In May 2002, the OECD published a report on the implementation of the convention on combating bribery. At the same time, a NGO report shows that bribery is still common in certain countries and for certain sectors. The OECD Convention >>> read more

May 2002 update of The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) with the following topics: * First 33 Members of Stakeholder Council Announced * Draft Child Labour, Energy, and Water Protocols Available * Comment Period on Draft 2002 Guidelines Closes 26 May >>> read more

The Sustainability Metrics the title of a new publication launched this week at the annual Assembly of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. Speaking at the launch, Robert Lowson, DEFRAs director of environmental strategy, said, We are very impressed and supportive >>> read more

There is a growing gap between the efforts of business and industry to reduce their impact on the environment and the worsening state of the planet, a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reveals today. This gap, >>> read more

One major company states in its annual report that corporate citizenship is both "a moral responsibility and an economic necessity". But what is the business case for and against increased corporate citizenship? This is the subject of a recent research >>> read more

The International Chamber of Commerce today proposed practical steps for companies in making responsible business conduct a management priority – and said this could be good for business. "An increasing number of companies view corporate responsibility as integral to their >>> read more

The UK’s major "ethical" investing index is being accused of watering down green standards by including "unethical" companies. The FTSE4Good family of indices were launched in a blaze of publicity nine months ago to encourage investment in companies with good >>> read more

By Amanda Paulson | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor "Sustainability" is a big buzz word these days for environmental groups, activists, government officials. And now, corporations. More large companies, from auto giants to airlines, are producing "sustainability reports" >>> read more

An academic study concluded that Business Ethics’ list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens generated better returns than the remaining companies on the S&P 500. Last week, Business Ethics announced its third annual list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, which >>> read more

The principle of Sustainable Development, as outlined in the UNs Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, ten years ago, delivered a challenge to the business community. Could it respond to society’s demands and demonstrate that, at a company level, strategy >>> read more

Nordic companies are the winners of all the trophies at the award ceremony for the Sixth Annual European Environmental Reporting Awards (EERA) on April 29. The objective of EERA is to provide encouragement and guidance, as well as reward best >>> read more

Margaret Beckett, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs today announced £50,000 Government sponsorship for the development of ‘Guidance on Corporate Social Responsibility Management and Reporting for the Financial Services Sector.’ The guidelines will cover social, environmental and >>> read more