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	New book: Governance Ecosystems: CSR in the Latin American Mining Sector Posted on 2011/12/22 This book takes a broad, ‘governance ecosystem’ view to exploring the complex and cross-cutting relationships between key actors involved in and affected by mining governance in Latin America. more
	Business and Human Rights Symposium: Publications Posted on 2011/12/05 Publications to feature papers presented and developed at the CBERN-hosted Business and Human Rights Symposium, February 25-28, 2010. more
	Business and Spirituality Workshop Report: May 25, 2011, Halifax Posted on 2011/12/05 In May 2011, a Business and Spirituality Workshop was held in advance of CBERN’s 4th Annual Conference. more
	[Job] Research Fellow: Corporate Accountability, University of Melbourne Posted on 2011/08/22 The University of Melbourne is recruiting a Research Fellow in the field of corporate accountability and human rights, employing networked regulation theory. more
	CBERN Hosts Project Website on Researching Impacts of Mine Development on Aboriginal Community Health in Canada Posted on 2011/08/01 This large-scale, multi-disciplinary project, funded by the CIHR and SSHRC, seeks to fill a knowledge gap regarding the impacts of mine development on Aboriginal community health in Canada. more
	Benjamin Bradshaw Awarded CIHR and SSHRC grant to Research Impacts of Mine Development on Aboriginal Community Health in Canada Posted on 2011/07/25 Large-scale, multi-disciplinary project seeks to fill a knowledge gap regarding the impacts of mine development on Aboriginal community health in Canada. more
	CURI Hosts Symposium in Victoria Posted on 2011/07/19 The inaugural Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI) Symposium took place on June 21, bringing together, students, investment professionals, university representatives and responsible investment (RI) experts to discuss the state of responsible investing in Canadian universities, and how this can be improved. more
	CIM Annual Conference 2011 on “Mines without Borders” Posted on 2011/06/15 The Canadian Institute for Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) hosted its annual conference and exhibition in Montreal from May 22 – 25, 2011 more
	Tom Campbell Seminar at York University on CSR and Human Rights Posted on 2011/05/31 Tom Campbell of the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University in Australia spoke on “Corporate Social Responsibility: Beyond the Business Case to Human Rights”. more
	Kernaghan Webb Represents CBERN on Centre for Excellence CSR Committee Posted on 2011/05/16 CBERN member Kernaghan Webb will represent CBERN on Centre for Excellence in CSR’s Executive Committee. more
	Annual Report Released by CPPIB Posted on 2011/05/12 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has released their annual Report on Responsible Investing more
	Northwest Ethical Investments Releases Oil Sands Report Posted on 2011/05/12 “Lines in the Sand” released to educate investors about individual oil companies. more
	CBERN Co-Organizes Business and Human Rights and Extractives Industry Panel at CSR in Pacific Rim Conference Posted on 2011/05/09 CSR in the Pacific Rim Conference, co-organized by the CBERN Pacific Region, provides outlet for discussion about human rights and the extractives industry. more
	CPPIB ups Climate Change Policy Influence Posted on 2011/05/05 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has announced plans to support the Climate Disclosure Project. more
	Report: Social Investment Organization - SRI Weathers the Recession Posted on 2011/05/05 Canadian Socially Responsible Investment Review 2010 finds SRI continues to grow, despite the global recession. more
	Upcoming Knowledge Gaps Report to Identify Challenges in the Extractives Industry Posted on 2011/05/02 Report seeks to identify challenges within the Canadian Extractives industry, and outlines 12 themes in need of support and contributions from the sector’s stakeholders. more
	The Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution (APDR) Project Enters Stage Two Posted on 2011/05/02 The APDR focuses on cross-border dispute resolution research and analysis between Canada and Asian countries including China, Japan and Indonesia. more
	Cross-Canada CSR Speaker Series to Launch on CSR and Extractive Industry Posted on 2011/04/29 CIM and CBERN’s Ethics of Resource Extraction Cluster is planning a corporate social responsibility speaker series with CIM branches in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. more
	Globethics.net Newsletter No.3: 2011 - Enhancing Life Posted on 2011/04/21 Globethics.net is a worldwide ethics network based in Geneva, with an international Board of Foundation of eminent persons. It provides an electronic platform for ethical reflection and action. more
	Wes Cragg Joins 3ci Responsible Investment Initiative as Research Stream Leader Posted on 2011/04/15 A Case Study development project focusing on Extractives industry, Responsible Investment and First Nations economic development. more
	Aboriginal Policy and Nuclear Fuel Management Guide Released Posted on 2011/04/15 The NWMO develops Aboriginal Policy Guide regarding nuclear fuel management. more
	EthicsCentre's Spring 2011 Newsletter Posted on 2011/04/13 The latest issue of the EthicsCentre's Newsletter is now available on their web site more
	New initiative to help Canadian universities face a $41 billion challenge: Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI) Posted on 2011/04/12 Canadian universities need to address risks affecting over $41 billion in pension funds and endowment investments, say founders of the newly formed Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI). more
	CPPIB Joins Extractive Industries Coalition Posted on 2011/04/05 The CPPIB has become a signatory on the Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative. more
	E3 Roundtable Events Seeks to Facilitate Discussion on Innovative Energy Policies in Canada Posted on 2011/03/31 National series encouraged discussion around energy policies more
	Carleton Centre for Community Innovation for Receives CURA Grant Posted on 2011/03/30 The Carleton Centre for Community Innovation was awarded grant for Responsible Investing Initiative. more
	EPAC/APEC Quebec 2011 Annual Conference Posted on 2011/03/28 “The Challenges of Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations”: This year the conference is designed to stimulate reflection on ethical decision-making as it occurs in organizations, and how various organizational and contextual factors impact on it. We are pleased to offer a special welcome to Prof. Linda Treviño, internationally renowned lecturer, author and researcher on these subjects. more
	Learning Partnership on CSR and Extractives Sector Posted on 2011/03/15 The Institute for the Study of CSR, based out of Ryerson, kicked off a series of talk on corporate social responsibility and the extractive sector overseas, ongoing since fall 2010. The series is one outcome of a learning partnership with the federal Office of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor. more
	Trade Commissioner Service Support Division Feb Newsletter on CSR Posted on 2011/03/10 more
	Executive Compensation - SIO submits comment letter to Canadian Securities Administrators Posted on 2011/02/19 The letter commends the CSA’s attention to this issue but points out some deficiencies in the proposed amendments, particularly in regard to the issue of long-term risk management and compensation disclosure. more
	Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) launches Anti-Corruption Compliance Checklist Posted on 2011/02/19 In line with Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), the TI-Canada ACC is a critical tool for those Canadian corporations seeking to significantly enhance their risk management processes. more
	CPPIB Releases Proxy Voting Guidelines Posted on 2011/02/17 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has released their new proxy voting guidelines. more
	Corporate Knights University Chapters: Making business a force for good Posted on 2011/02/15 Initiative to harness university activism and to turn it into a force that holds both university endowments, as well as the top 60 Canadian corporations, accountable. more
	Corporate Knights 2011 Responsible Investing Guide Posted on 2011/02/14 Check out CK’s expanded Responsible Investing Guide online. Included is the scoring spreadsheet for download, which contains the detailed CK Performance Score (CKPS) and CK Social Score (CKSS) for all funds from the January 2011 Responsible Investing Guide. more
	Invitation Event: Leveraging Private Capital for Public Good Posted on 2011/02/02 A day-long symposium on social enterprises and social finance solutions. The symposium will feature a range of speakers from social enterprises... more
	Executive Compensation and Oil Sands Risk Mitigation: You Get What You Pay For Posted on 2011/01/19 Investors seek linkage of executive compensation to environmental, social and governance performance more
	Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) Engagement report for Q4 2010 Posted on 2011/01/17 SHARE is a Canadian leader in responsible investment services, education, and research for institutional investors. more
	CBERN Members Participate in Call for Comment on Ruggie Guidelines Posted on 2011/01/17 Call to comment on draft principles to guide implementation of “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework. more
	Final Exposure Draft of AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard Released Posted on 2011/01/11 The Standard has undergone extensive international multi-stakeholder revision in order to capture and enhance current practice and to make the AA1000SES more strategically relevant across businesses, governments and other organisations. more
	EthicsCentre's Fall/Winter 2010 Newsletter Posted on 2011/01/05 The latest issue of the EthicsCentre's Newsletter is now available on their website, focusing on Privacy Issues. more
	Report: Impact and Benefit Agreement Research Network report addresses IBAs and Aboriginal communities in Canada’s North Posted on 2010/11/30 IBA Research Network released a report in 2010 addressing impact benefit agreements (IBAs) between natural resource developers and Aboriginal communities in Canada’s North. more
	Naskapi Nation Public Dissemination Project Launches Facebook Group Posted on 2010/11/30 The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach and CBERN research group has launched a Facebook group to engage Naskapi youth in learning about the impacts of mining in their community. more
	Report ‘The Role of Institutional Investors in Social Finance': presented by Tessa Hebb to the 2010 Task Force on Social Finance Posted on 2010/11/17 This policy brief focuses on Canadian pension funds as a source of potential capital in for Canadian communities. It examines how other jurisdictions have approached this issue and looks for possible policy options that will encourage such investment. more
	New Report on Social Purpose Enterprises Posted on 2010/11/17 Just released, this 2010 report sponsored by Greater Toronto Area-based Social Purpose Business Network (SPEN) investigates revenue, cost, human resource and growth patterns of SPEN members and Social Enterprises (SEs) in the GTA. This report by 3ci researcher Arjun Langford examines the growth factors of 33 social enterprises within the GTA. more
	Study Identifies Best Practices of Sustainability Leaders in the Insurance Sector and Beyond Posted on 2010/11/10 The study, International Scan of Sustainability Practices of Insurance and Non-Insurance Companies, identified 61 common practices among 17 companies considered to be among the most progressive in the area of sustainability. more
	Report: From Faith to Faith Consistent Investing Posted on 2010/11/09 Religious Institutions and their Investment Practices produced by International Interfaith Investment Group 3iG with support from SHARE more
	Transparency International: Corruption Perceptions Index 2010 now Online Posted on 2010/10/26 Transparency International, the leading civil society organisation fighting corruption worldwide, releases its 15th annual Corruption Perceptions Index more
	Caux Round Table Mountain House Statement: Posted on 2010/10/21 his document puts forward "a common position among the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions of social thought on sound ethical values to be used in management of the global economy". more
	CBERN Member Kernaghan Webb's Project Featured in SBE Newsletter Posted on 2010/10/18 A report from the Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN) on an ongoing collaborative case study project focusing on Canadian mining companies operating in developing countries. more
	CBERN Hosts Workshop on Ethics, Corporations and Governance Bringing Leading North American and European Business Ethics Scholars to Canada Posted on 2010/10/14 The goal of the sixth TABEC workshop, October 7-10, is to bring together a small group of leading North American and European business ethics scholars whose work is focused on corporate governance. more
	Ethics, Mining and the Canadian North at The Society for Business Ethics Annual Conference 2010 Posted on 2010/09/15 CBERN members were part of the “Ethics, Mining and the Canadian North” panel, which took place at the SBE Conference 2010 more
	Schulich School of Business establishes Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business Posted on 2010/09/03 Integrating business ethics, corporate social responsibility and business and sustainability, the new Centre will create and disseminate new knowledge about responsible business; enable and inspire managers, policy makers, students, academics and consumers to integrate ethics, social responsibility and sustainability into the core of their decision-making processes; and foster a new generation of business leaders equipped to create a more just and sustainable society through responsible business. more
	Exploring Canadian CSR at Academy of Management Conference 2010 Posted on 2010/08/30 CBERN members participated in the “The Other North American Voice: Exploring Canadian corporate social responsibility Panel” at AOM 2010. more
	CIM Magazine Feature: CBERN May 28 Event “Human Rights, Resource Extraction and First Nation Economic Development” Posted on 2010/08/26 A report on the May 28, 2010 Event “Human Rights, Resource Extraction and First Nation Economic Development”, part of the CBERN 2010 Annual Conference, is featured in the August 2010 issue of the The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Magazine. more
	The Wall Street Journal: The Case Against Corporate Social Responsibility Posted on 2010/08/24 The idea that companies have a duty to address social ills is not just flawed, argues Aneel Karnani. It also makes it more likely that we'll ignore the real solutions to these problems. more
	CBERN Hosts Member Benjamin Bradshaw's IBA Research Network Website Posted on 2010/08/24 CBERN is hosting a Partner website devoted to Impact and Benefit Agreements Research. more
	Wes Cragg to Edit Two Volumes on Business and Human Rights Posted on 2010/06/30 Wes Cragg, Denis Arnold and Peter Muchlinski are currently editing a special issue of Business Ethics Quarterly, which will focus on business and human rights, forthcoming in December 2011 more
	Corporate Knights Releases Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada: 2010 Ranking Posted on 2010/06/24 Mountain Equipment Co-op ranked the #1 Corporate Citizen in Canada. more
	Ethical Investing Shines in Africa as Economy Grows Posted on 2010/06/24 new light in African ethical investing was shone on the plateau continent June 9, 2010. Called AfricaSIF, “… [it] is designed to be a pan-African knowledge base, network and advocate for integrating ESG factors into investment in Africa.” more
	Social Finance Blog - Canadian Responsible Investment Conference Round Up Posted on 2010/06/22 comprehensive coverage of June 2010 Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2010 more
	EthicScan Launches Ethics Blog Site Posted on 2010/06/21 Ethics Blog site developed in consultation with respected ethicist Norman Steinberg. more
	CBERN Member Claire Woodside Authors Report on Canadian Company Transparency Posted on 2010/06/21 The primary goal of this Publish What You Pay Canada report is to map Canadian regulations governing disclosure in the extractive industries. Focusing on resource and reserve data; payments to host governments; contracts and licenses; and environmental, social, and governance factors. more
	New report from Hennick Centre and Jantzi-Sustainalytics provides recommendations to Minister of Finance to enhance corporate social reporting Posted on 2010/06/21 York University’s Jay and Barbara Hennick Centre for Business and Law and Jantzi-Sustainalytics have submitted recommendations to the Minister of Finance on how the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) can begin to improve corporations’ disclosure of their social practices. more
	Jantzi Wins SRI Lifetime Achievement Award Posted on 2010/06/17 Michael Jantzi, head of SRI research firm Jantzi-Sustainalytics, has been named the winner of the inaugural Canadian SRI Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Toronto. more
	Responsible Investment Conference Preview: The View from Europe Posted on 2010/06/16 This is the fourth in a series of articles on the 2010 Canadian Responsible Investment Conference. more
	CBERN Participant Sue McGregor Publishes Book on Consumer Moral Leadership Posted on 2010/06/14 This book shares a collection of novel ways to re-conceptualize and envision the moral imperatives of consumption, thereby providing invigorating insights for future dialogue and intellectual and social action. It privileges a consumer moral leadership imperative, which augments the conventional management imperatives of sustainability, ethics, simplicity and environmental integrity. more
	ICMM launches human rights publications in multiple languages Posted on 2010/06/14 International Council on Mining & Metals wo human rights guidance documents are now available to download in Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. more
	New EthicsAssurance Newsletter Posted on 2010/06/08 A new e-newsletter available for free has been launched for corporate responsibility, social audit and stakeholder engagement professionals. more
	Responsible Business Summit 2010 - Presentations Posted on 2010/06/08 Over 30 hours of practical insight, case studies and best practice material for purchase. more
	Canadian Responsible Investment Conference pre-conference article #2 Posted on 2010/06/08 RI Monitor, in conjunction with the Social Investment Organization has organized a series of pre-conference blogs. This is part of a larger blogging project, and all articles will be posted on SRI Monitor and the SIO website and distributed to partner websites. more
	Social investment group announces lifetime achievement award finalists Posted on 2010/06/08 The Social Investment Organization has announced the four finalists of the first Canadian SRI Lifetime Achievement Award, to be presented to an individual voted by peers to have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the Canadian SRI industry. more
	Canadian Responsible Investment Conference Preview: SRI in the oil sands Posted on 2010/06/03 This is the first in a series of articles on the 2010 Canadian Responsible Investment Conference. Subscribe to SRI Monitor for more pre-conference articles over the next couple of weeks and full blogging coverage during the three-day conference. more
	Update: Multiperspective Collaborative CSR Pilot Case Study Report Posted on 2010/05/17 As of the Spring, 2010, the summary report for this pilot project, which provided preliminary validation for the multiperspective collaborative methodology. more
	Weekly Update: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre - 05 May 2010 Posted on 2010/05/05 more
	CBERN 2nd Generation Website is now LIVE! Posted on 2010/05/05 Business ethics website to provide resources for researchers and practitioners in the field of business ethics, CSR, sustainability, SRI, human rights,... more
	DFAIT April 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin Posted on 2010/05/04 The Trade Commissioner Service Support Division at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) is pleased to release a new issue of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, which aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. We trust that you will find the following informative and look forward to working with you in fostering and promoting CSR practices and standards. more
	Keep the Balance: Report on the Third Transatlantic Doctoral Academy on Corporate Responsibility Posted on 2010/04/23 Twice a year, the conference offers a forum for academic exchange to 18 PhD-Students from Germany and Canada, who are preparing their doctoral thesis on issues related to Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. more
	TADA meets CBERN. International PhD Workshop on Politics and Human Rights at York University, Toronto Posted on 2010/04/22 On February 12th and 13th, 2010, a joint workshop on “Politics and Human Rights: Theoretical Perspectives in Business Ethics” took place at York University, Toronto. more
	Social Finance Blog - Making Impact Investment Opportunities Real in Canada Posted on 2010/04/20 Impact investing opportunities are very real, with living, breathing models in place around the world. Accordingly, there is tremendous potential for local success through our social venture exchange project. more
	Network for Business Sustainability Newsletter: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs Posted on 2010/04/19 Research Insight: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs more
	Network for Business Sustainability Newsletter: The key skills of succesful sustainability leaders Posted on 2010/04/19 Research Insight: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs more
	Network for Business Sustainability Newsletter: Do business schools produce sustainability leaders? Posted on 2010/04/19 Research Insight: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs more
	S&P, TSX launch S&P/TSX Clean Technology Index Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	Green Budget Coalition responds to Federal Budget 2010 Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	F&C wins SRI Provider of the Year Award Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	SHARE E-news March 2010: Investor Briefing Note on Oil Sands Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	Introducing Mercer's new Head of Responsible Investment Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	SIO nominations of five directors to be elected to the Board Posted on 2010/03/31 Five directors to be elected to the Board of the SIO more
	CBERN Hosts Business and Human Rights Symposium Posted on 2010/03/31 Symposium welcomed twenty-three Canadian and international participants, who gathered for a four day roundtable symposium. more
	Meritas Mutual Funds Delivering Shareholder ‘Say On Pay’ in Canada - Ten Companies Brought on Board so far in 2010 Posted on 2010/03/24 Meritas Mutual Funds continues to lead the way toward a greater say on pay for shareholders, making the votes a reality at a growing number of Canada’s public companies. more
	CBERN Hosts Business & Human Rights Symposium, Feb 25-28, 2010 Posted on 2010/03/11 Canadian and international scholars along with representation from Non-Governmental Organizations and the Public and Private sectors, participated in the four-day roundtable discussion that sought to engage dialogue and debate about issues surrounding the interface between business and human rights. more
	Request for Proposals: Feasibility Research into an Impact Investment Offering in Ontario Posted on 2010/01/11 The Social Investment Organization is seeking proposals for a consulting assignment to conduct research into the creation of an investment offering to finance social enterprise in Ontario. more
	Social Investment Organization October Newsletter Posted on 2009/12/27 News, Reports, Events and other Announcements about Socially Responsible Investment more
	CBERN Pacific Region Hub Hosts a Workshop on Mapping Ethical Issues in BC and the Yukon Posted on 2009/11/28 On November 20th, the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN) held a day-long workshop in Vancouver focused on its Ethical Issues Mapping Project. more
	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) 4th CSR e-Bulletin Posted on 2009/11/05 A new issue of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, which aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. more
	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) 3rd CSR e-Bulletin Posted on 2009/11/05 A new issue of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, which aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. more
	Social Investment Organization October Newsletter Posted on 2009/11/05 News, Reports, Events and other Announcements about Socially Responsible Investment more
	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) CSR E-Bulletin: Second Issue -October 5th, 2009 Posted on 2009/10/06 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, that aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. more
	Social Investment Organization News Digest: September 24, 2009 Posted on 2009/09/28 Read the latest SIO Newsletter here. more
	International Council on Mining & Metals (ICCM) Launches Mine Closure Toolkit in Spanish Posted on 2009/09/28 ICMM is a collaborative of 18 companies and 30 mining and commodity associations. It provides a means for joint action on sustainability-related issues important to the mining industry. more
	Have The American People Forsaken Capitalism? Posted on 2009/09/28 Latest blog entry from R.D. Bresnahan more
	Socially Responsible Investing: Is it the Right Thing to Do? Posted on 2009/08/27 An article from BenefitsCanada.com more
	Former House Chairman Michael Oxley to Lead Ethics Resource Center Board Posted on 2009/08/19 Michael G. Oxley, a former member of Congress best known as cosponsor of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the nonprofit Ethics Resource Center more
	DFAIT launches CSR E-Bulletin Posted on 2009/08/18 The CSR E-Bulletin will provide subscribers with relevant, up-to-date information detailing DFAIT and the Government of Canada’s CSR initiatives both at home and abroad. more
	SHARE's Engagement Activity Report for the second quarter of 2009 is now available Posted on 2009/08/05 View the report online more
	The latest issue of the EthicsCentre's Newsletter is now available Posted on 2009/08/05 Download the August 2009 Newsletter more
	U.K. website Responsible Investor has posted a story Doug Watt wrote about the Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Winnipeg Posted on 2009/07/30 Canadian investors rise to RI challenge despite legal limbo Support for ESG considerations high, but caution on fiduciary responsibilities. more
	oikos & Ashoka Announce Corporate Sustainability Case Writing Competition Posted on 2009/07/30 To promote the creation of high quality teaching cases on Corporate Sustainability more
	Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Launches New Online Information Hub Posted on 2009/07/30 This free portal includes all the Special Representative's reports, papers and speeches more
	Public Trust Has Major Role in Weathering Economic Storm Posted on 2009/07/27 New Report Launches a Major Collaborative Effort to Identify Emerging Opportunities for Leaders more
	Canadian Coalition for Good Governance seeking comments on revised Corporate Governance Guidelines Posted on 2009/07/23 Comments are welcome from all who are interested in this area, including our members, directors of public companies, other industry groups, regulators and experts. more
	Crisis helping socially responsible investing Posted on 2009/07/22 A commentary on the PRI and Mercer report more
	Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2009 Wrap-Up Posted on 2009/06/17 A series of articles available from Advisor.ca more
	Socially responsible investing still going strong Posted on 2009/06/11 Article published in the Winnipeg Free Press on June 10th more
	Canadian Government CSR Strategy vs. CSR Roundtable Recommendations Posted on 2009/06/11 A Report by Ethical Funds more
	The Maquila Solidarity Network June 2009 Newsletter now Available Posted on 2009/06/10 The 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
	Socially Responsible Investment holds steady at nearly 20 per cent of assets under management in Canada, according to SIO study Posted on 2009/05/08 The study, entitled the Canadian Socially Responsible Investment Review, estimates total SRI assets in Canada in 2008 at $609.23 billion. This represents a 21 per cent increase from $503.61 billion in 2006. more
	Debt perceptions - A review of Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth by Margaret Atwood Posted on 2009/05/01 Story by Victoria Goodday, May 2009, Corporate Knights Magazine more
	Corporate Knights' inaugural Aboriginal Relations Ranking: Extractive Industry Posted on 2009/04/30 Report finds that many companies have policies in place to ensure constructive relations, while others maintain a dated frontier mentality. more
	Special Report: Promotion of All Human Rights, Civil, Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Including the Right to Development Posted on 2009/04/30 Business and human rights: Towards operationalizing the “protect, respect and remedy” framework: Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises more
	New report on socially responsible investment industry in Canada to be released Posted on 2009/04/28 The Social Investment Organization will release the Canadian Socially Responsible Investment Review 2008 more
	CBERN Hosts Special Series of Workshops on Ethics and the Financial Crisis Posted on 2009/04/22 more
	New support for the CSR imperative Posted on 2009/04/16 Last week, "the Ontario Legislature passed a motion calling on the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to review current corporate reporting standards and to produce recommendations for enhanced disclosure." more
	Policy alert: Ontario legislature debates ESG Disclosure Posted on 2009/04/16 SIO supports Ontario MPP resolution – A letter from Eugene Ellmen, Executive Director Social Investment Organization more
	CBERN Receives two SSHRC Grants to Fund Projects on Responsible Development in Northern Canada Posted on 2009/04/15 CBERN successful in applications to the Community-University Research Alliances (CURA) program and SSHRC Northern Communities Public Dissemination program. more
	John Boatright featured in Toronto Star Article Posted on 2009/04/15 Recent Speaker at CBERN-Sponsored Event more
	New initiatives to support responsible practices for Canadian businesses abroad: government response to the National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Extractive Sector in Developing Countries Posted on 2009/04/07 Minister Day announced new measures to help Canadian mining, oil and gas companies meet their social and environmental responsibilities when operating abroad. more
	Project Update: Participatory Multi-Perspective CSR Case Study Project Posted on 2009/03/31 This project seeks to conduct corporate social responsibility (CSR) case study research on the activities of Canadian mining companies in three developing countries. more
	John Ruggie, UN Special Representative on business & human rights Message to VPs Plenary Posted on 2009/03/25 Read the transcript from the John Ruggie, UN Special Representative on business & human rights Message to VPs Plenary, Oslo, 16 March 2009 more
	CBERN Advisory Board Meeting Held on February 17, 2009 Posted on 2009/03/18 On February 17, 2009, the CBERN Advisory Board met to Review the Network’s activities. more
	The Lastest Corporate Social Responsibility News - The Value of Transparency Posted on 2009/03/18 What is transparency worth when it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Everything, according to The CRO (Corporate Responsibility Officer), which recently released its annual list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. more
	Opportunity for CBERN Participants to Utilize Research from EthicsAssurance Knowledge-Based Software Posted on 2009/03/16 CBERN researchers are encouraged to review and consider how they might use the web-based EthicsAssurance employee survey tool and related benchmark data developed by CBERN partner, EthicScan Canada. The survey tool provides a real-time system for gathering data useful in monitoring, remediation, and the creation of policies and practices of interest to an organization’s stakeholders. more
	Joint Committee on Human Rights (UK) - Call for Evidence: Business and Human Rights Posted on 2009/03/10 The Committee has adopted the framework of the UN Special Representative for the purposes of formulating the questions on which it would particularly welcome evidence. more
	The Maquila Solidarity Network March 2009 Newsletter now Available Posted on 2009/03/10 The 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
	This Week at www.ethicsworld.org: EthicsWorld Newsletter Posted on 2009/03/10 Special focus on social responsibility: oil, gas, mining more
	New Blog Launched for Canada’s Social Investment Community Posted on 2009/02/09 SRI Monitor to target SRI investors and professionals more
	Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Open Prospective Reporting Guidelines for Public Comment Posted on 2009/02/05 Supplementary social reporting guidelines now open for comment - deadline is April 29. more
	SIO January 26 News Digest Posted on 2009/01/26 Read the latest news from the Social Investment Organization News Digest more
	A Dialogue on the Social Dimension of Sustainable Mineral Resource Management Posted on 2009/01/26 Notes from the May 29, 2008 Workshop at the Liu Center for Global Issues, UBC, Vancouver more
	Program available: Rethinking Extractive Industry conference Posted on 2009/01/26 Rethinking Extractive Industry: Regulation, Dispossession, and Emerging Claims, March 5–7, 2009, York University, Toronto, ON more
	Groundbreaking responsible real estate code launches Jan. 22 Posted on 2009/01/22 SHARE and the Atkinson Charitable Foundation will officially launch the Responsible Property Services Code at a free event this Thursday, January 22 in Toronto. more
	Maquila Solidarity Wire: January 2009 Newsletter Posted on 2009/01/22 This edition of the Wire is devoted to the MFA+3 Seminar on Labour Rights in a Changing Garment Industry held September 30 - October 2, 2008 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. more
	ICMM and the Aspen Institute hold a web conference for MBA faculty teachers on the subject of mining and sustainability Posted on 2009/01/22 The conference - hosted by the Aspen Institute's Centre for Business Education - follows a collaborative effort to develop MBA teaching materials on sustainability in the mining industry. more
	Globethics.net Newsletter: 1st issue in 2009 Posted on 2009/01/22 Find out about new content in the library, the new registration process and ethics research in Switzerland! more
	SHARE endorses LEAD Canada's GRI training courses Posted on 2009/01/22 In December 2008, LEAD Canada Inc. became the first North American organization certified by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to provide courses on the GRI’s sustainable reporting framework in Canada. more
	IE TV Publishes Part 1 of its 12-Part Video Series on Socially Responsible Investing Posted on 2009/01/22 Mark Begg, a vice president and investment advisor at Richardson Financial Partners Ltd., Eugene Ellmen, executive director of the Social Investments Organization and Gary Hawton, CEO of Meritas Mutual Funds, describe socially responsible investing, and the growth in retail and institutional interest in the category. They all spoke in Toronto. more
	Update: Participatory Multi-Perspective CSR Case Study Project Posted on 2009/01/15 The project has progressed significantly during the Fall of 2008. A Chilean case study team has been formed, including representatives from academia, the public and private sectors, and civil society. more
	The Latest Issue of the Ethics Centre's Newsletter is Now Available Posted on 2009/01/14 Download the Newsletter here more
	Connecting Academia and the "Real World" Reaps Rewards Posted on 2009/01/14 A report from CSRwire Canada more
	Bob Walker, V.P. Sustainability, Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. is the recipient of the 2008 SRI in the Rockies Award Posted on 2008/11/25 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 2008/11/15 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 2008/10/08 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 2008/10/08 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 2008/10/08 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 2008/10/08 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 2008/10/08 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 2008/10/08 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 2008/10/08 September issue is now available more
	The Dominion is looking for journalists, artists and people to contribute to State of Mine, a Dominion special issue on Canada's extractive industries Posted on 2008/10/08 The Dominion's special issue on mining will bring the role of Canadian mining back into view, with a comprehensive look at all stages of mining and its impacts in terms of economics, human rights, labour, indigenous communities, the environment, gender, and art. Independent journalists from around the world will dig to the heart of extractive industries and find out what keeps it beating, or what it takes to beat it. more
	The Lure of the Green: The Right Call Panel Examines Issues of Corporate Ethics, October 1, 2008 Posted on 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/02 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 2008/10/01 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 2008/09/30 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 2008/09/22 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 2008/09/16 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 2008/09/11 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 2008/09/10 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 2008/09/10 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 2008/09/05 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 2008/09/05 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 2008/09/05 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 2008/09/05 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 2008/09/05 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 2008/09/05 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 2008/09/05 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 2008/09/01 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 2008/08/07 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 2008/08/07 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 2008/08/01 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 2008/08/01 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 2008/08/01 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 2008/07/31 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 2008/07/23 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 2008/07/23 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 2008/07/23 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 ECOFACT has released a report listing the top ten most environmentally and socially criticized companies. more
	UN PRI Stresses Disclosure Posted on 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/22 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 2008/07/21 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 2008/07/17 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 2008/07/15 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 2008/07/15 Corporate Knights investigates how environmental and social issues are integrated into the curriculum. more
	Top Canadian graduate programs rated on sustainability Posted on 2008/07/15 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 2008/07/15 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 2008/07/15 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 2008/07/14 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 2008/07/14 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 2008/07/08 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 2008/07/02 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 2008/06/30 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 2008/06/25 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 2008/06/24 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 2008/06/23 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 2008/06/23 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 2008/06/21 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 2008/06/20 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 2008/06/20 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 2008/06/18 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 2008/06/18 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 2008/06/18 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 2008/06/15 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 2008/06/15 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 2008/06/01 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 2008/05/20 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 2008/05/15 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 2008/05/15 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 2008/05/13 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 2008/05/12 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 2008/05/07 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 2008/05/06 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 2008/05/03 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 2008/05/02 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 2008/05/01 Second phase of public participation to begin more
	The Anatomy of Corruption in Canada Posted on 2008/05/01 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 2008/05/01 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 2008/05/01 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 2008/05/01 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 2008/04/28 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
	Spirituality Inc., Craig Silverman (Montreal) Posted on 2008/04/21 Globe and Mail article more
	First Nations Embracing Mining Posted on 2008/04/18 Mining companies need to build relationships with aboriginal communities. more
	Stratos announces the launch of Canadian Corporate Sustainability Reporting Posted on 2008/04/15 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 2008/04/14 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 2008/04/14 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 2008/04/01 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 2008/04/01 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 2008/04/01 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 2008/03/27 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 2008/03/14 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 2008/03/04 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 2008/03/03 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 2008/02/20 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 2008/01/25 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 2008/01/23 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 2008/01/17 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 2008/01/16 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
	Deeper Luxury: quality and style when the world matters Posted on 2007/12/12 Read the results of the WWF-UK's analysis of the environmental and social performance of the luxury goods sector more
	The BBMG Conscious Consumer Report - December 2007 Posted on 2007/12/06 Conscious consumers are changing the rules of marketing. Are you ready? more
	Joint Statement on Canada-Russia Economic Cooperation Posted on 2007/11/28 Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov's meetings with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, International Trade Minister David Emerson, Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier, Parliamentarians and Canadian and Russian business representatives affirmed both countries' commitment to follow up on the Joint Policy Statement issued by Prime Minister Harper and President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in 2006 and on the progress made at the first Canada-Russia Business Summit held in Ottawa in March, 2007. more
	Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics launches Book Series Posted on 2007/10/31 The Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics released the first volume in the Institute's new book series, the Series in Ethics and Leadership, published by Yale University Press. more
	PhD Scholarships at CAPPE Posted on 2007/10/28 The Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) can provide supervision to PhD and MA by research students across a wide range of topics. It constitutes the largest concentration of philosophers working on applied philosophy and public ethics in Australia, and one of the largest such concentrations in the international philosophical community. more
	Conference Board of Canada Research Report Posted on 2007/10/18 This report is based on the submissions of the 200 most valuable corporations listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in response to the fifth information request sent by the Carbon Disclosure Project on February 1, 2007. more
	Searching for Case Studies Posted on 2007/10/11 In the context of the 2nd Spanish Iberoamerican Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: Partnerships for Development, we are compiling case studies to showcase the results obtained by development partnerships. more
	Conference Board of Canada Research Report Now Available Posted on 2007/10/02 Ethics and Compliance Functions: Canadian Corporate Leaders’ Views more
	Conference Board (New York) Document Posted on 2007/10/02 Corporate Governance Handbook 2007: Legal Standards and Board Practices. more
	Report on the 9th Annual Conference of EPAC/APEC-QUÉBEC Posted on 2007/10/02 Last May, the Quebec Region of EPAC hosted a one-day conference on Ethics and Organizational Culture. The presentations and conclusions of that conference are now available on the EPAC website. more
	Schulich’s MBA Program Ranked Number One in Canada Posted on 2007/08/15 Schulich’s MBA program was ranked number one in Canada in the field of corporate social responsibility according to the results of a national survey released earlier today. The ranking, conducted by Corporate Knights magazine, measured how well Canadian business schools are integrating social and environmental impact management into the core curriculum. more
	CBSR Summer 2007 Newsletter Posted on 2007/08/01 Quarterly Newsletter by the Canadian Businesses for Scoial Responsibility more
	Memorandum from Heinrich Boell Foundation Posted on 2007/06/07 Less than a week before the G8-summit in Heiligendamm the Heinrich Boell Foundation, together. with the German Federal Minister Wieczorek-Zeul, launched its Memorandum "To Have and Have Not" concerning the world-wide challenges in the resource sector. more
	Special offer to CBERN participants Posted on 2007/05/10 We invite you, as a partner or collaborator with the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network, to attend the Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Montreal, May 27-29. The Conference is the biennial summit on socially responsible investment in Canada, and will feature a variety of panels and breakouts on current trends in SRI, public attitudes toward SRI, as well as specific sessions on SRI in Quebec, SRI and foundations, community investment and pensions and SRI. more
	Consultant John Izzo update Posted on 2007/04/27 Globe and Mail article more
	New feature for 2007 Posted on 2007/03/08 Some pages of the EPAC website, such as the Members' List, are now reserved for EPAC Members only more
	Right-thinking faculties get to grips with moral issues Posted on 2007/03/03 50 business schools surveyed reported a five-fold increase in the number of stand-alone ethics courses in the past eight years, with 25 per cent of the schools requiring students to take a course in business ethics. more
	The Lord of the Rivers: Pushing the Limits Interview with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Posted on 2006/10/20 An interview in Corporate Knights Magazine by Jordan Gold, October 2006 more
	Workers' Interest in Spirituality and Work Across Canada Posted on 2006/08/26 Canwest News article more
	Fostering Good Karma a Touchy Subject Posted on 2006/05/24 Globe and Mail article more
	CBERN Newsletter Number 1 Posted on 2006/03/01 Up-dates on activities and planning - Network Newsletter Number One more
	Religion in the Workplace: The growing presence of spirituality in Corporate America Posted on 1999/11/01 BusinessWeek article more
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