Leveling up on living wages to address inequality
The business case for paying a living wage is well-established. Better wages create a committed workforce, lower turnover, value chain resilience and improved reputation
Tag: Equity Action
Time to think and act differently to create a ‘just and regenerative’ future and tackle inequality
As calls to create a ‘just and regenerative’ future get louder, Dr Sally Uren, Chief Executive of international sustainability non-profit, Forum for the Future, explores how thinking and acting for a just and regenerative could help address inequality.
Stockholm Synthesis Report launched during Climate Week NYC
On the occasion of Climate Week NYC held alongside the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), WBCSD convened a multistakeholder dialogue on Corporate Climate Accountability in order to refine the concept of a common, harmonized and global framework for climate accountability.
Diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace: a lever for businesses to tackle inequalities
As Bain’s inaugural chief diversity officer and global leader of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consulting practice, I am honored to have the opportunity to be a commissioner of the Business Commission to Tackle Inequality
Measuring impact to foster diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces
Initiatives to cultivate diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace are no longer just nice to have—they’re business critical.
A new role for business in the battle against inequality and climate change
There was a time when societal problems were seen as the exclusive responsibility of governments.
But that’s no longer the case.
How businesses have a unique opportunity to promote inclusive practices in their supply chains
In today’s context of growing inequalities, an increasing number of companies want to leverage their procurement strategies and programs to support vulnerable groups who do not benefit from job creation or progress towards fair wages to the same extent as others.
Why we need to close the corporate accountability gap if we want to tackle inequality
While the world’s largest companies are becoming more valuable, powerful and concentrated, the number of people living in extreme poverty could increase to over one billion by 2030.
Responsible investors can help businesses tackle inequality
Inequality in income, wealth and well-being has been increasing for the past 40 years. But the economic disruption caused by the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the war in Europe, adds new urgency to the challenge.
Identifying and responding to climate change and other key megatrends in ways which ensure respect for human rights and tackle inequality
At Arcadis, our ‘Maximizing Impact’ strategy rests on two pillars: taking care of people and our planet. Foundational to focusing on people is treating them with dignity and respect, something on which Arcadis has based its purpose—”improving quality of life”— and which we continue to pursue with vigor, aligning our approach closely with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.