Much has been said about the millennials, those born between 1980 and 2000, accounting for approximately 80 million people in the United States, and what they represent for the future of our society. For businesses, for example, it is crucial to understand this new generation, both as consumers and employees, otherwise companies run the risk of becoming irrelevant and … [Read more...] about Millennials and Shared Value: a perfect business strategy
Millennials and Shared Value: a perfect business strategy
Why are there so few women at the World Economic Forum?
Only 17% of participants at the World Economic Forum, hosted in Davos, Switzerland last month, were women. The annual WEF meeting brings together 2,500 leaders from government, the private sector and civil society to discuss challenges and opportunities for the global economy. For instance, one of the major outputs of the conference is a Global Risks Report that summaries … [Read more...] about Why are there so few women at the World Economic Forum?
Climate change slides off CEOs’ agendas in Davos
As the World Economic Forum drew to a close last week in Davos, Switzerland, three sobering messages for sustainable business emerged from the 2,500 participants in the invitation-only event. As I followed media coverage closely, my takeaways were the following: … [Read more...] about Climate change slides off CEOs’ agendas in Davos
Is Investment in Palm Oil Certification Worth It?
Palm oil has a terrible reputation. Especially among environmental and social advocates, palm oil is viewed as the crop responsible for a large-scale deforestation, particularly in Southeast Asia. Deforestation of carbon-rich forests leads to greenhouse gas emissions; between 2001 and 2010, palm oil-driven land-use change resulted in an average of 216-268 million tons of CO2 … [Read more...] about Is Investment in Palm Oil Certification Worth It?
Countdown to the Top Five Most Read Sustainable Business Posts of 2014
2014 was an eventful year for sustainable business across Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB Group’s Sustainable Business blog tried to cover the private sector’s most relevant and impactful work in sustainability. We encourage you to re-read our top five posts and continue to follow the blog and Twitter. And stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter! … [Read more...] about Countdown to the Top Five Most Read Sustainable Business Posts of 2014
