Jump down to beginning of page content

Reports | Board Adoption and Oversight of Corporate Sustainability


About the Author(s)

This report is by BSR and the Global Compact LEAD.

Publication Date

April 4, 2011

Download

Download Report ↓

Share

This paper gives an introduction to the role of corporate boards in overseeing corporate sustainability and implementing the Global Compact principles, and covers the following dimensions central to the intersection of sustainability and governance:

  1. Board roles and responsibilities
  2. Board structure
  3. Board composition
  4. Investor engagement with corporate boards
  5. Sustainability education for board members

Download Report


About the Author(s)

This report is by BSR and the Global Compact LEAD.

Topics

Governance & Accountability, Strategy & Integration

Related Content

Blog: New Guidelines for Chinese Companies Operating Abroad

Blog: What Has Changed Since the Wenchuan Earthquake: Disaster Relief and Social Values in China

Reports Topics

  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Climate Change
  • Community Engagement & Development
  • Conflict Minerals
  • Consumer Products
  • Economic Development
  • Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
  • Ecosystem Services
  • Energy
  • Events
  • Environment
  • Financial Services
  • Food, Beverage & Agriculture
  • Food Waste
  • Governance & Accountability
  • Health Care
  • Human Rights
  • Information & Communications Technology
  • Investor Perspective
  • Labor Migration
  • Labor Rights
  • Land Use & Biodiversity
  • Leadership
  • Materiality
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Mining
  • New Media
  • Reporting & Communications
  • Return on Investment
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Strategy & Integration
  • Supply Chain
  • Sustainable Consumption
  • Toxicity & Product Design
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Water
  • Women & Sustainability

    • Reports Archives

    Publications

    Blog

    Opinions, ideas, and notes from the field from BSR staff members around the world.

    BSR Insight

    A weekly member-only email newsletter, providing members with expert insights, tools, and analysis on timely global sustainability topics.

    BSR Review

    A collection of articles, research reports, and opinion pieces written or developed by BSR Sustainable Investment in China Newsletter: Helping investors support sustainable businesses, and helping businesses attract and engage these investors.

    Case Studies

    Snapshots of our impact working with business to create a just and sustainable world.

    Research Reports

    Independent, business-critical research to help you stay ahead of the curve and advance corporate responsibility.

    Sustainable Investment in China

    A quarterly newsletter will help investors in China understand how sustainable investing can mitigate business risk and create opportunities for greater financial as well as social and environmental returns.

    Sustainability Matters ★

    Snapshots of our impact working with business to create a just and sustainable world.

    ★ BSR member-only content; valid login required.

    Share Your Thoughts

    Please note, all comments are subject to moderation.