Results for 2005
International news round-up (Aug/Sep)
September 01, 2005 Two months on from the G8 Summit and the Live8 party, are businesses responding effectively to the challenge to Make Poverty History? Read more >
International news round-up (Aug/Sep)
September 01, 2005 Two months on from the G8 Summit and the Live8 party, are businesses responding effectively to the challenge to Make Poverty History? Read more >
Working the supply chain
September 01, 2005 Supply chain responsibilities are becoming more complex. Not only are issues such as child labour and human rights important but other issues have arisen such as reducing "food miles" and holding large companies to account for the performance of their suppliers. Read more >
Contributions news round-up (Aug/Sep)
September 01, 2005 Two-fifths of employees would use payroll giving if their employer offered it and the Royal Bank of Scotland is hoping to raise awareness of payroll giving in a series of advertisements. In addition corporate giving accounts for 1.3% of pre-tax profits in the US. Read more >
Fair Trade
September 01, 2005 Some multinational companies dismiss 'fair trade' as a narrow concept, whereas their own approaches to ethical trade are more broadly based. But fair trade as a brand is becoming larger and cannot be ignored. Read more >
John Ruggie appointed to the UN
September 01, 2005 John Ruggie's appointment as the UN's special representative on human rights represents a continuation of the UN's business friendly agenda. But will he be successful in forging a consensus between human rights activists, corporations and governments? Read more >
Contributions news round-up (Aug/Sep)
September 01, 2005 Two-fifths of emloyees would use payroll giving if their employer offered it and the Royal Bank of Scotland is hoping to raise awareness of payroll giving in a series of advertisements. In addition corporate giving accounts for 1.3% of pre-tax profits in the US. Read more >
Sport is very much in the news..
September 01, 2005 After the London Olympics decision, pressure is on companies to help fund the huge costs through sponsorship. So the IBLF's report on the potential for wider impact is timely. Read more >
Boots Group: continuing the social legacy
September 01, 2005 Social responsibility has traditionally been at the very heart of the way Boots conducts business. With the publication of its first CSR report, the household name is realising the importance of articulating this vision. Read more >