By Andrew Steer and Kirsty Jenkinson
Sustainability has become a business buzzword in recent years. For many, though, it’s still viewed as a philanthropic initiative disconnected from a company’s core goals, or even as a burden that competes with other strategic priorities. That must change.
Fortunately, more leaders are recognising sustainability risks. At the World Economic Forum.
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Category Archives: International sustainable development
Extract from IISD article: "Businesses keen to profit from the transition to sustainable development often have a longer time-horizon and a broader set of goals than traditional companies. Typically they are dissatisfied with the status quo and want to operate in a socially responsible manner, as well as protect the environment. They value the well-being.
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On 19 February, 2013, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced it has exceeded its original Skills to Succeed goal of equipping 250,000 people around the world by 2015 with the skills to get a job or build a business. As a result – and to increase its impact in communities worldwide – the company has set a.
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In August 2012, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
The network mobilises scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society, and the private sector in support of sustainable-development problem solving at local, national, and global scales. This Solutions Network accelerates joint learning and helps to overcome the compartmentalization of technical and policy.
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Press Release No:2012/496/SDN WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012
The World Bank Group today released its ambitious, new Environment Strategy for 2012-2022 aimed at supporting countries to pursue sustainable development pathways that are green, inclusive, efficient, and affordable. The new Strategy responds to calls from governments and.
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