News & analysis
Community and Contributions (Issue 99)
News and analysis on community investment activities. perhaps the most important news item in this section relates to the announcement by the UK Government that it it funding new research into measuring Social Return on Investment (SROI).
News and analysis on community investment activities. perhaps the most important news item in this section relates to the announcement by the UK Government that it it funding new research into measuring Social Return on Investment (SROI).
Latest features
Editor's letter
In this edition it’s ‘back to the future’ as we examine the changing role of community affairs.
In this edition it’s ‘back to the future’ as we examine the changing role of community affairs.
Letter from America
Peter Hughes gives his opinion on what environmentalism means to MNCs in the U.S.
Peter Hughes gives his opinion on what environmentalism means to MNCs in the U.S.
Sustainable Transport
Whether a company is moving products, people or customers, transport is a fundamental part of everyday life and business activities.
Whether a company is moving products, people or customers, transport is a fundamental part of everyday life and business activities.
21st century cars and motors
Corporate Citizenship's Niki Leahy asks what the future holds for car manufacturers.
Corporate Citizenship's Niki Leahy asks what the future holds for car manufacturers.
A happy work environment
A good working environment can make for happy, and diverse, employees says Megan DeYoung of Corporate Citizenship.
A good working environment can make for happy, and diverse, employees says Megan DeYoung of Corporate Citizenship.
Act quickly and keep consumers on your side
Jen Peckman, of The Corporate Citizenship Company, explains how seemingly less controversial companies are now facing potential risks to their reputations.
Jen Peckman, of The Corporate Citizenship Company, explains how seemingly less controversial companies are now facing potential risks to their reputations.
Pharma: A moral minefield
Francesca Wakefield considers how an industry with a mandate to preserve life and alleviate pain has found itself portrayed as the arch enemy of social good.
Francesca Wakefield considers how an industry with a mandate to preserve life and alleviate pain has found itself portrayed as the arch enemy of social good.
By invitation
Mienke Retief, in South Africa, on how the private sector is using community investment to contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the country.
Community affairs is dead. Long live community affairs.
Jon Lloyd of Corporate Citizenship argues that businesses are missing a trick if they ignore the potential of their community investment programmes
Speaking out
Engaging Business in the community - not a quick fix.
Amanda Jordon reflects on 15 years of efforts to build bridges between the public, private and voluntary sectors to promote community development.
The Ethical Transport Association's Andrew Davis questions the carbon tax balance between motorists and industry.
Briefing comment
Consumers are becoming more aware of the issues and are casting an increasingly critical eye on the actions of business. Is business noticing?
Is the loss of biodiversity just as much of a threat as the increase in carbon dioxide?
The private sector must remember that employees within the supply chain also have rights that must be upheld.