Corporate Responsibility (CR) Index


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CR Index 2009 closed!

27 November 2009 was the deadline to submit an entry for the CR Index.

Our team is now reviewing company submissions in preparation for the responsible business rankings, due to be published in June 2010.

  1. CR Index 2008 responsible business rankings

  2. Access our online benchmarking tool (BOB)
    (You will need your company username and password)

What is the CR Index?

Business in the Community's CR Index is the UK’s leading voluntary benchmark of Corporate Responsibility (CR). It helps companies to integrate and improve CR throughout their operations by providing a systematic approach to managing, measuring and reporting on business impacts in society and on the environment

For the past seven years the CR Index has inspired and challenged over 350 companies to continuously improve their impact on society and the environment. This year we expect to have more than 100 companies participate publicly and use our tool to both improve their management practices and communicate to stakeholders how seriously they take their CR agenda.

  • History of the CR Index

    Business-led, voluntary and self-assessed, the Index was developed in consultation with more than 80 businesses and key stakeholders.

  • Why participate?

    The business case for taking part in the CR Index, who is eligible and how to get started.

  • Results & rankings

    Results of the CR Index, including full rankings, sector analyses and key trends, are published each year in June.

  • Process & verification

    (This page is currently undergoing development)

  • Platinum Plus Standard

    The highest achievement in the CR Index and achieving it will differentiate leading companies from the pack.

  • Private benchmarking

    Available for companies that are either too small to be eligible or do not feel confident participating publicly.

  • CR Index outside the UK

    (This page is currently undergoing development)

  • Universities that count

    A benchmarking and performance improvement programme for the UK Higher Education sector, based on the CR Index.

  • Meet the team

    The CR Index sits with the Integration and Advice team and is supported by experts from our four campaign areas.

  • Frequently asked questions

    Answers to some of the most common questions we get asked.

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