All Articles About Governance & Accountability

Report: Supply Chain Sustainability: A Practical Guide for Continuous Improvement

Peder Michael Pruzan-Jorgensen, Vice President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa

More and more companies are extending their commitment to responsible business practices to their value chains, from subsidiaries to suppliers. They do so not only because of the inherent social and environmental risks and the governance challenges the supply chain poses, but also because of the many rewards supply chain sustainability can deliver. Indeed, sustainable supply chain management can be a strong driver of value and success--for business as much as for society. Read more →

Posted: June 28, 2010 | Topics: Environment, Governance & Accountability, Human Rights, Labor Migration, Strategy & Integration, Supply Chain | Download (PDF)

BSR Insight Article: Corporate Responsibility and Trust in Business: Exploring the Connection

Interview with Aron Crame, President and CEO, BSR; Richard Edelman, President and CEO, Edelman; and Carol Cone, Carol Cone@Edelman, by Amon Rappaport, Communications Director, BSR

As the global economy recovers, the level of public trust in business is also increasing modestly, according to the 2010 Edelman Trust Barometer. But in this climate, will good corporate responsibility performance translate into increased trust among key audiences? That depends on how your business goes about executing its sustainability strategies, as we learned in a discussion with three leading thinkers on corporate responsibility and trust in business. Read more →

Posted: May 18, 2010 | Topics: Governance & Accountability

BSR Insight Article: 2010 Proxy Preview

Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services

As You Sow's "2010 Proxy Preview" categorizes the hundreds of proxies filed in the United States on social and governance issues, explores important issues, identifies the key investors and organizations filing them, and provides a list of companies and upcoming proxy votes. Read more →

Posted: April 20, 2010 | Topics: Climate Change, Governance & Accountability, Human Rights, Investor Perspective, Reporting & Communications, Stakeholder Relations

BSR Insight Article: Public Thinks CEOs Should Consider All Stakeholders in Business Decisions

According to a survey conducted for the 2010 Edelman Trust Barometer, most people worldwide believe that when CEOs make business decisions, they should equally weigh the perspectives of all stakeholders—including customers, employees, investors, and society at large. Survey results also suggest that for the first year, trust and transparency are as important to corporate reputation as the quality of products and services. In addition, surveyors reported that they are more likely to trust a company that partners with an NGO to solve global challenges. Read more →

Posted: March 16, 2010 | Topics: Governance & Accountability

BSR Insight Article: Guest Perspective: GreenBiz on Ten Trends Shaping the State of Green Business

By Joel Makower, Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com

“We’re still here.” Read more →

Posted: February 9, 2010 | Topics: Consumer Products, Energy, Environment, Governance & Accountability, Information & Communications Technology, Supply Chain, Toxicity & Product Design, Transportation