Social Bridges present a weekly rundown of the best posts on corporate social responsibility, sustainability and greener options.

1. How can we contribute towards a better world?

This simple but thought-provoking motivational piece is a must read for those who care for the humanity.

2. Intellectual property rights in BoP movement - what should we do?

Bright Simons opines that intellectual property rights should be given equal importance in the SME business. Read more.

3. Money matters but what’s the currency?

Complementary currencies are given a new dimension in Pete Burden’s article.

4. Employees’ CSR galore

As discussed in one of our recent piece, employees involvement in the CSR activities is gaining momentum and is also giving way to many heated debates.

5. Sustainability goes techy

The usability of softwares for sustainable development is a great idea and will ultimately takeover many businesses.

Here is Social Bridges’ take on this issue.

6. UK to provide one million ‘green jobs’

British want to be at the forefront of the green business. Now they are planning to provide one million jobs in the green manufacturing sector.

7. Creating shareholder value through CSR efforts garners investors support

Eighty-seven percent of investor relations professionals say they believe companies can improve long-term shareholder value through better carbon management.

8. What matters while hiring in social ventures - will or skill?

Moses Lee thinks that when there is a will there is a way.

9. We have to develop beyond ‘basic needs’ BoP strategies

This excellent article defines new strategies for the BoP enthusiasts.

10. An ‘open’ discussion

We need an open discussion for all things. Right?

11. White roofs for global warming slowdown

Californians are planning to paint their rooftops white to put some brakes on the global warming impacts.

12. Sewer-free buildings might be the next big thing

A building in Vancouver has gone totally sewer-free in a very ‘green’ way. Read more.

13. SRI discussion lingers on

Andrew continues with his discussion on socially responsible investment and always comes up with many new ideas.

14. Carbon storage is really a good idea?

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is getting experts’ attention but is this really a workable idea? Read this to know more.

15. What are our philanthropic footprints?

This evergreen article digs deeper into the realms of philanthropy.

16. Conflicts on climate change, energy and security

World Resources Institute discuss the interdependence of all three in a detailed manner.

17. Oh these surveys!

Earlier we thought green consumerism is a young generation thing but a new survey finds that baby boomers are not far behind.

18. Bacteria as the new fuel

A new found species of bacteria in UK can be the next big thing when it comes to green energy options.

19. So we’ll now have a green competition

Green competition is a good thing, Jaymi thinks.

20. Cashing in on the green economy

This talk will give you some nice pointers to cash the green cheque.

You can read last week’s Top 20 posts here.

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