The "buying local" movement will soon no longer be limited to food. Jerry Davis, Professor at the University of Michigan, discusses the rapid emergence of local production capabilities and what this means for business: "Imagine iTunes for furniture, shoes, cellphones and vacuum cleaners."

 

Discover the threats and opportunities of "locavore" production.  

 

So, you have a sustainability plan and annual report. But how do you know your employees truly understand and embrace your CSR goals? Based on research by NBS Topic Editor Stephanie Bertels, this list provides nine ways to assess whether your employees are committed to helping people and the planet.
 
To increase employee engagement in your organization's green goals, read the related resource: Engaging Employees in Going Green: A Guide for Small Business. 

 

We're pleased to support the upcoming Sustainability Boot Camp November 28 in Toronto. Hear from Barb Steele, NBS's Director of Strategic Partnerships, about best practices for employee engagement and embedding sustainability into corporate culture. Register now.