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Latest Corporate Social Responsibility articles 
Unlike in Europe, US Retailers Won’t Sign Bangladesh Safety Pact
May 2013
Companies cite concerns of increased litigation from signing the accord, but aversion to greater labor union power may play a role.
GRI: More companies seeking verification of sustainability reporting
Apr 2013
More companies are seeking external assurance for sustainability reports that follows GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) sustainability guidelines.
SASB previews sustainability standards for financials
Apr 2013
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) is developing industry-specific sustainability accounting standards for the benefit of business, investors and society.
Sustainability reporting doubled in 2012
Dec 2012
More companies are deciding that sustainability reporting is an important part of corporate governance that can provide many benefits.
Companies still disappoint on key reporting issues
Nov 2012
Deloitte report unveils few improvements in carbon emissions and gender pay gap disclosure.
Executive pay, climate change and labor standards top list of ESG priorities
Sep 2012
UN PRI survey of investors managing more than $2 trillion also highlights corruption, water management and human rights.
US firms less transparent on environment
Jul 2012
American businesses score 10 percent on social and environmental disclosure rate, compared with 19 percent globally.
Sustainability reporting may become mandatory
Jun 2012
UN conference in Brazil to seek compulsory disclosure of corporate sustainability data.
Watch: From general counsel to head of CSR
Apr 2012
John Spinnato, vice president of CSR for Sanofi US, once filled the general counsel position at the Paris-based pharmaceutical company.
Investors drive interest in sustainability investment
Mar 2012
For this proxy season, shareholders filed about 117 sustainability resolutions thus far.
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