Results for March, 2007
Suppliers news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 Triodos bank explores the path to achieve a green olympic games, Levi Strauss resigns from the ETI and supermarkets are warned they must act on their green promises if the farming industry is to be sustainable. Read more >
Technology news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 Greenpeace releases a study accusing the electronic industry of contamination of rivers and wells, a study commissioned by Nokia shows the power of the mobile phone in rural India, and Vodafone join with Citigroup to offer a revolutionary money transfer system. Read more >
Healthcare news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 Drinks manufacturers join to increase awareness of responsible drinking, and Vodafone Group Foundation funds the extension of the Measles initiative Read more >
International development news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 Starbucks commits funds to a three year development programme, while a report suggests engineers could do more to help developing countries through their work with oil and gas projects. Read more >
Marketing news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 A study finds consumers are opting for products that suit their ethical values, Product (RED) is put under scrutiny for its marketing strategy and Morrisons launches its Eating Smarter campaign. Read more >
Reporting advice
March 30, 2007 We offer some sage advice to CSR managers, many of whom will be in the midst of the annual reporting production trauma. Read more >
Environment news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 Sainsbury's announces it adoption of an ethical tissue policy, ExxonMobil defends its stance on climate change, while FTSE4GOOD expels twelve companies from the ethical index. Read more >
Profile: Scottish Power
March 30, 2007 Scottish Power aims to be the global leader in renewable energy. Paul McKelvie, corporate responsibility director, tells Briefing how the energy supplier plans to fulfill its ambition. Read more >
Employees news round-up (Issue 92)
March 29, 2007 SMEs are failing to appreciate the benefits of ethnic diversity in the workplace, while a report also finds that the number of women in medium size companies has stagnated. A Joseph Rowntree Foundation report also examines businesses' role in contemporary slavery. Read more >