“We should create another kind of business. Business to do good to people.”
Muhammad Yunus
L3Cs, B-Corps and other types of business models are transforming business as usual.
Non-profit social entrepreneurs often struggle to scale up their innovations without adequate access to the growth capital, distribution systems and infrastructure readily available to conventional businesses.
Rather than accepting these limitations, many are increasingly pursuing hybrid models that draw from the best of both worlds, incorporating traditional business structures and strategies to achieve a social bottom line.
May 20 - 26, 2013
May 13 - 19, 2013
Article
Skoll Original
Skoll Original
Giving Work is Not Enough to Bring People out of Poverty
I believe that our model is only one way to empower people on a path out of poverty through digital work. Indeed, we’re continually working to strengthen our approach. However, I’m convinced that using digital work as a means to bring people out of poverty is not just about providing work opportunities for the poor.
Article
Skoll Original
Skoll Original
The Full Impact of Impact Sourcing
Continuous quality improvements and reduced cost mean we can serve more students better, while we also seek new technology solutions that will completely change the landscape in the future.
Apr 29 - May 5, 2013
Editor's Pick
Muhammad Yunus: 'Put poverty in the museum'
Deutsche Welle
In interview with DW, former Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus says that social business organizations need to take on a more important role in international development aid work.
In interview with DW, former Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus says that social business organizations need to take on a more important role in international development aid work.
Editor's Pick
Unilever’s Progress Report Provides Important Lessons in Mainstreaming Sustainability
TriplePundit
Earlier this week, Unilever released its second Sustainable Living Plan progress report. Comprehensive and rich in detail, this report provides not just an update on the progress of Unilever two years into its ten-year sustainability plan, but also an opportunity to learn about the state of mainstreaming sustainability in business from one of the most advanced “labs” in the world.
Earlier this week, Unilever released its second Sustainable Living Plan progress report. Comprehensive and rich in detail, this report provides not just an update on the progress of Unilever two years into its ten-year sustainability plan, but also an opportunity to learn about the state of mainstreaming sustainability in business from one of the most advanced “labs” in the world.
Editor's Pick
Why Unilever, Patagonia, Puma lead the pack, say sustainability leaders
GreenBiz
Companies continue to rank low among global institutions when it comes to sustainability leadership, though a few companies — mostly the usual suspects — continue to rise above the others, according to an annual survey being released this week.
Apr 22 - 28, 2013
Debate
Forum 2013
Skoll Original
A Cure for Hidden Hunger
We have reached two related conclusions at Royal DSM, a life-sciences and materials-sciences company with annual revenues of about €10 billion (approximately $13 billion). First, we want to help end hidden hunger, an entirely solvable problem. Second, we understand that no single organization can achieve this goal by itself.
Apr 8 - 14, 2013
Article
Forum 2013
Skoll Original
Eyes Wide Open: Innovation in Unexpected Places
Do we know where to look for a development solution? At USAID, we commit ourselves daily to finding solutions for the challenges faced by the world’s poor. We start by listening to the wisdom and needs of the government, community, and local organizations and people.
Debate
Forum 2013
Skoll Original
Soda pop and Vaccines: Leveraging Consumer Supply Chains to Promote Public Health and Economic Uplift
Every week, Coca-Cola delivers to more than 20 million retail outlets in more than 200 countries. These deliveries don’t just drive our business. They also provide opportunities to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. Working to make a difference in our world is our responsibility and our privilege.
Debate
Forum 2013
Skoll Original
We Need Business Models that Blend Profit and Sustainability
Business leaders have every incentive to create sustainable growth models now. If we don’t do it, we’ll sink. Moreover, we believe companies that figure out how to grow sustainably will have a real competitive advantage. We have no reason to believe that pursuing sustainability is bad business. It can be a driver of huge success and simultaneously have a positive impact on people and the planet.
