RESOURCE LIBRARY

This Resource Library hosts a collection of resources published by Council Allies who are leaders from international institutions working in parallel with the mission and values of inclusive capitalism. We feature resources that cover a wide range of sectors and topics. Use the filters below to refine results by type, WEF stakeholder capitalism priority areas, UN Sustainable Development Goal, and more. For more details on how to submit a resource and the types of resources we feature, please refer to our Submission Guidelines and Criteria.

TITLE CONTRIBUTOR DESCRIPTION TYPE UN SDGS
Acumen Academy
(Jan, 2020)
Acumen These challenge-based courses and master classes are designed to help business leaders build practical skills to drive change in their community and business. 
Priority Areas :
Ethical Behavior Governing Purpose Innovation in Better Products & Services Principles of Governance Prosperity Quality of Governing Body Stakeholder Engagement
General Resource
The Landscape for Social Investments in Africa
(Jan, 2023)
African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) This study maps the diverse field of social investment across East, West and Southern Africa. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Community & Social Vitality Employment & Wealth Generation Innovation in Better Products & Services People Planet Prosperity
General Resource
Strengthening Modern Slavery Responses: Good Practice Toolkit, Australia
(Jun, 2023)
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre This Good Practice Toolkit provides guidance for businesses on core aspects of human rights due diligence as well as examples of best practices.. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality Ethical Behavior People Principles of Governance Quality of Governing Body Risk & Opportunity Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
Transition Minerals Tracker
(Jun, 2023)
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre This Transition Mineral Tracker monitors the human rights implications of mining for six key minerals for renewable energy technologies and batteries. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Dignity & Equality Ethical Behavior Innovation in Better Products & Services Nature Loss People Planet Principles of Governance Prosperity Quality of Governing Body Resource Availability Risk & Opportunity Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
Data
Safer Workplaces: A Toolkit for Action
(Apr, 2024)
Business Fights Poverty Through practical guidance and insights from interviews with survivors, managers, and colleagues, this Toolkit offers a roadmap for businesses of all sizes to support survivors of domestic violence and provide a safe environment for employees. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality Ethical Behavior Health & Well Being People Principles of Governance
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
B4IG Work Cycle on Living Wage: Key learnings, Tools and Tips
(Jul, 2023)
Business for Inclusive Growth This tool targeting companies committed to achieving a living wage across their supply chains focuses on key topics such as gap analysis processes, third-party auditing, transparency, and engagement with suppliers. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality People
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
CPA-Zicklin Model Code of Conduct for Corporate Political Spending
Center for Political Accountability The CPA-Zicklin Model Code of Conduct for Corporate Political Spending is a public commitment to employees, shareholders and the public to transparency and accountability. 
Priority Areas :
Ethical Behavior Governing Purpose Principles of Governance Quality of Governing Body Risk & Opportunity Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
Guidance
The CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability
(Oct, 2004)
Center for Political Accountability The CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability provides a comprehensive measure of electoral spending transparency and accountability among the country’s largest public corporations. 
Priority Areas :
Ethical Behavior Governing Purpose Principles of Governance Quality of Governing Body Risk & Opportunity Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
Data
101 Sustainable Finance Policies for 1.5°C
(Mar, 2023)
Climate Bonds Initiative This guide provides a toolkit of 101 policy levers available to government, regulator, and central bank policy makers to facilitate the transition to net zero. 
Priority Areas :
Air Pollution Climate Change Fresh Water Availability Nature Loss Planet Resource Availability Solid Waste Water Pollution
Policy Recommendation(s)
Resilience Taxonomy White Paper
(Feb, 2024)
Climate Bonds Initiative This white paper presents a blueprint for the development of a climate resilience classification framework, with the primary objective of promoting and facilitating the much-needed investment in climate resilience through capital markets. 
Priority Areas :
Air Pollution Climate Change Fresh Water Availability Nature Loss Planet Resource Availability Solid Waste Water Pollution
Guidance
Sustainable Cocoa
(Mar, 2023)
EVPA This case study explores the impact of the first LRF investment to Ghanaian cocoa innovator, Koa. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet Resource Availability
Case Study
The Human Safety Net & Croce Rossa Italiana - Comitato di Milano: ESIR Project
(May, 2023)
EVPA This case study provides an overview of the Human Safety Net and Red Cross Italy's program targeting refugees. 
Priority Areas :
Community & Social Vitality Employment & Wealth Generation Prosperity
Case Study
Opportunities to Reduce Microfibre Pollution from the Fashion Industry
(Feb, 2023)
Forum for the Future This report shares recommendations for how textile manufacturers, brands and retailers can take active steps to reduce microfibre pollution. 
Priority Areas :
Planet Resource Availability
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in the UK
(Jul, 2023)
Forum for the Future This report calls for action to revolutionize the UK's food and farming system by promoting regenerative agricultural practices, and offers actionable insights to transform the way food is produced and consumed. 
Priority Areas :
Planet Resource Availability
Policy Recommendation(s)
Café Paga Ecosystem: Case Learnings
(Aug, 2020)
Fundación Capital This case study explores an electronic payment project targeting coffee producers who are excluded from access to formal financial products in rural areas of Colombia and Mexico. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality Employment & Wealth Generation Innovation in Better Products & Services People Prosperity Skills for the Future
Case Study
Insights From the Digital Journey of a Woman Entrepreneur in Peru
Fundación Capital Through the DigitAll program, Fundación Capital and the social research company Decodis launched a qualitative study in Colombia, Mexico and Peru, to better understand the digital journeys of micro and small entrepreneurs. 
Priority Areas :
Employment & Wealth Generation Innovation in Better Products & Services People Prosperity Skills for the Future
Case Study
2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey
(Jun, 2020)
Global Impact Investing Network 2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey 
Priority Areas :
Community & Social Vitality Employment & Wealth Generation Innovation in Better Products & Services Prosperity
Data
Case Study: Aegon N.V
(Jun, 2023)
Global Impact Investing Network This case study series provides a useful tool for institutional investors seeking to understand how to make the case for, and then establish, an impact investment strategy, based on examples from peers. 
Priority Areas :
Community & Social Vitality Employment & Wealth Generation Prosperity
Case Study
Enabling Place-based Climate Action in the UK: The PCAN Experience
(Jun, 2023)
Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics This report provides an overview of local climate action initiatives in the UK and highlights recommendations for various stakeholders. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet
Policy Recommendation(s)
The Social Value of Offsets
(Jul, 2023)
Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics This paper provides a matrix of equivalence factors of the social value of offsets for different risks, permanence and climate scenarios. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet
Academic
Collaboration for Innovation
(Nov, 2022)
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) This case study highlights innovations across the mining and metals industry. 
Priority Areas :
Air Pollution Climate Change Planet Resource Availability
Case Study
ICMM Human Rights Due Diligence Guidance
(May, 2023)
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) This guidance brief is intended as a resource for mining companies aiming to better integrate human rights into their existing risk management approaches. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality Health & Well Being People Skills for the Future
Guidance
Guidance on Health Performance Indicators
(Jul, 2023)
Ipieca This report presents an overview of health performance indicators (HPIs) and a scoring system for organizations to measure the maturity and coverage of key elements of health management system. 
Priority Areas :
Health & Well Being People
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
Ipieca-IOGP Biodiversity Action Plan Guidance: Case Studies
(Jun, 2023)
Ipieca These case studies builds on insights from discussions with Iieca and IOGP members on their experience with Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs). 
Priority Areas :
Nature Loss Planet
Case Study
2022 JUST Capital Annual Survey
(Sep, 2022)
JUST Capital This 2022 annual survey provides an overview of the public perceptions on priority issues for US businesses. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality People
Data
2023 JUST Capital Company Rankings
(Jan, 2023)
JUST Capital This 2023 annual ranking provides an overview of the performance of the United States' largest companies on social and environmental issues that shape just business behaviors. 
Priority Areas :
Ethical Behavior Governing Purpose Principles of Governance Quality of Governing Body
Data
Social Investment and Impact: Cases and Trends in Latin America
(Feb, 2021)
Latimpacto This study presents a first approach to the impact investment ecosystem in Latin America in which different actors linked to strategic philanthropy, social investment and impact investment act. 
Priority Areas :
Governing Purpose Principles of Governance Stakeholder Engagement
Case Study
Plastic Credit Exchange Certification Process
(Jul, 2023)
Plastic Credit Exchange Plastic Credit Exchanges ' Certification Program is intended for businesses that want to become plastic neutral. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet Resource Availability Solid Waste
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
2021 CEO Blueprint For Racial Equity
(May, 2021)
PolicyLink This 2021 CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity provides guidance beyond diversity and inclusion commitments to the heart of the business opportunity ahead. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality Employment & Wealth Generation Governing Purpose People Principles of Governance Prosperity
Guidance
Racial Equity Data Lab
(Jan, 2019)
PolicyLink This racial equity data lab provides access to a pool of tools to help create data visuals and dashboards to support campaigns for racial equity and inclusive recovery. 
Priority Areas :
Community & Social Vitality Dignity & Equality Employment & Wealth Generation Health & Well Being People Prosperity
Data
Applications of Normative Economics & Normative Accounting for Intangibles
(Aug, 2021)
Rethinking Capital This paper explains how Rethinking Capital's normative accounting theory of intangibles could help provide clarity to the system created by global accounting standards. 
Priority Areas :
Principles of Governance Quality of Governing Body
Guidance
Normative Accounting for Intangibles: Tackling the Root Cause of Climate Crisis
(Jul, 2023)
Rethinking Capital This Briefing paper takes a fresh look at basics accounting approach to commitments to achieving net zero emission goals to tackle climate crisis 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
Climate Change and Human Rights: Avoiding Pitfalls for Financial Institutions
(Feb, 2023)
Shift Project This paper explores the nexus between climate change strategy and action by financial institutions (FIs) and the responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Dignity & Equality People Planet
Guidance
Social-Related Disclosures Standard: Key Messages
(Jun, 2023)
Shift Project Building on discussions with a broad range of business, investor, civil society and multi-stakeholder organizations, this document is intended as a resource for companies to draw upon as part of their responses to ISSB. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality People
Policy Recommendation(s)
An Evidence Narrative on Climate Change and Nutritious Foods
Stronger Foundations for Nutrition This brief summarizes how climate change is affecting the production and availability of nutritious foods, as well as the evidence-based solutions that can mitigate emissions while protecting human health. 
Priority Areas :
Health & Well Being People
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
SPLC Strategic Program Development Coaching
(Jan, 2020)
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council SPLC's program targeting business leaders offers a strategic and programmatic approach to sustainable procurement, rather than opportunistic steps unrelated to a central set of commitments. 
Priority Areas :
Governing Purpose Principles of Governance Quality of Governing Body Risk & Opportunity Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
Other
Guidance for Sustainable Purchasing
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) knows how to drive real progress in support of measurable impact. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet
Guidance
Sustainable Procurement: Getting Started
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Sustainable procurement is fundamental to an environmentally and socially resilient future. Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) accelerates the ability of businesses to drive sustainability through the power of procurement. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet
Guidance
Guidance for Sustainable Purchasing
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) knows how to drive real progress in support of measurable impact. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Planet
Guidance
Gender Balance and Inclusive Cultures: A Guide for CEOS
(Sep, 2020)
The B Team This Guide offers motivation and clear guidance for C-suite leaders to champion gender balance, diversity and inclusion in their companies and beyond. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality People
Guidance
The New Leadership Playbook
(Jul, 2023)
The B Team The New Leadership Playbook highlights stories and insights on 21st-century business leadership. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Dignity & Equality Ethical Behavior People Planet Principles of Governance Prosperity
General Resource
Building a Sustainability Culture: Overview and Insights
(Jul, 2023)
The Conference Board Building on insights from working group convenings of business leaders, this report provides an overview of how a sustainability culture can help a firm maximize the benefits for the company, its stakeholders, society, and the natural environment. 
Priority Areas :
Ethical Behavior Governing Purpose Principles of Governance Quality of Governing Body Risk & Opportunity Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
Guidance
Dynamic Materiality: How U.S. Investors Can Foster Inclusive Capitalism
(Mar, 2024)
The Predistribution Initiative This discussion paper is designed to support U.S. investors in understanding how sharing more wealth and influence with workers and communities can correct imbalances and support early identification and mitigation of emerging risks. 
Priority Areas :
Principles of Governance Risk & Opportunity Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
Guidance
Who Wants Loyalty to Money? Overcoming The On-going Retention Challenge
Transcontinental University Retaining top talent requires a lot more than traditional management approaches. This article provides a brief systemic view of employee retention and respective strategies. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality Employment & Wealth Generation People Prosperity Skills for the Future
Operational Tools Toolkits and Manuals
Second Chances: The Benefits of Hiring Returning Citizens
(Oct, 2023)
Truth & Reconciliation Conversations (TRC) This eBook provides concrete data and real-life stories that demonstrate the positive impact of second chances in hiring returning citizens while also outlining the ways in which evidence-based hiring practices reduce bias. 
Priority Areas :
Dignity & Equality Employment & Wealth Generation People Prosperity
Guidance
Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth
UNEP Faith for Earth Initiative The Covenant presents an Islamic outlook on the environment in a bid to strengthen local, regional, and international actions to combat the triple planetary crises defined by the United Nations as climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. 
Priority Areas :
Climate Change Nature Loss Planet
Guidance
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