Past key research projects

The Positive Return of Responsible Business (2008)

New research released on 30/10/08 by BITC reveals a statistically significant link between effective management and governance of environmental and social issues and financial performance.

Corporate Responsibility Index 2007 - Key findings (2008)

The results of the 2007 Corporate Responsibility Index, the UK's leading self-assessed corporate responsibility benchmark 

The 2003 survey of European fund managers, financial analysts and investor relations officers on attitudes to socially responsible investment. 

The Business Case for Corporate Responsibility (2003)

A simple guide to understanding how the business benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be realised.

More than making money: measuring the difference your company makes to society (2006)

A study of practical ways in which companies can assess the difference they make to society from individual projects to whole company impacts.

At the 'Equipped for CSR' event held in Brussels on December 4, ENGAGE presented the findings of a research project that demonstrates how employee volunteering can improve the employability and skills of disadvantaged groups across Europe.

School Governance Study with The University of Bath (2008)

Over the past 20 years, the English school system has changed substantially and the work of schools is now more complicated and demanding. These changes have important implications for school governing and are likely to further complicate the management of schools in the future. A study of school governing is therefore timely and appropriate.

Work it out - barriers to employment for homeless people (2009 NEF report)

In response to a challenge by the then Chancellor, Gordon Brown in 2006, Business Action on Homelessness (BAOH) commissioned the New Economics Foundation (NEF) to conduct research into barriers to employment for homeless people.

Supporting magistrates in your workplace (2006)

As an employer, you will know how important it is to make a positive contribution to the community. Allowing your employees to become magistrates, and supporting them in this role, is one of the most effective ways you can do this.

'Retail led development: Why it matters for our communities' (2008)

The research report identifies the wider benefits of retail developments including economic growth such as job creation and opportunity, but also quality of life factors such as improved public space and neighbourhood areas, new housing, increased civic pride and community cohesion.

Brand Benefits of Cause Related Marketing

How Cause Related Marketing impacts on brand equity, consumer behaviour and the bottom line.

Investing in the future: City attitudes to environmental and social issues (2001)

Business in the Community / ACCA / The Environment Agency

Drawing on the results of a 2001 MORI survey, this report uses case studies and commentary from leading experts to analyse the shift in city perceptions on the environment and society - from a moral to a mainstream business issue.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Building the business case for environmental improvement (2006)

Uses 10 years of Business in the Community’s Environment Index data and case studies from leading companies to demonstrate the business benefits of improving environmental management and performance. It is essential reading for all businesses, from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies, that want to improve their environmental impact.

Under-served markets: Preliminary research findings (2005)

The Under-served Markets project has identified market opportunities for investment in some of England's most deprived areas. This brochure highlights some of the preliminary findings of the research.

Plough to Plate: A review of challenges in the food & drink industry (2007)

The Plough to Plate Report provides a framework for the Food and Drinks Industry for identifying and prioritising the challenges of running a responsible business and highlights examples of best practice.

FTSE 100: Health & well-being in the workplace (2008)

This publication contains key Business Action on Health campaign milestones from 2007-08 with the latest research and examples of best practice.

Race to the Top Report (2009) (pdf 2066 kb)

Ethnic minorities might never be proportionally represented in the UK workplace according to this report published by Race for Opportunity campaign.

Measuring Impact: Race for Opportunity Benchmarking (2006)

After 10 years of campaigning we are now trying to uncover and demonstrate the impact these policies have had on taking action on race.

Race diversity in the workplace, marketplace and community: Facts & Stats (2008)

As awareness grows so does the demand for detailed demographical research from which to form a benchmark against which organations can analyse, monitor and evaluate progress.