🟡 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/ga-n_Qec 🟡 Join our newsletter to know about our program of events: https://lnkd.in/dPwsPcAX #WhenWomenRISE #WomensAdvancement

On June 3rd, join Don't Ban Equality signers and supporters for a happy hour and discussion on why reproductive healthcare is a workforce and economic issue that all companies should be aware of. #sustainablebusiness #healthcare https://lnkd.in/di6V_rdH

As sustainability becomes increasingly cross-functional within organizations, how are Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO) grappling with the trade-offs that arise across issues and over time? https://lnkd.in/eB2DAmwX In this episode of BSR Insights, Ferrero Group VP of Sustainability Mario Abreu discusses the evolving role of the CSO, the importance of maintaining ambition and balance between risks and opportunities, and why the nexus between climate change, people, food, and planetary limits must be humankind’s top priority. This conversation is part of series on the Changing Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer, drawing insights from sustainable business leaders in BSR’s membership and our report: The CSO at a Crossroads: Three Paths Forward for Sustainability Leaders. Read and download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eMSexCbe Christine Diamente #sustainablebusiness #sustainablefuture #businesstransformation

The #SBTN Land Hub’s draft Version 2 guidance is still open for public consultation—this is the last week to submit your feedback before it closes on May 27, 2025!   The updated guidance will:   🔬 Incorporate the latest science 🌱 Expand the scope to address a broader range of land-related impacts ⚙️ Introduce greater flexibility for companies   The SBTN Land Hub is seeking broad stakeholder input, especially from those with expertise in sustainability, ecology, environmental risk, and land management. Final Version 2 guidance is expected to launch in 2026.   👉 Learn more about the public consultation, and how you can participate: https://lnkd.in/ez6JtqVc    #ScienceBasedTargets #ForNature #NaturePositive #LandSBTs

Why and how should developers and deployers of AI engage with external stakeholders in their efforts to be responsible? BSR Associate Director, Tech and Human Rights Lindsey Andersen highlights one of eight newly released practitioner guides on taking a human rights-based approach to responsible GenAI. #responsibleAI #genAI #bizhumanrights #sustainablebusiness #governance