The Social Business Blog
13 Oct 2020
All blogs 4 ways to put sustainability into the heart of your sales effortsIf you want business and sustainability to go hand in hand, incorporating green or social dimensions into your design, production or other supply chain efforts is not enough. Ultimately, you also need a business return in terms of sales. Here’s some advice on how you can make that happen. In many companies, the corporate social […]
25 Aug 2020
Business models & strategies 50 cases of corporate corona actionsHow can businesses be a force for good in a time of crisis? What can companies concretely do to innovate, contribute and be of service during and in preparation for the times after COVID-19? This is what we’ve set out to explore with our Corporate Corona Actions series, where we’ve compiled a list of 50 […]
10 Aug 2020
Business models & strategies Seven B Corp principles for resilient & responsible businessAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge our economy, health and daily (work) lives, we’re reminded that our work towards an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all has never been more important. But what exactly can companies do to build back better in preparation for the time during and after the COVID-19 crisis? […]
7 Oct 2013
Social Entrepreneurship The New Pioneers Case of the Month: Apopo – Making rats man’s best friendWhen 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 dessert. However, the best way to face challenges is […]
29 Jan 2013
Social Entrepreneurship The four CSR megatrends for 2013We have spotted the four most important corporate sustainability and responsibility (CSR) megatrends for 2013. Turning your employees into CSR-managers is one of them.
25 May 2011
Social Entrepreneurship Community – not just a stakeholder but the purpose of businessGuest contribution from Anant G. Nadkarni, Vice President Group Corporate Sustainability, Tata Council for Community Initiatives, India.
24 Jan 2011
Social Entrepreneurship A business force for goodHardcore businesspeople are realizing that they can increase their profits by incorporating social responsibility as a part of their business strategy. And heartcore idealists are recognizing that the use of market methods give them the opportunity to create even more social value. In time, the two fields will converge, and social entrepreneurship become more of a mindset rather than a specific category of start-up companies
4 Jan 2011
Social Entrepreneurship The 4Cs of Sustainable Business SuccessThe Four Cornerstones (4Cs) – Clear Purpose, Corporate Engagement, Collaborative Co-creation and Clear Communication – can be used as guidelines on the road to sustainable business success
15 Nov 2010
Social Entrepreneurship 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
Social Entrepreneurship 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
Social Entrepreneurship 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
Social Entrepreneurship Upcycling – eco-friendly capitalismUpcycling is one example of eco-capitalism – making a profit in an environmentally friendly way.
13 Sep 2010
Social Entrepreneurship Value creation with aesthetic capitalSocial entrepreneurs Superflex create value for Brazilian guaraná farmers with the use of aesthetical capital.