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Who is the real enemy of sustainable economics?
The success of Greenpeace in halting plans to sink the Brent Spar oil rig has forced the question - just who is responsible for creating a sustainable future for us all?
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The return of the ethical
citizen?
This year's annual meeting season has witnessed a spate of protests from activist shareholders, reminiscent of the 1970s. Are ethical issues rising up the public agenda again?
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The politicians speak out
Both the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition recently made keynote speeches, addressing partnership between public and private sectors.
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Creating a learning
community
Education business partnership has grown rapidly and now most schools have links with companies, but more needs to be done before the effort bears fruit.
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Major Award Schemes for
Companies
There is a small but growing number of award schemes to give recognition to the involvement of companies in community activity. Most are designed to publicise best practice and encourage more involvement.
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Global responsibilities
Community involvement used to be largely a home-based activity, but as international knowledge of the voluntary sector and community needs grows, that is slowly changing.
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Held to account for green
growth
Steadily more companies are reporting the impact of their activities on the environment, but progress is slow while the standards expected are rising
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Shell: Global business,
home community.
The oil giants have long had some of the largest community programmes. With the privatised colossi like BT and British Gas joining the scene, achieving a distinctive approach in a more crowded arena becomes harder, yet Shell in the UK continues to run one of the most interesting programmes.
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Deprivation in the
Countryside
Deprivation and disadvantage is widespread in rural areas, not just restricted to urban areas.
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Buying into the
Environment
Environmental considerations now play an important part in purchasing and supply decisions, as business success increasingly depends on environmental performance
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