Coke and other firms make the business case for aiding world's poorest
At ‘Net Impact’ in Minnesota, global corporations described how their programs may also help spur economic growth
May 2014
Base of the pyramid
The base of the pyramid: will selling to the poor pay off?
The concept of serving the world's poorest four billion or so people has been popular since CK Prahalad introduced the idea a decade ago. But so far, profits remain elusive
April 2014
Business and the sustainable development goals
Archive Global: fighting disease with low-tech, low-cost home design
Equipped with funding from UBS, a New York non-profit aims to reduce tuberculosis and malaria with home improvements
January 2014
Sustainable business blog
Scaling up: the top five stories from 2013
2013's most popular pieces asked questions about alternative economic models, explored eco-houses and took a stroll down Copenhagen's convex streets
November 2013
Smart cities: innovation in energy will drive sustainable cities
Urbanisation makes cities a main focus for environmental policy. Digital technology and innovation will enable a better quality of life and reduced energy consumption
Marshall Islands pioneers sustainable technology solutions to climate change
The vice president of the Pacific nation at risk of being submerged says displacement is a lingering threat but new opportunities lie ahead
New York, London and Mumbai: major cities face risk from sea-level rises
Predicted sea-level rises threaten many of the world's most important cities, write Alison Kemper and Roger Martin
October 2013
Hamburg's answer to climate change
The German city is planning a green network that will cover 40% of the city area, contributing to resilience and allowing biking, swimming and nature watching in the city
The power of footfall: how cities of the future will harness energy
Mike Scott: Wherever there is traction there is power is the theory behind piezo technology which is why scientists are tapping energy from roads, railways and dancefloors
Tackling climate change: Copenhagen's sustainable city design
Elisabeth Braw: Global warming poses a real threat to cities but planners in the Danish capital are taking visionary steps to ensure its resilience – and success – as far ahead as 2100
September 2013
Talk point
Talk point: what value should we place on water in developing countries?
Water is the essential ingredient for all kinds of products made in developing countries, yet assessing its value raises issues
Cities bypass slow government to lead the way on climate change
Cities are where the greatest climate change challenges and greatest opportunities lie, and where mayors are pioneering initiatives, writes Mike Scott
Why big business is afraid of emerging economies
Regenerative urban development as a prerequisite for the future of cities
What is the business case for improving the resilience of cities?
August 2013
Detroit: how can regeneration solve city bankruptcy and abandonment?
Renewal that promotes sustainable business is vital for cities seeking to reverse a downward economic and social spiral, says Will Henley
Biometric data could help create sustainable cities of a smart nature
The urban information economy, where data is used to track how individuals behave and interact in city environments, could be used to redesign systems from healthcare to transport
