1. Auto Industry Survey on Green Technologies

The tenth consecutive annual KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey has been released by KPMG. 200 executives from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers around the world took part. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

2. When Does a Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Provide a First Mover Advantage?

In this paper the authors assess strategic CSR initiatives and examine the conditions that might give rise to a sustainable competitive advantage in social performance. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

3. Global Risks 2009 Report

The World Economic Forum has released its 2009 report on Global Risks. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

4. Factors Influencing Social Responsibility Disclosure by Portuguese Companies

Companies disclose social responsibility information in order to present a socially responsible image, through which they aim to legitimise their behaviours to their stakeholder groups and influence the external perception of reputation. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

5. Corporate Social and Environmental Reporting and the Impact of Internal Environmental Policy in South Africa

This paper investigates the development and use of corporate social and environmental reporting by businesses within a large municipality in South Africa. It finds a strong call for improved CSR and a greater degree of accountability and transparency by business. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

6. “Green Winners” Company Performance Report

A new study by management consultancy A.T. Kearney finds that companies with commitment to sustainability have outperformed others by an average of $650 million in market capitalization. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

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