- Network for Business Sustainability (NBS)
- The Network for Business Sustainability enables business sustainability by fostering collaboration between industry and academia. The Network is comprised of over 300 researchers and reaches over 1000 practitioners from different sectors in English- and French-speaking Canada and beyond. Objectives: Build community: Build relationships between researchers, ma...
- Why should non-judicial remedies be state-based?
- M. Marmorat / Institute for Applied International Studies, Norway, 2009
- This discussion paper is intended to provide an overview of and insight into the main trends of policy work and research on state-based non-judicial mechanisms. The paper should serve as a background for public policy discussion of no...
- Re-weighting the balance between market and the state
- Christian Aid, 2009
- This paper contends that private sector is a vital player in poverty eradication and is the engine of development. However, all too often it underperforms in developing countries as the Washington Consensus elevated market over the st...
- Boston University International Law Journal
- The Boston University International Law Journal publishes articles on international law written by professional authors and practitioners, and note and case comments written by student authors. As one of the US's leading international law journals, ILJ seeks to maintain the highest editorial standards and to produce a professional quality publication worthy of international recognition. Published...
- Understanding access to medicine as a human rights issue
- Alicia Ely Yamin / Boston University International Law Journal, 2004
- An estimated 29.4 million adults and children live with HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the fact that new combinations of antiretroviral therapy and other medications have enabled HIV-positive people in much of the develop...
- 3BL Media (3BL)
- At 3BL Media, we are committed to the Triple Bottom Line: people, planet, profit. Our mission is to advance and promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability through effective communications. We offer our clients the largest distribution for their multi-media communications to focused professionals, journalists, and consumers.
- Innovative backyard poultry value chain
- M. Dhawan (ed); M. Punjabi (ed); V. Ahuja (ed) / South Asia Pro Poor Livestock Policy Programme, 2009
- There is a growing evidence about the role that backyard poultry production can play in sustaining and enhancing poor peoples’ livelihoods. Market oriented backyard poultry is increasingly recognised as a stepping stone for the ...
- Fundraising is not begging - some tips for strategic fundraising for NGOs
- K. Ekdahl / MENA Businesswomen's Network, 2008
- The presentation gives an overview of important aspects that need to be followed for fundraising efforts to yield results. It highlights the following: Fundraising basics Developing a case st...
- Encouraging Asian pension funds to work towards a responsible future
- The Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia, 2009
- Asia's pension funds are among the largest and fastest growing pools of capital in the region and their influence in the capital markets will continue to grow, especially as asset allocations diversify. The integration of environmenta...
- Is corporate self-disclosure effective?
- J.L. Short; M.W. Toffel / Harvard Business School, 2007
- Programmes encouraging firms to police their own regulatory compliance and voluntarily disclose the violations they find are becoming increasingly important elements of regulatory strategy, and may be beginning to displace traditional...
- Is corporate self-disclosure effective?
- J.L. Short; M.W. Toffel / Harvard Business School, 2007
- Programmes encouraging firms to police their own regulatory compliance and voluntarily disclose the violations they find are becoming increasingly important elements of regulatory strategy, and may be beginning to displace traditional...
- Does self-policing improve environmental performance?
- M.W. Toffel; J.L. Short / Harvard Business School, 2008
- This paper evaluates the self-regulatory practice known as self-policing among businesses, which involves encouraging regulated entities to monitor their own compliance with the law and report and correct violations they discover. The...
- Assessing the impact of certification standards and corporate codes of conduct
- M.J Hiscox; C. Schwartz; M.W. Toffel / Harvard Business School, 2008
- Social Accountability 8000 Standard (SA 8000) and similar corporate codes are promoted as a necessary tool to improve workplace conditions, especially in nations that lack robust enforcement of regulatory standards.These certification...
- A review of the emerging management literature on self-regulatory institutions
- A. King; M.W. Toffel / Harvard Business School, 2007
- This paper discusses how institutions can resolve environmental problems. The paper reviews the emerging management literature on self-regulatory institutions, suggesting that these institutions can provide practical solutions to envi...
- Transforming the operational structure of corporations for creating social value
- J. Austin; E. Reficco / Harvard Business School, 2009
- This paper discusses the concept of Corporate Social Entrepreneurship (CSE), a process aimed at enabling business to develop more advanced and powerful forms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSE is designed to produce a signi...
- Improving the environmental and social performance of mountain-based tour operators
- T. Charters; E. Saxon / UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2007
- Travel to mountain ecosystems is increasing at a rapid pace. A growing numbers of tourists are attracted to the clean air, unique landscapes and wildlife, scenic beauty, culture, history, and recreational opportunities that mountain d...
- Improving the design and reconstruction of houses after the Tsunami
- UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2007
- Sustainable reconstruction is an integrated approach to reconstruction. Environmental, technical, economic, social, and institutional concerns are considered in each stage and activity of reconstruction. To ensure the best long-term r...
- Practical steps for developing, implementing and monitoring national SCP programmes
- M. Bentley / UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2008
- Promoting sustainable consumption and production is key to environmental protection and improving human well-being through sustainable development.This document presents guidelines for governments and other stakeholders on how to plan...
- Assessing the impact of the Clean Development Mechanism in the building sector
- C. Cheng; S. Pouffary; N. Svenningsen; M. Callaway / International Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse, UNEP IE, 2008
- The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) was created under the Kyoto Protocol to help developed nations meet domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction commitments by investing in low-cost emission reduction projects in developing countries...
- Measuring progress towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
- UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, 2008
- This document provides guidance to policymakers in developing countries on the development of indicators to measure progress towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production. It contributes to an enhanced understanding ...
- Amazon Watch
- Defending the environment and indigenous rights in the Amazon
- European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ) (ECCJ)
- Coalition of European organisations working to promote corporate responsibility
- The Equator Principles
- A benchmark for the financial industry to manage social and environmental issues in project financing
- Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
- A framework for incorporating environmental, social and corporate governanceissues into investment
- Business for Millenium Development (B4MD)
- Australian corporate alliance promoting role of business in global poverty reduction
- Global Witness: combating conflict diamonds campaign
- Campaign to combat conflict diamonds
- Mines and Communities
Supporting mining-affected communities
- The Kimberley Process
- Diamond certification scheme
- SwedWatch (SwedWatch)
- Swedish NGO monitoring Swedish companies' practices in the South
- F&C Asset Management plc
- Leading European asset management group
