The case for letting business solve social problems | Michael Porter | TED Talk

Learn why businesses might be better positioned and better equipped to tackle issues like climate change and access to water in the TED Talk ‚ÄúThe case for letting business solve social problems.” Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to handle society’s biggest problems? Michael Porter argues that these entities are not the only ones responsible for social change. Hear why Porter says the onus is on businesses to develop corporate social responsibility and accountability systems that contribute to social good, and his tips on how we can blend commerce with sustainability and social change.