Results for April, 2013
Towards Capitalism 2.0…
April 30, 2013 In the brouhaha surrounding the great debates on responsible business practice, the focus always seems to be on what individual companies are doing and which CEOs are the leaders – or on the ropes. Perhaps that’s inevitable. We like our heroes and villains, to spot the good guys and condemn the baddies. Read more >
Privatized regulation
April 30, 2013 The CSR industry is to blame for lax standards and weak enforcement, ultimately leading to horrifying factory deaths, say American unions. Read more >
Daily Media Briefing 30th April
April 30, 2013 China commits billions in aid to Africa; Unilever to spend $5.4bn to lift India unit stake; Triodos launches new ethical investment funds; Primark to pay victims compensation; Infosys ranked leader for reducing carbon footprint; Gulf of Mexico oil spill damages weigh on BP's profits Read more >
Daily Media Briefing 29th April
April 29, 2013 Companies Bill in India will require CSR spending; China leading in fight against climate change; ENRC accused of bribing presidents in Africa; Developing nations put climate change at heart of plans; Rennovia develops bio-based nylon Read more >
Daily Media Briefing 26th April
April 26, 2013 Big Four accountants wield ‘undue influence’ over UK tax system; Owner-employee contracts: a worrying attempt to remove employment rights; Sustainability of materials needs innovation; Google and Cisco top Greenpeace IT ranking; Hyundai criticised for insensitive ad featuring man attempting suicide Read more >
Daily Media Briefing 25th April
April 25, 2013 More found dead after factory collapse in Bangladesh; Starbucks push to expand tax breaks; Thomson Reuters launches corporate responsibility indices; Sustainable transport ‘crucial’ in tackling climate change, says UN Read more >
Daily Media Briefing 24th April
April 24, 2013 Bangladesh building collapse kills at least 76 garment workers; Women are side-lined as men grab lion’s share of new jobs; London no longer “libel capital of the world Read more >
Daily Media Briefing 23rd April
April 23, 2013 Boost for aid effectiveness as transparency initiative gains momentum; C40 and Siemens announce collaboration on cities and sustainability; Renewables investment to triple by 2030 – but is it enough?; Samsung commits to action on tin, while Apple stays silent; Shareholders revolt over pay at Anglo American Read more >