Strategic CSR Sage
Strategic
Corporate Social Responsibility Sage is a blog run by David Chandler
and is centered on the ethical and social implications of emerging CSR
practice. David believes that the most important issue for a company
looking to adopt CSR policies is to truly understand what the philosophy
stands for. The concept of “strategic CSR” can help businesses navigate
their operations to start creating value along their entire spectrum of
stakeholders.
While this blog is a champion for CSR,
it also questions whether it’s implemented correctly. He particularly
questions the need to make sustainability a niche study rather than
common practice in company culture. He also questions the
business-world’s ability to follow CSR academia when generating company
practice. This blog provides clear-cut analysis with commentary about
statistics regarding economic and gender inequality. The great thing
about this blog is that the articles are based on up-to-date news, which
you can access at the bottom of each piece. This way, readers are able
to see the information-sharing quality to the blog.
strategiccsr-sage.blogspot.dkIdeal WorldSmiths
Mark
and Debbie Griffiths are the founders of Ideal Worldsmiths, an
organization of people who use the power of the written word to spread
awareness about sustainability. They all share the same passion for a
well-told story, and have a wide range of skills in copywriting,
branding, design etc. They provide consultations and coach those who
seek to be better storytellers and guide businesses so they can
eloquently communicate business goals. In fact, Debbie believes that the
most important factor to a successful CSR program is leadership
support.
idealworldsmiths.com/blogEthics Sage
Ethics
Sage is published by Dr. Steven M. Mintz, who holds a PhD and is a
professor of accounting specializing in ethics. He likes to share his
valuable knowledge by giving presentations to professional and academic
groups that would like to create a more ethical organizational
environment, as well as providing tips to improve ethics in financial
reporting. Dr. Mintz provides readers with interesting thoughts about
accounting, business ethics, fraud and workplace ethics issues. If you
are interested in CSR don’t hesitate to visit this blog that provides
captivating weekly posts.
www.ethicssage.comCoethica
Coethica
is run by David Connor who focuses on sharing award winning CSR
strategies, products and business plans. He also specialises in creating
campaigns to improve content and engagement. His blog includes articles
that comment on surveys, and he also comments on human capital trends
in the world of CSR. One of the key themes in Coethica is the concept of
Breakthrough Capitalism, which is a new take on capitalism based on
clean, conscious and responsible principles. David believes that it is
important to be bold when undertaking a successful CSR program.
According to David, your efforts will only be rewarded if you take the
philosophy to heart, learn from your mistakes and invest time and
resources in developing an authentic and engaging approach to it.
davidcoethica.wordpress.comSustainable Smart Business
Toby
Webb is a lecturer on corporate social responsibility and founder of
Innovation Forum, a company that does research, publishing, and events
with focus on sustainability. In his blog, Toby uses his extensive
background in CSR and sustainable business to touch upon important
global issues and present a platform for discussion with his readers.
The Q&A sessions and interviews he does with influential corporate
responsibility executives provide insight into how some large companies
have incorporated sustainability in their daily operations and overall
culture. In his opinion, the most important facet of a good CSR program
is ongoing and comprehensive stakeholder engagement across a wide range
of issues.
sustainablesmartbusiness.comFairsnape
Fairsnape
blog was created in 2007 by Martin Brown who is a consultant for
sustainability, social responsibility and social media. With 35 years of
experience he already assisted organizations on a multitude of
improvement projects. He has been really involved in the sustainable
building industry and regularly comments on constructions and facilities
management issues through his blog. Fairsnape blog gives valuable
information and helps organizations and professionals to understand what
matters today in the business and built environments.
fairsnape.comCone Communications
Cone
Communications is a public relations and marketing agency. They are
experts in corporate social responsibility and cause marketing, with
over three decades of experience in brand communications. They believe
in the power of people to strengthen communities and increase the
capacity of nonprofit organizations. Their blog spreads awareness about
pressing matters and good practice cases in the fields of cause
marketing, corporate social responsibility, social impact and more. We
recommend this blog to anyone who wants to learn how large corporations
are changing their operations to serve the needs of society as well as
their own.
www.conecomm.comGreen Conduct
Green
Conduct is a blog about all things “green”, including green living,
green economy, sustainable development, innovation, and technology.
Additionally, there is a section dedicated to CSR and ethics, dealing
with important issues in the way businesses operate. There are
insightful posts giving tips and guidelines on managing green companies,
teaching CSR and ethics, as well as improving one’s environmental
impact. We recommend this blog to any CEO of a small or medium sized
enterprise, and investors who wish to spend their time and energy on
green companies. It is also targeted to people who want to take up more
environmentally friendly practices in their daily lives.
greenconduct.com/blogMallenbaker
This
blog is run by Mallen Baker, a CSR columnist and the head of a CSR
digital agency Daisywheel. He is a CSR professional who has lead the
Business Impact Review Group, and implemented frameworks that companies
still used today. The articles on Mallen Baker’s blog illustrate the
growing influence of CSR on companies and displays examples of where
companies are taking steps towards fulfilling CSR in a better way.
Rather than demonising companies, his blog also asks questions about the
growing need for business leaders to take a more proactive role
concerning social issues.
www.mallenbaker.net/csr/blogEjolt
EJOLT
is a global research project, which is focused on analyzing and
bringing awareness to global ecological conflicts and environmental
injustice. They see major issues in the global chain of production of
energy and materials. The consequences of pollution are not distributed
equally among everyone, and those who feel negative effects more so are
women, minorities, indigenous people and the poor. The EJOLT blog brings
attention to these important problems and demands accountability from
the private and the public sector alike.
www.ejolt.orgFriends Of The OECD Guidelines
This
blog tracks worldwide trends in responsible business conduct related to
the OECD guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and is administered
by Prof. Dr. R. Nieuwenkamp. He focuses on providing insight into the
financial sector, mining sector and conflict minerals. According to Dr.
Nieuwenkamp, the first step to adopting the CSR philosophy is embedding
it in the corporate DNA. This is achieved through corporate governance
by instilling the necessary values in the board, the risk management
system and most importantly making it part of the motivational scheme
for the employees.
This blog is especially noteworthy because it publicises worldwide issues in the sphere of CSR and provides updates on important events like the G7 Summit. He also provides views on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and compares the effectiveness of different guidelines and legislation. Overall, the articles showcase an in-depth understanding of pertinent CSR developments and offers great commentary on how business conduct can be evolved.
friendsoftheoecdguidelines.wordpress.comThis blog is especially noteworthy because it publicises worldwide issues in the sphere of CSR and provides updates on important events like the G7 Summit. He also provides views on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and compares the effectiveness of different guidelines and legislation. Overall, the articles showcase an in-depth understanding of pertinent CSR developments and offers great commentary on how business conduct can be evolved.
Edouard Stenger
Edouard
is a young management professional, dedicated to bringing his readers a
selection of the latest news and the best research on sustainable
development, climate change, environmental issues and world energy
sector. His blog covers news that showcase the positive impact of
undertaking CSR endeavours. His blog entries are inspiring examples of
companies taking responsibility for their actions and doing the right
thing. He also provides objective reviews of the repercussions of
ignorance and environmental carelessness.
www.edouardstenger.comVolans
Volans
is a think-tank and advisory firm that is led by the concept of
breakthrough capitalism. The founding mission of Volans is to help drive
innovation by building bridges between the worlds of mainstream
business and social enterprise. Nowadays, their operations are mainly
focused on helping both business leaders and the sustainability sector
itself to drive systematic change at scale. Their ideology shines
through from their blog. Readers can find examples of how breakthrough
capitalism is making a difference in the world as well as inspirational
stories about the value of B Corporations.
volans.comJames Meldrum
James
is an entrepreneur who believes in the power of businesses to actively
solve social and environmental problems. This belief is reflected in his
company, which is the manufacturer of Australia’s first range of
organic snacks for kids and a certified B Corporation. Furthermore, his
blog provides insight into the philosophy of conscious capitalism and
what it is to be a B Corporation. It is a recommended read for anyone
passionate about being a changemaker by delivering value to all
stakeholders.
jamesmeldrum.comCrane And Matten
Crane
and Matten created their blog back in 2008 in order to inform, comment
and analyze the ever changing world of corporate responsibility. Crane
and Matten are business school professors that are well known for their
books and research articles on business ethics and corporate
citizenship. Besides sharing their knowledge and point of view, their
blog also provides with interesting guest blog posts from other
professors. Their blog provides up-to-date news, information and unique
insight on a range of issues from across the globe.
craneandmatten.blogspotBusiness Ethics
The
Business Ethics Blog is published by Chris MacDonald, who has a Ph. D
and is a writer, speaker, and consultant on ethics. He has been blogging
about CSR, featuring news and believes the number one facet to a
successful CSR program is the connection between the company's approach
to CSR and its own core values. There has to be an alignment, or key
stakeholders just aren't going to take it very seriously. He believes
you need to think critically both about what your own core values are,
and what values are implied by your CSR activities. If there's a
mismatch, that's a problem.
businessethicsblog.comAman Singhdas
Aman
is a young mum who is really active in the CSR world and also regularly
posts on Twitter. As a CSR professional and social media strategist she
attends many conferences, meetings and participates in numerous CSR and
sustainability related projects. Aman uses her blog to share her
experiences and other information about climate change, corporate social
responsibility and sustainable development. She defines sustainability
as "the whole story of a business, or an individual, from how you make
your money to how you spend it, and everything in between."
amansinghdas.comEMG
EMG
is a leading full-service sustainability consulting agency that works
to bring profit and growth to their clients through corporate and social
responsibility initiatives. They believe that businesses have the
unique power to make an incredible positive difference in the world.
They believe this is only possible when they completely align their
operations to their value system. Their blog is a collection of posts
touching upon topics like circular economy, implementing corporate
social responsibility, and sustainability thought leadership. This is a
great blog because the articles are objective and offer a range of
perspectives.
emg-csr.com/blogThinkstep
The
Think Step Blog is part of Think Step, a company which focuses on
sustainable solutions for their clients. They create innovative
products, and ensure that companies have efficient value chains and a
solid compliance track-record. Their product is largely based upon
creating sustainability software, which houses extensive data about
industrial activity. Their blog is offers a critical perspective of the
mining and tech industry, as well as offering great commentary on the UN
Sustainability Goals. It offers a balanced array of articles that ask
critical questions of both corporation and sustainability organizations.
www.thinkstep.com/blogCorpWatch
CorpWatch
focuses on promoting environmental, social and human rights at the
local, national and global levels by holding multinational corporations
accountable for their actions. Through investigative research and
journalism, the people behind CorpWatch provide a critical view on
misuse of corporate power and influence around the world. They believe
that it is up to the public sphere to protect the public interest and
they enable this through their engaging and informative blog. This is
highly recommended for those who are not easily fooled by superficial
CSR initiatives and like to keep an eye on the action behind the scenes.
www.corpwatch.orgBusiness Ethics
Business
Ethics is an online magazine with the goal to “promote ethical business
practices, to serve that growing community of professionals and
individuals striving to work and invest in responsible ways.” The
platform is owned by New Mountain Media, a New York-based media company
controlled by Michael Connor. The blog provides readers with interesting
information, opinions and analysis about the intersection of business
and society. Many archive articles are available onsite and sorted in 26
categories such as environment, recent stories, business ethics or
featured story. This website is a must follow if you want to stay
updated with the latest CSR news.
business-ethics.comKnow The Chain
This
blog offers articles that promote greater transparency in supply chains
and to create awareness amongst companies, investors, policymakers and
consumers. This blog centers its content mainly around the requirements
of SB-657, a legal instrument aimed to make companies disclose
information about their supply chains. It showcases examples of
companies that have taken the extra step to combat slavery and to engage
in due diligence with the aim of avoiding human rights violations.
knowthechain.orgEco Coach
Eco-Coach
blog was created in 2006 by Eco-Coach, an organization that helps its
customers to achieve lasting results by taking on sustainable practices.
Their blog provides news and tips on how to stay environmentally in
order to save your organization money, stimulate innovation, improve
employee morale, solidify brand image and generate a profit. The premise
of the Eco-Coach blog is that companies can gain a competitive
advantage by being ethical and by implementing solutions that have a
positive impact on the planet.
www.eco-coach.comCSR Connected
CSR
Connected was set up by the Australian Centre for Corporate Social
Responsibility, a consulting and training firm that organize CSR related
courses and events. They started the blog back in 2011 and since than,
they have been providing ideas, opinions and explaining issues in
corporate social responsibility. CSR Connected blog offers really
interesting articles from their employees, guest blog posts and has
great interview subjects. The fact that this blog showcases many
different writers, allows readers to gain different point of views.
www.csrconnected.com.auGreen Wise Business
Green
Wise is an independent online publisher that helps small and medium
sized businesses becoming sustainable. Green Wise’s Blog gives regular
updates on sustainability and CSR news. The blog is run by 6 bloggers
who give tips on how and why your business should be sustainable. The
website is a great resource to find daily news, guides and market
studies. The blog has been active since 2011 and we like it because you
can choose to browse the blog through many different categories.
greenwisebusiness.co.ukCSR And The Law
This
blog is an extension of Foley Hoag, a legal practice which provides
counsel to multinational companies, government, and institutions
regarding their CSR practice. They provide their clients with
reputational risk management, advice about dealing with labor rights,
human rights, and environmental issues. In doing so, they provide due
diligence and mediation services.The blog provides updates regarding
controversial issues in relation to labor rights, and legal issues about
transparency and supply chains. It also provides commentary about
development in Corporate Finance & Securities practice.
www.csrandthelaw.comSustainability
SustainAbility
is a think tank and strategic advisory firm that works to catalyze
innovation and provide solutions to make business and markets
sustainable. Their vision is to create a just and sustainable world for
present and future generations. Their operations are concentrated on
informing, inspiring and guiding business leaders to integrate
sustainability into the core of their organizations. Not surprisingly,
they are a certified B Corporation, stating proudly that they believe in
the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Their
blog touches upon current issues in climate change, governments,
corporate accountability and more. Furthermore, one can get to know the
latest business and sustainability news and share their opinion in the
comment section.
www.sustainability.comSense And Sustainability
The
Sense and Sustainability site encompasses a range of writers and covers
a range of CSR issues in the realm of energy, technology, social
responsibility, sustainability, international relations, public policy,
biodiversity, climate change, education and urban issues. It offers
in-depth analysis into compliance issues and whether certain CSR policies will be successful. This is a great blog for readers who wish to understand the nuances of the CSR debate and offers great alternatives to CSR issues.
www.senseandsustainability.netin-depth analysis into compliance issues and whether certain CSR policies will be successful. This is a great blog for readers who wish to understand the nuances of the CSR debate and offers great alternatives to CSR issues.
Corporate Eco Forum
The
EcoInnovator Blog is created by the Corporate EcoForum, which is an
organization made up of large global companies. It specifically focuses
on how the environment can be incorporated into business strategy. The
blog displays posts about events where business leaders have engaged in
dialogue about corporate sustainability. It also offers discussion
topics for executive business leaders to discuss at their upcoming
conferences. In doing so, it showcases relevant and up-to-date concepts.
Hence, this blog offers readers insight into what the business industry
is talking about and their main concerns in CSR. It’s a positive read
because it also provides examples of how companies are undertaking
different CSR initiatives.
www.corporateecoforum.comConsumerist
Consumerist
is a really interesting website that is updated regularly with news and
general information. Their mission is to help consumers understand and
discuss the systems and forces that influence the marketplace - and this
is very important when institutionalizing good company practices. The
website equips customers with awareness so they can make better and more
informed decisions. This blog is great because it informs consumers
about unethical practices, and it emcompasses topics that help the
global movement of businesses becoming more socially responsible.
consumerist.comSource : Market Inspector
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