Business Purpose Archives

Introducing the Strive Community Small Business Evidence Map

Strive Community has launched the first version of their Small Business Evidence Map, a tool that charts the impact of digital and data-first support on small businesses. A resource for organisations that support small businesses to go digital, allowing users to understand the current state of evidence and explore more about what does—and doesn’t—have an impact on small businesses.

Corporate Impact, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Technology

October 30, 2023

Youth Inclusion and Business with Morten of Novozymes and AiLun of The Opportunity Network

Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, of Novozymes A/S and AiLun Ku, of The Opportunity Network talk frankly on engaging young people in business.

Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Measuring Social Impact, Technology

October 24, 2023

Delivering Healthier Futures for Women, Children and Adolescents: What is the Role of Business?

Business Fights Poverty is partnering with the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents (GFF), in support of GFF’s #DeliverTheFuture campaign

Corporate Impact, Gender, Global Goals, Health, Innovative Business Models

October 12, 2023

ACCESS RESOURCES: Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit 2023

Access the resources from this year’s hybrid global goals summit, themed “collaborating for an equitable and resilient future”, comes at the SDGs’ midpoint, amidst a confluence of global challenges threatening progress. The Summit was an opportunity for genuine conversations and insights sharing.

Corporate Impact, Global Goals, Innovative Business Models

October 4, 2023

An Agenda to Address Inequality in Sustainable Finance Decision-Making

Rising inequalities both between and within countries are fueling polarization and protectionist pressures, hampering social cohesion and political stability. Leading economists are calling for society to combat inequality, demanding better measurement and ambitious targets. Businesses and investors have significant roles to play. The private sector, through various practices, can contribute to inequalities, alleviate inequalities, and also face risks posed by inequalities.

Corporate Impact, Finance and Investment, Global Goals

October 3, 2023

Mainstreaming Gender to Power Sustainable Business Growth

Gender equality is the cornerstone of sustainable business growth. This article explores how MEDA’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming (GEM) Framework is advancing gender equality, in addition to business growth and impact. After applying GEM to 40 businesses and investment funds globally, MEDA found that mainstreaming gender throughout business operations was linked with greater commercial success.

Agriculture, Corporate Impact, Gender

October 2, 2023

Five Reasons Why Businesses Should Prioritise Supporting Women in Global Garment Supply Chains

During Global Goals Week, RISE: Reimagining Industry to Support Equality presents five reasons why businesses should prioritize supporting women workers in global garment supply chains and how by doing so, they can improve workers’ lives, strengthen the supply chain, catalyze systems change and contribute to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Business, Corporate Impact, Gender, Global Goals, Innovative Business Models

September 18, 2023

Navigating the Future: A Deep Dive into Futures Thinking and Sustainability with Ariel and Li Lin

Social Impact Pioneers, Ariel Muller & LiLin Loh, of Forum for the Future explore futures thinking and sustainability.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Measuring Social Impact

September 18, 2023

Beyond Doing Good: Why ESG Makes Great Business Sense for African Fintechs

African fintechs are recognizing that embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles not only enhances their investment appeal but also drives sustainable business growth. This article uncovers how fintechs are embracing responsibility for sustainable advancement.

Corporate Impact, Fostering Leadership, Innovative Business Models, Technology

September 5, 2023

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

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

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

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

ACCESS RESOURCES: Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2023

Amid escalating challenges that are driving a poverty tsunami and threatening the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our 2023 Global Summit explored the critical role of business in sustainable development. Learn from global peers, gain insights, share experiences, and implement impactful change. Access the post event resources for free here.

Corporate Impact, Innovative Business Models

May 31, 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

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