I recently attended the Responsible Business Forum in Oxford, UK which was run by the Economics of Mutuality and Oxford University. The topic was ‘Putting purpose into practice’ and it explored how businesses can use their corporate purpose to drive profit that is good for people and the planet. The Economics of Mutuality are a research … More The Seven Deadly Sins Of Capitalism
Written by Erin Wallis, a consultant at The Difference Incubator (TDi). TDi exist to awaken the possibility of doing good and making money in businesses. They work with not-for-profits, corporates, and social entrepreneurs across the Pacific and Australia to return to the roots of business, reconnecting social return and financial return. You can visit their … More Modern Slavery – It Is Closer Than You Think [Guest Blog]
Let’s face it, the big tech companies rule the world. Everything we watch, read and scroll through is controlled by them. However, the people of Kreuzberg, Berlin were sick of it. The tipping point wasn’t the Cambridge Analytica scandal, it actually had nothing to do with technology. Google wanted to set up their German office … More How One Community Told Google to F***k Off
On the world map, Latvia is located on the east coast of the Baltic Sea and has almost 2 million inhabitants. This is about half the size of Melbourne in Australia! It is nestled in the Baltic states between Estonia and Lithuania and they all have one thing in common. Their populations have all been declining … More Latvia’s Innovative Approach to Economic Growth
Sweden is a hive of activity when it comes to social impact and environmental sustainability. I asked a local about the recycling situation in Sweden and he responded ‘We take recycling so seriously that it is almost an Olympic sport.’ The pride and passion of social impact and environmental sustainability seem to be ingrained in … More Meet Some Swedish World Changers!
Written by Rob Lee, Experience Design Leader in Melbourne, Australia. Human Centred Design has the potential to change the world, but it needs to change. How so? IDEO has most popularly used principles and tools of HCD to transform communities in developing countries. The business world has also adopted many aspects of this into their … More Can Human Centred Design Change the World?
The range of social and environmental issues continue to evolve which will not just impact our lives, but also the course of business growth. Government and charities have long been seen as the entities who were best placed to solve social and environmental issues. However, the pace of this change means that Government and charities … More What is Shared Value and Why Does it Matter?
Researching about sustainability, startups and social innovation for my global trip would often include endless keyword searches leading to infinite pages and bizarre paths. Luckily for me, Japan was easy! I typed in ‘social innovation Japan’ and front and centre was Robin Lewis with his latest venture, Social Innovation Japan. I was fortunate enough to … More Social Innovation Perspectives in Japan: Robin Lewis [Interview]
How can companies communicate their purpose and positive social impact in a way that is authentic, genuine and meaningful? Is it possible or will consumer cynicism always reign supreme?This was the topic of a Shared Value Project Hong Kong panel I spoke at recently. Other panelists included:– Genevieve Hilton (Head of External Communications & Corporate … More 5 Insights From SVP Hong Kong’s Purpose and Profit Discussion
Can businesses really do good for society AND maintain profit?! This is the emerging question that is on the minds of leaders globally. Today we explore the evolution of the role of business and why the next wave of growth matters for both business and society. Key points: The mindset of business leaders is starting … More The 3 Mindsets That Have Shaped Social Change in the Office
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