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The transformation of the internet through new social technologies is changing the face of CSR. With Web 2.o comes CSR 2.o with new possibilities for social interaction, involvement and participation in finding innovative ways to tackle everything from individual business challenges to global problems. Continue reading →
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age of globalization,
consumer activism,
new logics,
paradigm shift,
social media,
socially innovative business concepts,
the era of co-cration,
Web 2.0
The Four Cornerstones – Clear Purpose, Corporate Engagement, Collaborative Co-creation and Clear Communication – can be used as guidelines on the road to sustainable business success. Continue reading →
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Ecobusiness,
Environmental sustainability,
Sustainable business,
Tools & guidelines
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clear communication,
clear purpose,
collaborative co-creation,
corporate engagement,
CSR tools,
Four enabling cornerstones,
Hardwiring and softwiring,
social entrepreneurs,
social intrapreneurs,
social media,
stakeholder feedback,
stakeholder interaction,
sustainable business,
sustainable value creation,
The New Pioneers,
transparency
Not long ago, I discovered the project Happy Xmas Trees. This ambitious Danish art and sustainability project is currently transforming Copenhagen into one giant outdoor gallery featuring Christmas tree sculptures by various artists. But these trees aren’t just for show. Once Christmas is over, they will be auctioned off to raise money for the afforestation project, Happy® Forests. Continue reading →
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Ethical consumption,
Globalization,
Social innovations
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aesthetical capital,
afforestation,
changing world,
Happy Xmas Trees,
Mali,
socially innovative business concepts,
The New Pioneers
Reading excerpts from The New Pioneers reminded me of my time at Aravind Eye Hospital in Tamil Nadu in South India, where I as a young medical student spent 2 months in 1995. Blogpost by Charlotte Strøm, MD, PhD, Journalist Continue reading →
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Social entrepreneurship
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Aravind Eye Hospitals,
CSR,
Dr V,
Dr. Venkataswamy,
eye care treatments,
India,
social entrepreneurship
The field of social entrepreneurship has over the past five to ten years increasingly attracted public attention. Today dedicated organizations, foundations, awards and TV series are promoting, supporting or paying tribute to social entrepreneurs from all corners of the world. Continue reading →
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Social innovations,
Sustainable business
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Ashoka,
EMES,
European Research Network,
Global 3000,
i-Genius,
PBS e2 series,
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship,
Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship,
Skoll Foundation,
Social Capitalist Awards,
social entrepreneurship,
SocialEdge,
socially innovative business concepts,
sustainable business,
The Good Entrepreneur,
The Hub,
The World Challenge,
Young Social Enterprise Initiative,
YSEI
The Green Children use music as a means to convey their messages of social change. Continue reading →
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Social entrepreneurship
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aesthetical capital,
Grameen Health Care Trust,
Grameen Sikkha Education programme,
Green Children Foundation,
microcredit,
Milla Sunde,
Muhammad Yunus,
music creates change,
The Green Children,
Tom Bevan
Improving global health is no longer only the job of governments, the EU, the UN or the large number of non-governmental organizations. Drug companies are also putting global health on their agendas. Engaging in partnerships is a key principle. Continue reading →
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CSR,
Health,
Partnerships,
Social entrepreneurship
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20 Grand Challenges,
chronic diseases,
CSR in drug companies,
epidemic diseases in developing countries,
from sick care to healthcare,
global health partnerships,
IFPMA,
Institute for OneWorld Health,
Novo Nordisk,
Oxford Health Alliance,
responsible pharmaceutical companies,
socially innovative business concepts,
Victoria Hale,
World Diabetes Foundation,
World Health Organization (WHO)
Upcycling is one example of eco-capitalism – making a profit in an environmentally friendly way. Continue reading →
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Ecobusiness,
Environmental sustainability,
Social entrepreneurship,
Social innovations,
Sustainable business
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Anti-Apathy,
ecobusiness,
recycling,
Relevé Design,
reMade USA,
socially innovative business concepts,
sustainable business,
TerraCycle,
upcycled Eurostar products,
upcycling,
Worn Again
Social entrepreneurs Superflex create value for Brazilian guaraná farmers with the use of aesthetical capital. Continue reading →
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Ethical consumption,
Globalization,
Social entrepreneurship,
Social innovations,
Sustainable business
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aesthetical capital,
blended value,
brazilian guarana farmers,
Guarana Power,
social capital,
social entrepreneurship,
Superflex,
The Power Foundation
The market for organic foods is growing faster than for conventional foods. But will we be able to accomodate sustainable consumption needs in the long run? Continue reading →
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Social innovations,
Sustainable business
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Aarstiderne,
Environmental Hero,
M&S,
market for organic foods,
organic market in India,
sustainable consumption,
sustainable products,
Tesco,
Thomas Harttung,
TIME magazine,
Walmart
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