What is Social Innovation?

Episode 9 of the Let's Talk Sustainable Business podcast, hosted by The Conference Board, titled "What is Social Innovation?" was published on June 30, 2021 and runs 28 minutes.

June 30, 2021 ·28m · Let's Talk Sustainable Business

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In this podcast, Kim Dabbs, Global Director Social Innovation at Steelcase, discusses the objective and application of social innovation. For Steelcase, reducing inequality, improving education, and creating a positive environmental impact are the core elements that help build the company purpose. Kim gives examples of community engagement and shows how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals guide their priority setting. Integration into everyday business life is essential to their success.

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