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Analysis: water disclosure - Treading water on risks

Ben Cooper, (Mar 30, 2010)

A recent report confirms that disclosure on water risks lags far behind information available to investors on greenhouse gas emissions

NGOs and activists - Zealot, hypocrite or genuine article?

Brendan May, (Mar 30, 2010)

Brendan May takes a sideways look at the wonderful world of NGOs

US politics - Open house for corporate campaign finance

Jeni Bauser Yaghoubi, (Mar 30, 2010)

A change in the rules means US companies can spend as much as they like on political advertising. But will corporate influence on elections increase?

South Africa briefing Part 3: NGOs - Activists’ crucial role as government stands back

Markus Reichardt, South Africa writer, (Mar 30, 2010)

South Africa’s unique recent history has left NGOs under strength. But it has also made their relationships with business close and constructive

Sustainability news roundup - April 2010

EC Newsdesk, (Mar 30, 2010)

Moves from the Climate Exchange plc, National Ganga River Basin Authority, BASF and all the latest from other brands in corporate responsibility and sustainability this month

Local sourcing – Is round the corner always ethical?

Mallen Baker, (Mar 29, 2010)

Whether it’s recruitment or buying food, Mallen Baker says things are not always as simple as ‘local is best’

South Africa briefing Part 1: Overview – After the apartheid hangover

Markus Reichardt, South Africa writer, (Mar 29, 2010)

South African companies are trying to confront apartheid legacies that the new government has yet to resolve

Anti-corruption - FCPA enforcement in 2010 and beyond: A business integrity officer’s perspective

Andrea Bonime-Blanc, (Mar 10, 2010)

Andrea Bonime-Blanc looks at what 2010 holds for enforcement of the 1977 US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

China briefing Part 4: The political dimension – The intricate web of business and state

Paul French, (Mar 8, 2010)

While public and political perceptions of business ethics and sustainability had been evolving, recent events have turned attention back to corporate philanthropy

Sustainability news roundup – March 2010

EC Newsdesk, (Mar 8, 2010)

Moves from the European Union, Church of England, IBM, Intel and all the latest from other brands in corporate responsibility and sustainability this month

China briefing Part 1: Overview – Corporate responsibility, Chinese-style

Paul French, (Mar 8, 2010)

As China’s economy has exploded, concepts of sustainability and business ethics have developed that differ from those in the west

China briefing Part 2: Sourcing in China – A unique attitude to responsibility

Paul French, (Mar 8, 2010)

China’s factories, suppliers to the world, have developed philanthropy projects but not yet established proper corporate responsibility programmes

Analysis: Haiti – Business-backed survival

Felix von Geyer, (Mar 6, 2010)

Ethical brands are taking the lead in the long-term regeneration of Haiti

Heavy industry briefing Part 2: Emerging economies – When the hosts take charge

Eric Marx, (Mar 3, 2010)

Engaging with local stakeholders is the secret to success for international businesses operating in emerging economies

Heavy industry briefing Part 3: Project financing – NGOs question effectivenes of standards

Rajesh Chhabara, (Mar 3, 2010)

Financial institutions have increasingly adopted responsible project financing standards. But NGOs say the standards themselves fall short and need reform

Heavy industry briefing Part 4: NGOs – Activist battles don’t win the war

Eric Marx, (Mar 3, 2010)

NGOs and activists play a major role in keeping industry in line, but sometimes aim at the wrong targets

Business and human rights: How to cut a deal when things go wrong

EC Newsdesk, (Mar 2, 2010)

Martyn Day considers the power of mediation in international claims, and how it can bring governments and companies to the table

Analysis: Sri Lanka clothing industry – ‘We will have ethics but no business’

Rajesh Chhabara, (Mar 1, 2010)

A change in EU tariffs will impact Sri Lanka’s garment industry

Business and human rights: Ruggie’s progress – The crucial test of grievance mechanism access

Oliver Wagg, (Mar 1, 2010)

John Ruggie’s proposed grievance mechanisms – now being trialled – are central to his goal of establishing a business and human rights framework

Delegations from ArcelorMittal, Shell, Toyota, Cadbury, Royal Bank of Scotland, IKEA, Santander, Rio Tinto and 450 other multinational corporations to gather in London to discuss responsible business

EC Newsdesk, (Feb 23, 2010)

Worldwide business leaders will gather in London in May to discuss how to create robust responsible business practices at leading corporate responsibility and sustainability summit <i>22 February 2010, London</i>

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