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Social sustainability focuses on the ways organisations manage their impact on people, workers and communities, including human rights, labour practices, diversity and inclusion, employee wellbeing and social equity. It is an increasingly important part of corporate sustainability as businesses face growing expectations from employees, consumers, investors and regulators,

SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest social sustainability developments, including human rights, labour rights, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, social impact, responsible business and supply chain due diligence. We explore how organisations are strengthening social policies, addressing modern slavery and forced labour, improving working conditions, engaging with communities and responding to evolving sustainability regulations. We also examine the relationship between social sustainability and ESG, corporate governance, corporate due diligence, sustainability reporting and responsible business strategy.

Related topics: social sustainability, human rights, labour rights, workers’ rights, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, gender equality, social impact, responsible business, modern slavery, forced labour, community engagement, social equity, supply chain due diligence, corporate due diligence, ESG, corporate governance, sustainability reporting and corporate sustainability.

Reliance on reforestation could face social and institutional barriers
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Reliance on reforestation could face social and institutional barriers

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As much as three quarters of the estimated global potential for removing emissions through reforestation could face ‘significant’ social and…

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More than 120 female professionals from across the renewable energy sector gathered in Belfast recently for RenewableNI’s annual 'Women in Renewables' conference, with the event focusing on leadership, visibility, mentoring and career progression.
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RenewableNI conference highlights leadership opportunities for women in renewable energy

4 weeks ago4 weeks ago4 mins

More than 120 female professionals from across the renewable energy sector gathered in Belfast recently for RenewableNI’s annual ‘Women in…

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Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female President and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called on business leaders to continue advancing DEI initiatives despite growing political and social resistance.
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Mary Robinson urges leaders to ‘keep going’ on inclusion despite global pushback

4 weeks ago2 days ago8 mins

Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female President and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called on business leaders…

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LEAD Network has announced that its membership has now passed the 30,000 mark, with more than half (54%) of its current membership having joined the non-profit in the last three years.
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LEAD Network expands global community to 30,000 members

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LEAD Network has announced that its membership has now passed the 30,000 mark, with more than half (54%) of its…

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Just 31% of consumers across 17 of the world's largest economies have confidence that their government will make decisions that benefit the majority of people in the long-term, according to a new report by Earth4All.
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Less than a third of consumers have confidence in governments’ future decision-making

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Just 31% of consumers across 17 of the world’s largest economies have confidence that their government will make decisions that…

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The Dollywood Foundation, established by Dolly Parton to inspire children to achieve educational success, has said that it will continue with its mission following the singer's passing.
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Dollywood Foundation pledges to carry on singer’s philanthropic legacy

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The Dollywood Foundation, established by Dolly Parton to inspire children to achieve educational success, has said that it will continue…

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Indigenous communities in southern Chile have filed complaint against Norwegian energy firm Statkraft, regarding human rights due diligence in connection with hydropower projects in Mapuche Williche territory.
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Statkraft faces pressure over hydropower projects in Chile

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Indigenous communities in southern Chile have filed a complaint against Norwegian energy firm Statkraft, regarding human rights due diligence allegations…

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While Indigenous Peoples are gaining greater recognition and participation in environmental processes, their influence over decision-making, implementation and financing continues to be 'fragmented', according to a new report by Nia Tero.
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Indigenous Peoples have limited influence in environmental decision-making, report finds

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While Indigenous Peoples are gaining greater recognition and participation in environmental processes, their influence over decision-making, implementation and financing continues…

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Global food banks served approximately 2 billion meals to 40.5 million people last year, as development aid cuts, conflict and economic pressures have increased global hunger, according to new data from The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN).
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Global food banks served a record 40.5 million people last year

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Global food banks served approximately 2 billion meals to 40.5 million people last year, as development aid cuts, conflict and…

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Impactt have teamed up to launch a new data platform – the Ethical Recruitment Atlas – which seeks to help businesses identify and address worker-paid recruitment fees across global supply chains.
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Ethical Recruitment Atlas tracks recruitment fee risks across global supply chains

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Impactt have teamed up to launch a new data platform – the Ethical Recruitment Atlas…

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