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CSR Technology and The Role of AI

Artificial intelligence and skills-based volunteering are transforming CSR by improving impact tracking, ESG reporting, and corporate engagement, but they also raise serious concerns around bias, unequal funding, and nonprofit autonomy. The future of CSR will depend on whether companies prioritize ethical oversight and genuinely nonprofit-led collaboration. What’s Changing in CSR’s Technology Stack A close look…

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A Wide Gender Pay Gap is the New Norm.

The 2026 gender pay gap has widened, with women earning $0.82 for every dollar men make, revealing that progress on pay equity is reversing rather than improving. Structural issues like caregiving penalties, biased pay systems, and weak accountability continue to reinforce inequality over time. The Number on Equal Pay Day Every year, Equal Pay Day…

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The Green Illusion: How Corporate India Sells Sustainability Without Delivering It

Greenwashing in India is rising as companies make misleading sustainability claims, despite stricter ESG regulations. Weak enforcement and fragmented oversight continue to undermine accountability and consumer trust. Introduction In the summer of 2023, a close friend of mine bought a well-known brand’s “eco-friendly” range of personal care products. She paid a premium. She chose them…

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