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The Structure of A Cross Subsidy Model: Making Food Aid A Reality for Corporations
First of all, let’s settle one point about this model: Even though many companies may be attracted to the idea, it would remain within the realm of corporate philanthropy and not CSR for companies that are not in the food business per se. Brass Tacks What is the Product? It’s an almost ready-to-eat meal that […]
Air Pollution Prizes?
It is now a well known fact that we, humans, are systematically ruining our planet by disregarding the damage done by industrial pollution and our wasteful life style. An average car, with a 1000 cc petrol engine, produces about 160 grams of greenhouse gas carbon-di-oxide (CO2) per km, besides many other pollutants. Our inefficient power […]
Green Business Sense?
Business is turning green globally. From cars to credit cards to light bulbs, and even potato chips, environmentally-friendly versions of products and services loved by consumers for decades are hitting the market. Driving the trend are two key factors: consumer demand for green alternatives and increasing stakeholder scrutiny of companies’ environmental footprints. Recent examples include […]
The Pakistani Perspective on Sustainability Reporting
It’s true that with 73 percent of the population living on below US$ 2 a day and 17 percent of the population living on less than US$ 1 a day (UNDP), the sustainability performance of Pakistani businesses is not the primary concern of the majority of the country’s population. But it should be a concern […]