Socially responsible purchasing? Six tips for success
Much of the impact of organizations on people, the environment and society takes place in the supply chain. So if, as an organization, you want to improve your impact, you cannot avoid socially responsible procurement (SRI). This means that when purchasing products, raw materials and services, you also pay attention to the social and ecological […]
Four CSR trends in 2021 (and beyond)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has long since ceased to be a trend. It is serious business. As an organization these days, you really can’t get away with not taking into account your impact on the environment, the people you work with, and society as a whole. But how do you do that concretely and where […]
IMVO in the supply chain is no longer optional
The OECD guidelines for CSR already stated it, but now the European Parliament is also convinced. If an organization has a trading relationship with another organization in a CSR risk country, it will be required to take action. Globalization has brought about many great and important developments. But we now know that quite a few […]
ESG investing needs impact measurement
Impact investment is growing rapidly. Why? What are the developments? And how does this business model contribute to the transition to a sustainable and inclusive society? In 6 articles, we highlight the developments, opportunities and risks of Purpose & Impact investment. This is the sixth article. By Martin de Jong and Anne Rademaker. This article […]
The puzzle of transforming ‘CSR’ into ‘impact powered’ by impact investors
Impact investment is growing rapidly. Why? What are the developments? And how does this business model contribute to the transition to a sustainable and inclusive society? In 6 articles, we highlight the developments, opportunities and risks of Purpose & Impact investment. This is the fifth article. As the ambition to move from compliance-driven CSR to […]