Faced with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID environment, many charities are exploring whether closer collaborative working or merger may provide an improved level of operational resilience to help mitigate the economic uncertainty which lies ahead. This...
How can practitioners use research and knowledge work to maximize their impact? Oftentimes it seems as though taking time for reflection, research, and deep thinking is at odds with the entrepreneurial spirit, but a recent conversation with Alexandra Ioan reminds us...
Social washing is the new buzzword that has emerged from the misrepresentation of companies appearing more socially responsible than they actually are. You may have heard of greenwashing when companies put marketing-friendly words such as “sustainable,” “natural,”...
COVID-19 has been one of the most impactful global disruptions of the twenty-first century. “We are facing a human crisis unlike any we have experienced,” is the assessment of UN Deputy-Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. Malnutrition, the high prevalence...
Companies of all sizes and across all industries are incorporating sustainability into their company culture. This trend is representative of the wider evolution of consumer values with respect to sustainability. Today, more than ever before, buyers are concerned with...
With the global crisis affecting food supplies, more people are looking to support local growers. The demand for local food has skyrocketed during the pandemic, with many farmers experiencing unprecedented levels of interest. Small farms that utilize...
