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Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Age

Dunstan Allison Hope, Managing Director, Advisory Services

Today, BSR published "Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Age," a new report describing the freedom of expression and privacy risks faced by information and communications technology (ICT) companies, and how these risks can be more effectively mitigated by the industry. Read more →

Posted: February 14, 2011 | Topics: Human Rights, Information & Communications Technology

Will Old Europe Become the New World of Sustainability in 2011?

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

European companies, government officials, and civil society representatives have tended to scoff at their American cousins’ approach to sustainability, and also at the perceived fundamental disregard for the environment and human rights in BRIC countries. But as we make our way into 2011, I sense a shift in Europe toward a more somber mood, similar to the sobriety that comes to a soccer team the day after an unexpected defeat by a mignon competitor: heads down, feet dragging, and a realization that something different has to be done. Read more →

Posted: February 7, 2011 | Topics: Climate Change, Consumer Products, Energy, Environment, Financial Services, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Health Care, Human Rights, Information & Communications Technology, Media & Entertainment, Mining, Reporting & Communications, Strategy & Integration, Supply Chain, Transportation, Travel & Tourism

Promoting Human Rights in Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Role for Business

Chhavi Ghuliani, Manager, Advisory Services

Recently, BSR visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of a U.S. State Department project to promote CSR and human rights in the region. While there, BSR led: Read more →

Posted: February 1, 2011 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Human Rights, Labor Migration, Stakeholder Relations

BSR Comments on Draft Human Rights Principles

This week, BSR submitted a commentary on the draft "Guiding Principles for the Implementation of the United Nations 'Protect, Respect, and Remedy' Framework" proposed by Professor John Ruggie, Special Representative to the UN Secretary General for Human Rights and Business. Read more →

Posted: January 25, 2011 | Topics: Human Rights, Reporting & Communications, Strategy & Integration

What to Look for in 2011

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

Over the past couple of years, relentless focus on the basic vitality of the world’s economy has distracted attention from important underlying trends. As we go into 2011, the market meltdowns of 2008 are receding from view. This means that structural changes in the world are—thankfully—again capturing the world’s attention. These longer-term developments are again shaping the business environment—and pointing to an even greater focus on sustainability as one of the defining characteristics of business success. Here are five key trends that will shape our world in 2011. Read more →

Posted: January 11, 2011 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Human Rights, Reporting & Communications, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

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