Category: Social Innovation

We know it’s on your mind, but is it top of mind? Businesses and communities are transforming the way they function to address climate related risks for the sustainability of our future. But how are they doing it? Becoming carbon neutral is more achievable than you might think.  Becoming carbon neutralIn general, there are three…

What do privacy breaches, unfair pricing, conflicts of interest, bribery and inside information all have in common? They’re all examples of Corporate Ethics issues. Separate from the harm they can cause to individuals or the public, these issues can also harm your business. These issues can sometimes lead to penalties or criminal sanctions and almost…

The idea of self-driving cars is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, and it’s now. Highly researched and developed experimental models are being tested all over the world, even in our local communities such as Hamilton, Ontario. Made easier with government funding through the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN), autonomous vehicles will soon showcase…

What if we told you that you ‘vote’ everyday for what you want in your community through the purchases you make? If there was an opportunity to vote for businesses that are helping to build the community you live in, would you? Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone, so…

Anyone who has been a leader knows it can be a very lonely job. It’s challenging to find people you can trust to share ideas with or vent frustrations before solving problems, and you certainly can’t share your thoughts with those you lead. And yet, leaders need to begin the process of creating community in…

to change or not to change Change is inevitable.  Change is the only constant.  We’ve heard the adages and clichéd or not, it seems they are true.  None of us could have imagined the change that 6 months could bring in our lives, but here we are.  As we exit (hopefully) from the turmoil of…