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Kaiane Ibarra

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Ecuador: CSR cases supporting the bioeconomy and conservation across diverse territories

CSR Best Practices in Ecuador: Bioeconomy & Conservation

Ecuador presents extraordinary biological wealth while contending with socioeconomic pressures driven by extractive activities, farming, fisheries and tourism. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Ecuador has shifted from sporadic charitable actions to coordinated strategies that align corporate priorities with conservation efforts and bioeconomic growth. This article outlines notable CSR models operating in the Amazon, the Andes and páramo, the coastal mangrove zones and fisheries, and the Galapagos archipelago. It underscores the tools, measurable outcomes, governance frameworks and real-world obstacles involved in expanding the bioeconomy without compromising ecosystems or community rights.Why Ecuador’s biodiversity matters for CSR and the bioeconomyEcuador contains a disproportionate…
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What is profitability and how do I measure it?

How to Calculate Profitability: A Step-by-Step Guide

Grasping Profitability: Its Meaning and Why It MattersProfitability serves as a core idea in finance and business management, functioning as an indicator of an organization’s economic strength and overall performance; it describes the ability of a company, investment, or initiative to produce returns that surpass the costs and expenses incurred within a defined timeframe, and it also reflects how effectively resources are handled to achieve net gains beyond simple income generation.Evaluating profitability plays a key role for business owners, investors, and stakeholders, as it signals long-term viability, supports informed decisions, and influences a company's market valuation. Profitability also remains essential…
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Estonia: tech CSR improving cybersecurity education and equitable digital access

Tech CSR in Estonia: Advancing Cybersecurity Education and Equitable Digital Access

Estonia is widely regarded as a digitally driven nation shaped by extensive cooperation between public institutions and private actors, and after the 2007 cyber attacks that hit governmental and commercial systems, the country rapidly advanced its national cybersecurity strategy while deepening joint initiatives with industry; today, tech companies in Estonia assume a prominent corporate social responsibility role by funding cybersecurity training, broadening digital inclusion, and fostering fair access for people of different ages, regions, and socioeconomic conditions, and this article explores how Estonian tech CSR operates on the ground, presents concrete cases with measurable results, and outlines practical insights that…
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Alcohol: why “a little” isn’t always harmless

Alcohol: Why “A Little” Isn’t Harmless

Alcohol is one of the most commonly used psychoactive substances worldwide. Many people treat modest drinking—one glass of wine with dinner, a beer after work—as harmless or even beneficial. That view is increasingly challenged by medical evidence showing that even small amounts can raise the risk of injury and disease, interact dangerously with other conditions and medicines, and contribute to long-term harm at a population level. This article explains why “a little” isn’t always harmless, with concrete mechanisms, data, examples, and practical steps.What “a little” meansStandard drink definitions: In the United States a standard drink contains about 14 grams of…
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