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Managing Change

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Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Engaging Employees

March 18, 2026

Navigating Negative Times and Burn Out with Ashley Jablow

At a time when the world feels increasingly unpredictable, and the path forward isn’t always clear, we’re joined by Ashley Jablow whose work helps people and organisations reimagine what’s possible during moments of transition, challenge and growth.

Business Purpose, Fostering Leadership, Health

March 13, 2026

The Missing Link in Water Stewardship: Why Gender Equity is Not an Add-On

As water scarcity intensifies, businesses must rethink not only how much water they use but who is most affected by its depletion. This article explores why gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) are essential to effective corporate water stewardship, helping companies reduce operational risks, strengthen community trust and build more resilient, equitable water management strategies.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Responsible Business, Sustainable Development, Water and Sanitation

March 8, 2026

Good Intentions Don’t Transform Supply Chains. Better Design Could.

Despite growing commitments to gender equality, many supply chain programmes struggle to deliver real outcomes for women. This article argues the problem is not motivation but design. By rethinking how gender initiatives are structured—embedding context, capability, and evidence from the start—companies can move beyond participation metrics and create meaningful, lasting change in global supply chains.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs, Responsible Business, Sustainable Development

March 8, 2026

Together for 2026: Navigating a Shifting Social Impact Landscape

As social impact becomes more complex, politicised and contested, businesses and practitioners are rethinking how change is led and communicated. Drawing on insights from Business Fights Poverty’s Together for 2026 forum, this article explores how organisations can move beyond acronyms, build trust locally, integrate impact into core decision-making, and sustain leadership resilience in an uncertain global landscape.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Economic Development, Governance and Transparency, Human Rights and Governance, Responsible Business, Sustainable Development

January 30, 2026

The Business of Coral Reefs with Sam Teicher

Social Impact Pioneer, Sam Teicher talks the business of coral reefs, running impact businesses, investors and innovation.

Business Purpose, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Corporate Impact, Responsible Business, Sustainable Development

January 21, 2026

Talent Development, Social Impact & the Future of Work with Banalata, DHL Group

How to bring business talent development and social impact to get the best outcomes. Social Impact Pioneer Banalata Sen, Global Head of GoTeach at DHL Group shares her wisdom.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Engaging Employees, Livelihoods and Jobs, Living Wages, Responsible Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Employment

January 13, 2026

Social Impact from Big Picture to On-the-Ground Action with Darsh Myronidis, Virgin Group

Social Impact Pioneer, Darshana Myronidis, Director of Sustainability, Virgin Group talks Social Impact: big picture to on-the-ground action

Business, Business Purpose, Responsible Business, Sustainable Development

December 15, 2025

Reimagining Old IT Equipment Before It Becomes Waste: How Business Can Turn Obsolete IT & Laptops into Opportunity

As support for Windows 10 ends, millions of corporate laptops risk becoming e‑waste. London social enterprise SocialBox.Biz shows how businesses can repurpose redundant IT devices with open-source software, cutting emissions while tackling digital exclusion. Partnering with charities, companies can turn “old kit” into a lifeline for people facing homelessness, poverty and isolation, and strengthen ESG performance.

Business Purpose, Climate & Environment, Corporate Impact, Responsible Business, Technology

December 6, 2025

Embedding a Commitment to Responsible Purchasing Practices

Global retailer Primark is pioneering responsible purchasing practices across its supply chain by adopting itemised costing methodologies, embedding cross-functional training and collaborating with suppliers. This case study explores how the retailer aligned buying, merchandising and ethical trade functions, leveraging the Ethical Trading Initiative Learning & Implementation Community to support living wages and sustainable conditions for workers worldwide.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Human Rights, Livelihoods and Jobs, Living Wages, Responsible Business

November 20, 2025

Women Entrepreneurs: The Untapped Engine of Global Economic Growth

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day highlights a critical truth: empowering women entrepreneurs is essential for global economic growth. Despite driving innovation and community resilience, women still face systemic barriers to finance, digital access, networks, and safety. Closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship is not only a moral imperative—it is a powerful economic strategy with transformative potential.

Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Equity and Inclusion, Gender

November 18, 2025

Help Shape the UK’s Approach to Business and Human Rights: Take Part in the National Baseline Assessment

The UK Government invites Business Fights Poverty members to contribute to a National Baseline Assessment of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Led by Nottingham Rights Lab, the survey and consultation explore government and business efforts to protect and respect human rights. Responses are welcome until 14 November 2025.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Human Rights

October 31, 2025

Views from the Global Goals Summit on Business Fights Poverty’s New Report: Making the Five Bridges to 2045 a Reality

At this year’s Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit, a number of sessions turned their attention to the launch of our new Five Bridges to 2045: How Business Can Build a Fairer, More Resilient Future. Eighteen experts from our global network took part in online sessions and an in-person event hosted with Barclays in New York, where representatives from Ikea, Natura, Vodafone Foundation, ABF Sugar and Fundación Paraguaya shared their perspectives on how to bring the report’s vision of embedding social impact and sustainability into core business closer to reality.

Agriculture, Business, Business Purpose, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Economic Development, Education, Employment and Jobs, Equity and Inclusion, Finance and Investment, Financial Inclusion, Global Goals, Governance and Transparency, Health, Human Rights, Human Rights and Governance, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement, Livelihoods and Jobs, Partnerships, Poverty, Responsible Business, Small and Medium Enterprises, Sustainable Development, Technology

October 22, 2025

Five Bridges to 2045: How business can build a fairer, more resilient future

This report argues that companies should harness their core operations to create inclusive, resilient livelihoods by 2045, responding to today’s intertwined geopolitical, economic, and climate disruptions. It sets out a five-bridge framework—with practical priorities and cases—for: integrating social impact into core functions, aligning environmental and social agendas for a just transition, evolving governance and incentives, connecting decision-makers to those closest to the issues, and scaling cross-sector collaboration. With the Business Fights Poverty Institute.

Business Purpose, Economic Development, Employment and Jobs, Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Development

September 23, 2025

Open Source, Open Learning: Unlocking Innovation for Social Impact

Innovation thrives when knowledge is shared. In this piece, Chris Lawrence explores how open learning—rooted in humility, transparency, and collective wisdom—can unlock solutions to global challenges. Moving beyond open source technology, he argues for a business philosophy that values shared experience and human connection to foster lasting social impact and inclusive innovation.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Economic Development, Innovative Business Models, Learning and Skills, Sustainable Development, Technology

September 10, 2025

The Future of Climate Action: Youth Leadership and Systems Change with Penelope and Hassan

Social Impact Pioneers: Penelope Gregoriou & Muhammad Hassan Dajana explore how the young leaders reshape climate action & social innovation

Business Purpose, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Responsible Business, Sustainable Development, Youth

September 9, 2025

Empowering Social Innovation with Mark Horoszowski & Alam Bains

Mark Horoszowski and Alam Bains of MovingWorlds talk behaviour change, empowering social innovation and taking volunteering to another level.

Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Engaging Employees, Responsible Business, Social Enterprises, Sustainable Development

August 13, 2025

Impact Credits Can Revolutionize Poverty Alleviation

Tradeable impact credits—like those issued on the Common Good Marketplace—are transforming how businesses fund global poverty alleviation. With verified outcomes, clear valuation, and rigorous auditing, these credits enable companies to invest in real results and receive measurable social returns. This article explores the promise of impact credits as a tool for scalable, accountable, and high-impact funding.

Business, Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Economic Development, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement, Sustainable Development

August 13, 2025