Exactly one year after the adoption of a Resolution on the Green Paper on CSR, on 3 December, the Social Affairs Council adopted a resolution on the Commission’s follow-up communication to the CSR Green Paper. On 3 December, the Council >>> read more

There is a marked improvement in the number of top South African companies who have reported on their non-financial performance, says professional services firm KPMG in its latest sustainability report released today. And leading these other local organisations in this >>> read more

The consulting firm Stratos published it´s new survey results of Sustainability Reporting in Canada Key results from our 2002 update survey are: · The number of Canadian sustainability reporters is growing; · Almost all sectors demonstrate an increase in sustainability >>> read more

In recent years, Europe has witnessed a heated discussion about corporate social responsibility, and one of the recurring questions has been whether the business community should be forced to assume a responsibility for societal cohesion or be allowed to act >>> read more

The November 2002 update Global Reporting Initiative with: * FINAL Call for Nominations for Stakeholder Council * First Two Pilot Sector Supplements Released * Review of Sustainability Reporting Costs * Wanted: Your Issues and Perspectives * Briefing in South Africa >>> read more

Key social performance indicators for financial institutions are set out in recommendations published today. Working within a project called SPI-Finance 2002, international banks, insurance companies, and other stakeholders have identified indicators for use in public reporting that are unique to >>> read more

The Taskforce on Sustainable Development Reporting of the Institute of Chartered Accountants New Zealand issued it´s report on Sustainable Development Reporting. The Taskforce on Sustainable Development Reporting (the Taskforce) was established to: * define and scope what thought leadership in >>> read more

The implementation of CSR practices has to remain voluntary, because translating the concept of CSR into a compulsory framework would constitute an additional administrative burden for SMEs Hans Werner Mueller, UEAPMEs Secretary General, said at todays opening session of the >>> read more

On November 15th Nancy Kamp-Roelands successfully defended her doctoral thesis Towards a framework for auditing environmental reports at Tilburg University. A good audit report is well structured and should mention the data that have been audited, the objectives of the >>> read more

Companies struggle to breach the glass ceiling of transparency and accountability Reports are getting bigger—but not better As trust in capitalism and multinational corporations hits new lows, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability reporting potentially offers real opportunities for companies >>> read more

In an effort to enhance public disclosure of environmental and social performance, CERES and the Tellus Institute announced today the launch of the FACILITY REPORTING PROJECT (FRP). The FRP is a multistakeholder initiative to develop a generally accepted framework for >>> read more

Continuing its commitment to engaging southern African stakeholders, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is holding a briefing at the University of South Africa today. The event brings together South African and international speakers, representing leading businesses, non-governmental organizations, and individuals >>> read more