Stakeholder Engagement

Procter & Gamble – Clean-cut ideas on green products

Zara Maung, (Apr 7, 2008)

Peter White, Procter & Gamble’s head of sustainability, has a clear understanding of what consumers expect from green products

Philips 2007 Sustainability Report – Switched-on reporting

Aleksandra Dobkowski-Joy, (Apr 6, 2008)

The tenth report from sustainability veteran Philips is simple but effective, says Aleksandra Dobkowski-Joy

EU ETS – Saddle up for lower emissions

Stephen Gardner, (Mar 13, 2008)

Phase three of Europe’s emissions trading scheme promises to be the toughest yet for companies

Energy use – Efficiency saves corporate cash

Emily Farnworth, (Mar 12, 2008)

Saving energy means saving money – so why isn’t everyone doing it, asks Emily Farnworth

The big interview: James Parker – Southwest’s special sauce

Lisa Roner, North America Editor, (Mar 11, 2008)

Caring for customers and trusting employees are the key ingredients of a successful company, says Southwest Airlines former boss James Parker

Ethics in a downturn – Will you survive?

EC Newsdesk, (Mar 11, 2008)

As recession looms, it is time for corporate responsibility professionals to prove their worth

By invitation: Alyson Warhurst – Natural hazards – Prepare for the worst

EC Newsdesk, (Mar 11, 2008)

As climate change makes natural disasters more likely, companies should start to factor hazard risks into sustainability strategy and business planning, says Alyson Warhurst

Greenwasher – March 2008

"Greenwasher", (Mar 11, 2008)

WWF caves to Tesco on fishing, how PR works and Malta’s leap onto the gravy train

Special report: reporting – Communications – How to measure what matters

Kathee Rebernak, (Mar 10, 2008)

Companies should report on issues that matter to stakeholders, but many still don’t

Debate – Reporting – GRI: sinking or swimming?

EC Newsdesk, (Mar 6, 2008)

GRI isn’t working for Mallen Baker. Andy Savitz says it’s still on track

Corporate social responsibility: Time for an Italian job

Tobias Webb, (Mar 6, 2008)

Toby Webb provides a brief overview of modern CSR, and offers some thoughts on its development in modern Italy

Recession ethics: CSR in a downturn – Recession-proof ethics can weather the storm

Rikki Stancich, (Mar 5, 2008)

Consumers who already pay a premium for ethical goods such as Fairtrade and organic produce are unlikely to be put off by an economic slowdown

CSR and sustainability reports, is there really any point in mailing them?

Tobias Webb, (Mar 5, 2008)

As more and more non-financial reports come out, it’s time to question whether sending the complete report out to stakeholders really is a good idea

‘Most sustainable’ company rankings raise important questions about business ethics comparability

Tobias Webb, (Feb 28, 2008)

Another week in corporate responsibility reveals another list of “most” sustainable companies. But given the huge differences between the companies and where they operate, are such rankings really useful?

UK Government shakeup on corporate responsibility probably does not bode well

Greenwasher, (Feb 27, 2008)

A well placed source tells Greenwasher that Gordon Brown, the grumpy micro-manager would-be technocrat at the helm of Britain, is not a fan of corporate social responsibility, preferring development goals instead

Electronics giants must take responsibility

Ian Welsh - Editor, (Feb 19, 2008)

Esther de Haan and Tim Steinweg, from Netherlands-based NGO SOMO, take issue with the story published in February about IT companies and metal extraction in Africa

Greenwasher – February 2008

"Greenwasher", (Feb 14, 2008)

Chances of zero-carbon homes have fallen to virtually zero, and UK MPs postpone green debates for yet another day. Greenwasher also takes a sideways look at Polish banking, product placement and bad press release writing

ING: The quiet bank, serious about sustainability

Tobias Webb, (Feb 14, 2008)

Unlike many big banks, ING is more focused on getting things done than seeking green publicity

Sovereign wealth funds – From predator to saviour

EC Newsdesk, (Feb 13, 2008)

Locust on how we learned to stop fearing and start loving sovereign wealth funds

Renewable energy – Investors ride the new energy wave

Emily Farnworth, (Feb 13, 2008)

Big names including Google and BT are starting to generate their own renewable energy, and it’s set to become big business, says Emily Farnworth

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