Human Rights: The Foundation of Sustainable Business

PDF: http://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/publications/Human-Rights_The-Foundation-of-Sustainable-Business.pdf The report highlights examples of Local Networks and UN Global Compact participating companies taking action to advance human rights around the world UNITED NATIONS, Geneva, 26 November 2018 — In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Global Compact has released a new report —…

‘Earth Day Every Day’: 4 Tips for Successful Corporate Activism

Companies have long run sustainability initiatives that exclude customers. To be fair, these companies have donated a percentage of profits to charities, volunteered employee time, reduced emissions, cleaned up supply chains, and much more. However, their customers have been on the sideline, sometimes aware but not personally engaged. Through corporate activism, brands can change this…

Oxfam Calling on Major Supermarkets to Do More to End Human Suffering in Supply Chains

In its new campaign, Behind the Barcodes, Oxfam shines a light on the millions of women and men trapped in poverty and facing brutal working conditions while producing the food on our supermarket shelves In Ripe for Change, a corresponding report released today, Oxfam outlines how supermarkets, including Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Costco, Whole Foods and…

Report: Human Rights Translated 2.0 (UNGC)

Aims to explain the meaning of universally recognized human rights in a way that makes sense to business. It will also illustrate, through the use of real-world examples, how human rights apply in a business context. Pdf: https://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/publications/HRT_final_web.pdf

The Hundred People Behind Your Favorite Pair of Jeans

“Have you ever stopped to think about how many people were involved in making the clothes you buy? Chances are you have heard about or read The Travels of a T-shirt in a Global Economy or listened to Planet Money’s piece on making a t-shirt. Both are incredibly interesting examinations of the effects of global trade on the…

Dünya İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Günü

“İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği birçok sanayi kuruluşu ve sektör kapsamında -sadece İK fonksiyonlarında değil üretim süreçlerinde de- etkileşim gücü yüksek bir “sürdürülebilirlik önceliği” oluşturmaktadır. Gerek beyaz yaka gerekse de mavi yaka çalışan profili için (kurumsal yapının tüm katmanlarında) oluşturulan İSG kapsamı, yaşam kalitesini arttıracak, kültürel ve toplumsal gelişimi sağlayacak bir #sürdürülebilirlik bileşeni olarak düşünülmelidir. Ülkemizde…

Why human resources is your sustainability ally

Numerous studies have demonstrated the value that Millennials and Gen Z put on finding purpose in their work — although in fact this point applies to workers of all ages. Companies are still adapting to the expectations of new hires seeking to make a positive impact through their careers, and they are increasingly tasked by…

OECD’nin Daha İyi Yaşam Endeksi’nde Türkiye son sırada

OECD’nin 35 üye ülke ile Rusya, Brezilya ve Güney Afrika’yı dahil ederek hazırladığı “Daha İyi Yaşam Endeksi” açıklandı. 38 ülke arasında en iyi yaşam endeksine sahip Hollanda çıktı. Türkiye ise listenin son sırasında yer aldı. Ayrıca Türkiye haftalık 50 saat ve üzeri çalışanların toplam çalışanlara oranının en yüksek olduğu ülke çıktı. Endekse göre, Türkiye uzun…

Corporate Sustainability Practitioners: Roles Have Changed — Has Your Job Description?

As a sustainability professional, I am drawn to this Muppet wisdom. Over the many years I’ve worked in the field as an advisor and strategist, I’ve witnessed a slow but steady awakening on the part of organizations to the real challenges of long-term sustainability. It takes intention, commitment – and pivots. I first heard the…

Report: “Rewiring Leadership” (Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership)

March 2018 – Businesses face unprecedented change from social and environmental challenges, technical innovation and business model innovation. There is growing public expectation and a commercial case for businesses to shape and lead the change we need for a better future – not just adapt to it. This report outlines the Cambridge Impact Leadership Model,…