Socially responsible investing

Center for Corporate Citizenship, along with a simultaneous survey of 127 corporate social responsibility professionals and socially responsible institutional investors. The institutional investors are members of the Sustainable Investment Research Analysts Network, who are dedicated to advancing the concept, practice, and growth of socially and environmentally responsible investing. 2 Boston College defines “corporate social responsibility professionals” as senior corporate executives with dedicated

words or more. To what extent can companies be socially responsible and remain competitive? Corporate responsibility means that companies invest in sustainable development, respect human rights, their employees, consumers and the environment. They must provide jobs with decent wages and working conditions, quality products and services for consumers and practice environmentally-friendly policies. Nowadays consumers expect companies to be responsible in these areas. At the same time, however, providing

Abstract The purpose of this thesis is to understand the Belgian market of socially responsible investments (SRI) in order to address the various issues involved. After having been defined, one of these issues will be subjected to an in-depth analysis in order to gain an additional insight into all elements necessary for its full comprehension. The issue addressed in this thesis deals with the profitability of socially responsible investments despite the additional costs involved with the extra-financial

déchiffrables pour le grand public... Martin Hernalsteen mai 2012 23 24 GILLET P. (2008), Les performances des fonds éthiques et vicieux. Etats Généraux du Management, chapitre 9.Paris, 14 pages. PHILLIPS, HAGER & NORTH (2007) Does socially responsible investing hurt investment returns ? RBC Global Asset Management Inc., 2010.16 pages. Le Réseau Financement Alternatif est reconnu par la Communauté française pour son travail d’éducation permanente. Depuis 1987, des associations, des citoyens

European Commission advocates CSR as "Being socially responsible means not only fulfilling legal expectations, but also going beyond compliance and investing more into human capital, the environment and relations with stakeholders." The triangular relationship keeping three partners( industry, society and the state) forces enterprises to maintain and develop their brand image and operations through service to the society and also be highly responsible and responsive to its commitments. This case

DOSSIER La finance responsable : la nouvelle dynamique d’une finance plurielle1 ? RÉSUMÉ • La notion anglo-saxonne de Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) vise généralement un type de placement tenant compte des considérations éthiques et sociales en plus des objectifs financiers traditionnels. Le terme anglais d’investment englobe cependant les activités de placement et celles d’investissement, qui sont distinctes en français. C’est pourquoi nous proposons plutôt l’expression « finance socialement

includes actions that are not specified by law, and may not serve a company’s narrow economic interests. Managers take these actions because they believe they meet some wider social interest such as protecting the natural environment or supporting a socially disadvantaged group. They may do so in the belief that these will complement their economic responsibilities by, for example,fostering their reputation with customers or local communities. Discretionary responsibilities This covers actions that

self-made man 3 4 §2: When he was young, Walton was a shy reserved child who kept a low profile He made a reputation for himself and won awards §2: Walton’s innovative strategy in the first store he managed made him lose money It was responsible for his success because of his innovative strategy 5 6 §3: Walmart’s geographical isolation was a driver of the company’s innovative strategy “The reason why we built our own logistics and sytems is because we are in the middle of

industry and evaluate its benefits and costs. According to Michael Hopkins in “Corporate social responsibility and international development “(2007:15), “CSR is concerned with treating the stakeholders of the firm ethically or in a responsible manner. “ Ethically or responsible” means treating stakeholders in a manner deemed acceptable in civilized societies.” To summarize, CSR can be seen as an obligation of business to society. An analyse of the Hospitality Direction Europe Edition ( 2006) identified

American Tobacco 3 2.2. The BAT vision and approach 3 3. Corporate communication at British American Tobacco 5 3.1. Sustainability 5 3.1.1. Marketing 5 3.1.2. Manufacturing and production 6 3.1.2.1. Economic contribution 6 3.1.2.2. Socially Responsible Production 7 3.2. Health issues 7 3.2.1. Providing information 7 3.2.2. Harm reduction 8 3.2.3. Youth smoking 8 3.2.4. Research and Development 9 3.3. Operating responsibility 10 3.3.1. CSR 10 3.3.2. BEST 11 3.3.3. Environmental management