Presented by: Adrian Henriques

This session will explore:
·         the background and history of CSR (corporate social responsibility), providing a framework for understanding the growing social expectations of business
·         examples of company attitudes and practices towards challenging issues
·         the role of the business case, transparency and standards.
 

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Resources

Websites
BSR – a US organisation working to improve corporate responsibility
BLIHR – a project to develop corporate responsibility for human rights
BT – UK telecommunications company with a mature approach to reporting
GRI – the leading sustainability reporting framework

Bibliography
The original work defining stakeholders: Freeman, E. R. (1984), Strategic management: a stakeholder approach. Boston, Mass., Pitman.

An examination of the importance of transparency and reporting for accountability: Henriques, A. (2007). Corporate Truth: the limits to transparency. London, Earthscan (especially Chapter 4)

A practical guide to implementing CSR: Henriques, A. and P. Laerke-Engelschmidt (2007), Focus on Sustainability and its Implications for CSR. London, BSI

An academic textbook on CSR: Blowfield, M. and A. Murray (2008). Corporate Responsibility - a critical introduction. Oxford, OUP.
 

Presenters

Adrian Henriques - Independent Adviser

Adrian is Visiting Professor of Accountability and CSR at Middlesex University Business School and a social auditor and independent adviser on corporate accountability and sustainability.  Adrian has been active in the development of the standards and practice of corporate responsibility, working with companies, NGOs and the public sector.  His publications include: ‘Corporate Truth: the limits to transparency’