Sustainable development is too big for companies to handle individually, regardless of their size. By working together in sector projects, companies can achieve more than they would alone, shows a new report released today by the World Business Council for >>> read more

The first major review of the FTSE4Good selection criteria took place in May 2002. As a result the ground rules are being updated starting with the environmental criteria. This is the timetable: September 2002: All companies in the indices receive >>> read more

Despite voluntary efforts to reduce environmental impacts, semiconductor companies are not adequately grappling with the environmental, health and labor impacts of their production and assembly operations, especially in developing countries and global supply chains, according to a new report released >>> read more

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

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

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

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