B Corp Chandos Construction Demonstrates the Impact of Social Procurement — By Charla Vall, with review provided by Chelsea Hicks-Webster and Maya Fischhoff from the Network for Business Sustainability. This article is the second in a two-part series on social procurement. Read the first here! Social procurement means sourcing supplies and labour from social value suppliers — suppliers whose work makes…

When Companies Buy from Suppliers with Positive Social Impact, They Can Create Ripples of Benefit — By Charla Vall, with review provided by Chelsea Hicks-Webster and Maya Fischhoff from the Network for Business Sustainability. This article is the first in a two-part series on social procurement. For the vast majority of people, the term “social procurement” makes their eyes glaze over. …

How to Set Business Targets That Help Address Climate Change — This article by Matthew Lynch, Rob Klassen, and Chelsea Hicks-Webster is part of “The Basics” series by the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) that provides essential knowledge about core business sustainability topics. If you’re a company interested in climate change, zero might be the most important number. “Net zero” is…

4 Tips for Successful Collaborations with Transportation and Logistics Providers — By Will Diebel Transportation and Logistics (T&L) is an essential part of many companies’ operations — and a big contributor to carbon emissions. The sector moves materials and products between firms. It brings supplies to manufacturers and products to retailers or consumers. …

How Systems Thinking Can Help Businesses Address Social and Environmental Issues — This article by Ju Young Lee is part of “The Basics” series by the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) that provides essential knowledge about core business sustainability topics. More than 25 years ago, General Motors introduced the first electric vehicle, the EV-1. After producing the car from 1996 to 2003…

How to Ensure Your Company’s Sustainability Claims Are Accurate and Meaningful for the Planet — By Noémi Nemes, Maya Fischhoff, and Abby Litchfield People don’t like bad news. But the truth is, we’re in danger here on Planet Earth. Extreme weather this summer touched many of us personally. Data show that humans are pushing the limits of our planet’s operating systems. Companies are being asked…

Incorporate Core Measures to Begin Your Company’s Circular Journey — By Joseph Sarkis, Chunguang Bai, and Qingyun Zhu We are in the Anthropocene: the period when human activities have become significant geological forces. Our activities have changed broad landscapes, permanently affecting biodiversity and pushing the Earth’s planetary boundaries. Companies are under pressure to radically change manufacturing, production, and consumption. …

Shifting the Focus to Soil Health and Sustainability Can Bring Environmental, Economic, and Social Benefits — This article by Heeseung Kim, Maya Fischhoff, and Abby Litchfield is part of “The Basics” series by the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) that provides essential knowledge about core business sustainability topics. What if there were a better way of farming? A way that improved the soil, addressed climate change…

Nonprofits Can Provide Guidance for Companies Hiring Refugees — By Jadyn Kuah In today’s job market, it can be challenging for companies to find good employees. Hiring refugees can help fill staffing gaps while creating social benefit and advancing corporate goals. …