Corporate Impact Archives

How to Improve Strategic Planning by Using Foresight Tools

The Decision Makers’ toolkit, ‘Beyond Strategic Planning’, is designed to help businesses prepare better for the future. The toolkit was developed by California 100 and the British-based futures practice, SOIF. It includes evidence of successful foresight applications and tools and approaches that connect foresight to strategic action.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership

August 29, 2023

Weathering COVID-19: Small and Micro Businesses in Pakistan

Amid the pandemic, women entrepreneurs suffered due to school closures and business shutdowns, highlighting gender inequalities and SDG challenges. Seizing hope from stories like Seema, who embraced digital tools, calls for collaborative efforts. Southern Voice’s article enriches SDG discussions with diverse Global South perspectives, advocating for inclusive policies and knowledge-sharing to empower women entrepreneurs

Corporate Impact, Gender, Global Goals, Health, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

August 24, 2023

Rebuilding from Failure: The Journey to Success and Purpose – with Daniel Mangena

Daniel Mangena, shares his insights on rebuilding from failure, recharging, finding purpose, and overcoming adversity.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Measuring Social Impact, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

July 31, 2023

Why Doesn’t the Private Sector Talk More About Socio-Economic Inequality?

Enlightened businesses recognise their opportunity to lobby governments to tackle inequalities, as well as behaving responsibly. But few seem willing to speak out about socio-economic inequalities. Read on for nine reasons why businesses should speak out about the need for a fairer Britain

Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Fostering Leadership, Gender, Innovative Business Models, Living Wages, Sustainable Employment

July 26, 2023

Articulating Social Impact, with Kati and Jenn

Meet Social Impact Pioneers Jennifer Owens and Kati Kallins. Two people with decades of experience working with people from across business areas – in that time Jenn and Kati have learnt a few things about how to better communicate environmental, social and governance topics. Buckle up for a deeply pragmatic conversation, stuffed full of practical guidance and insight.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Global Goals, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact

July 20, 2023

Prevention is Better Than Cure: €450,000 to Tackle Child Labour in Fairtrade Cocoa Supply Chains

Fairtrade intensifies fight against cocoa child labor with a new program. Despite challenges, the €450,000 budget aims to generate additional income for co-ops, offer education grants, and support poverty-alleviating projects. Co-ops’ innovative proposals will be funded based on impact and scalability.

Agriculture, Business, Corporate Impact, Education, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs

July 19, 2023

Green and Social Investments in the Global South will Show Returns Worldwide

Bangladesh is implementing innovative measures and allocating a significant portion of its budget to combat climate change. Learn why investing in the Global South now not only addresses the urgent climate emergency but also promises long-term benefits for the rest of the world.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Finance and Investment, Livelihoods and Jobs

July 17, 2023

Building Livelihoods: From Humanitarian Aid, with Dale Buscher

Social Impact Pioneer, Dale Buscher, of Women’s Refugee Commission talks refugee self-reliance and building livelihoods

Corporate Impact, Gender, Global Goals, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact, Refugees and Migration

July 13, 2023

What Loss and Damage Means for Human Rights and Your Business

Climate-driven Loss and Damage is bad for business and customers, but worst for the world’s economic backbone: women on the frontline of climate change. If their ability to manage climate change is not supported, business continuity stalls. Companies should support women, alongside civil society and policymakers, to foster a global economy that delivers for everyone.

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Gender, Human Rights, Livelihoods and Jobs

July 6, 2023

Building Climate Resilience: Sustainable Homes and Social Impact with Henning and Joyce

Social Impact Pioneers Joyce Coffee and Henning Alts examine how to building climate resilience with sustainable, affordable homes.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Finance and Investment, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact

July 6, 2023

Now Is Time to Unite to Act for a Sustainable Future for All

UN SDG Action Campaign Global Director Marina Ponti emphasizes unity in action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ahead of the SDG Summit. Over half the world’s population is being left behind, with just 12% of SDG targets on track. The UN SDG Action Campaign launches the UNITE TO ACT campaign, calling for global partners to mobilise and commit to SDG actions for a sustainable future.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Global Goals

June 29, 2023

Business Purpose Made Simple, with William Buist

Social Impact Pioneer William Buist explains the basics of business purpose; why we might be over complicating it; and how to obtain mastery.

Business, Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Innovative Business Models

June 27, 2023

Five Reasons Why Fairtrade Remains the #1 Ethical Consumer Choice

Research in 12 countries by GlobeScan for Fairtrade suggests rising food prices haven’t deterred the majority of shoppers from paying a bit more for a Fairtrade product. Many people still put ethical considerations high on their list when they go to the supermarket. Here are five good reasons why.

Agriculture, Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Corporate Impact, Innovative Business Models

June 27, 2023

Global Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Twitter Space

The Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2023’s Twitter Space discussion, aptly titled “Amplifying Social Impact Through Business,” was a pivotal discourse for business leaders,

Corporate Impact, Global Goals

June 21, 2023

Global Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Peer Circles – Social Impact

The Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2023 workshop titled “Integrating Social Impact into Business DNA” was a poignant exploration of how businesses can effectively

Corporate Impact, Global Goals, Measuring Social Impact

June 21, 2023

How Can We Better Articulate the Benefits of Managing ESG Issues for Businesses and Stakeholders?

While ESG has moved from a fringe topic to the forefront of business and investment strategies, questions persist about its real impact and how best to articulate its benefits. Experts and contributors from across the Business Fights Poverty community recently met to share their insights, highlighting several strategies and areas for improvement.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact

May 25, 2023

Supply Chain Contracts are Protecting Human Rights, with Sue, Patrick and Olivia

Social Impact Pioneers Sue Maslow, Patrick Miller and Olivia Windham Stewart – explain Supply Chain Contracts & Human Rights Due Diligence

Business, Corporate Impact, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models

May 23, 2023

How Can the Private Sector Tackle Inequality and Generate Shared Prosperity for All?

Systemic inequality poses an existential threat to our society and economy. The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality (BCTI)’s flagship report is an urgent call to business leaders to prioritize ten impactful actions that champion equity and inclusion and drive truly transformative change.

Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

May 18, 2023

Action on Climate Resilience is Business Critical

As the impacts of climate change bite, business efforts to reduce emissions must now be matched by action to strengthen climate resilience. Here Dr. Tom Mitchell, Executive Director, International Institute for Environment of Development (IIED), sets out four action areas where companies can better protect themselves and others, while seizing opportunities to market resilience-enhancing products.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact

May 3, 2023

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