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27 Feb 2024
Academy cases “We must do away with the throw-away culture and find inspiration from the time when we patched our woolen socks”Kristina Vigen grew up in the countryside with older generations who, back then, took care of the things they had acquired and made them last as long as possible. This meant repairing quality wool socks – especially because it made sense financially. ”Now the primary incentive for preserving the products is perhaps something else, namely the […]
27 Feb 2024
Academy cases Good advice on Danish CSR in ThailandMany of us know it very well: the company has drawn up CSR policies and guidelines. But how do you translate the good intentions and ambitions into concrete actions that make sense for the individual employee in everyday life? Even if there are many thousands of kilometers from the head office to the factory? This is everyday […]
27 Feb 2024
Academy cases From CV to personal CSR career houseWhen Signe Rasmussen began the practical training, Sustainable Business Change Manager, she was determined to do one thing: She wanted to find a new path, both personally and professionally. Because even though Signe Rasmussen had already spent 7 years in the wind turbine industry, something was missing. “Although it was an exciting period in an industry […]
16 Dec 2010
All blogs The art of sustainabilityNot long ago, I discovered the project Happy Xmas Trees. This ambitious Danish art and sustainability project is currently transforming Copenhagen into one giant outdoor gallery featuring Christmas tree sculptures by various artists. But these trees aren’t just for show. Once Christmas is over, they will be auctioned off to raise money for the afforestation project, Happy® Forests.
15 Nov 2010
All blogs Aravind Hospital – an instrument of ‘the Divine Will’Reading excerpts from The New Pioneers reminded me of my time at Aravind Eye Hospital in Tamil Nadu in South India, where I as a young medical student spent 2 months in 1995. Blogpost by Charlotte Strøm, MD, PhD, Journalist
25 Oct 2010
All blogs Creating change through musicThe Green Children use music as a means to convey their messages of social change.
25 Oct 2010
All blogs Social entrepreneurship on the mapThe field of social entrepreneurship has over the past five to ten years increasingly attracted public attention. Today dedicated organizations, foundations, awards and TV series are promoting, supporting or paying tribute to social entrepreneurs from all corners of the world
11 Oct 2010
All blogs Partnerships for global healthImproving global health is no longer only the job of governments, the EU, the UN or the large number of non-governmental organizations. Drug companies are also putting global health on their agendas. Engaging in partnerships is a key principle
20 Sep 2010
All blogs Upcycling – eco-friendly capitalismUpcycling is one example of eco-capitalism – making a profit in an environmentally friendly way.
13 Sep 2010
All blogs Value creation with aesthetic capitalSocial entrepreneurs Superflex create value for Brazilian guaraná farmers with the use of aesthetical capital.
6 Sep 2010
All blogs The business of organic foodsThe market for organic foods is growing faster than for conventional foods. But will we be able to accomodate sustainable consumption needs in the long run?
30 Aug 2010
All blogs Social innovation – our silent value creatorSocial innovation is society’s hidden growth and value maker – a significant driver of creating both economic and social value in benefit of society
26 Aug 2010
Economic systems Qualitative growth wanted!There is an increasing gap between what mainstream business models and economic systems promote and nurture and what we value and need as human beings. Most companies still measure growth in terms of turnover, a country’s wealth is still measured.