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BSR Insight Article: Using Public Policy to Enhance Sustainability Initiatives

Ryan Flaherty, Manager, Advisory Services

According to a new business brief written for BSR's DR-CAFTA Responsible Competitiveness Project, more governments are developing public policies that encourage corporate responsibility. Common policies include voluntary and binding guidelines, awareness-raising, and fund allocation criteria; however, governments often lack the coordinated, strategic approach necessary to create comprehensive policy frameworks. Read more →

Posted: August 25, 2009 | Topics: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Environment, Strategy & Integration, Women & Sustainability

Case Study: Novartis Pays Social Dividends with Wages

Novartis needed help meeting its commitment to pay competitive and fair wages—which clearly exceed what is needed to cover basic living needs—and to provide employees with time for family, social activities and leisure. To achieve this standard established in its Corporate Citizenship policy, Novartis must pay wages that cover the market price of a basket of goods and services representing the necessities for an average worker in the countries where Novartis operates. This basket should include reasonable housing, transportation, health care, clothing, nutrition, and education for dependent children in accordance with local standards. Learn more →

Posted: June 1, 2009 Topics: Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Health Care

Report: International Labor Migration: The Responsible Role of Business

With 90 million people migrating globally for work every year, learn about the key migration trends that affect your company—and the solutions for improving working conditions along your supply chains. Contact us to learn more about this initiative or get involved in our working group. Read more →

Posted: October 28, 2008 | Topics: Consumer Products, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Labor Migration | Download (PDF)

Report: Competitiveness and Corporate Responsibility in the Jordanian Apparel Industry

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Posted: January 28, 2008 | Topics: Civil & Political Rights, Consumer Products, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights | Download (PDF)

Report: Women's General and Reproductive Health in Global Supply Chains

Women between the ages of 18–25 comprise the vast majority of workers making products for export from the developing world to the developed world. They often work in environments where access to information about reproductive health, as well as critical services, is lacking. Read more →

Posted: October 28, 2006 | Topics: Consumer Products, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability | Download (PDF)