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Covalence tracks the ethical reputation of multinationals through press clipping and media measurement. Thousands of positive and negative news are quantified, coded and synthetised into charts and rankings. This ethical quotation system allows the production of reports analysing the reputation of multinationals by area, source or theme. www.covalence.chCorporate notices
Here at howies we believe in making products that serve a purpose and stand the test of time. We avoid the fashions of the day and just ensure our products are as functional and as simple as possible. Our spring/summer 2007 range uses more organic and recycled fabric than ever. www.howies.co.uk
Power Efficiency Corporation (OTCBB: PEFF) develops energy saving technologies for electric motors. The Company's patented technology reduces inefficiencies in lightly loaded electric motors, resulting in 20-40% energy savings in appropriate applications. Target applications include many types of industrial and commercial equipment, as well as residential refrigerators and vending machines. www.powerefficiencycorp.com
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services. At UPS, we believe our business success depends upon balancing economic, social and environmental objectives - that's why our record of corporate stewardship has led to being included on the annual list of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. To learn more, visit the UPS Corporate Sustainability Report at www.sustainability.ups.com
As Australia's oldest company, we've always known that our task has been to build value today so that every generation can live better than the last. This means managing our business for long term success, with an unwavering commitment to socially and environmentally responsible behaviour. www.westpac.com.auResearch and rating services
Founded in 1990, Centre Info Ltd is the first European research and consultancy firm entirely devoted to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Centre Info offers solutions to SRI and mainstream investors who wish to integrate ESG issues into their investment processes. Centre Info SA also provides advice on SRI product concept and design, on SRI investment strategy formulation and undertakes specific research projects related to sustainability and ESG issues. More information at www.centreinfo.ch
Covalence tracks the ethical reputation of multinationals through press clipping and media measurement. Thousands of positive and negative news are quantified, coded and synthetised into charts and rankings. This ethical quotation system allows the production of reports analysing the reputation of multinationals by area, source or theme. www.covalence.ch
Ethical Screening assists individuals, charities and clients of investment managers with environmental and social concerns, to invest their money according to their principles. Our research and analysis covers a broad range of CSR issues, relevant to investors with diverse ethical concerns, including animal welfare, human rights and environmental exploitation. www.ethicalscreening.com
Ethix is a Stockholm-based SRI advisory helping institutional investors with investment decisions and engagement, and developing policies, strategies and solutions. We provide tailor-made solutions for responsible investment including norm-based screening, ESG analysis, best-in-class and engagement programmes on over 7,000 companies in both developed and emerging markets. For more on what we do visit www.ethix.se
Novethic, subsidiary of the Caisse des Dépots, is a French research centre for corporate social responsibility and socially responsible investment. Novethic's web site www.novethic.fr is a key source of information for responsible economic actors. Novethic also produces professional studies and newsletters on CSR and SRI.
A stakeholder rating and networking platform
OpenSRI is just about to launch the very first worldwide SRI collaborative web platform.
OpenSRI aims to revolutionise social and environmental rating. It will offer a new approach to SRI and CSR rating – based on a real involvement of stakeholders.
OpenSRI appears at a time when the SRI market is in expansion. The latest Eurosif study from September 2006 (PDF) estimates the European SRI market is worth at more than €1,000 billions. This accounts for 10-15% of all European assets, that is to say an increase of 36% since December 31, 2002.
The OpenSRI online database on SRI and CSR will be accessible free of charge. For further information, please visit: www.opensri.com or email info@opensri.comIT and software
GreenPrint software eliminates wasteful pages in any printout automatically while saving time and money, saving trees, reducing greenhouse gasses, and decreasing waste. It incorporates an easy to use PDF writer, a print overview called GreenView, and a reporting feature keeping track of paper and money saved. Learn more at www.printgreener.com
ICSA Software International is the software company of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) and the world's leading supplier of global entity management software. www.icsasoftware.comBanking and mortgages
Save money and help good causes at the same time with a Charity Bank account. Charity Bank is a registered charity as well as an FSA regulated Bank. It's not about what we don't invest in, it is about what we do invest in. Every pound is available for lending to charitable causes. For more details visit www.charitybank.org
Ecology Building Society are specialists in ethical savings accounts and green mortgages for properties which benefit the environment. Mortgages are available for properties requiring renovation or conversion; energy efficient new builds constructed from sustainable materials; and for the addition of energy saving devices and renewable energy systems to existing properties. www.ecology.co.ukInsurance
Home-grown values: At Co-operative Insurance we fully support the growth of individual wealth - but don't believe it should come at any price. We are the only UK insurance company with a customer led 'ethical engagement' policy. Find out more at www.cis.co.ukStudy
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business is an accredited, distance learning programme offered by the University of Cambridge Programme for Industry. This is a practical programme designed to help senior and mid-career managers implement the principles of sustainability in their organisations and move them towards socially
responsible business practice. www.cpi.cam.ac.uk/pcsb
Study for an MA, MBA or PhD in Corporate Social Responsibility
Master contemporary issues in CSR, Business Ethics, Sustainability, Accountability, Stakeholder Relations, at the world renowned International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility based at Nottingham University Business School.
Join our postgraduate programmes that are research led and practically orientated. Be part of a leading centre for CSR research and experience our innovative approach to CSR education. Scholarships available for all CSR programmes. Visit our website today at www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/ICCSRCampaigns
FairPensions campaigns for pension funds to become responsible investors. We
work with pension schemes to safeguard their returns through the management
of environmental, social and governance issues which could become
financially relevant. We also work with individuals and groups who want
pension funds to use their financial power responsibly. www.fairpensions.org.uk
Imagine a world in which you can donate voting rights in the corporate stocks you beneficially own to an organisation whose values you share, perhaps an environmental group, trade union or shareholder activist. This is the aim of the Investor Suffrage Movement. If you share our vision, join usConsultancy
CSE offers coaching in a vast array of services related to contemporary, innovative management methodologies promoting Sustainability and Business Excellence. At the same time CSE acts as a think-tank, through the participation of academics and executives from all over the world. Its founding members cooperate with major international organisations. To find out more visit www.cse-net.org
Duncan Minty is an independent consultant in corporate responsibility, with particular experience of the insurance, property and professional services sectors. My work is a mix of retained positions and bespoke research, all with a sharp focus on the particular dynamics of each client and sector. For more information, visit www.duncanminty.co.uk
Today's CSR leaders:
*Hardwire governance principles into practice
*Innovate to protect their reputation
*Actively communicate their ethical practices
We engage with the standard setters, assessors and NGOs that are changing
the corporate landscape. If you need to assure the integrity of your
business, Glasshouse can help.
Open the NarrowGate to tailor-made strategic planning for compliance solutions in China. NarrowGate works to advance social compliance through capacity-building, management-system development, seminars and relationship advancement with production partners. NarrowGate is uniquely poised as the catalyst to high-quality, competitively-priced products that come form world-class compliant factories. www.narrowgateservices.com
The NCBS is a non-profit, values-based consultancy providing sustainable solutions to businesses and other organisations. It helps deliver high levels of environmental and social performance alongside good economic return. Services areas include sustainability policy-making and management, corporate responsibility, environmental performance, training and capacity building. www.thencbs.co.uk
New Forests Pty Limited is an investment management and advisory business specializing in institutional and private equity investment in forestry assets that generate returns from traditional timber and energy products and from emerging environmental markets for carbon, biodiversity and water. www.newforests.com.au
Sd3 Ltd - Business Sustainability.We help organisations improve their performance and create value by adopting business sustainability practices that integrate economic, environmental and social management. Across the globe our partnership approach has earned us high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business. For more information visit www.sd3-global.com.com
Seventeen are experts in combining cool, cutting-edge event design with a carbon-cutting solution. We create outstanding events that are environmentally and ethically aware, distinctive, fresh and unique. Our website has some examples of our work to date, and you can also check out our "Hotel Seventeen" blog. www.seventeenevents.co.uk
SustainAbility is a hybrid strategy consultancy and think-tank. We combine business insight with in-depth knowledge of the sustainability agenda in global markets. Working with businesses, we identify and manage sustainability risks and opportunities, and help to create market-focused solutions. For more information, visit www.sustainability.com or contact cruickshank@sustainability.comVoting
EU Shareholder Rights Directive: a danger to the integrity of capital
A vast majority of Europeans agree that the voting right of companies shares should be exercised only by the final investor, who is the real "beneficial owner" who bears the risk and not by the "shareholder" bank or broker that holds the shares in an omnibus account. www.proxinvest.comProfessional networks
The Institute of Business Ethics was established by business in 1986 to encourage high standards of business behaviour based on ethical values. It aims to lead the dissemination of knowledge and good practice in business ethics and helps organisations to strengthen ethics culture and encourage high standards of ethical behaviour. www.ibe.org.uk
Investors' Circle is one of the nation's oldest and largest angel investor networks, and the only one specialising in early-stage companies and funds working to solve major social and environmental problems. The network has invested over $111 million in 182 deals areas such as renewable energy, organic food, education, health care and community development. www.investorscircle.net
Net Impact is a global network of leaders committed to using business to improve the world. With more than 130 student and professional chapters on five continents in 80 cities and 80 graduate schools, Net Impact's resources, events, and programs enable members to make a positive social, environmental, and economic impact in their education, careers, and communities. Find out more about us here
Striding Out is a support community for social and ethical entrepreneurs. We deliver a professional and personal service to our clients. On joining the network, members are assigned a dedicated business coach, who co-ordinate professional advice, deliver coaching and training, and facilitate connections tailored to meet your needs. www.stridingout.co.uk
Tomorrow's Company is a not-for-profit business-led think tank. We work as an influential networking hub for organisations, identifying and exploring the future of sustainable success, publishing agenda-setting research, and promoting the adoption of new ideas and concepts. To find out more visit www.tomorrowscompany.com
Young Enterprise London, a registered charity, is part of the national Young Enterprise network. We work in partnership with schools and businesses to help develop entrepreneurial and enterprising young people. Volunteers from the business community develop leadership skills through delivering our innovative programmes in schools. www.yelondon.com or www.young-enterprise.org.ukFinancial advisors
The Ethical Partnership is a UK specialist in ethical investment authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Contact Jeremy Newbegin on 08456 123 411
www.the-ethical-partnership.co.uk
We are creative, independent, client-centred and overseen by one of the UK’s most qualified advisers. We subscribe to the Ethical Investment Research Service. We have a highly trained team of advisers covering all aspects of your personal financial situation. Regularly updated, in-depth information on our website and regular email bulletins. No charge for an initial exploratory meeting. www.arch-fp.co.uk
Ethical Investors Group - South West office
Specialist, independent, financial advice exclusively on ethical and socially responsible finance. Through our unique profit distribution scheme, we distribute 50% of our net profits to groups/charities specified by our clients (over £500,000 donated to date). For more information contact Chris Deacon on +44 (0)1752 564434 or deaconeig@aol.com, or visit www.ethicalinvestors.co.uk/chrisdeaconJim Frazin, Certified Financial Planner
- Personal financial planning aligned with your progressive values
- Dynamic, principled, small business consulting
- Fee-only specialising in socially responsible investments
- Free initial consultation
Contact: +1 415 337 4566, jf@shibboleth.comBooks and reports
Leading mining and metals companies reaffirm their commitment to sustainability
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released its 2008 Annual Review, called "Embracing Change".
In spite of the tumultuous year, ICMM members reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to the sustainable development agenda.
In 2008 ICMM released an upgraded procedure that sets out how member companies can formally assure performance against ICMM's ten principles, and their GRI reporting requirements. It published a Mine ClosureToolkit, a Good Practice Guidance on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Nalaria, issued a position statement on mining and indigenous peoples, and a report on minerals taxation. See www.icmm.com/AnnualReview2008
Philanthrocapitalism by Matthew Bishop and Michael Green. For philanthropists of the past charity was often a matter of simply giving money away. For "philanthrocapitalists" it's like business. The book explains how a web of wealthy, motivated donors, including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, George Soros, Angelina Jolie and Bono, have set out to change the world www.acblack.com
50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade by Miles Litvinoff and John Madeley. The book provides a critical guide to international trade and shows fair trade presents a realistic and positive alternative for farmers and producers in developing countries, their trading partners in the global North and aware consumers. www.plutobooks.com
A new edition of the classic textbook on the principles and practice of stock exchange investment, with a focus on the London Stock Exchange. www.palgrave.com
Ecosystem Challenges and Business Implications warns that companies must transform business models and operations if they are to avoid major economic losses caused by the current degradation of ecosystems and the vital services they provide. It was produced by Earthwatch Institute, World Conservation Union, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and the World Resources Institute. Click here for free 1.1 MB PDF
In Corporate Social Responsibility and International Development Dr Michael Hopkins makes the case that governments and their international agencies have failed to rid the planet of poverty, and that the solution lies with the private sector. Full of essential ideas for how business can lead the way in deriving the good from globalisation. Click here for more information or to order
ICCA Handbook on CSR provides unique and invaluable insights from leading CEOs, business people and opinion formers into why companies undertake CSR and the lessons they have learned for the future. Contributors include Alcoa, BT, Canon, Deutsche Bank, Toyota, The Body Shop and Volkswagen. For more visit www.cca-institute.org/handbook
Total Responsibility Management: The Manual, by Sandra Waddock and Charles Bodwell. Total Responsibility Management uses managerial familiarity with quality management to provide a systemic framework for managing a company's responsibilities to stakeholders and the natural environment. Click here for more information or to order
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