Key contact

Andrew Dakers

Head of Public Affairs
andrew.dakers@bitc.org.uk

Corporate responsibility has never been more important ...


Image of apple being passed from one hand to another - overlaid with text 'old fashioned decency is the new imperative' quote by Robert Peston, BBC

... to ensure that the short-term pressures on business decisions are balanced against longer-term business value in the current recession.

The causes of the crisis are multifaceted, but we believe highlight the importance of responsible business practice as a way to strengthen and, in some parts of the banking sector, rebuild trusting relationships.  

Responsible businesses must ...

  • have confidence in the products & services they are buying or selling;
  • have internal controls in place to reduce risk and maximise opportunity;
  • focus on long-term success (economic, social and environmental) rather than just short-term returns;
  • apply key principles to ensure boards provide effective oversight of these responsibilities.

To keep up-to-date on our work, sign up to the monthly Responsible Business Parliamentary Briefing e-newsletter.   Members can also sign up for the bi-weekly Members News e-newsletter.

What we're working on...

  • Now is the time

    Our research and analysis on responsible business principles, leadership values, and investors' handling of environmental, social and corporate governance issues, as well as the correlation between good management of environmental, social and governance issues and improved financial performance.

  • How we can help

    Find out how we are developing our services and providing additional practical support for members to support responsible business practice through tough economic times, and help you identify new and emerging business opportunities.

  • External initiatives and analysis

    Like us, a number of organisations - including many of our partners - are undertaking work to better understand the crisis and its implications for the future of corporate responsibility.  In this section we also highlight some of the most insightful analysis of leading commentators on the crisis.

  • Share your ideas

    Business in the Community convenes CSR360 Global Partners Network.  Join in the discussion on the CSR360 website forums and let us know your views on the current crisis and how the business community, along with other stakeholders, should respond.

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