7 reasons why CSR programs are good for industry associations
Sustainability mega-forces are changing the way business
competes and thrives. What are these mega-forces?  Think growing
global population, urbanization, climate change, food, water and
resource scarcity, as well as the increasing divide between the
rich and poor. They are big issues with powerful influence.  In
the face of these external pressures, companies will need to
adapt their business models in order to manage risk and create
value for their organizations. Yet companies cannot become
sustainable on their own. They quickly will find that they need
to work with industry peers and competitors to tackle systemic
barriers.  Enter industry and professional associations. How are
they prepared to support their members in this new competitive
arena? This series will explore how industry associations can
help their members advance along the sustainability path and
help their industries become sustainable.    Scars, insights and
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