The development of the FRP reporting framework is a multi-stakeholder process for which Tellus and CERES serve as conveners and technical support. The framework is properly the product of this process, not of Tellus Institute or CERES. This spring, the >>> read more

An international study released today reveals that increasing numbers of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are making strategic decisions to engage with business and governments in an effort to reform market systems – in sharp contrast to the confrontational posture that has >>> read more

Sustainability—management for the long-term vitality of the business, through attention to its economic, environmental, and social performance; its governance; and its business ethics—is receiving a high level of attention from executives of multinational companies on both sides of the Atlantic, >>> read more

A new study explores how well companies understand the economic impacts of their activities on poor communities, and what actions businesses take to manage those to achieve the desired outcomes. With its major share in global economic activity, the corporate >>> read more

When 45 corporate social responsibility (CSR) thought leaders from around the world were asked how they think CSR will evolve in the future, the majority agreed that 5 – 10 years from now it will be increasingly integrated into business >>> read more

Amnesty International UK, Christian Aid and Friends of the Earth are among a coalition of more than 40 charities, trade unions and church groups backing draft legislation put before Parliament today (19 June 2003), which seeks to firm up rules >>> read more

The positive impact that business can make by tackling social problems in partnership with Japan’s growing network of non-profit organizations (NPOs) is highlighted by a new report, published today. The report also identifies the social issues of most concern to >>> read more

Investors and companies are still not having a meaningful dialogue about the business value of Corporate Responsibility (CR), according to research published today (Wednesday, June 18) at an event hosted by Derek Higgs, Chairman, Business in the Environment. The research >>> read more

According to the fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Monitor survey of over 21,000 consumers, shareholders and corporate employees in 21 countries, significant proportions of people in most countries are unable to name a socially responsible company. People have a >>> read more

Nike v. Kasky could undermine the ability to require accurate reporting Article by Adam M. Kanzer and Cynthia A. Williams. Imagine if corporations were permitted to "plead the First Amendment," making it virtually impossible to use litigation to test the >>> read more

Rankings released by the World Economic Forum today reveal that Botswana is the leading country among 21 African economies in terms of quality of public institutions, an Index that consists of the perceived degree of corruption and the rule of >>> read more

Worlds Biggest Banks React to Global NGO Pressure With Equator Principles Groups View Principles as Deeply Flawed, But Are Heartened by Movement by Big Banks. With the worlds biggest and most influential private banks set to announce on June 4 >>> read more