Category:Business And Politics

Socially Responsible Investing

Socially responsible investing is an investment strategy that integrates social, environmental and corporate governance criteria into financial analysis. Socially responsible investors choose their investments looking not only at profitability but they also consider the social and environmental impacts of the organisations they invest in. Also called ethical investing or green investing, it combines intentions to maximise returns and social and environmental good. More and more, investors are trying to align their investments with organisations based on their products and services, their environmental impact and policies, labour relations and human rights records, and community involvement. More...

Social Entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs see value in the form of transformational change that will benefit the society at large. The social entrepreneur does not wait for the government or the business sector to solve the problems of the society. More...

The section Business And Politics evaluates the impact of prevailing practices in these fields on the life of the people, the place and the environment and offers conscious alternatives to reach the same goal.

Every small and large business decision or the decision to not do anything has a huge impact on the environment and society. Articles in this section aim to create awareness about prevailing practices, outcomes and the cost of such small and large decisions. They highlight the choices available to political and the corporate leaders and also to people. They make us aware about how we as an individuals can have a say on such issues.

It also makes us realise that we cannot excuse our own inaction and we as individual can imact the decision of these larger than life entities.

Social Accountability International

• 126 million child labourers are engaged in hazardous activities.
• A sweatshop is a factory where workers are subject to extreme exploitation, including super-low wages, no benefits, filthy or dangerous working conditions.
• In a study of 250 business leaders, IBM found that over half of them believe their corporate social responsibility activities are giving them an advantage over top competitors.
• SAI has certified over 1500 suppliers in 62 countries and 62 industries.
• SAI also partners with trade unions, NGO’s, fair trade organisations, and charities to conduct research and training, and to assist companies in improving their social compliance. More...