Case Studies

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Technology | Climate Change

Creating an Internet Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Energy

In 2012, BSR brought tech leaders together to form the Future of Internet Power, a collaborative initiative working toward a shared vision: an internet powered by 100 percent renewable energy.

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Women’s Empowerment

Empowering 100,000 Women in ANN’s Global Supply Chain

Through its work with BSR and participation in BSR’s HERproject, ANN was able to set—and achieve—its commitment to empower 100,000 women in its global supply chain community between 2012 and 2018.

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Transport and Logistics | Collaboration

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network: Argentina Collective Action

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) recently pursued collective action in Argentina, which resulted in the successful adoption of a new regulatory framework for shipping that reduces corruption risks for the industry and elevates the country’s culture of integrity.

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Technology | Sustainability Management | Human Rights

Telia Company: Human Rights Impact Assessments

BSR helped the telecommunications firm Telia Company integrate human rights into business decision-making in two ways: Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) in six Eurasian markets where the company is exiting and HRIAs in two European markets where the company continues to invest.

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Women’s Empowerment | Human Rights

Instituto Avon and Fundo ELAS: Speak Out Without Fear Fund

This case study was developed by Win-Win Strategies in support of the Investing in Women initiative, a collaboration platform providing companies with opportunities to share, learn, and design effective approaches to women’s empowerment.

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Technology

Measuring the Net Positive Value of ICT in Online Education

This case study, published by BSR’s Center for Technology and Sustainability, examines the the net positive impact of ICT in online education, using as the case study Arizona State University’s current ASU Online education program for undergraduate degrees.

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Technology

Looking Under the Hood: ORION Technology Adoption at UPS

This case study, published by BSR’s Center for Technology and Sustainability, examines UPS’s deployment of ORION, a route-optimization software program for its drivers, and focuses primarily on the challenges related to technology adoption, from development to deployment.

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Technology

Measuring Environmental Benefits of Health Information Technology

This case study, published by BSR’s Center for Technology and Sustainability, examines the environmental benefits and impacts of health IT, focusing on Kaiser Permanente's electronic health records system.

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Sustainability Management

Sharing Sustainability Best Practices Through Executive Workshops

BSR’s executive workshops help companies share best practices, work together to solve problems, and build camaraderie across global sustainability teams.

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Sustainability Management | Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

A Tool for Companies to Make Strategic, Inclusive Community Investments

BSR developed a tool to help leading companies shift from ad hoc philanthropic donations to strategic investments that make sense for both the business and the community.

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Technology | Human Rights

Telenor: Responsible Decision-Making in Myanmar

BSR helped the telecommunications company Telenor understand the sustainability risks and opportunities before entering a new market in Myanmar.

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Technology | Climate Change

Working with Tech Leaders to Power the Internet with 100 Percent Renewable Energy

The Future of Internet Power was founded in 2012 with a vision to power the internet by 100 percent renewable energy.

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Women’s Empowerment | Supply Chain | Financial Services | Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

HERfinance: Increasing Financial Inclusion Among Women Workers in Global Supply Chains

Between 2012 and 2014, BSR piloted the HERfinance program with 10,000 garment factory workers in India.

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Human Rights | Equity, Inclusion, and Justice | Energy and Extractives

Freeport-McMoRan: Localizing Global Social Investment Strategies

BSR helped Freeport-McMoRan develop a new approach to engaging local communities, shifting from an emphasis on philanthropy to a participatory approach to investments that satisfies both the company’s and the community's needs.

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Supply Chain | Healthcare

Bayer: Collaborating with Key Partners to Improve Supplier Engagement

Through performance assessments, identification of high-risk suppliers, and collaborative initiatives, Bayer uses its influence over global suppliers to ensure accordance with the company’s ethical, environmental, and social standards.