Stakeholder Engagement

Mind the gap. Top companies reveal how they embed corporate responsibility across their businesses

EC Newsdesk, (Oct 25, 2009)

In a new report, global brands discuss how they have put responsible business in the heart of their organisations, department by department

Ikea Sustainability Report 2008 – Flat and sparsely furnished

EC Newsdesk, (Oct 20, 2009)

For a company that sets out its sustainability stall so well on the surface, Ikea’s reporting needs to go much deeper

Customer service – Service with an ethical smile

Rajesh Chhabara, (Oct 19, 2009)

Some corporate responsibility leaders are still laggards when it comes to customer service

John Lewis – Upmarket carbon cuts

Zara Maung, (Oct 19, 2009)

The John Lewis Partnership has made impressive progress on curtailing emissions during expansion and sourcing certified materials

Social media and sustainability: Part four: Social media and employee engagement

EC Newsdesk, (Oct 16, 2009)

In the final part of a series on social media, Jonathan Ballantine reports on whether it is just what has been missing from CSR all this time

Social media and sustainability: Part one: Open for discussion?

EC Newsdesk, (Oct 16, 2009)

Since consumers, NGOs and employees actively use social media, the digital revolution presents a golden opportunity for any company hoping to engage with stakeholders on sustainability issues, writes Jonathan Ballantine

Social media and sustainability: Part two: The what, who, where and how of social media

EC Newsdesk, (Oct 16, 2009)

In the second of a series on social media, Jonathan Ballantine reports on the growth, development and opportunities of social networking

Social media and sustainability: Part three: Social media and the enterprise

EC Newsdesk, (Oct 16, 2009)

In the third of a series on social media, Jonathan Ballantine reports on the ownership of social media and profiles some key campaigns

Greenwasher – October 2009

"Greenwasher", (Oct 14, 2009)

This month Greenwasher considers some new statistics on sustainability, has a pop at Virgin Money for dodgy marketing, and attempts to consider 10 big issues for 2010

The big interview: Mick Bremans, Ecover – Cleaner cleaning

EC Newsdesk, (Oct 12, 2009)

The chief executive of the world’s biggest supplier of ecological cleaning products is honest about how green cleaning products can really be

L’Oréal 2008 Sustainable Development Report – We’re worth a bit more effort

Aleksandra Dobkowski-Joy, (Oct 12, 2009)

L’Oréal’s sustainability efforts are more than skin deep, but not shown in the best light in this latest report

Economic recovery – Has sustainability weathered the storm?

Oliver Balch, (Oct 6, 2009)

Sceptics said corporate responsibility budgets would be slashed during the recession but the experience of leading companies is not as simple

Royal Bank of Scotland – Stormy weather

Ben Cooper, (Oct 6, 2009)

A lightning rod for discontent with the financial sector, Royal Bank of Scotland needs a strong corporate responsibility platform to rebuild trust

Raw materials – Collaborating for ethical supply chains

Ben Cooper, (Oct 6, 2009)

Collaboration with other companies and stakeholders is required to drive ethical standards in raw material supply chains

People on the move – October 2009

Ruston Wheb, (Oct 6, 2009)

By Victoria Jordan, Ruston Wheb

Book review – Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility: oil multinationals and social challenges

EC Newsdesk, (Sep 29, 2009)

How corporate responsibility has failed in the oil and gas sector

Online censorship – Spiders lurking in the web

Rajesh Chhabara, (Sep 22, 2009)

Through the Global Network Initiative, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo have pledged to stand up to governments that seek to curb online freedom of speech and user privacy. Will the new group succeed?

The big interview: Jonathan Porritt – When real progress means standing still

Eric Marx, (Sep 21, 2009)

Business must see that zero growth is the future for developed economies, according to Jonathan Porritt

Greenwasher – September 2009

"Greenwasher", (Sep 21, 2009)

Oil firms fail to watch their lobbyists, Carlsberg’s punishing payment terms, and why brands are bamboozled by bamboo

Ethical sourcing: Boots and BITC – New Boots camp

John Russell, Managing Editor (former), (Sep 21, 2009)

Boots has staked its reputation on finding a better way to manage ethical supply chain risks. But will its gamble pay off?

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