Article 13 Released CSR 2006 Review

Today Article 13, the expert advisers on corporate responsibility (CSR) and governance, released the latest edition in their highly acclaimed View from the Field series providing CSR practitioners with a platform to share their thoughts and experiences from working in the corporate social responsibility arena.

Adrian Henriques, an Article 13 associate, provides the reader with a review of key events in 2006 as seen from a CSR perspective. He reflects on milestones in the world’s largest nations – including China where sustainable growth is finally edging its way onto the national agenda – and highlights the launch in the UK of the long-awaited Companies Act 2006. Having given a useful synopsis of new releases and revisions to CSR-related standards such as the third generation GRI Guidelines, Adrian also touches on the setbacks both BP and Coca Cola have encountered in relation to their images as responsible corporate citizens. The 2006 review paints a positive picture of CSR in terms of the growth of the CSR community and more transparent and accessible reporting practices. It concludes by pinpointing the year’s two hot topics – climate change and war.

To view the full article, please visit http://www.article13.com/csr/viewfromthefield.asp.

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Article 13 are specialist advisors in governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development. We develop policy and strategy through the use of research and engagement to deliver innovation, governance and organisational responsibility. We typically help companies, governments and academic institutions to meet the growing pressure for better performance, whether it be social, environmental, ethical or economic.