29 Online Resources found for subject: Social Responsibility (ESG)

This report highlights discrepancies in technology adoption and growth as warnings of a deepening digital divide. For example, between 1998 and 2000, the number of Internet users as a percentage of population increased from 0.1% to 0.4% in sub-Saharan Africa. In the US that percentage jumped from 26.3% to 54.3%. The report also notes that the total international bandwidth for the African continent is less … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: “United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)” | Subjects: International, Social Responsibility (ESG)

Produced and coordinated by the Benton Foundation, the Digital Divide Network “examines the digital divide from many perspectives. The website offers a range of information, tools and resources that help practictioners stay on top of digital divide developments. It also serves as forum where practictioners can share their experiences with colleagues around the world. We look at the causes and effects of the divide from … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: “Benton Foundation” | Subject: Social Responsibility (ESG)

The author of the Business Ethics Training and Development Homepage, Robert A. Giacalone, is the Surtman Distinguished Professor of Business Ethics at the Belk College of Business administration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. On this Website, Mr. Giacalone strives to “help organizations understand the complexity of ethics training and development.” The site briefly explains the six components of ethics training including elements such … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Author: Robert A. Giacalone | Subjects: Ethics, Social Responsibility (ESG)

The most recent guide from Inc.com offers case studies in business ethics and includes coverage of businesses striving to become more environmentally aware, provide community growth, and activate global change. The case studies are generally quite short and easy to read; additionally, they link to several online polls that test users’s business ethics skills.

Content: Online Resource | Author: Shane McLaughlin | Source: “GUIDES @ inc.com” | Subjects: Ethics, Social Responsibility (ESG)

This new pilot project from the World Bank is designed as a portal for resources and tools on development issues, enabling those in the field to “share information, easily communicate, and build communities of practice around significant development challenges from the grassroots up.” Currently, users can visit the site to learn about the project, its prototype features, and view the demo. At present, the demo … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: “World Bank” | Subjects: International, Social Responsibility (ESG)

A joint report of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Initiative for Social Innovation through Business (ISIB), a program of the Aspen Institute. As a rapidly growing number of businesses discover sources of competitive advantage in social and environmental stewardship, the report identifies the pioneering U.S. business schools and faculty dedicated to educating future managers to handle complex social issues and provide stewardship of … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: “World Resrouces Institute (WRI)” | Subjects: MBA Related, Social Responsibility (ESG)

This 28-pg report, in HTML or .pdf, outlines the concerns and goals for setting the groundwork to reduce global poverty. Loaded with charts, graphs, and images, it allows readers to understand the basic goals of the World Bank. The report offers an overview of 7 of the World Bank’s main issues: poverty, education, gender equality, infant & child mortality, maternal mortality, reproductive health, and the … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: “World Bank” | Subjects: International, Social Responsibility (ESG)

This site contains three main information-rich sections. Business Toolbox includes a collection of reports, briefings, and advice about a variety of aspects of environmental business practices and resources. The Reference Desk section is a directory linking to hundreds of governmental and non-governmental agencies, as well as award listings and an events calendar. Finally, News Center offers top news stories, timely reviews and reports, and columns … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: “GreenBiz.com” | Subject: Social Responsibility (ESG)

A powerful online database that allows you to search for one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities by zip code, category, and date; after finding something, signup automatically by email.

Content: Online Resource | Source: “VolunteerMatch” | Subject: Social Responsibility (ESG)