April 01, 2005
The head of the development of EU CSR policy development argues public policies must shift up a gear and work harder to engender deeper trust from consumers, investors and society. Read more >
April 01, 2005
The corporate manslaughter bill has been a long time in consultation, though the unions remain disappointed it does not create a duty to promote health and safety. It does however make explicit the duty of directors to consider wider circumstances. Read more >
April 01, 2005
Senior managers at Citigroup are pushing forward a drive to improve the company's ethics and integrity whilst the DTI on March 17 published a white paper for consultation, setting out its proposals for a Company Law Reform Bill. Read more >
April 01, 2005
In the run-up to the election, the government announces a raft of sustainability initiatives, suggesting there may be more to life (and the election) than just the economy. Read more >
April 01, 2005
Will the lastest government policy declarations on sustainable development affect CSR managers? First the government is making a big play about greening its own procurement. Therefore there is a business case for private companies to improve the impact of thier own products and services. Read more >
December 24, 2004
With changes in the government's CSR office, Ben Stimson sets out how and why CSR professionals are working together to ensure their voice is heard at the policy making table. Read more >
December 01, 2004
The UK government has attempted various policy interventions over recent years to promote corporate citizenship. Here, Roger Cowe examines the highlights and finds there's still work to do. Read more >
December 01, 2004
The government has tried to engage the private sector in numerous regeneration initiatives – the New Deal, Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy and Sustainable Communities to name just a few. But, Andrew Carter argues, public agencies need to begin seeing things from a business perspective if they are ever going to successfully engage the private sector. Read more >
December 01, 2004
Read the tabloids and anyone would think corporate slush funds are rife around Westminster. Briefing takes a look at what the law says and finds there's little room for brown paper envelopes any more. Read more >