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Ethical Insight Issue 144 | 12 Aug 2010 - 25 Aug 2010

A fortnightly review of corporate responsibility news and analysis

  Climate change and environment

Australia 18/08/2010
BHP Billiton bid for Potash reflects global food security issues
Global 25/08/2010
Natural hazards update – India, Pakistan, Nepal...
Map of issue 144 articles in the Climate change and environment category

  Corporate governance

India 12/08/2010
Indian government plans to introduce mandatory CSR disclosure
US 17/08/2010
Business leaders voice concerns over conflict minerals legislation
DR Congo 23/08/2010
ENRC buys stake in Kolwezi despite ongoing dispute over mine
Map of issue 144 articles in the Corporate governance category

  Conflict and political risk

DR Congo 13/08/2010
Mine riot demonstrates risks to foreign operations in DR Congo
PNG 15/08/2010
Landowners disrupt construction of gas condensation plant
Solomon Islands 23/08/2010
Post-election bribery allegations risk fuelling renewed instability
Map of issue 144 articles in the Conflict and political risk category

  Labour and human rights

Viet Nam 16/08/2010
Maplecroft releases report on labour standards in Viet Nam
South Africa 18/08/2010
Maplecroft's South Africa briefing showcases risks to business
US 24/08/2010
US human rights report highlights shortcomings on minority rights
Map of issue 144 articles in the Labour and human rights category

  Development

Lebanon 17/08/2010
New energy law passed - regional security, environmental risks
South Africa 17/08/2010
Six-month mining moratorium aims to restore investor confidence
Bolivia 23/08/2010
Bolivia protests hurt mining output, highlighting supply chain risks
Map of issue 144 articles in the Development category

  Science, technology and health

Global 25/08/2010
Swine influenza update – Thailand, New Zealand
Map of issue 144 articles in the Science, technology and health category

Sustainability and reporting

Sunny Delight Beverages Co: 2009 Sustainability Report
USG Corporation: Sustainability Report 2009
Shaw Industries Group: Corporate Sustainability Report 2009
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