Uber is rolling out its largest charitable effort yet in the United States this week — and perhaps bringing in some much-needed goodwill as a result. The ride-hailing company announced the launch of its first-ever “national giving campaign” on Tuesday to raise money for No Kid Hungry, a group working to end hunger among children …
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a badge of respectability for major companies. But voluntary initiatives to promote socially responsible business practices can never replace protective legislation says the author. Nevertheless, financial incentives would increase their effectiveness and improved inspectorates could encourage small and medium sized firms to improve their labour practices.
Corporate-NGO partnerships are no longer based purely on a financial transaction as companies are using their differing skills and resources to work towards shared objectives and values, say experts. 1. A successful partnership depends on a shared goal It is worth investing time in identifying where the common self-interest lies before proceeding. Adam Heuman, …
A short film by Oscar winner Megan Mylan on how to reduce poverty by making the adolescent girls skilled to grow vegetables and market them
Drawing on more than 2,500 interviews with business leaders in 34 economies, this report from Grant Thornton and UNICEF looks at what companies are doing to make their operations more sustainable and why, and considers the role integrated reporting can play in improving transparency and decision making. In this latest iteration, cost management and …
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