1. Community Involvement Index

The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship has released research findings which illustrate corporate community involvement during 2009. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

2. Responsible Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries: Understanding the Realities and Complexities

This paper explores the reasons for the less than optimal level of social responsibility demonstrated by some small-scale individual entrepreneurs (SIEs) in developing countries. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

3. Sustainability Brand Map Study

A new consumer study conducted by Climate Counts and Angus Reid examines the relationship between real and perceived sustainability action by a range of top brands. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

4. Fair Trade Rooibos Tea: Connecting South African Producers and American Consumer Markets

This article analyses the recent growth and configuration of Fair Trade networks connecting South African Rooibos tea producers with American consumer markets. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

5. Carbon Footprint Labelling Study

A new study from Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University reports consumer views on proposed voluntary carbon footprint labeling for food items. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

6. The Contribution of Environmental and Social Standards Towards Ensuring Legitimacy in Supply Chain Governance

This paper aims to strengthen the legitimacy of those social and environmental standards which are most effective in helping companies to meet their CSR objectives. Read the report summary in the Digest (see download/purchase links below) …

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