Who's working on the issue. Other sources of information. Corporate responsibility is a term which describes the ethical approach that companies should incorporate into their business practices and products. It covers a range of social, labour and environmental issues. More recently, the public backlash against free trade and large corporations has also contributed to the call for greater transparency and accountability in corporate activities.
Corporate responsibility is a voluntary activity.
It is developed by individual companies, or through an association of like-minded businesses. The better models are developed in cooperation with representatives of civil society and government. If done well, programs for voluntary corporate leadership are an effective tool for achieving our overall environmental goals. Below, we have presented summaries and links to some of the better examples of corporate responsibility programs in the environmental field, including sustainability principles, guidelines, and certification programs. As we build the Green Directory sections on Companies and Business Associations, we will be including more links to individual programs.