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More than three-fourths of consumers say that it is important for companies to be socially responsible, according to the second annual Corporate Social Responsibility Perceptions Survey, conducted by research-based consultancy Penn Schoen Berland in partnership with brand consulting firm Landor Associates and strategic communications firm Burson-Marsteller.

The study, which analyzed consumer views of companies from 14 industries ranging from apparel to telecommunications, found that: (more…)

If you’re curious about what’s new regarding sustainability reporting, sustainability investments and sustainability regulation, I suggest you spend a few minutes with the newly released CSR Insight Report, available at www.csr-insight.com (registration required).

The 93-page report gives a comprehensive overview of the field, including perspective on a variety of fundamental factors, including: (more…)

It’s becoming increasingly commonplace for companies to present environmental information on their websites, but most can do better on data substance and timeliness, according to new research from AltaTerra Research.

The new report, “Greening the Company Website: A New Era in Sustainability Reporting,” details the results from a study of the websites of 60 recognized corporate sustainability leaders, representing 13 different industries.

Here are a few findings that caught my eye: (more…)

In today’s global economy, companies are not only expected to perform financially; they’re expected to be good corporate citizens, as well. Stakeholders are demanding accountability with regard to social and environmental performance, and corporate social responsibility programs are quickly becoming an essential component of corporate success. I’ve certainly noticed the trend toward more corporate responsibility reporting, and I’m sure you have, too. But, just how widespread is the use of CSR reports, and what strategies are being established to support CSR accountability and transparency? A recent survey by KPMG offers some interesting answers.

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