A matter of trust

March 16, 2006 Two new surveys indicate that that while the public trusts global companies less and less, 'super' not-for-profits like Amnesty and WWF are gaining credibility. But, Briefing comments, these surveys do no make the distinction between different types of trust. Read more >

Environment round-up issue 86

March 16, 2006 Four out of five US consumers would pay more for books published on recycled paper whilst several companies including Microsoft are phasing out the use of PVC. Zurich Financial Services are helping to restore mangroves in Sri Lanka and the UK government is urging TV braodcasters and retailers not to sell or promote receivers that waste energy. Read more >

Human rights news round-up issue 86

March 16, 2006 Among the stories covered, the UN Norms on Human Rights are a "distraction" which should be sidelined in efforts to develop a better framework of human rights responsibilities for business, says an interim report from UN Special Representative John Ruggie. Read more >

Profile: John Lewis

March 16, 2006 Employee co-ownership and its constitution means CSR comes quite naturally to the department store to supermarket chain. This is not to say Europe's biggest industrial democracy doesn't face its own unique set of challenges. Read more >