The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility 2e (revised and updated)

CSR has now moved beyond the stage of specialist or niche subject to become an integral part of global business and society. This timely edition is destined to become the definitive guide to CSR, Sustainability, Business Ethics and the organizations and standards in the field.The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility is a unique publication and is the culmination of over a hundred of the world’s leading thinkers, opinion formers, academic and business people providing an easy-to-use guide to CSR: from general concepts such as sustainability, stakeholder management, business ethics and human rights to more specific topics such as carbon trading, microfinance, biodiversity, the Base of the Pyramid model and globalisation. In addition to definitions of the most important terms across the wide range of CSR associated topics, this book also covers all the most important codes and guidelines, such as the Equator Principles, the UN Global Compact and ISO standards, as well as providing background on organizations such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Transparency International and profiles of CSR in particular industries and regions.This paperback edition includes all the latest developments in CSR as well as incorporating new sections on boardroom pay, the sub-prime market and the financial crisis.Praise for the first edition:"A complete reference guide...offers an invaluable combination of lessons learned and best practice for the future...provides first–hand insights" (Forum CSR International, October 2008)"This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility" (Retail & Leisure International, February 2008)"...a handy reference to have on the shelf behind your desk..." (Ethical Performance, February 2008)“You will not find a wider display of today’s key global players and their action programs than here.” (CSR–News.net, May 2008)“The book contains a great deal of detailed research.” (Supply Management, May 2008) CSR has now moved beyond the stage of specialist or niche subject to become an integral part of global business and society. This timely edition is destined to become the definitive guide to CSR, Sustainability, Business Ethics and the organizations and standards in the field. The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility is a unique publication and is the culmination of over a hundred of the world's leading thinkers, opinion formers, academic and business people providing an easy-to-use guide to CSR: from general concepts such as sustainability, stakeholder management, business ethics and human rights to more specific topics such as carbon trading, microfinance, biodiversity, the Base of the Pyramid model and globalisation. In addition to definitions of the most important terms across the wide range of CSR associated topics, this book also covers all the most important codes and guidelines, such as the Equator Principles, the UN Global Compact and ISO standards, as well as providing background on organizations such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Transparency International and profiles of CSR in particular industries and regions. This paperback edition includes all the latest developments in CSR as well as incorporating new sections on boardroom pay, the sub-prime market and the financial crisis. Praise for the first edition:'A complete reference guide...offers an invaluable combination of lessons learned and best practice for the future...provides first–hand insights'(Forum CSR International, October 2008)'This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility'(Retail & Leisure International, February 2008)'...a handy reference to have on the shelf behind your desk...'(Ethical Performance, February 2008) “You will not find a wider display of today's key global players and their action programs than here.” (CSR–News.net, May 2008) “The book contains a great deal of detailed research.” (Supply Management, May 2008)

This is the world’s first complete reference on CSR, compiled by the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs (the ICCA). The entries have been written by leading experts, leading global thinkers and CSR practitioners.

In these pages lie the answers to questions such as:

• What do we mean by CSR?
• In what way are organizations viewed as citizens of the countries in which they operate?
• How does a company know when it is operating in a sustainable way
• What is ethical investment?

The reference also lists and describes the most important organizations and landmarks in the field of CSR.

The book comprises 339 terms, which are split into core concepts, key words and definitions to form the standard reference for managers, academics, teachers, students, officials and volunteers in the field of CSR.

This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility – the definitive terminology reference on CSR, business society relations and the organizations and standards in the field.

"This paperback edition includes all the latest developments in corporate social responsibility as well as incorporating new sections on boardroom pay, the sub-prime market, and the financial crisis. In addition to definitions of the most important terms across the wide range of CSR associated topics, this book also covers all the most important terms across the wide range of CSR associated topics. It also covers all the most important codes and guidelines, such as the Equator Principles, the UN Global Compact and ISO standards, as well as providing background on organizations such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Transparency International and profiles of CSR in particular industries and regions."--[book cover] The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility (revised and updated)......Page 5 CONTENTS......Page 7 FOREWORD......Page 9 THE A TO Z OF CSR – INTRODUCTION......Page 11 ABOUT THE EDITORS......Page 17 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS......Page 20 CONTENTS OF THE A TO Z......Page 27 THE A TO Z......Page 35 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS......Page 474 INDEX OF TERMS......Page 482