CSR and Pharma-an update on issues of corporate responsibility and governance.

Today Article 13, the corporate responsibility specialists, announced the launch of the latest edition in their ‘innovation in CSR’ website series. Drawing from their extensive experience in the pharmaceuticals sector, this update reveals that systematic treatment of corporate social responsibility all along the supply chain can create a competitive edge for companies operating in this high risk industry.

Paradoxically, however, for companies to remain at the forefront of their particular sphere they must also bring an innovative and creative approach to their efforts. To find out more, read Article 13’s CSR expert view “Miracle cure or bitter pill?” at http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strCategory=Expert%20View.

In the accompanying briefing papers, Article 13 focuses on sustainability in the Pharma sector from two different perspectives. In the first, Robert Barrington of F&C Management Ltd asks what a sustainable Pharma company is and considers the need for fundamental change within the sector. The second briefing looks at how, in the US, the Roberts Environmental Center’s Pacific Sustainability Index has been mapping public data and progress on CSR in pharmaceuticals. Read more at http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strCategory=Briefing%20Papers.

Our CSR best practice case studies highlight leading practice where innovation is linking the industry with international development goals. Medicines for Malaria Venture and the UN Millennium Villages project use different forms of ambitious public-private partnerships to tackle huge healthcare challenges. To view, visit http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strCategory=Best%20Practice.
Finally, in the CSR View from the Field accompanying this update, Christopher Murray from Roche writes on that company’s ground breaking work on HIV/AIDS. Learn more at http://www.article13.com/csr/viewfromthefield.asp.
Interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR) but not sure what to do and where to start? Want some information with which to talk to the board? Need practical examples of how other companies are using CSR to achieve sustainable business success? Article 13 can help you.
To find out more… go to www.article13.com.
Copyright Article 13 – March 2007
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.