Review: World Inc.
WORLD INC.
by Bruce Piasecki
(Sourcebooks Inc.)
Fifty-one of the world’s top 100 economies are now corporations. When it comes to solving the world’s problems (both local and global), writes environmental consultant Piasecki, businesses are more powerful than government. This is World Inc., and its heroes are what he calls “social response capitalists.” With case studies on companies like Toyota, Hewlett-Packard, and Starbucks, Piasecki chronicles how innovative leaders are creating both profits and social change.
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B Corps have an opportunity to dramatically increase their social and environmental performance by upgrading their internal management practices.
To pursue its environmental mission, Tiffany & Co. balances corporate leadership with traditional philanthropic grantmaking.
Business efforts must become more sustainable and responsible to turn the tide on social inequity and environmental decay. Net positive is a new standard that can help ensure a resilient and regenerative world.
A look at how investment firms, B Corporations, and other businesses are committing to social and environmental change.
Engaging customers in corporate philanthropy has significant bottom-line potential, but even big brands have struggled with doing it well. Is there a future for consumer-driven philanthropy?
Compassionate Careers explores a number of career paths that provide opportunities for service-focused passions to unite and empower a new movement.
