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Insights by Tania Ellis
From philanthropy and risk management to sustainable business development
Many companies are not capitalising on their corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) efforts. International social business advisor Tania Ellis explains why. Click on the below “Read more” link to read the whole article. READ MORE
[The New Pioneers case] General Electric’s health mission
For most of women, pregnancy is a time of thrilling anticipation to become a mother, but for some pregnancy can be a possible death sentence, it all depends on where you live. The same goes for the probability of surviving your childhood, or the quality...
[The New Pioneers case] Triodos Bank – How to survive a global meltdown
Sustainability can mean many things. Most of the time it means environmental sustainability, other times you are talking about social sustainability, and lastly you have economic sustainability. The important thing to remember is that the three are interconnected and...
Denmark’s collaborative culture makes it a breeding ground for sustainability
Proactive government, social responsibility and a willingness to collaborate have put Denmark ahead on sustainability. However, Danish firms may implicitly understand the importance of social and environmental issues, says Copenhagen-based sustainability consultant...
[The New Pioneers case] Peepoople – Taking the backdoor to sanitation
Just imagine for a moment that you don’t have a toilet. Scary, isn’t it? This the reality for over 2.6 billion people on the planet, who lack access to even the simplest latrine. Not only would this make your life a lot more inconvenient, but also more dangerous....
The Trojan Horse Strategy – Changing Business From Within
Imagine that you are the owner of a highly successful social enterprise that has built its success on doing both well and good. One day you get a call from a well-known multi-national corporation, perhaps one with a less than perfect track record when it comes to...
[The New Pioneers case] Apopo – Making rats man’s best friend
When dealing with the societal and environmental challenges we face today, the most common approach is often the same. For example, putting our faith in some new technology that has been developed in a lab in Geneva or from a secret military base in the Nevada...
Make your sustainability reporting come alive!
Many companies are spending a lot of both time and money on their sustainability reporting. But does anyone actually read the reports? Social business expert Tania Ellis brings you 6 tips on how you can make your reporting come alive. Click on the ‘Read more’ link...
[The New Pioneers case] Acumen Fund – Putting focus on the social return on investment
A new movement within investing and philanthropy is making its mark worldwide. Commercial investors of capital are steering away from sectors and companies whose social or environmental risks and potential liabilities may jeopardize their financial interests – and...
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