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Responsible business
The business case for companies to behave in a responsible manner is now widely accepted. Chief executives openly admit this is now a strategic imperative. Many companies feel they cannot afford not to talk about what they are doing, even if this makes them more vulnerable to attacks from shareholders and campaigners. - -
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Business bows to growing pressures
As more is expected of them, companies have to be concerned about what people think.
Issues: Tax avoidance is rising up the ethical agenda
A network of campaigners is arguing that companies should ay what they owe, where they owe it.
Developing countries: Social issues gain more importance
Companies operating abroad have much to contend with.
Opportunities: Social innovation could pay useful dividends
Some big-name companies see commercial benefits in developing products aimed at poor and disadvantaged customers.
Partnerships: More than a round table conference
Cultural problems can hinder the progress of an alliance.
GrupoNueva: A new frontier in responsibility
GrupoNueva wants to make money out of the world’s poor.
Questionnaire fatigue: Time to cut down on information
The recent launch of two online services - one in the UK, the other in the US - are aimed at reducing companies’ time-consuming burden of form-filling.
Marketing: Brands can find the going tough
Companies are often caught out by attacks from campaigners.
Reporting: Transparency issue can be easily clouded
Countries are introducing requirements for listed companies to cover a variety of issues in their reports.
Sarbanes-Oxley: Corporate US begins to reflect
The reform process has entered its final stage.
