Discussing the people, ideas, and companies that redefine capitalism and inspire positive change
When you disagree with a company’s sustainable or lack of sustainable business practices, what do you do? You contact the company. You sign a petition. You boycott their products. You inspired others to “vote with their feet” or “vote with their dollars.” You pride yourself in the fact that you don’t shop at Walmart or [...]
A bridge is about to open up that will make things easier but safer for people who want make their investments consistent with their values. Just like a bridge makes traveling between two islands easier, the new rating system to be unveiled at Socap09 will be like taking a train instead of having to paddle [...]
This column highlights the top economic stories of the week. One way in which today’s corporation is becoming enlightened to the fact that green manufacturing CAN equal more profitable manufacturing is through a new concept called “lean manufacturing“. In the 1980’s, JIT, or just-in-time techniques became all the rage in management circles as they shaved [...]
