Business-driven social change: a systematic review of the evidence

TY - BOOK

T1 - Business-driven social change: a systematic review of the evidence

AU - Stephan, Ute

AU - Patterson, Malcom

AU - Kelly, Ciara

PY - 2013

Y1 - 2013

N2 - How can companies help change people's behaviour in order to benefit society?Organizations have the resources and market influence to effect positive change. Through product labeling, supply chain management, cause marketing, corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism and NGO (non-government organization) partnerships, companies are helping society get active, eat healthy foods, dispose of products properly, use less energy and generally live more sustainable lives.This report reveals the three conditions necessary for changing people's behaviour that create benefits for society. The report also includes 19 mechanisms companies can use to motivate people to change and to create the capabilities and opportunities for change.

AB - How can companies help change people's behaviour in order to benefit society?Organizations have the resources and market influence to effect positive change. Through product labeling, supply chain management, cause marketing, corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism and NGO (non-government organization) partnerships, companies are helping society get active, eat healthy foods, dispose of products properly, use less energy and generally live more sustainable lives.This report reveals the three conditions necessary for changing people's behaviour that create benefits for society. The report also includes 19 mechanisms companies can use to motivate people to change and to create the capabilities and opportunities for change.

M3 - Commissioned report

BT - Business-driven social change: a systematic review of the evidence

PB - Network for Business Sustainability

ER -