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BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 1h

While stakeholder engagement is a legal imperative reinforced by regulations, it's business value extends far beyond compliance. BSR shares how stakeholder engagement can help companies navigate uncertainty, strengthen community resilience, and advance societal progress: www.bsr.org/en/blog/stak...

Stakeholder Engagement in a Changing Business Landscape | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

While stakeholder engagement is a legal imperative reinforced by regulations, it's business value extends far beyond compliance. BSR shares how stakeholder engagement can help companies protect their ...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 2d

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive will impose new due diligence requirements on large companies operating in the EU. BSR shares human rights risks most relevant to tech companies and outlines practical steps they can take now to prepare: www.bsr.org/en/blog/the-...

The CSDDD: Implications for the Tech Sector | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive will impose new due diligence requirements on large companies operating in the EU. BSR shares human rights risks most relevant to tech compani...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 7d

How can businesses support financial resilience for women workers in their supply chains? BSR partnered with The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation to pilot and scale a financial literacy program for women across the Ghanaian shea supply chain: www.bsr.org/en/case-stud...

Developing a Financial Resilience Program with a Corporate Foundation | Case Studies | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

BSR partnered with The Estée Lauder Companies and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation to pilot and scale a bespoke financial literacy program for women workers across the Ghanaian shea su...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 7d

This year’s Climate Week was the biggest in its 16-year history, with more than 1,000 events, a high level of government participation, and a noteworthy level of business engagement. BSR President and CEO, Aron Cramer, shares four takeaways from the event: www.bsr.org/en/blog/clim...

Climate Week 2025: The World Shows Up at A Critical Time | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

This year’s Climate Week was the biggest in its 16-year history, with more than 1,000 events, a high level of government participation, and a noteworthy level of business engagement. BSR President and...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 14d

As climate change accelerates, adaptation is essential to help businesses, communities, and ecosystems cope with intensifying impacts. BSR shares seven practical steps companies can take today to pursue climate adaptation and resilience: www.bsr.org/en/blog/from...

From the Backseat to the Front Row: The Urgent Need for Adaptation | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

As climate change and nature degradation accelerate in intensity and frequency, building resilience has never been more urgent. BSR shares seven practical steps companies can take today to pursue clim...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 16d

Proposed ESRS changes aim to streamline disclosure requirements, yet added complexity, excessive flexibility, and unclear disclosures risk weakening accountability. BSR outlines what’s changing, why it matters, and how companies can maintain momentum on sustainability: www.bsr.org/en/sustainab...

ESRS Revisions Mark a Turning Point Toward Principle-Based Reporting, With Open Questions | Insights+ | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

Proposed ESRS changes aim to streamline disclosure requirements by shifting toward principle-based, materiality-driven reporting. In this Insights+, BSR outlines what’s changing, why it matters, and h...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 21d

BSR interviewed representatives from 20 corporate sustainability teams to explore how AI is reshaping their work. This report highlights current use cases, challenges, and adoption drivers, along with key considerations for CSOs navigating this transformation: www.bsr.org/en/reports/h...

Harnessing AI in Sustainability: Emerging Use Cases | Reports | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

BSR interviewed representatives from 20 corporate sustainability teams to explore how AI is reshaping their work. This report highlights current use cases, challenges, and adoption drivers, along with...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 21d

Tackling climate change and protecting nature are inseparable goals. BSR shares insights from its climate and nature integration working group on how companies can align business resilience with environmental stewardship and social well‑being: www.bsr.org/en/blog/from...

From Scopes to Spheres: Advancing Climate and Nature Integration | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

Amid converging systemic challenges and worsening climate impacts, it is crucial that companies take an integrated approach to climate action. BSR shares insights from its climate and nature integrati...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 28d

For companies tackling their Scope 3 emissions, practical guidance for engaging with suppliers on climate is critical. BSR shares key takeaways on effective supplier engagement, based on insights from companies who participated in the Supplier Cascade collaboration: www.bsr.org/en/blog/from...

From the Frontlines of Scope 3: Key Lessons from Supplier Engagement Initiatives | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

For companies tackling their Scope 3 emissions, practical guidance for engaging with suppliers on climate is critical. BSR shares three key takeaways on effective supplier engagement strategies, based...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · 29d

As regulatory frameworks and stakeholder expectations evolve, companies are increasingly expected to collaborate with suppliers on human rights. Discover tools for a partnership-based approach to human rights due diligence and real examples of supplier engagement models: www.bsr.org/en/blog/part...

Partnering with Suppliers to Advance Human Rights Due Diligence | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

Evolving regulatory frameworks and rising stakeholder expectations are prompting companies to move beyond one-size-fits-all compliance and collaborate with suppliers to strengthen human rights across ...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Sep 3

How can companies build upon foundational Human Rights Assessments to develop credible due diligence processes? BSR shares six key steps for transforming HRA insights into sustained action that delivers positive impacts for people and business: www.bsr.org/en/blog/what...

What’s Next? Building on a Corporate-Level Human Rights Assessment | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services | BSR

Human Rights Assessments are foundational to the due diligence process, but real impact comes from embedding HRA findings into daily operations, governance, and strategy. BSR share six key steps compa...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Aug 26

The mining industry plays a dual role in climate change as both a contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and enabler of the clean energy transition. How can companies facilitate a just transition as renewable energy technologies require more mining projects? www.bsr.org/en/blog/mini...

Mining and the Just Transition: Putting People at the Center of the Energy Transition | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

The mining industry plays a dual role in climate change as both a contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and enabler of the clean energy transition. Explore key actions companies can take to facilita...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Landmark court decisions and new sustainability laws are underscoring the link between environmental protection and human rights. How can companies take an integrated approach to human rights and environmental due diligence? www.bsr.org/en/blog/deve...

Developing Integrated Approaches to Human Rights, Climate, and Nature | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

Siloed operational frameworks, data issues, and limited guidance on the interaction between EU-wide sustainability regulations hinder effective human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) amo...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Aug 5

To stay competitive amid regulatory shifts, ESG backlash, and resource constraints, companies need adaptive, resilient sustainability strategies. Drawing on 30 years of cross-sector experience, BSR shares ten lessons for building strategies that drive long-term value: www.bsr.org/en/blog/ten-...

Ten Lessons on Developing Effective Sustainability Strategies | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

As sustainability leaders face significant headwinds, from regulatory uncertainty to shifting leadership priorities, today’s sustainability strategies must be principled and adaptive. Drawing on 30 ye...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jul 30

In this moment of uncertainty for sustainable business, the conversation has turned again to the “business case.” BSR’s latest edition of Insights+ explores how leaders can transcend ROI debates and align sustainability with business and societal success. www.bsr.org/en/sustainab...

Beyond the Business Case Debate: Reasserting the Strategic Value of Sustainability | Insights+ | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

BSR explores how leaders can align sustainability with a vision of business and societal success.

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jul 29

Explore how companies can prepare for human rights due diligence regulations by aligning with key elements of the UNGPs, as well as four ways businesses can facilitate effective remedy for impacts associated with their operations and business relationships. www.bsr.org/en/blog/effe...

Effective Remedy in Jeopardy? Lessons from the UNGPs, CSDDD, and EU Omnibus Proposal | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

Amid shifts in the regulatory environment for human rights due diligence, BSR highlights key elements related to remedy from the UNGPs, CSDDD, and the EU Omnibus that companies should consider to prep...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jul 17

Global volatility, from geopolitical tensions to extreme weather, is disrupting supply chains. Learn how BSR’s Value Chain Leadership Ladder can help companies assess and strengthen supply chain sustainability initiatives to proactively build resilience and efficiency. www.bsr.org/en/blog/stre...

Strengthening Supply Chain Sustainability: Eight Dimensions for Responsible Business | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

As recent global events disrupt supply chains, it is vital to remain focused on the fundamentals of value chain management to enable resilience and efficiency. BSR's freshly updated Value Chain Leader...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jul 10

The landscape for sustainable business is evolving faster than conventional strategies can adapt. Learn how embedding foresight into sustainability strategies can help companies anticipate change, prepare for uncertainty, and identify opportunities:
www.bsr.org/en/blog/how-...

How Foresight Can Enhance Strategic Resilience in a Time of Turbulence | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

Abrupt shocks and long-term transformations are reshaping the sustainable business landscape. Explore how embedding foresight into sustainability strategies can help companies anticipate change, prepa...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jul 9

As extreme climate-related weather events increase in frequency, how can companies break the cycle of crisis and recovery? Explore five key steps to developing a robust Climate Risk Assessment that can guide proactive strategies for mitigation and business resilience: www.bsr.org/en/blog/extr...

Extreme Heat, Floods, and Supply Chain Shocks: How to Future-Proof Your Manufacturing Operations | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

Manufacturers face constant crisis management, with billion-dollar disasters forcing them to rethink risk. BSR shares 5 key steps to assess climate risks.

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jul 2

How can sustainability be repositioned to survive change and uncertainty? BSR president and CEO @aroncramer.bsky.social shares five building blocks for a renewed approach to sustainable business that will help companies convey value for business, people, and communities: www.bsr.org/en/blog/a-re...

A Renewed Approach to Sustainability: Five Building Blocks for Business | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

At the midway point of 2025, BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer discusses five key components for a renewed approach to sustainable business that will meet the present moment and convey value for busin...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jun 26

Developing a sustainability strategy is becoming increasingly complex, but materiality can be used as a lens for strategic clarity. We share how to identify, address, and manage strategic and material issues to increase business impact, resilience, and long-term value: www.bsr.org/en/blog/mate...

Material, but Not Always Strategic: Why the Difference Matters | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

Learn how companies can use materiality as a lens for strategic clarity in shaping sustainability strategies that enhance impact, resilience, and long-term value.

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · Jun 5

Pride has begun in the U.S. amid considerable obstacles. While some companies have limited or ended their LGBTIQ+ equality efforts, inclusive business practices remain a priority for many companies. We share four practical tips for company engagement on LGBTIQ+ rights: www.bsr.org/en/blog/four...

Four Tips for Authentic Business Leadership During Pride 2025 | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

Pride celebrations come amid ongoing challenges to LGBTIQ+ equality, with some companies pulling back and others still prioritizing inclusion. BSR shares four practical tips for company engagement on ...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · May 16

2024 was the hottest year on record, with a global average surface temperature of more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial records. As climate risks continue to intensify, the urgency for credible, science-based scenario planning has never been greater: www.bsr.org/en/reports/b...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · May 7

The latest EU Omnibus proposals risk increasing policy incoherence and departing from international due diligence standards, potentially driving up costs without leveling the playing field for business. We share five potential changes for companies to watch: www.bsr.org/en/blog/omni...

Omnibus: The Costs of Looking Away from Sustainability Impacts in Uncertain Times | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

While the EU has made significant progress in building a sustainability framework, the latest Omnibus proposals increase policy incoherence and diverge from international due diligence standards. Busi...

BSR.org @bsrnews.bsky.social · May 6

The EU AI Act, which entered into force in summer 2024, is the most significant legislation regulating artificial intelligence in the world. With additional provisions of the Act due to roll out over the next several years, how can companies best prepare? www.bsr.org/en/blog/the-...

The EU AI Act: Where Do We Stand in 2025? | Blog | Sustainable Business Network and Consultancy | BSR

BSR discusses the status of the EU AI Act—in terms of provisions that have come into force and those yet to do so—as well as potential changes to the AI Act in the future.