Results for November, 2006
Suppliers news round-up: issue 90
November 29, 2006 Tesco investigates child labour claims in India after a Channel 4 undercover investigation; a report challenges UK retailers on domestic supply chain issues; and Wal-Mart reports factory bans after underage labour violations. Read more >
Working conditions still need improving
November 29, 2006 Although a recent report from the ETI suggests key areas still need improvement, it is important to note the significant strides made in workers' labour conditions in the past 10 years. Read more >
Investors news round-up – issue 90
November 29, 2006 Institutional investors have pledged to encourage a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, while across Europe the SRI market is growing in value. Read more >
New bill changes face of CSR reporting
November 29, 2006 The government's revision of the Companies Bill will increase directors' reponsibility for social issues, much to the disapproval of business groups. Read more >
Reporting news round-up – issue 90
November 29, 2006 BT leads the way in a recent global reporting survey; the Companies Bill will mean need for improvement in data collection; and the KPMG Report suggests mandatory regulation improves reporting. Read more >
The Toxic Consumer
November 28, 2006 The Toxic Consumer By Karen Ashton & Elizabeth Salter Green Read more >
The New Philanthropists: The New Generosity
November 28, 2006 The New Philanthropists: The New Generosity By Charles and Elizabeth Handy Read more >
Managing independence
November 28, 2006 It's crucial that corporate foundations manage the links with their founding companies in order to ensure sufficient independence. Read more >