#Corporate Responsibility
Making a social impact beyond the hype
Companies are often accused of greenwashing if their corporate social responsibility programmes fail to live up to the hype. To make a meaningful impact, they must measure what they’re doing and be transparent when things don’t go to plan
Infrastructure investors making ESG a priority
Growing awareness of responsible investing, which considers environmental, social and governance factors, has transformed the conversation in the infrastructure sector
Real diversity and inclusion demands a wider scope
Organisations need to widen their understanding of diversity and inclusion beyond gender and race
Stakeholder theory: helping business do good and do well
Business is increasingly being rethought so it operates sustainably for people and the planet, as well as for profit
How responsible mining can benefit economies
Mining has a major impact on the environment, but it also represents a valuable opportunity to benefit national economies and local communities
Driving corporate sustainability
An ethical approach to business can not only be profitable, but is also often a requirement of discerning customers eager to safeguard the planet and protect workers
Enterprise is fulfilling government roles
As governments cut spending on welfare, and a range of social and environmental services, private enterprise is stepping in to fill the void left by the state
Human rights are now part of business
Companies and their supply chains are increasingly involved in safeguarding human rights