The BSR Conference 2017: How Business Leads

The BSR Conference is one of the most important global gatherings dedicated to sustainable business. This October, join BSR and our vibrant community of sustainable business experts from Fortune 500 companies, as well as leading foundations, nonprofit organizations, and government for unparalleled networking experiences, powerful plenary addresses and breakout sessions, and interactive professional development opportunities.

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BSR’s Early Leaders Discuss Its Origin and History
Early founders of BSR Bobb Dunn (Former President and CEO of Synergos Institute) and Mats Lederhausen (Founder of BE-CAUSE) discuss the origin and history of the organization at the BSR Conference 2017.

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BSR Alumni Discuss the Evolution of Sustainable Business Over the Past 25 Years
At the BSR Conference 2017, a panel of BSR alumni, including Amazon's Kara Hurst; Levi Strauss & Co.'s Michael Kobori; and Alliance of Green Consumption and Green Supply Chain, China, and The Sustainability Consortium's Wei Dong Zhou discussed the evolution of sustainable business over the past 25 years.

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Panel of Experts Talk Corporations and the Global Refugee Crisis at the BSR Conference 2017
At the BSR Conference 2017, a panel of experts from the private sector gathered on stage to discuss what business can do to help solve the global refugee crisis. Panelists included TripAdvisor President and CEO Stephen Kaufer, MercyCorps Chief Executive Officer Neal Keny-Guyer, and Executive Vice President of Sustainability and President of Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Shamina Singh.

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Morgan Stanley's Audrey Choi Talks Inclusive Growth at the BSR Conference 2017
In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2017, Morgan Stanley Chief Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer Audrey Choi explored inclusive growth. Watch the full video here.

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Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards Delivers a Keynote Address at the BSR Conference 2017
Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards addressed the BSR Conference 2017 with a keynote speech about how business can lead in empowering women and advancing access to women's healthcare.

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National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths Addresses BSR Conference 2017
National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths addressed the audience at the BSR Conference 2017 with a speech about how photography can be a powerful tool for telling stories.

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith Highlights Business Leadership at the BSR Conference 2017
Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith addressed the audience at the BSR Conference 2017 with a speech highlighting the need for the technology sector to think about embracing technology as a cause to protect people.

Research, Reports & Publications

New BSR Report: The Future of Sustainable Business
We hope our new paper, "The Future of Sustainable Business," prompts new thinking, identifies new opportunities, and encourages you to join with us in redefining sustainable business.

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All the Ways to Follow Us at #BSR17
Tomorrow, we’re kicking off the BSR Conference 2017 in Huntington Beach, California. Whether you’re joining us in person or online, here are the best ways to follow along with #BSR17.

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BSR17 Is Next Week—Will We See You There?
There is still time to join the sustainability event of the year. It all happens next week, so register today to attend the BSR Conference 2017.

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