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Inside H&M's approach to raising wages for factory workers

May, 2023 | Article

New research into the retailer's pay-wage programs shows companies can influence suppliers to implement positive change in a financially sustainable way.

How can companies better meet their sustainability goals?

Mar, 2023 | Article

Adopting climate reduction targets backed by science can help organizations committed to building a zero-emissions economy.

Can we improve feminism at work? Perhaps if we turn to sisterhood

Mar, 2023 | Podcast

Dr. Tina Opie explores how we can challenge our own assumptions and biases and find stronger connections with our peers to create a more inclusive workplace.

Is ESG a threat or the future of finance?

Jan, 2023 | Article

As the adoption of sustainable finance grows, so do its critics. Investors are left asking, do immediate challenges (and their costs) outweigh long-term returns?

Tech companies can help gentrify neighbourhoods — but at what cost?

Jan, 2023 | Article

Technology clusters drive innovation and economic growth, but also cause income segregation, research finds. Investment in local infrastructure and amenities is key.

Retailers: Ignore impoverished neighbourhoods at your peril

Dec, 2022 | Article

New research finds e-commerce companies often discriminate against low-income and densely populated areas. And those that do are missing out on huge opportunities for growth.

Friend or foe? How to create corporate/social movement partnerships that work

Dec, 2022 | Article

New research from Rotman's Kate Odziemkowska reveals why some partnerships work and others fail in the pursuit of environmental goals.

The future of care

May, 2022 | Article

From new technologies to rethinking work-life balance, the pandemic upended the way we think of caregivers, shining light on how they are intricately linked to the broader economy. So what now, and how should we prepare for the next crisis?