Business and Society

» ABA Presidential Task Force on Corporate Responsibility
   Examining systemic issues relating to corporate responsibility arising out of the collapse of major businesses.

   
   http://www.abanet.org/buslaw/corporateresponsibility/home.html

» AccountAbility: Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability
   International professional institute dedicated to the promotion of social, ethical and overall organizational accountability, a precondition for achieving sustainable development.

   
   http://www.accountability.org.uk/

» African Institute of Corporate Citizenship
   Focuses on corporate citizenship practice through the development of tailored consultancy. Works with companies and organisations looking at the integration of corporate citizenship values into core business strategy.

   
   http://www.aiccafrica.com/

» Australian Business Awards
   A national program recognising success, innovation and ethics across all industry sectors. Includes entry and nomination forms, FAQ, and details of individual awards.

   
   http://www.businessawards.com.au/

» Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
   Education and research organization focused on the ways in which companies integrate basic social values with everyday business practices, operations and policies. Offers executive education programs, conferences, consulting and a knowledge center.

   
   http://www.bcccc.net

» Business Committee for the Arts, Inc.
   Provides businesses of all sizes with the services and resources necessary to develop and advance partnerships with the arts that benefit business, the arts and the community.

   
   http://www.bcainc.org/

» Business for Social Responsibility
   Multinational nonprofit organization that assists member companies in corporate responsibility, including ethical values, respect for human rights, and environmental protection.

   
   http://www.bsr.org/

» Business in the Community
   A movement of businesses committed to continually improving their positive impact on society through corporate social responsibility.

   
   http://www.bitc.org.uk/

» Business in the Community - Ireland
   A movement of companies committed to continually improving their impact on society by integrating social, environmental and ethical concerns into the business decision-making process and the core activities in companies.

   
   http://www.bitc.ie/

» Cause Marketing Forum
   Conference for information on building mutually beneficial business and nonprofit partnerships. History, workshop and contact information.

   
   http://www.causemarketingforum.com/

» Economic Technologies Corp.
   Develops, builds, deploys, integrates and manages advanced economic growth models, applications, infrastructure and backbone operating systems for nations.

   
   http://www.economictechnologies.com

» Foundation for Business and Society
   Norwegian group established to promote the understanding of sustainable development, education, and research. Includes active project list and background information.

   
   http://www.foundation.no/

» Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
   Composed of Roman Catholic, Protestant and Jewish investors, the ICCR sponsors shareholder resolution discussions and promotes environmentally and socially responsible practices for companies.

   
   http://www.iccr.org/

» International Association for Business and Society (IABS)
   Devoted to research and teaching about the relationships between business, government and society. Includes links to newsletters and journals, programs and meetings, syllabi for university courses.

   
   http://www.iabs.net/

» Principles for Global Corporate Responsibility:
   Presents the Bench Marks Document, described as one of the sets of social and environmental criteria and business performance indicators available.

   
   http://www.bench-marks.org/

» Rethinking Regeneration - Enterprise for All?
   A rolling programme of open space events talking place in the most needy areas of the UK.

   
   http://www.enterpriseforall.info/

» Street Vendor Project
   Project organized to promote the rights of street vendors. Includes FAQ.

   
   http://streetvendor.netfirms.com/

» TechnoServe
   Provides business advice and access to both markets and capital to businesspeople in developing countries.

   
   http://www.technoserve.org/

» The CSR Group
   Consulting firm specializing corporate social responsibility, corporate ethics, sustainability, governance and CSR communications.

   
   http://www.thecsrgroup.com/

» The Foundation for Values Based Business
   Organization working to enable individuals and companies to adopt ethical principles and values. Topics include social responsibility, environmental sustainability, work life balance, family, leadership, and corporate integrity.

   
   http://www.valuesbasedbusiness.org/

» United Nations Global Compact
   A value based platform with nine principles derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It asks companies to act on these principles in their own corporate domains. Contains case studies, current projects, and annual policy dialogue.

   
   http://www.unglobalcompact.org/

» United Nations and Business
   Information about UN development project partnerships with the private sector and foundations, guidelines for doing business with the UN, issues statements, fact sheets, and other materials.

   
   http://www.un.org/partners/business/index.asp