News Archive - 2008 - Canadian Business Ethics Research Network


	Bob Walker, V.P. Sustainability, Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. is the recipient of the 2008 SRI in the Rockies Award Posted on 11/25/2008 On October 26, 2008 SRI in the Rockies was held in Whistler B.C. where over 700 participants attended, including about 100 Canadians. During that conference, there was an annual SRI Service Award presented to a SRI leader who has demonstrated leadership, innovation, high standards of professional conduct and accomplishment in collaboration with other industry leaders. more
	Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon Presents the Keynote Address at the Social Investment Organization 100 Mile Dinner for Good Policy Posted on 11/15/2008 On September 25, 2008 the Social Investment Organization hosted a 100 Mile Dinner for Good Policy. The dinner was a delicious menu from ingredients sourced within 100 miles of Toronto, and set the stage for the keynote address by Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon on The Future of Public Policy and Capital Markets. more
	oikos Global Case Writing Competition Announced Posted on 10/08/2008 With the Call for Cases 2009 oikos and Ashoka join forces to promote the creation of high quality teaching cases on Corporate Sustainability (sponsored by oikos) and Social Entrepreneurship (sponsored by Ashoka). The competition welcomes entries from all parts of the world. more
	SIO, CBERN and Others to Review Potential Studies on ESG and the Financial Crisis Posted on 10/08/2008 Details a letter from Eugene Ellmen of the SIO that calls for collaborative research between the financial industry and academia regarding the academic research potential of how ESG factors may have been able to reduce the impact of the crisis. more
	Jantzi Research Commentary: The Market Crisis and its Impact on Socially Responsible Investing Posted on 10/08/2008 Michael Jantzi provides his views about the future of socially responsible investing in light of the current financial crisis. more
	The Aspen Institute’s Center for Business Education Reviews the Topic of Mining and Metals and Business Education Posted on 10/08/2008 The mining and metals industry has many important lessons to offer MBA students about the ways that product and process innovations can produce far-reaching positive effects. more
	Call for topic-based research proposals in the context of the HiiL Research Theme Posted on 10/08/2008 HiiL is pleased to announce the launching of a Call for Research Proposals in the context of the HiiL Research Theme Private Actors and Self-Regulation. more
	Wal-Mart Canada Commits to Making a Difference in its Second Corporate Social Responsibility Report Posted on 10/08/2008 Wal-Mart Canada today released its second Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR Report), highlighting the company's commitment to more transparency and to putting its social responsibility action into words. more
	A series of articles on "dimensions of sustainable development" is being published in a monthly (free access) newsletter Posted on 10/08/2008 September issue is now available more
	The Lure of the Green: The Right Call Panel Examines Issues of Corporate Ethics, October 1, 2008 Posted on 10/02/2008 A recent Alberta Venture article features an interview with Janet Keeping, CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. more
	New Study Says Mainstream Investors are Assessing Labor and Human Rights Sustainability Risks for the First Time Posted on 10/02/2008 Mainstream investors for the first time are beginning to assess labor and human rights factors as a way of increasing returns and lowering risk, according to a study released today by Harvard Law School’s Labor and Worklife Program. more
	Innovest Invites You to Review our Webinar “Credit Cards at the Tipping Point”, Recorded 29 September 2008 Posted on 10/02/2008 In this webinar Innovest examines Bank of America, American Express, Discover, Citi, Capital One and JP Morgan Chase. Innovest benchmarked each bank by its product exposure to subprime / high risk consumers, identified winning and losing strategies, and evaluated balance sheet and earnings sensitivity to credit card performance. more
	Research work of Tessa Hebb Celebrated in The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada 30th Anniversary Website and Anthology Posted on 10/02/2008 CBERN Collaborator Tessa Hebb is featured in the SSHRC website and anthology for her research work “Toward Corporate Responsibility”. more
	Eurosif Study Reveals a European SRI Market Valued at E2.7 Trillion Posted on 10/02/2008 Eurosif has just published the latest Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) figures and trends in "European SRI Study 2008". This unique study highlights the scale of European SRI as well as European and National trends across thirteen countries. more
	Podcast interview on CSR featuring Andrew Crane Posted on 10/02/2008 A 30 minute interview that provides an introduction to CSR issues and questions is available for download on the CBERN website. This interview features CBERN collaborator Andrew Crane, George R. Gardiner Professor of Business Ethics at the Schulich School of Business, York University. more
	Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2008 is now Available Posted on 10/02/2008 Transparency International (TI) unveiled the 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Among 180 countries listed in this year’s index, Canada, maintaining the same position as in 2007, tied at 9th with Australia, with a score of 8.7 (out of 10), leads the 32 countries of the Americas region, included in the CPI. more
	Ethical Offshoring: If you can cut costs by outsourcing work overseas, should you do it? The Right Call Panel Examines Issues of Corporate Ethics, September 1, 2008 Posted on 10/02/2008 A recent Alberta Venture article features an interview with Janet Keeping, CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. more
	The Timbit Conundrum: The Right Call Panel Examines Issues of Corporate Ethics, July 1, 2008 Posted on 10/02/2008 A recent Alberta Venture article features an interview with Janet Keeping, CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. more
	Codes of Conduct in the Private Sector: A Review of the Academic Literature since 1987 Conducted by: A. Scott Carson, Mark Baetz and Shelley McGill Posted on 10/01/2008 EthicsCentre CA is proud to announce the release of a report entitled Codes of Conduct in the Private Sector: A Review of the Academic Literature since 1987. Sponsored by EthicsCentre CA and authored by Dr. Mark Baetz, Dr. A. Scott Carson, and Ms. Shelley McGill, this report is the definitive bibliographic source for research on the subject of Codes of Conduct in private sector workplaces. more
	SIO Goes the Distance Posted on 09/30/2008 Responsible investment is an important issue for many pension plan sponsors today, but when it comes to public policy support for these initiatives, Canada has a long way to go. more
	Major Corporations Request Clarity on Climate Change Regulation Posted on 09/22/2008 Carbon Disclosure Project Announces Global 500 and S&P 500 Results - Climate change Questionnaire draws largest response to date more
	Oilsands needs special reporting rules: Environment, investor groups Posted on 09/16/2008 Canada's oilsands industry, already the target this week of a major British investment firm's campaign against the "climate-hostile fuel," is now under fire from an international alliance of environment and investor groups, which has urged the U.S. securities regulator to rewrite proposed new rules on reporting petroleum reserves to reflect the "potentially enormous risks" - financially and ecologically - associated with the "carbon-intensive" Canadian energy source. more
	CBERN Collaborators Crane and Matten Publish: “Corporations and Citizenship: Business, Value Creation, and Society” Posted on 09/11/2008 It is widely accepted that corporations have economic, legal, and even social roles. Yet the political role of corporations has yet to be fully appreciated. Corporations and Citizenship serves as a corrective by employing the concept of citizenship in order to make sense of the political dimensions of corporations. Citizenship offers a way of thinking about roles and responsibilities among members of polities and between these members and their governing institutions. more
	CBERN Contributes to A Participatory Multi-Perspective Corporate Social Responsibility Case Study Approach Project Posted on 09/10/2008 This project seeks to conduct corporate social responsibility (CSR) case study research on the activities of Canadian mining companies in three developing countries, focusing on the social and environmental challenges they encounter. The process by which this research is to be conducted is through international collaboration with partners from these developing countries, employing an innovative multi perspective approach to case study development and analysis that allows for the incorporation of a wide range of views concerning the CSR activities of Canadian mining companies in developing countries. more
	New Book Published by CBERN Collaborator Tessa Hebb “No Small Change: Pension Funds and Corporate Engagement” Posted on 09/10/2008 In “No Small Change”, Tessa Hebb examines the ability of pension funds, now the largest single driver of financial markets around the world, to use their ownership position to change corporate practices for the sake of the bottom line and, perhaps, change the world for the better in the process. more
	Socially Responsible Investing in Canada a commentary by Eugene Ellmen is published in the Fall 2008 issue of Green Money Journal Posted on 09/05/2008 The following commentary by Eugene Ellmen, Executive Director of the SIO, appeared in the Fall 2008 issue of Green Money Journal, published in the US. more
	The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) September Newsletter now Available Posted on 09/05/2008 The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	AccountAbility AA1000AS Draft Changes - Final Weeks for Comment Posted on 09/05/2008 AccountAbility is now reaching the final few weeks of its AA1000AS wiki comment more
	Seeing is Believing Tour Focused on Solutions to Homelessness Posted on 09/05/2008 Project showcases the success of social enterprise, supportive housing, and skills training programs in bringing people off the streets. more
	Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) and Craib Partner on 2008 Survey of CSR Reporting Trends Posted on 09/05/2008 The report will highlight trends in the reporting practices of Canadian and international companies, as well as put the spotlight on best practices, with useful visual examples. more
	International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) publishes HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria Good Practice Guidance Posted on 09/05/2008 ICMM's Good Practice Guidance on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, which is aimed at managers and health practitioners, provides practical information for disease management. more
	ICMM launches Mine Closure Toolkit Posted on 09/05/2008 ICMM's new toolkit, Planning for Integrated Mine Closure, provides practical guidance for a key challenge to mining: closing a mine in a sustainable manner. more
	When can we believe a CSR report? New report sheds light on assurance process Posted on 09/01/2008 Assure View -The CSR Assurance Statement Report is the first report to offer an independent, comprehensive overview of the field. The report outlines who uses assurance, who provides assurance and what methods are used. Assure View is a reference point for all stakeholders, from reporting companies and assurance providers to consumers who wish to find out more about companies’ social and environmental impacts. more
	Ontario Mining Act consultations - August / September 2008 Posted on 08/07/2008 On August 5, the Ontario government announced that it will be holding a series of public and stakeholder meetings about modernizing the Mining Act. more
	The Conference Board of Canada Publishes "The Role of the Board of Directors in Corporate Social Responsibility" Posted on 08/07/2008 This report examines corporate social responsibility and ways in which a board of directors can provide oversight and strategic direction on the firm's social and environmental performance. more
	Canadian Financial Regulator Proposes Changes to Executive Compensation Disclosure Posted on 08/01/2008 The Canadian Center for Ethics and Corporate Policy issued an analysis in its latest newsletter of proposed changes to executive compensation disclosure in Canada. In a flagging global economy, more and more executives are being asked to justify their high salaries. As part of good corporate governance, more pressure is being put on companies to provide more disclosure on how Boards of Directors calculate pay. more
	The Latest Issue of the Ethics Centre's Newsletter is Now Available Posted on 08/01/2008 Download the Newsletter here more
	AccountAbility AA1000AS Wiki - The final phase of public comment is now open and will remain open until September 12th 2008 Posted on 08/01/2008 Watch Alan Knight, Head of Standards at AccountAbility introduce the revised draft and welcome you to participate in the final phase of public comment. more
	The Research Network for Business Sustainability Awarded Major Funding Grant for the next Seven Years Posted on 07/31/2008 Dr. Tima Bansal has been awarded $2.4M by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada to fund activities related to The Research Network for Business Sustainability over the next seven years. more
	Canadian Consumers: Second to Last on National Geographic Greendex Rank: 13th of 14th Posted on 07/23/2008 Canadian consumers’ Greendex score places them second from the bottom on this 14-country list, driven in large part by large home size and less environmentally friendly transportation behavior (e.g., high solo driving, low use of public transportation). more
	Global Standard on Whistleblowing Programs Released Posted on 07/23/2008 The International Chambers of Commerce has issued the first global standard on the creation of whistleblowing programs. more
	Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Posts Agenda for the 6th Annual Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility in Toronto, ON Posted on 07/23/2008 How are Canada’s top companies adapting to the changing needs of key stakeholders and how are these parties changing the face of corporate responsibility? more
	RI interview: Global Compact chief points the way for UNPRI Posted on 07/22/2008 Georg Kell, executive director of the corporate forerunner of the UNPRI talks about the issues the $14 trillion investor initiative may have to face. more
	Sustainability Perspectives: Winning the Social License to Operate Resource Extraction with Free, Prior, and Informed Community Consent Posted on 07/22/2008 A Report Issued by The Ethical Funds Company, February 2008 more
	Sustainability Perspectives: Credit Risk, Biodiversity, and Climate Change - Canada’s Banks and the Fight Against Global Warming Posted on 07/22/2008 A Report Issued by The Ethical Funds Company, March 2008 more
	The Conference Board of Canada issues New Research - The Role of the Board of Directors in Corporate Social Responsibility Posted on 07/22/2008 This report examines corporate social responsibility and ways in which a board of directors can provide oversight and strategic direction on the firm's social and environmental performance. more
	Alcoa Launches Alcoa-TV Video Channel on Alcoa.com Website Posted on 07/22/2008 AlcoaTV gives visitors a rich-media lens through which to view and search Alcoa's business, sustainability, history and community activities more
	SB20: World's Top Sustainable Stocks - 20 Companies Changing the World (for the Better!) Posted on 07/22/2008 The SB20 list, in its seventh year, consists of 20 public companies that are leading the way to a sustainable society. The list is presented in the Progressive Investor newsletter, published by SustainableBusiness.com, which tracks and analyzes sustainable stocks. more
	SIO submission to the Expert Panel on securities and regulation Posted on 07/22/2008 The Social Investment Organization, the national association for socially responsible investment (SRI) responds to recent consultation on the way forward to improve securities regulation in Canada. more
	ECOFACT releases Most Controversial Companies report Posted on 07/22/2008 ECOFACT has released a report listing the top ten most environmentally and socially criticized companies. more
	UN PRI Stresses Disclosure Posted on 07/22/2008 Firms and fund managers who have signed onto the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) could be expelled if they don’t follow through with its disclosure provisions. more
	Ethical Funds supports greater transparency for global extractive industry in presentation at UN conference Posted on 07/22/2008 The Ethical Funds Company’s Vice President, Sustainability, Robert Walker, was given the honour of being specifically invited to speak at a prestigious United Nations conference. more
	International Council on Mining and Metals (ICCM) Council Approves Assurance Procedure Posted on 07/21/2008 ICMM's Assurance Procedure has been approved by Council, marking an important stage in the evolution of the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework. more
	The latest draft of the AA1000 Assurance Standard (2008) is now online for public consultation Posted on 07/17/2008 This final period of consultation runs until September 12th after which the Technical Committee will again review all comments and finalise the Standard for the global launch on October 24th. more
	The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) announces “Principles and performance guidelines for responsible exploration” is near completion Posted on 07/15/2008 The first element of track 1, Principles and performance guidelines for responsible exploration, is close to completion (July 10, 2008). Now at an advanced stage, the document was developed after extensive consultation, including two mineral industry workshops and two multi-stakeholder focus groups held in 2007 and 2008. more
	Canadian Architecture and Urban Planning Schools Ranked on Sustainability Posted on 07/15/2008 Corporate Knights investigates how environmental and social issues are integrated into the curriculum. more
	Top Canadian graduate programs rated on sustainability Posted on 07/15/2008 Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the fifth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school experience. more
	Canadian Journalism schools ranked on environmental and social sustainability Posted on 07/15/2008 Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the fifth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school experience. more
	IBM Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2008 Posted on 07/15/2008 Corporate Knights has released the 7th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada’s top corporate citizens. more
	Maquila Solidarity Network July Newsletter Now Available Online Posted on 07/14/2008 The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	Mercer’s Responsible investment newsletter: Issue 8 now available online Posted on 07/14/2008 In this issue: ESG ratings of fund managers, Mercer manager research developed to consider environmental, social and governance factors, A firsthand look at investor collaboration, How can investors collaborate to improve the pension fund system?, Managing reputational risk and alternative investments, and Mercer and IFC to deliver first ‘sustainability rating’ for emerging market investment. more
	How Tar Sands Perpetuate Petro-Addiction Posted on 07/08/2008 SocialFunds writer Bill Baue speaks with Shelley Alpern of Trillium Asset Management about its shareholder activism on oil company exploitation of tar sands. more
	KAIROS Statement on the Report of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights, Dr. John Ruggie Posted on 07/02/2008 This month the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights is tabling a report at the UN Human Rights Council, entitled, Protect, Respect and Remedy: a Framework for Business and Human Rights. KAIROS welcomes this report and the work of the Special Representative during his three-year mandate. more
	Canada’s Sliding Performance Masked by High Resource Prices Posted on 06/30/2008 High commodity prices are masking Canada’s sliding socio-economic performance when compared to other advanced countries, The Conference Board of Canada reports in its 12th annual benchmarking results. more
	Report Calls Values-Driven Model Best Approach to Mix Business and the Environment Posted on 06/25/2008 In the midst of a public policy flux, a new paper by the Business Roundtable Institute of Corporate Ethics advocates a values-driven business strategy that results in credible environmental actions more
	Maquila Solidarity Network June Newsletter Now Available Online Posted on 06/24/2008 The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	Promoting responsible practices - International Council on Mining and Metals's June Newsletter Posted on 06/23/2008 ICMM has released the latest issue of its Good Practice newsletter. In his leader, ICMM's new Chief Operating Officer John Groom introduces the theme of promoting responsible practices in the industry and MORE... more
	Berrett-Koehler publishes Aspen Institute Guide to Socially Responsible MBA Programs Posted on 06/23/2008 The guide builds upon business education research Aspen CBE has been conducting since 1999 for its alternative MBA rankings, "Beyond Grey Pinstripes," and for its Faculty Pioneer Awards which, since 1999, have recognized business school faculty most committed to teaching and researching social and environmental business issues. more
	The Ethics of Resource Extraction Meeting: The Shareholder Association for Research and Education reports on the CBERN Organized Meeting at UBC on May 30, 2008 Posted on 06/21/2008 The report “Academics, First Nations, industry and activists discuss the ethics of resource extraction” summarizes the day’s activities and highlights. more
	The Ethics of Executive Pay - Should executive compensation be left entirely up to the market? Posted on 06/20/2008 A recent Alberta Venture article about CEO compensation features an interview with CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership Janet Keeping. more
	Mining Association of Canada Leads Best Practice in Sustainability Posted on 06/20/2008 A new study by Five Winds/Strandberg Consulting indicates that the Mining Association of Canada's (MAC) Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative has positioned Canada's mining industry as a leader in sustainable development. more
	UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Human Rights and Business John Ruggie Pushes Corporate Human Rights Improvement Posted on 06/18/2008 Earlier this month, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Human Rights and Business John Ruggie presented his third report to the Human Rights Council. In a significant development, the report sets forth a framework for states protecting against human rights abuses, companies respecting human rights, and victims accessing remedies. more
	Investors Support UN Business and Human Rights Mandate Posted on 06/18/2008 A coalition of socially responsible investors, led by the Social Investment Forum (SIF), showed their support of Ruggie's framework in a letter sent to the Eighth Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, asking it to extend Ruggie's mandate. more
	Cronus Capital Markets Launches the CCM BetterworldStock Index CDA Posted on 06/18/2008 This index has been created as a tool to be used by investors looking for opportunities in this BetterWorld Movement. more
	Majority of Canadians Still Unaware Canada Pension Plan Successfully Reformed 10 Years Ago Posted on 06/15/2008 The CPP Investment Board's Policy on Responsible Investing is the roadmap by which it assesses environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as they affect the risk and return parameters of underlying investments. This is guided by the belief that responsible corporate behaviour with respect to ESG factors can generally have a positive influence on long-term financial performance. more
	CBERN Participates in Canada-Russia CSR Roundtables in Moscow: May 12-13, 2008 Posted on 06/15/2008 The Ethical Funds Company is once again the top performing socially responsible mutual fund company in Canada, according to the latest Responsible Investment Fund Update from leading environmental and social magazine Corporate Knights. more
	The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership announces the appointment of Erin Power as the 2008 - 2009 Intern Posted on 06/01/2008 The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership is happy to announce the appointment of Erin Power as the 2008 - 2009 Intern. The Internship will commence in September 2008. Erin will be working on research projects with the Foundation as well as helping to organize public engagement events and prepare publications. more
	The Priest Peru's Mining Industry Calls 'The Devil', Comes to Toronto Posted on 05/20/2008 Father Marco Arana, one of Peru's most charismatic and respected mining activists, will be visiting Toronto from May 23rd to 28th, with Stephanie Boyd, a Canadian film maker based in Peru. Two informal meeting times have been organized for people to chat with Father Marco and to view a few short video clips. more
	Indigo Donations Top $6 Million to High-Needs Schools in Canada Posted on 05/15/2008 The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation commits another $1.5 million to high-needs elementary schools totalling $6 million in funding to date. Twenty elementary schools across Canada will receive grants of up to $160,000 over three years. more
	Dr. R. Anthony Hodge appointed International Council on Mining and Metals President Posted on 05/15/2008 ICMM Chairman Brad Mills welcomed Hodge at a meeting of the ICMM Council - made up of the CEOs of all member companies - held in Miami on Wednesday 14 May. more
	EPAC Magazine, May 2008 (Vol. 8, No. 1): Now available for download Posted on 05/13/2008 EPAC Magazines include in-depth articles on subjects of interest to individuals involved in or affiliated with various fields of ethics. The Magazines are produced in both English and French. more
	David and Goliath Meet in the CSR Super Bowl Posted on 05/12/2008 William C. Frederick reviews “The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Complete Reference Guide to Concepts, Codes, and Organisations” and “Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society, Volumes 1-5” more
	Export Development Canada issues 2007 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Posted on 05/07/2008 EDC has issued its fourth Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. CSR reporting continues to be the primary vehicle through which EDC communicates to stakeholders their positions on various non-financial aspects of their business. more
	CPP versus Ethical Investing - The Bottom Line Posted on 05/06/2008 How does "ethical investment" impact on investment performance? Can Canadians invest ethically and still make the same amount of money as they would if they put their savings into companies that have no socially responsible investing policies or practices? more
	The Difference Makers: How Social and Institutional Entrepreneurs Created the Corporate Responsibility Movement Posted on 05/03/2008 Sandra Waddock’s new book profiles 23 people who, she says, "created the social responsibility movement". Among those profiled is Steve Lydenberg of the Institute for Responsible Investment, Domini Social Investment. Steve is also a recent participant of the CBERN Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Workshop. more
	Investors spur Goldcorp to address human rights in Guatemala Posted on 05/02/2008 Goldcorp Inc. has agreed to conduct an independent Human Rights Impact Assessment in Guatemala at the request of Canadian and Swedish shareholders more
	AccountAbility announces the second draft of AA1000AS has been uploaded onto its Wiki Platform Posted on 05/01/2008 Second phase of public participation to begin more
	The Anatomy of Corruption in Canada Posted on 05/01/2008 TI-Canada voices its concerns on the allegations of corruption made against the former Prime Minister of Canada more
	Publish What You Pay-Canada Launched Posted on 05/01/2008 On 26 March 2008, Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Canada was launched, with a workshop on A Canadian appeal for revenue transparency in oil, gas and mining industries. more
	Canadian Forum on Bribery and Foreign Corruption Posted on 05/01/2008 On 31 March and 1 April, 2008, approximately 100 people attended the Canadian Forum on Bribery and Foreign Corruption, in Toronto, put on by the American Conference Institute, with TI-Canada as a supporting organization. more
	Ethics in Business-From Risk to Resilience: A New Vision for Canadian Business Posted on 05/01/2008 The December 10, 2007 video of CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op Peter Robinson’s speech, has been posted on the CCEPA website more
	Transparency International: IOCs failing to disclose payments to governments and tackle corruption Posted on 04/28/2008 Transparency International (TI) published the findings of its 2008 Promoting Revenue Transparency Project in partnership with the Revenue Watch Institute. This is an assessment of the reporting practices of 42 of the world's largest international and national oil and gas companies (IOCs & NOCs), including efforts to tackle corruption and their transparency about revenue payments made by the governments of oil-rich less developed countries. more
	First Nations Embracing Mining Posted on 04/18/2008 Mining companies need to build relationships with aboriginal communities. more
	Stratos announces the launch of Canadian Corporate Sustainability Reporting Posted on 04/15/2008 Stratos announces the launch of Canadian Corporate Sustainability Reporting – Best Practices 2008, the results of its fourth study of corporate sustainability reporting in Canada. more
	David Suzuki Foundation Podcast - Bay Street and the environment Posted on 04/14/2008 Paul Cassidy explains how securities regulations and the environment are connected. more
	The Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN) hosts a workshop to explore the Canadian world of Socially Responsible Investment research Posted on 04/14/2008 On Friday, April 11, 2008, CBERN hosted a workshop at York University. The purpose of the workshop was to bring together a core group of people engaged in SRI research in Canada. more
	A Report on the U of T Centre for Ethics Seminar Series Event Posted on 04/01/2008 Roger L. Martin, professor of strategic management and Dean of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, gave a talk on March 17 as part of the Centre’s 2007-08 Seminar Series. more
	Government and Academia Adopt and Partner with Global Reporting Initiative Posted on 04/01/2008 Sustainability reporting functions as 'living laboratory' for students, companies and governments more
	Canadian Business Ethics Research Network to organize a Workshop on “The Ethics of Resource Extraction” Posted on 04/01/2008 Workshop will bring together university based researchers, including PhD students from a variety of disciplines, and business leaders, government officials, and NGO representatives from across Canada to share insights on the ethical dimensions of resource extraction. more
	CBERN participant Tessa Hebb awarded the SSHRC Knowledge Impact in Society grant for “Institutional Investors’ Corporate Engagement and Responsible Investing” project Posted on 03/27/2008 Tessa Hebb, Director, Carleton Centre for Community Innovation at Carleton University has been awarded the SSHRC Knowledge Impact in Society grant. The project titled “Institutional Investors’ Corporate Engagement and Responsible Investing” is a three year grant. more
	Globe Foundation Announces Winners for Globe Awards Celebrating Leaders in Environmental Excellence Posted on 03/14/2008 The GLOBE Foundation of Canada is proud to announce the winners of the 2008 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence. The awards were presented Thursday, March 13th during GLOBE 2008 to celebrate Canadian companies that take a proactive approach to sustainable business strategies and have made significant strides towards developing progressive technologies and services. more
	The 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2008 Posted on 03/04/2008 Corporate Responsibility Officer Magazine has announced the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2008 more
	Leading Mining and Metals' Companies Make Significant Progress in Strengthening Operational Practices Posted on 03/03/2008 ICMM has published its 2007 Annual Review which highlights the organization's significant achievements throughout the year. The report records how ICMM works to address key issues that affect the mining and metals sector, providing a benchmark for good industry practice. more
	Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada: The 2008 Ivey-Jantzi Research Report Posted on 02/20/2008 Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada: The 2008 Ivey-Jantzi Research Report - March 2008 more
	MSN Dec 2007 Codes Memo is now on-line Posted on 01/25/2008 In Codes Memo #22, The Next Generation of CSR Reporting: Will Better Reporting Result in Better Working Conditions?, the Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) offers a critical assessment of “next generation” corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting in the apparel and footwear sector more
	Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced Posted on 01/23/2008 Corporate Knights Inc. and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors today announced the fourth annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. The Global 100 includes companies from 17 countries encompassing all sectors of the economy that were evaluated according to how effectively they manage environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities, relative to their industry peers. more
	Moving Sustainability Assurance Forward Posted on 01/17/2008 simultaneous discussions linked by video, gathered some of Canada’s most respected authorities on sustainability assurance to offer feedback on the topic in general and on the continuing development of the AA1000 Assurance Standard in particular. more
	Leading global academics create new corporate sustainability approach to build innovation and global collaboration Posted on 01/16/2008 Key conclusions of a new paper published by a group of international academic experts on corporate responsibility and sustainability, which offers a new approach to how sustainability can build innovation and global collaboration across organisations more