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Can we move beyond one-dimensional capitalism? Not all “capitals” are created equal.
By JOSS TANTRAMPublished: MAR 11, 2015Using a comparable metric like money as a way to put things on a level playing field makes sense, but only up to a point.
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CSR isn’t getting the job done – now what?
By MICHAEL TOWNSENDPublished: JAN 08, 2015While there is more noise than ever when it comes to CSR, there is a huge question mark over how much of this translates into meaningful action
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An unexpected message from one of Canada’s largest banks…we need greater income equality
By RYAN MEILIPublished: DEC 27, 2014The richest 20% now controls over 67.4% of all wealth in the country. This redistribution happened while we were being told that inequality was of no great concern; so long as the economy was growing, everyone’s life circumstances were improving.
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The mantra of profit maximization is slowly losing its grip.
By JO CONFINOPublished: NOV 20, 2014The constant repetition of the slogan of profit maximization undermines the legitimacy of business, which will eventuality destroy its ability to even achieve this particular objective.
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(VIDEO) GDP is so 20th century – Social Progress is the metric of the 21st century. Congrats Canada for being #1 among the G7
By BRAD ZARNETTPublished: NOV 15, 2014GDP is a measurement tool invented in the 20th century for the development challenges of the 20th century. In the 21st century need a tool that faces the new challenges that we face.
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CSR on Steroids: 28 Environmental and Social Goals that Define a “Future Fit Company”
By BOB WILLARDPublished: NOV 14, 2014We are uneasy about the pace of progress towards flourishing human societies and thriving economies on our finite planet - so we created the Future Fit Benchmark.
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Canadian CSR Leaders Outperform TSX
By DEREK WONGPublished: NOV 06, 2014Canadian companies that lead in CSR also lead in their stock performance. The five Canadian companies that made this elite group are TD Bank, Bombardier, TransCanada, Teck Resources, and CN Railway.
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Rethinking prosperity: it’s time to breakout of the box
By JO CONFINOPublished: OCT 08, 2014One of the core fears around our industrialised society, which we are largely refusing to face up to, is the belief that there is no credible alternative to the current global economic system, which is now undermining our prosperity and may even thre
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(REPORT) Moving Beyond Environment…how can business improve its social footprint?
By CORO STRANDBERGPublished: OCT 05, 2014The business sector has much to contribute to addressing social issues. It can bring financial support and expertise and customize products and services. It can harness its core competencies and business assets to create lasting societal and business
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A Rethink for Corporate Sustainability: A Sustainability Ombudsperson?
By CHRIS OESTEREICHPublished: SEP 22, 2014If we made CSR/sustainability leaders into a form of ombudsperson, they could become the intermediaries for discussions between the firm and external interests on social and environmental lines.
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Another Radical Sustainability Idea: Pay Employees at Least a Fair Living Wage
By BOB WILLARDPublished: JUN 12, 2014A living wage would not only have a positive effect on employee well-being, which improves productivity and reduces employee turnover; it also would increase the buying power of citizens, which is good for the economy and the company itself.
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Pay your damn taxes! Are Sustainability Rankings Missing Something?
By BOB WILLARDPublished: JUN 08, 2014The crumbs of social support that corporations provide through their CSR initiatives don’t make up for the tax cake that they are withholding from governments. Basic social services are jeopardized because corporations are not paying their fair sha
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It’s time for a unifying metric that measures well-being and inclusive prosperity
By BRAD ZARNETTPublished: FEB 17, 2014Imagine a world where companies build their competitive advantage by creating more overall well-being and inclusive prosperity than their competitors.
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When did citizens/taxpayers become a top-up mechanism to subsidize low wage workers’ pay?
By FRANCESCA RHEANNONPublished: DEC 18, 2013A recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll found that 63 percent of Americans “strongly favor” raising the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour...yet it remains at 7.25 - what's widely considered to be a "poverty wage".
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Capitalism is flawed. But an alternative system is well within reach
By TOM IDLEPublished: OCT 24, 2013There has been an awakening since 2008; a veil has been lifted as to the limitations and flaws that are embeded in Capitalism.
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In Search of Capitalism 2.0: Time for a Clean Slate?
By MICHAEL TOWNSENDPublished: OCT 03, 2013Capitalism is suffering a crisis of liquidity, reliability, and confidence – and is naturally undergoing a wise degree of introspection - "A Journey in Search of Capitalism 2.0".
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Why are so many boards missing the opportunity on sustainability?
By MICHAEL TOWNSENDPublished: AUG 28, 2013Waiting any longer is not an option - boards must be bold in embracing the case for sustainability.
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A vision for capitalism 2.0: What changes do you want to see?
By BRAD ZARNETTPublished: JUN 23, 2013Let’s explore some of the flaws of our current Capitalist system and begin to imagine what a sustainable society would look like.
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Is Mindfulness the next step in paving the way towards Capitalism 2.0?
By MICHAEL TOWNSENDPublished: JUN 10, 2013The further we progress on our journey towards sustainable business, the more fundamental are the constraints and challenges that we encounter. We may improve compliance, and optimize our eco-efficiency initiatives, but then find we need to address o
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The thorny issue of ownership is SMACKO in the middle of the pathway towards Capitalism 2.0
By MICHAEL TOWNSENDPublished: APR 23, 2013As our Sustainable Business Strategy series continues, Mike Townsend delves into ownership models and asks: Can we really be sustainable without addressing this fundamental factor? Feel free to sign up for Volume I of a White Paper called, “Ca
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Big businesses must adapt or disappear – Capitalism 2.0 will not be kind to the laggards!
By JO CONFINOPublished: MAR 26, 2013"Small companies that are passionate about creating change will take over if big companies do not adapt."
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The rise of the energy-producing home
By ELISABETH BRAWPublished: MAR 24, 2015
Imagine living in a house that contributed to society: a house that produced energy, while consuming none itself. Well, imagine no more.
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Water intensity in our food production – are you prepared to give up what you crave most?
By BRAD ZARNETTPublished: MAR 09, 2015
If price signals on our food begin to mirror environmental challenges you might be forced to give up what you crave most.
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