Sustainable BusinessRecent posts
Guatemala Advances in Diversifying Energy Sources for the Transport Sector
IDB Invest supported technical studies that provided evidence for the introduction of a 10% ethanol blend in gasoline in Guatemala.
Making Every Dollar Count: Capital Management for Greater Development Impact
How IDB Invest optimizes its balance sheet to expand investment capacity through its Originate-to-Share model.
The Untapped Opportunity in SME Banking
IDB Invest is helping financial institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean strengthen their SME banking capabilities for long-term growth.
Six key steps to become an energy efficiency expert
Energy efficiency is a key part of cutting costs at any business or in any household. That said, do you know how to perform an energy audit or where you can learn how to do so?
Quinoa: more than a healthy super-food, a super solution to food security
Two years ago, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) declared 2013 the International Year of Quinoa. Before then, it was scarcely found outside of colorful Andean marketplaces except at boutique shops in the U.S. and Europe. Now, many international food companies are embracing quinoa and exporting this super-food from Andean countries like Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.
The Business Case for Sustainable Infrastructure: Metro Lima Line 1
An interview with Manuel Wu, CEO of Metro Lima Line 1 Mass transit development is critical for urban growth and quality of life, but it can involve complex economic, social, and environmental trade-offs. Metro Lima Line 1, winner of the 2014 IDB Group Infrastructure 360º Award, is a good example of how to manage these complexities by integrating sustainable infrastructure practices into project design, planning, construction, operation and maintenance. By adopting a sustainability strategy, Metro Lima Line 1 has, among other things, reduced greenhouse gas emissions up to 80 percent above what regulations require and set an example of how to successfully engage with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
Can women have it all in Mexico?
Three years ago, Anne Marie Slaughter’s article why women still cant have it all created an international firestorm, feeding into the ongoing conversation on women, work, leadership and work-life balance. Counter to Sheryl Sandberg’s assertion than women weren’t leaning in, Slaughter showed that for many women, leaning in was simply not enough – how society thinks about work, parenting and women should change. To do so, companies need to change to better accommodate women in the workforce, new family dynamics and the meaning of work-life balance.
Why do some SMEs suffer from Peter Pan syndrome?
In 1983, Dan Kiley revolutionized psychology with his book The Peter Pan Syndrome, a condition characterized by a fear of growing up and assuming responsibilities. But today, individuals aren't the only ones who suffer from this syndrome: businesses do as well.
Por qué digo que no a los paneles de solo hombres
Como alguien que trabaja en desarrollo internacional, a menudo participo en debates sobre igualdad de género. Lamentamos que haya muy poca participación de mujeres emprendedoras, clientes de bancos, líderes políticos y directoras ejecutivas.
