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Blogs About Governance & Accountability

We found 12 Blog entries on this topic; most recently published at the top.

In the Era of PRISM, ‘Knowing and Showing’ on Human Rights

Aditi Mohapatra, Associate Director, Advisory Services Dunstan Allison Hope, Managing Director, Advisory Services

As public scrutiny of U.S. government surveillance tactics grows, BSR has been reflecting on the corporate responsibility and ethics issues at stake—and how these issues extend beyond the information and communications technology sector. Read more →

Posted: June 13, 2013 | Topics: Consumer Products, Financial Services, Governance & Accountability, Health Care, Human Rights, Information & Communications Technology, Transportation

New Guidelines for Chinese Companies Operating Abroad: How to Be Responsible, Sustainable, and Profitable

Chengbo Wang, Director, Advisory Services

The Chinese government released guidelines this year for Chinese companies doing business abroad on how to operate sustainably and responsibly. We analyze the guidelines and offer four steps on how companies can implement robust social and environmental strategies. Read more →

Posted: June 4, 2013 | Topics: Environment, Governance & Accountability, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

Strange but True: France to Influence Asian Sustainability Reports

Nina Jatana, Former Communications Manager, Asia

The promulgation of a new French sustainability reporting law puts an end to the "mandatory versus voluntary" reporting debate—in France and for foreign companies operating there. Since the law’s passage, BSR has been investigating how certain Asian countries might approach the application of this law, given their different approaches to disclosure—in particular, Japan, China, and South Korea. Read more →

Posted: October 11, 2012 | Topics: Environment, Governance & Accountability, Reporting & Communications

Who in the Room will be Retired in 10 Years?

Ryan Flaherty, Manager, Advisory Services

At World Water Week in Stockholm, I was like a kid in a candy store. However, the most impactful moment for me came had nothing to do with water, agriculture, sustainability, business, or anything else that I deal with day in and day out. It was a simple question. Read more →

Posted: September 14, 2012 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Leadership, Water

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

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