Social Responsibility

The Aspen Institute’s Business and Society Program develops business leaders for a sustainable society.

Businesses see the value of sustainability-oriented innovation but face barriers that make the transition difficult.

Small-scale social entrepreneurs lead the way in addressing social issues. Can companies follow their lead?

Sustainability is an evolutionary force that will weed out the products unfit for a sustainable future.

Companies from Apple to Unilever employ life-cycle assessment in their sustainability work and reap hidden benefits.

A United Nations initiative is helping the insurance industry address environmental risks.

New business executives face a choice: What kind of companies do they want to lead?

Shareholder primacy is an ideology, not law, and boards have the option to consider other audiences.

How can companies counter negative perceptions of CSR efforts and have a credible dialogue with stakeholders?

This year’s winning article is “Combining Purpose With Profits,” by Julian Birkinshaw, Nicolai J. Foss, and Siegwart Lindenberg.

CSR pioneer Alberto Andreu Pinillos believes that CSR managers have three distinct responsibilities: foresight, nurturing, and evangelism.

Trustworthy, transparent ratings of companies’ sustainability performance are becoming increasingly important in the global economy.

The crisis over corruption at FIFA offers useful pointers for managers.

Responsible corporate behavior isn’t simply “doing well by doing good.” Six structural changes need to be considered.

It’s not enough to offer great pay and benefits anymore. Employees want their workplace to reflect and support who they are.

Climate accords among nations will not be enough to address global climate change. It’s time for businesses to get involved.

Sustainability reporting isn’t about being eco-friendly — it’s about managing business risks.

Many companies have worked to make supply chains more environmentally sustainable. But there’s work yet to be done in the finance sector.

As China takes center stage as an international economic powerhouse, it stands to benefit by implementing integrated reporting. Will it succeed?

When social support is delivered in cash, corruption and theft are rife. MasterCard is helping governments find a more secure alternative.