Social Impact

Social Impact is the focus of business responses to social, racial, and environmental issues that permeate our global quest for profitability.  Sustainability is the practice of doing something such that future generations benefit and there’s minimal to no detriment in carrying out the act on the planet or on people. Sustainability is an organization’s holistic approach to improving the triple bottom line (profits, people, and planet). This approach accounts for every aspect of the business from manufacturing to logistics to customer service, tackling social and environmental challenges, from climate change to global poverty. Terms like Triple Bottom Line (TBL), Environmental & Social Governance (ESG), Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Business Practices (SBPs) all fall under the Social Impact umbrella.
Business students who are passionate about improving the planet and people’s lives can find jobs and internships across industry sectors and within a range of organizations — from startups to nonprofits, from Fortune 100 companies to government agencies — all of which create value and positive impact, not just turn a profit.

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Candid Career

Candid Career

Real People. Real Experiences.

Want to check out what it’s like to work at your dream company? Curious about your …

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Social Impact Consulting Network

Social Impact Consulting Network

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Investopedia’s Guide to Impact Investing

Investopedia’s Guide to Impact Investing

Impact investing is an investment strategy that aims to generate specific beneficial social or environmental effects in addition to financial …

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The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Primer

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Primer

Investors around the world are making impact investments to unleash the power of capital for good. Continue reading to learn …

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Social Impact Guides – Firsthand

Social Impact Guides – Firsthand

HOW TO ACCESS FIRSTHAND IN THREE EASY STEPS Go to Firsthand and Click ‘log in’ (top-right hand corner) Enter your …
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Career Landing Pages of Certified B-Corporations in Massachusetts

Career Landing Pages of Certified B-Corporations in Massachusetts

Here is a list of the 25 certified B-Corporations in Massachusetts.

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