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REGISTER: Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit 2023

Amid escalating global challenges there’s never been a more critical time to explore the critical role of business in sustainable development. Join us at our Global Goals Summit on 21 and 22 June 2023. Register for FREE using promo code BFPG23

Business Impact, Business Purpose, ESG, Ethical Business, Global Goals, Impact, Responsible Business

May 31, 2023

Parents in the Workplace: Help Co-Create a New Tool for Employers

The Equality Institute is undertaking a new initiative looking at the challenges parents face in the workplace, how these challenges differ for mothers versus fathers and other people caring for children, and what employers can do to help overcome them. But we need your help. Please Share your views in this Parents in the Workplace Survey.

Care Economy, Care Economy / Caring, Employment and Jobs, Gender, Gender Equality

May 30, 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.

Business Impact, Business Purpose, ESG, Ethical Business, Impact Measurement, Leadership, Responsible Business, Social Impact

May 25, 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.

Business Impact, Business Purpose, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Poverty

May 18, 2023

Understanding Local Markets Can Create Green Jobs and Improved Livelihoods in African Cities

The transition to a green economy offers the prospect of an improved environment and better livelihoods. But unlocking that opportunity requires understanding local markets and economic incentives.

Agriculture, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Environment, Livelihoods, Women, Work & Growth, Youth

May 3, 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.

Business Impact, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Environment

May 3, 2023

Tackling Digital and Financial Exclusion: Women Vendors Raising Themselves Out of Poverty with Social Media Marketing

Women micro-entrepreneurs in Nairobi’s informal settlements struggle to get online and access the credit they need. Hand in Hand and Visa Inc.’s groundbreaking ‘acceleration’ programme tackled digital and financial exclusion, boosting participants’ profits by an average of 95%. Lucy Kerei, Programme Manager at Hand in Hand, Eastern Africa, shares how.

Finance and Investment, Gender, Gender Equality, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Poverty, Technology, Women

April 28, 2023

Addressing Vaccination Inequity Among Marginalised Groups in Europe

To address falling rates of routine vaccinations in Europe, Immunisation week should focus minds on targeting those experiencing poverty and social exclusion.

Health

April 26, 2023

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Understanding Local Markets Can Create Green Jobs and Improved Livelihoods in African Cities

Action on Climate Resilience is Business Critical

Tackling Digital and Financial Exclusion: Women Vendors Raising Themselves Out of Poverty with Social Media Marketing

Addressing Vaccination Inequity Among Marginalised Groups in Europe