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Ethical Insight

Ethical Insight Issue 111 | 09 Apr 2009 - 22 Apr 2009

A fortnightly review of corporate responsibility news and analysis

  Climate change and environment

Switzerland 09/04/2009
WBSCD publishes blueprint for firms for climate change conference
US 17/04/2009
EPA interim review: emissions threaten public health and welfare
Ghana 17/04/2009
Scientists link Atlantic temperatures and droughts in West Africa
UK 21/04/2009
Oxfam: world lacks resources to respond to climate change disasters
Global 22/04/2009
Natural hazards update - Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan...
Map of issue 111 articles in the Climate change and environment category

  Corporate governance

US 09/04/2009
Global Compact review finds gaps in corporate responsibility practices
India 13/04/2009
Moser Baer, Tata Steel and Titan Industries rated some of best CSR co's
Netherlands 21/04/2009
Puma first to join GRI's new supply chain transparency network
Map of issue 111 articles in the Corporate governance category

  Conflict and political risk

Somalia 12/04/2009
Pirate attacks off the coast of Somali are on the increase in 2009
Bangladesh 15/04/2009
HRW: Bangladeshi government must investigate anti-crime unit killings
Map of issue 111 articles in the Conflict and political risk category

  SRI and finance

US 13/04/2009
Dell, T-Mobile and IKEA ranked amongst world's most ethical companies
Map of issue 111 articles in the SRI and finance category

  Labour and human rights

UK 09/04/2009
AI: Roma community in Europe still faces discrimination on human rights
Sudan 09/04/2009
Southern Sudan enacts children's rights law in line with UN convention
US 13/04/2009
Major labour unions support overhaul of immigration system
Indonesia 16/04/2009
Court rules in favour of Time in libel case, signifying press protection
Map of issue 111 articles in the Labour and human rights category

  Development

Netherlands 16/04/2009
TNT and WFP partnership: SCR initiatives assisting developing countries
Trinidad and Tobago 19/04/2009
Fifth Summit of the Americas results in consensus on final declaration
Map of issue 111 articles in the Development category

  Science, technology and health

US 14/04/2009
Researchers find possible treatment for drug-resistant malaria strains
Italy 20/04/2009
G8 calls for increased investment in agriculture to support food security
Map of issue 111 articles in the Science, technology and health category

Sustainability and reporting

Buckeye Technologies : 2008 Sustainability Report
The Rezidor Hotel Group : Rezidor Sustainability Report
The Bank of New York Mellon: Focus on Sustainability - 2008 Report
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