Companies are operating in an increasingly evolving social landscape that brings new challenges, pressures, and opportunities.
In this context, organizations which invest in and uphold inclusive business practices are better able to leverage the full scope of talent that today’s global workforces have to offer, cultivate trust, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable long-term value for all.
We are business experts and strategists who leverage cross-disciplinary and cross-sector insights, tools, and resources to advise companies in their efforts to build resilience and success through inclusive business practices. We collaborate closely with BSR teams to develop high-impact solutions that are scalable across global operations and value chains.
In partnership with philanthropic organizations, we work to promote meaningful engagement between business leaders and civil society partners to achieve progress on global systemic issues.
60%
More than 60% of adults believe that companies should take action on critical social issues like the lack of national paid family and medical leave, racial inequality, and misinformation.
78%
According to a recent study of 250 S&P 500 companies, 78% of respondents have supplier diversity programs.
How We Can Help
Adding Value to Your Business and Society
BSR’s Inclusive Business team provides companies with insights and advice, helping them to develop credible strategies, policies, and governance models to build more inclusive organizations, a critical aspect of delivering long-term business value.
Our services include providing tailored advice for navigating today’s evolving policy landscape; engaging affected stakeholders across the value chain, including community groups, shareholders and customers; and ensuring that business strategies are effectively implemented.
Assessments
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategy Development
Implementation Support
Reporting and Disclosure
Case Studies
Supporting Business Implementation of the UNGC Women’s Empowerment Principles
BSR worked with the UN Global Compact to engage companies in developing a global approach to gender equality aligning company-specific strategies with wider sustainability targets.
Sustainability Insights
Blog
Healthy Planet, Healthy People, Thriving Businesses: Four Steps to Center Health Equity in Climate Action
Learn about the interconnection between business health, human health, and environmental health and explore four steps businesses can take to center health equity in their climate action efforts.
Tools and Resources
Inclusive Business Resource Guides
Our sample collection of BSR member-exclusive resources, including implementation toolkits, deep-dive topic briefings and reports, and other valuable content from our global team of sustainability experts.
BSR Members Only
Collaboration
Collective Solutions for Meaningful Impact
Our collaborative initiatives and Roundtables enable companies to transform their businesses while creating shared solutions to global challenges and make a meaningful systemic impact.
Future of the Inclusion and Impact Field
BSR members only.
Our Experts
Depth of Experience and Knowledge
Our Inclusive Business team consists of global experts across multiple industries, bringing a depth of experience in developing sustainable business strategies and solutions.
Let’s talk about how BSR can help you to transform your business and achieve your sustainability goals.