Book
IISD Publications Centre
Corporate Social Responsibility: An Implementation Guide for Business
» Paul Honen, Jason Potts, IISD, 2007. Book, 115 pages, copyright: IISD, ISBN 978-1-895536-97-3The critical role of companies in implementing sustainable development internationally is widely recognized. Increasingly, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is being acknowledged not only as a key to risk mitigation but also as a core element for building corporate value. This guide, designed for businesses operating in the international context, provides an overview of the basic steps to, and instruments for, implementing a CSR strategy adapted specifically to your business or organizational context.
Highlighted Report
Sustaining Excellence: The 2008–2009 Annual Report of the International Institute for Sustainable Development
» Stuart Slayen, IISD, 2009.The 2008–2009 annual report describes program highlights and financial performance for the year ending March 31, 2009. The report also includes a guest essay by Achim Steiner, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme; a compelling photo essay, telling the story of conflict-sensitive conservation in Africa; a perspective on the prospects for a post-2012 climate agreement; and a discussion of the principles of ecological goods and services.
Our Knowledge
» Themes
- Adaptation and Risk Reduction
- Climate Change and Energy
- Economics and SD
- Foreign Investment for SD
- Governance for Sustainable Development
- Information Society
- International Trade
- Measurement and Assessment
- Natural Resources
- Networks & Partnerships
- Security
- Sustainable Markets
- Tomorrow's SD Leaders
» Initiatives
- Water Innovation Centre (WIC)
- The Sustainable Commodity Initiative (SCI)
- Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI)
