A collaboration between leading companies to build more inclusive global supply chains.
We envision a world in which all people have the opportunity to obtain productive employment and decent work.
We envision a world in which all people have the opportunity to obtain productive employment and decent work.
Impact Sourcing is a business practice where companies prioritize suppliers that intentionally hire and provide career development opportunities to people who otherwise have limited prospects for formal employment.
Impact Sourcing has been shown to provide many business benefits, for suppliers, including access to new sources of talent, higher levels of employee engagement, and lower attrition rates, while offering employees their first step onto a career ladder that leads to economic self-sufficiency through income growth, skills development, and professional advancement.
The Global Impact Sourcing Coalition is a global network of businesses creating jobs for those most in need through the power of procurement and global supply chains. Members of the coalition are united behind a shared commitment to advocate for Impact Sourcing and demonstrate how this inclusive hiring practice leads to more diverse and inclusive supply chains, business growth, and social impact.
In 2018, the GISC membership adopted an Impact Sourcing Standard, which defines the requirements for providers of business products and services to demonstrate their commitment to inclusive employment. Among other objectives, the Standard aims to enable client organizations to evaluate their product and service providers based on their Impact Sourcing service capabilities and performance, and to facilitate the adoption of Impact Sourcing across companies operating in a wide range of geographies and industries.
Global Impact Sourcing Coalition member companies champion a successful inclusive hiring practice that enhances their global competitiveness, while highlighting their commitment to the local communities in which they operate. As a member, you will have the opportunity to:
The GISC is a collaborative initiative between buyers and providers of business services, governed by a steering committee of elected participants from member companies, and financially supported by The Rockefeller Foundation. BSR provides executive leadership and secretariat support for GISC.
In 2013, The Rockefeller Foundation launched its Digital Jobs Africa (DJA) initiative to catalyze new, sustainable employment opportunities and skills training for Africa youth. By supporting the Coalition, the Foundation aims to demonstrate the value of Impact Sourcing in Africa and beyond, and influence a systemic change in business practice that can ultimately cultivate more sustainable employment practices globally.
BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR’s 25 years of leadership in sustainability.