Results for Consumers
Sustainable consumption: nearing the tipping point?
July 19, 2006 The Sustainable Consumption Roundtable's report sets out simple steps and actions that remind individuals they can and do make a difference. Read more >
UK doctors call for alcohol advertising curbs
July 19, 2006 In the wake of official statistics showing a doubling of death-related alcohol in ten years, doctors call for curbs on advertising alcohol and price rises. Read more >
Big Pharma under scrutiny
July 19, 2006 A code of ethics and more detailed social reports will bring responsible marketing a step closer in the pharmaceuticals industry. Read more >
Risks and rewards of casino-led regeneration
July 12, 2006 Many will benefit from the liberalisation of the gambling laws, not least the UK Treasury. But for communities to benefit fully the casino operators will have to meet high standards of responsibility. Read more >
Consumer power
May 18, 2006 There is no better time for companies to find the right way to integrate consumers into their CSR programmes, argues National Consumer Council chief executive Ed Mayo. Read more >
Food bites back
May 18, 2006 Food and beverage companies are waking up to the real risks posed by the growing obesity epidemic both in the UK and US. There's a strong case to be made for voluntary initiatives and an even stronger case for CSR managers to take the lead. Read more >
Which sector will be the next food sector?
May 04, 2006 Which sector will be the next food sector? Tim Purcell of CO3 investigates. Read more >
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 >
Consumer health round-up CCB 86
March 16, 2006 GDA labelling is a controversial topic after several food manufacturers decide to use this method instead of the FSA'a traffic light recommendation and Sainsbury's is the first retailer to provide GDA's for kids. Meanwhile beverage companies have committed to stop direct marketing of their products to children in an attempt to tackle obesity and new standards to improve good practice in the sale of alcoholic drinks have been launched. Read more >