Book description
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)
