Results for March, 2006
The acquisition approach
March 31, 2006 L'Oreal's acquisition of the Body Shop has caused a bit of a stir. But is this latest acquisition of an ethical brand by a multinational a positive step towards the integration of CSR, asks Lucie Sinclair in her latest Communicator column? Read more >
Campaigns round-up issue 86
March 17, 2006 The no Dirty Gold Campaign has cajoled some of the top jewellery retailers into pledging to move away form "dirty" gold sales whilst campaigners are calling for oil giant Total to pull out of Burma. Fairtrade Fortnight took place from 6-19 March to encourage businesses and consumers to sell or buy Fairtrade products. Read more >
The customer is king
March 16, 2006 Consumers appear to be in the driving seat of the ethical trade bandwagon. Beware the supermarket that fails to act. Briefing comments on the recent trends. Read more >
Contributions round-up issue 86
March 16, 2006 Charity of the year partnerships, disaster relief, action against avian flu - and what you can do with a little help from your customers. Read more >
Drop in the ocean
March 16, 2006 The NCVO's latest almanac shows that corporate donations contribute just 1% of the charity sector's income, as compared with the quarter the public thinks business provides. But, Briefing comments, even raising that figure to 5% would require company giving to increase fivefold. Read more >
Partnerships count?
March 16, 2006 Making partnerships work is a tough call. But as James Laing of Africa practice argues, authenticity is the key to success. Read more >
HIV/AIDS news round-up issue 86
March 16, 2006 A World Economic Forum calls for companies to cover non-discrimination in their HIV policies. Gap and AmEx rally behind a cause-related marketing campaign to fund anti-HIV action in Africa, and drugs companies bring affordable anti-retrovirals a step closer for the poorest. Read more >
Diversity round-up issue 86
March 16, 2006 Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index reveals the 100 most gay-friendly employers in the UK , Barclays widens access to employment opportunities for people with disabilities and Vodafone sets aside £5m to develop more accessible products and services. Read more >
Skills round-up issue 86
March 16, 2006 A government green paper outlines plans to involve business in helping offenders into employment, BAE Systems teams up with the Health and Safety Executive to improve health and safety in workplaces and the National Audit Office calls for companies to invest in employee training. Read more >