Our society is facing a unique set of global challenges. For example:• 78 percent of the
world's population remain poor1 and many are unable to meet their most basic needs;• 28 …

There is growing concern that the problems of the global community are mounting and that
unless business takes a more prominent role in solving them, we are destined for serious …

I APPEAR bEFORE YOu As THE spokesman for a minority view: I am a black sheep among
the flock. There is today a general consensus, both within the business world and outside it …

In its journey from the margins to the mainstream, the idea of corporate responsibility has
become a significant part of the business agenda. Whilst society has always held …

There is said to be a “new paradigm in business” proposing that business has far broader
social and environmental responsibilities than simply making profits for shareholders. This …

Corporate social responsibility was easily defined, preached and embodied when economic
times were good and social relationships were relatively stable. Being seen to support local …

AT FIRST GLANCE, IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLY UTOPIAN-this scheme to lift 100 million
families out of absolute poverty by the year 2005. With about five per family, we're talking …

The international community has policy tools to influence business activity within and
between nations, and to help ensure that globalization proceeds in a way that benefits all …