Zahid Torres-Rahman

Making community and collaboration the route to climate justice

Wipro explains its community and collaboration approach to a just transition, creating strong partnerships and on-the-ground action, with a focus on renewable energy and water sources in India.
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Together for 2022 Workshop – Gender

Our workshop explored “Reversing the Losses: How Can We Accelerate Gender Equity in 2022?”. It addressed the heightened impact of COVID-19 on women, discussing
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Together for 2022 Workshop – Climate Justice

Our workshop explored “What is the role of business, and how can business place people at the heart of climate action?”. Participants discussed how
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Boosting young Kenyan farmers’ incomes through climate-smart agriculture

A six-year partnership between Farm Africa and the supermarket Aldi UK has enabled hundreds of young farmers in western Kenya to develop thriving horticulture businesses and build their resilience to climate change. Focused on increasing production and developing value chains for young farmers, the project helped farmers increase their incomes and develop more sustainable livelihoods.
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Combating rural poverty through Inclusive Business

Every day, inclusive business companies overcome a myriad of challenges to improve the lives of the poor. Without sacrificing their financial sustainability, they empower people at the base of the economic pyramid to improve their livelihoods or access beneficial products and services.
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Honduran coffee farmers hope for a brighter future

Anyone working in coffee will know that Honduras is an important origin. Coffee has been a good news story for the country, it is an important export, and it is well regarded worldwide for its flavoursome speciality beans, but it is under threat from climate change.
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The Global Impact of War in Ukraine

Businesses responded to war in Ukraine by providing unprecedented support to people fleeing, but war is increasing food and energy prices, pushing families to the brink of survival elsewhere. Businesses must protect communities in their supply chains by preparing them to respond to disaster. In today’s globalised economy, this can benefit us all.
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Driving Social Entrepreneurship and Nature Conservation in Mexico

The Copalita-Zimatán-Huatulco watershed in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico is home to one third of the country’s biodiversity and equally rich in culture. Zapotec indigenous communities have lived in the upper and middle parts of the watershed for centuries, since pre-Hispanic times. Read how indigenous Women from this region are driving social entrepreneurship and nature conservation
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Are you integrating your brand purpose into tangible strategic action?

What’s the point of an inspiring brand purpose if it doesn’t translate into meaningful action? The key is moving beyond words and theory, embedding your purpose in your core business to deliver quantifiable, sustainable business and social impact. We explore strategies to get there, including purpose-to-action pointers you can implement now.
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How to social impact partner with Clive Allison and Nivedha RM

How to find your perfect social impact partner, and why partnering with social entrepreneurs is vital explain Clive Allison, Unilever and social entrepreneur Nivedha RM
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Nudges & Bridges: The Sporting Life – How Sports Bring us Together

In this second episode of The Sporting Life – How Sports Bring us Together, Timothy Fort, Eveleigh Professor of Business Ethics at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, suggests that each of us could find common ground with those we may disagree with on social and political issues. How do we do that? In this episode, Timothy explores how films depict sports.
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NEW REPORT – The Case for Living Wages

Our new report calls for living wages to be embraced as an investment in business success and a key step towards ending in-work poverty. The report demonstrates how living wages benefit core operations, value chains and the wider operating environment and enable businesses to better meet their human rights commitments. It is time for businesses, investors and governments to realise the right to a living wage for hundreds of millions of workers worldwide.
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COP15: Businesses Commit to Helping Grow a World Wonder

Business Fights Poverty joined with the UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire this week to launch the Great Green Wall (GGW) Sourcing Challenge. The Challenge aims to bring together companies and other partners to help unlock the potential of the Sahel, the semi-arid region stretching across Africa just south of the Sahara, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea.
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Bridging the Supply Chain Gender Gap through Digital Training

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of approximately 190 million women workers in global supply chains. Employees needed to access critical information on health, financial resilience, and tools for building harmonious relationships and handling stress.
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Facing The Poverty Tsunami: How Business Can Support the Lives, Livelihoods and Access to Learning of the Most Vulnerable People and Communities

COVID, conflict and climate change are among a confluence of challenges driving a tsunami of poverty that is already crashing into the lives of vulnerable people and communities around the world. This article explores these trends and the role businesses can and should play.
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Women at the Center of Africa’s Post-Pandemic Recovery 

Women will play a central role in reviving African economies after Covid-19… Tribune by Julienne Lusenge, co-founder and president of Women’s Solidarity for Inclusive Peace and Development, and Natalie Africa, Senior Advisor to the Africa Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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The Road to COP27: Putting People at the Heart of Climate Action

Climate change is affecting us all, but the most severe impacts are being felt by the most vulnerable people, who contribute least to the causes of the problem. Join the conversation on how business can ensure people are at the centre of climate action.
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The Ukraine Crisis: Responding to Evolving Needs

It’s just over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine and close to 3,000 civilians have been killed, with the figure feared to be much higher. Over 10 million and counting have been forcibly displaced. As Russia evolves its military strategy, we need to adapt to the new challenges and needs.
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How can a company’s climate change commitments be better informed by those most impacted?

This live written panel discussion explored how can a company’s climate change commitments be better informed by those most impacted? It took place on
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Diversity and Inclusion and Climate Change: spreading the benefits and burdens fairly

This live written panel discussion explored Diversity and Inclusion and Climate Change: spreading the benefits and burdens fairly. It took place on Thursday 5
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