All Articles About Governance & Accountability

BSR Insight Article: As U.S. Eases Sanctions in Myanmar, Responsible Investment is Key

Julia Robinson, Communications Associate

"Responsible investment will help facilitate broad-based economic development and help bring Burma out of isolation and into the international community. My administration will continue to support the government of Burma in its efforts to work toward international standards for economic growth, responsible governance, and human rights." Read more →

Posted: July 17, 2012 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Human Rights, Leadership

BSR Insight Article: Emerging Themes from Rio: The Role of Business in Ensuring Human Rights

Alison Colwell, Associate Director, Advisory Services

At the UN Global Compact's Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum session entitled "Corporate Respect and Support for Human Rights: A Key Foundation for Sustainability," panelists discussed their experiences conducting human rights due diligence, improving workers' well-being, and engaging with indigenous peoples. One panelist specifically highlighted the importance of respect for human rights as the core of all business activities: "Human rights are a critical gene in the make-up of sustainability because it is the foundation of justice and peace, healthy children, and sustainable livelihoods on the planet." Read more →

Posted: July 3, 2012 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Human Rights, Leadership

Blog: Under Pressure: The Chinese Media’s Role in Holding Business Accountable

Yating Shen, Associate, Advisory Services

The Chinese media is playing an increasingly important role in the disclosure and reporting ofenvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in China. In order to understand this trend, the impact on Chinese listed companies, and what this means for investors, BSR researched media reporting of ESG news on 100 Chinese companies. Read more →

Posted: June 27, 2012 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Leadership, Media & Entertainment

Blog: The New Geographies of Sustainability: Building a Well-Off Society in China

Gefei Yin, Vice President, China WTO Tribune; Director, International Research Center for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development, Peking University, Beijing

Linked to a BSR initiative, this three-part series asks guest experts from emerging economies for their opinions on the role and future of business in sustainability: The vision of a well-off society involves pushing society onto a path to development that includes the growth of production, an affluent life, and a sound ecosystem. Companies can play a unique role in achieving the above vision. Read more →

Posted: June 21, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Governance & Accountability, Leadership

Report: The New Geographies of Corporate Sustainability

Drawing on research and insights gathered from UN Global Compact workshops in Brazil, China, and India in March to May 2012, this discussion paper asks whether there are specific approaches to corporate sustainability in the three emerging economies and how these approaches may influence global discourse and action. Read more →

Posted: June 19, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Governance & Accountability, Leadership, Strategy & Integration | Download (PDF)