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A look at CSR’s continental shift

CSR Europe has produced a new guide on the state of corporate responsibility in Europe. Here  EP summarises some of […]

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February 1, 2010

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Sainsbury’s jumps into quarterly reporting mode

Sainsbury’s has begun to produce a quarterly corporate responsibility report alongside its financial trading updates. The UK supermarket chain says […]

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February 1, 2010

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IT sector sets bold target

A consortium of information technology companies has launched an ambitious bid to make communications networks 1000 times more energy-efficient. The […]

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February 1, 2010

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Primark escapes censure as ETI offers its support

The Ethical Trading Initiative has decided after a year-long investigation not to take action against the clothing retailer Primark over […]

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February 1, 2010

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Businesses in vanguard of Haiti quake response

The business world has rallied to pledge relief to Haiti following the earthquake there that has killed more than 100,000 […]

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February 1, 2010

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Kraft may have good intentions, but its buyout raises questions

Will Kraft’s takeover of Cadbury damage the British company’s corporate responsibility profile? Who can be sure?   It would be […]

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February 1, 2010

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Eateries sit at the CSR table

A Sustainable Restaurant Association is to be set up in the UK this month to promote and audit CSR in […]

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February 1, 2010

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Lords call for nano action

The emerging nanotechnology industry has been advised to create databases on nanomaterials to improve its transparency record.   A House […]

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February 1, 2010

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Deaths increase despite setting of ‘zero’ targets

Fatalities among employees of UK-based mining companies have risen sharply during the past five years. A Financial Times study shows […]

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February 1, 2010

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Destiny of ISO26000 rests on crucial vote

Balloting on an advanced draft of the ISO26000 social responsibility standard ends this month as the five-year process of drawing […]

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February 1, 2010

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60 firms test new standards

Two new greenhouse gas standards are being tested by 60 corporations to measure the emissions of their products and their […]

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February 1, 2010

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Mixed reception for ombudsman

A decision to create a UK ombudsman to protect supermarket suppliers from the power of large retailers has been praised […]

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February 1, 2010

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WWF agrees to give CSR advice to global insurer

WWF has signed a three-year deal with the UK’s largest commercial insurer, the global company RSA, to advise it on […]

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February 1, 2010

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Indian firms urged to take official CSR advice

The Indian government has published corporate responsibility guidelines that it wants companies to adopt as soon as possible. The official […]

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February 1, 2010

Community Development

Facts and figures will never tell the whole story

We must go beyond classic reporting rules when dealing with sustainability, argues Beckie Herbert ‘Tell me a story’ – the […]

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February 1, 2010

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Kraft tries to curb fears over Cadbury’s future

US food giant Kraft has pledged to maintain social responsibility programmes at the UK confectionery business Cadbury, which it will […]

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February 1, 2010

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Inquiry backs calls for business and human rights body

A parliamentary inquiry has called for the setting up of a  permanent UK commission for business and human rights. The […]

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February 1, 2010

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Brewer offers HIV training to farmers

HIV and Aids testing is being provided to Ugandan supplier farmers by one of the world’s largest brewers. SABMiller, which […]

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February 1, 2010

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Investors offer emissions carrot

Some of the world’s largest investors have said they will reward countries with strong climate change policies by investing within […]

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February 1, 2010

Community Development

A huge investment bank with unique tasks ahead

With Europe increasingly attentive to environmental and social issues, the European Investment Bank is following suit, facing challenges and opportunites. […]

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February 1, 2010

Community Development

The top 50 sustainability books

Wayne Visser. Greenleaf Publishing. 256 pages. Paperback. £25/$45. This is not only an excellent idea but, more importantly, well executed. […]

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February 1, 2010

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Bank crisis has hit trust in all firms

Banking failures have severely dented trust in all British business – especially among younger people, says an Ipsos Mori poll. […]

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February 1, 2010

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GSK opens up its patents

The world’s second-largest pharmaceuticals company is to offer free global access to potential malaria cures. GlaxoSmithKline has placed thousands of […]

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February 1, 2010

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Cow methane on McDonald’s agenda

McDonald’s has announced a three-year research project in the UK into the methane emissions of its cattle. The fast-food chain, […]

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January 26, 2010

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Apple rejects CSR reporting – again

For the second year in a row Apple has called on shareholders to reject a resolution urging the computer giant […]

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January 26, 2010

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142 investors target Shell over tar sands

An investor coalition in the UK has filed a resolution at Shell over the firm’s oil extraction from tar sands. […]

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January 20, 2010

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US business admits bribery

US telecoms company UTStarcom has paid $3million in fines after admitting to bribing Chinese officials to win business. The firm […]

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January 20, 2010

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Coca-Cola expands water initiative

A village in South Africa is to be given access to clean drinking water as part of a collaborative project […]

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January 15, 2010

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American firms respond to Haiti disaster

US business have rallied to pledge relief to Haiti following the earthquake in the country that has killed tens of […]

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January 15, 2010

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More than 50 companies get to use ethical shopping logo

More than 50 companies have now been accredited to use an independent UK-based ethical shopping logo on their products and […]

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January 13, 2010

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Eni test human rights draft

Italian energy giant Eni is the latest company set to road-test human rights guidelines backed by the United Nations and […]

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January 11, 2010

Community Development

The Elk, Zadek and Roddick make top 50

Works by corporate responsibility gurus John Elkington, Simon Zadek and Anita Roddick have been voted among the top 50 ‘sustainability […]

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January 8, 2010

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Korean business making CSR progress

Over half of Korean corporations have now implemented sustainability practices, according to a survey of business professionals in the country. […]

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January 8, 2010

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Nokia stands out

Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson have been named as the ‘greenest’ electronics firms in a Greenpeace index. The companies were […]

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January 6, 2010

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Vast majority of UK firms fall short on carbon aims

Just one in five British brands are meeting the government’s carbon reduction targets. New research covering 600 of the UK’s […]

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January 6, 2010

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India flirts with plans for mandatory CSR law

The Indian government is looking at requiring companies to set aside a percentage of their turnover or profits to be […]

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January 6, 2010

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Swedes back HER project

The Swedish government has stepped in with $1million to expand a global corporate programme that helps factories in the developing […]

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January 6, 2010

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Copenhagen outcome ‘is no barrier to progress'

CSR practitioners have been urged to shrug off the uncertainty created by last month’s failed Copenhagen summit and push on […]

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January 6, 2010

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Online training in vogue

Two European multinationals – Daimler from Germany and Mapfre from Spain – are to give all their employees online CSR […]

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January 6, 2010

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Chrysler backs Burma dissident

Car manufacturer Chrysler has made an unusual foray into human rights activism with an advert calling for the release of […]

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January 6, 2010

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UN links contracts to Compact support

Businesses that fail to commit to the Global Compact could find themselves frozen out of contracts and partnerships with the […]

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January 6, 2010

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Gucci pledges to avoid deforestation

One of the world’s largest luxury fashion companies has dropped a controversial supplier in a bid to eliminate all paper […]

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January 6, 2010

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Tesco fulfils waste target ahead of time

Tesco has hit its target of eliminating all use of landfill a year ahead of schedule. The retail multinational has […]

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January 6, 2010

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China forges ahead on CSR

Chinese businesses are making ‘rapid progress’ on corporate social responsibility, according to new research. A report published by the AccountAbility […]

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January 6, 2010

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Utilities must work harder

Utilities companies are failing to translate their CSR policies into responsible practice, and most businesses in the sector are neglecting […]

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January 6, 2010

Community Development

Ethics in public relations

Patricia Parsons. Kogan Page.  187 pages. Paperback. £19.95 Working in the world of public relations opens your eyes to both […]

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January 6, 2010

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Chinese join cement initiative – at last

A global cement industry sustainability initiative has taken a significant step forward by finally managing to bring some Chinese cement […]

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January 6, 2010

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Don’t ignore the power of the board outsiders

Non-executive directors can play a crucial role in setting the ethical agenda, argues Danielle Cohen Company training can instil good […]

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January 6, 2010

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Now Kit Kats go down fairtrade route

Nestle has become the latest chocolate confectioner to sign up for a sustainability certification mark.   The world’s biggest food […]

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January 6, 2010

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Chemicals sector criticised for making little progress

Sustainability performance is ‘at a standstill’ in the chemicals industry despite technological advances, says an investment research provider. In a […]

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January 6, 2010

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Building a sustainable property sector

As huge carbon emitters with a low stock turnover, those who manage buildings face challenges that are underestimated by investors. […]

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January 6, 2010

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Fair treatment regime ‘not properly policed’

The UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been attacked for failing to properly audit the behaviour of banks towards their […]

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January 6, 2010

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SRI team bites the dust as takeover leaves void

One of the best-known British socially responsible investment teams has been disbanded due to a corporate shake-up that has left […]

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January 6, 2010

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Boom time for SRI consultancy as market grows

Institutional investors are increasingly turning to specialist consultancy firms for advice on how they should invest responsibly, according to new […]

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January 6, 2010

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Five big firms put $1m into supply chain initiative

A labour standards programme for factories in poorer countries has been given a boost by five of the largest companies […]

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January 6, 2010

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The way forward: integration, foresight, and a path to the top

As we enter a new decade, our thoughts turn to how the CSR profession ought to develop over the next […]

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January 6, 2010

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Travel firm drops offsets as unwanted ‘diversion’

A ‘socially responsible’ travel agent has become one of the world’s first companies to publicly abandon carbon offsetting, highlighting an […]

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January 6, 2010

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Reuters sets up action units to provide disaster aid

A major media company is to donate the services of its journalists to help gather information when natural disasters strike. […]

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January 6, 2010

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The secret behind Plan A: hard work and branding

Mike Barry, head of sustainable business at Marks & Spencer, talks to EP about the successes – and tribulations – […]

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January 6, 2010

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Corporate backlash hits plans for CSR legislation

Canadian extractive companies have mounted a campaign against proposed legislation that would make them accountable for the negative social and […]

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January 6, 2010

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Mining firm loses licence to operate

A Norwegian mining firm has had its permit suspended in the Philippines after apparently failing to consult local communities about […]

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December 18, 2009

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SAB Miller launches water initiative

Beverages multinational SABMiller and the World Wildlife Fund have launched the Water Futures partnership, an initiative designed to tackle water […]

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December 18, 2009

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RBC bucks banks backlash

Royal Bank of Canada has registered a rare recent success for the banking sector by being admitted to the Nasdaq […]

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December 18, 2009

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US Chamber of Commerce announces top CSR performers for 2009

UPS and Chevron were among this year’s winners of Corporate Citizenship Awards from the US Chamber of Commerce’s Business Civic […]

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December 9, 2009

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Ethical shopping guide notes big gulf in best and worst practice

There’s a wide disparity between best and worst performers on CSR standards in the UK, according to the latest edition […]

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December 9, 2009

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Electronics sector offered guidance

Freedom of association and female labour issues have been set as priorities in new CSR guidance for the electronics sector […]

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November 30, 2009

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Chevron and ExxonMobil court controversy

Chevron, ExxonMobil, Nestlé, Shell and Vedanta were among the world’s most criticized companies during September and October. The reputational risk […]

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November 30, 2009

Community Development

Ports sector needs to do more

UK ports are making ‘significant inroads’ in complying with environmental legislation but still do too little to prioritize the issue, […]

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November 30, 2009

Community Development

All change for AA1000SES

The most commonly used standard on stakeholder engagement is to be revamped and republished next year. Consultations on changes to […]

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November 30, 2009

Community Development

Neil Kearney: CSR-focused union leader who sought consensus

Neil Kearney, a key figure behind the Ethical Trading Initiative and the SA8000 workplace standard, has died aged 59 of […]

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November 30, 2009

Community Development

Jaffa Cakes get sustainability makeover

United Biscuits, the UK manufacturer of brands such as McVitie’s, Jaffa Cakes and Penguin, has pledged to procure two-thirds of […]

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November 30, 2009

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Two more mergers in research sector

Two new mergers of sustainability rating agencies have been announced as consolidation in the CSR research market continues apace. The […]

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November 30, 2009