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• A collaborative approach to supply chains can improve financial stability and overcome the problems of the credit crunch
• Find out how your group has fared in the Corporate Responsibility Index and Big Tick Awards - -
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It’s an ill wind ...
Recession may strengthen the case for corporations to address their social and environmental impacts, writes Sarah Murray – whatever some consumers and investors may want
Explainer: The CR Index and the Big Tick awards
Charlotte Turner of Business in the Community outlines how the organisation’s award programmes work
Commentary: Time for boards to make right connection
Stephen Howard on big themes emerging from the 2009 Corporate Responsibility Index
Business in the Community Awards 2009: The Big Ticks
Here we list all the organisations that have won the Big Tick this year by demonstrating high-quality management of their responsible business practices
Supply chains: Relationships key to reducing risk
Rod Newing on how collaboration can improve financial stability
Workplace issues: Flexibility works both ways
Staff and employers can benefit from alternatives to redundancy, writes Andrew Baxter
Corporate governance: A need for fresh perspectives
It no longer makes sense for boards to rely on one or two individuals, writes Sarah Murray
Profile: Ethical sourcing highlights Cadbury’s commitment
It is hardly surprising that business responsibility has held a high position in the organisation’s corporate hierarchy, writes Sarah Murray
Climate change: Keeping up momentum is key challenge
Action now will bring benefits when the global economy recovers, writes Andrew Baxter
