Soul Economy

The corporate sustainability agenda - the social, economic and environmental impact of business often referred to as CSR (corporate social responsibility or in most recent days as ESG (environment, social and governance performance) - is increasingly moving into the board room due, in no small part, to the increasing awareness about climate change consequences and [...]

Working with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), UN Global Compact is finding more ways to engage with SMEs. UNIDO launched the Responsible Entrepreneurs Achievement Programme (REAP) Toolbox which is a framework for measuring and reporting on social and environmental performance.
The REAP Toolbox has been designed to support SMEs in their endeavour to improve [...]

This is said to be a ‘how to’ practical guide that provides information about starting and succeeding in an ethical enterprise. Areas covered include clarifying what your ethical principles are, launching your ethical product or service, deciding on your ethical business model, raising ‘clean’ finance, responsible marketing and ethically sound business practices.
To find out [...]

This is reported to be a simple ‘how to’ booklet for SMEs that are interested in increasing their profitability and responsibility at the same time. This latest initiative of the UK Small Business Consortium provides practical tips and actions as well as examples of small businesses from around the UK.
For further information, visit www.smallbusinessjourney.com/page1.asp

The sustainability reporting agenda has changed. The pressure is on to build sustainability factors into competitive strategies so that the focus encompasses not only corporate risk, but also market opportunity. In this environment the sustainability report has assumed a new role. This second seminar will provide a ‘roadmap’ for sustainability reporting and cut through the [...]

This workshop is suitable for anybody wishing to develop a better understanding of the relationship between corporate responsibility and human rights. It will be highly interactive and offer participants adequate time to interact with speakers and panellists.
Reasons for attending this workshop include the fact that the corporate sector has become the most important international influence [...]

The Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility’s (ACCSR’s) 2008 annual conference is being held in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact and is being hosted by Westpac. The conference will explore the major international and domestic trends and policy developments affecting corporate social responsibility and sustainability. What will the new government mean for CSR [...]

This is a step-by-step guide for medium-sized companies (50 to 200 employees) to implement the 10 principles and become good performers in the UN Global Compact.
To download the Guide, visit www.globalcompactsummit.org/docs/UNGC07-MediumScaleEnterprisesOperationalGuide.pdf