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Report: Engaging With Free, Prior, and Informed Consent

Jasmine Campbell, Former Manager, Advisory Services

Based on a workshop BSR held in June, we developed a report that discusses how extractives companies can use free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) to engage affected communities throughout project development. Read more 

Posted: September 24, 2012 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights, Mining, Stakeholder Relations | Download (PDF)

Blog: The Changing Labor Context in China: Workers and Collective Bargaining

Jason Ho, Manager, Advisory Services & CTI

In 2012, China's manufacturing sector has seen growing labor unrest. Wages have increased because of the scarcity of skilled labor, but tensions between workers and employers are high. Normally, a wage increase would be understood as a positive step, so why does the unrest continue, and how can collective bargaining legislation help? Read more →

Posted: September 7, 2012 | Topics: Human Rights, Labor Migration, Stakeholder Relations

BSR Insight Article: Investing in Africa: Chinese Companies and Sustainable Development

Terry Nelidov, Former Manager, Advisory Services

At the Asia Society's "Chinese Investment in Africa" panel in Hong Kong, academics and journalists gathered to discuss the road ahead for Chinese companies looking to do business in Africa. I came away with two main reflections: Read more 

Posted: August 14, 2012 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Economic Development, Stakeholder Relations

BSR Insight Article: New Geographies of Corporate Sustainability

Guy Morgan, Director, Advisory Services

In India, family-owned enterprises like the TATA group occupy a place in citizen's hearts and minds that is not easily shifted. They are viewed as the "go to" institutions to build schools and other social institutions, and fulfilling these social needs guarantees these companies' license to operate. Read more 

Posted: June 19, 2012 | Topics: Economic Development, Leadership, Stakeholder Relations

BSR Insight Article: Making Sustainability Reports Relevant to Diverse Audiences

Julia Robinson, Communications Associate

With sustainability reporting becoming mainstream, it is crucial that reports continue to evolve to meet the needs of diverse audiences. In a new publication from the UN Environment Program, Deloitte Southern Africa, and the University of Stellenbosch on the future of corporate reporting, released in advance of Rio+20, BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer examines how to engage with multiple audiences. Cramer suggests that companies should narrow reporting strategies to focus on three audiences, recognizing that they have different priorities: Read more 

Posted: June 19, 2012 | Topics: Reporting & Communications, Stakeholder Relations

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