Brookings: Topics - Corporate Social Responsibility

Presidents Obama and George H.W. Bush: Building Bridges Through Service

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By highlighting the critical role of volunteerism in addressing challenges at home and abroad, President Obama spoke to American community service participation at a forum Friday hosted by former President George H. W. Bush and the Points of Light Institute. David Caprara says the bipartisan nature of America’s vibrant service movement is urgently needed.

What Happens to the GM Pensions in Bankruptcy?

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

General Motors has filed for bankruptcy, and one of many questions is what will happen to its pension promises, which are underfunded by $20 billion. Douglas Elliott says GM is very likely to continue to shoulder the full obligations after restructuring, rather than passing them to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and taxpayers—for now.

Strengthening America's Global Development Partnerships

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the Obama administration and Congress work to reform an outdated foreign assistance system, they have an opportunity to adapt official U.S. efforts to more effectively and efficiently support global development in partnership with businesses and civil society. Jane Nelson and Noam Unger recommend ways the U.S. government can better position itself within the 21st century global development ecosystem.

Creating Value for Business and Society

Wed, 13 May 2009 09:30:00 GMT

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May 13, 2009, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

The global financial crisis and the actions of a handful of individuals and companies have significantly eroded the public trust in corporations—in the United States and across the globe. Brookings and the Clinton Global Initiative hosted a discussion on corporate philanthropy and social responsibility in the midst of the economic downturn. The discussion featured former President William J. Clinton; Coca-Cola Chairman Muhtar Kent; Patricia A. Woertz, CEO and president of Archer Daniels Midland Company; and Kemal Derviş, vice president and director of Global Economy and Development at Brookings.

Wall Street Ethics

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The financial crisis: more failures, fears, realignment, layoffs on Wall Street, with consequences around the world. Is anyone to blame? PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly host Bob Abernethy and Rebecca Blank explore the ethical issues underlying the financial meltdown.

Corporate Action on Climate Adaptation and Development

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Brookings Blum Roundtable recently convened representatives to focus on how the poor of the world will cope with climate change. With a few notable exceptions, the climate adaptation challenge, and the links between climate change, economic growth, human rights, and poverty alleviation, has not been high on the corporate agenda. Jane Nelson, an expert in corporate social responsibility, recommends the corporate community take action to address climate change adaptation in the developing world.

Corporate Philanthropy 2.0

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

As corporations have become more global, so have their philanthropic efforts. International corporate volunteering is one of the newest ways corporations are reaching out and in a new op-ed, David Caprara, director of Brookings’ Initiative on International Volunteering and Service, discusses the trend and shares best practices from a recent study.

Volunteering for Impact: Best Practices in International Corporate Volunteering

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Leading in a Global Environment

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Lael Brainard (11/2006)

Corporate Citizenship and Urban Problem Solving: The Changing Civic Role of Business Leaders in American Cities

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This paper, along with two detailed case studies, traces the shifting landscape of business-civic organizations in 19 U.S. metropolitan areas.

Encouraging Private Sector Research for Tropical Agriculture

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Michael Kremer and Alix Peterson Zwane, World Development (January 2005)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Government: Creating a Market for Virtue

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT

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November 02, 2005, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Discussion of a new Brookings book, The Market for Virtue: The Potential and Limits of Corporate Social Responsibility, in which author David Vogel concludes that although the movement has produced a number of important achievements, it is best viewed as a complement rather than a substitute for more effective public policies.

The Market for Virtue : The Potential and Limits of Corporate Social Responsibility

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

&This book is by far the most systematic and balanced analysis of corporate social responsibility as a means for firms to create social value beyond their immediate economic functions. It carefully examines not only the opportunities but also the lim

Engaging China on Human Rights

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

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October 14, 2004 at 12:00 AM

Corporate Social Responsibility: The New Social Contract

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Ann Florini, What's Next? (Sept. 2003)

Business and Global Governance: The Growing Role of Corporate Codes of Conduct

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The lack of effective international (and often national) regulation to protect workers, communities, and the environment has spurred the development of a powerful movement aimed at promoting corporate social responsibility.

Profits Through Principles

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Robert D. Haas (Fall 2002)

Corporate Social Responsibility : Partners for Progress

Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Corporate Social Responsibility provides a comprehensive overview of experiences and practices at the local level. It illustrates that partnerships provide a powerful mechanism for helping firms become more socially responsible.