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	CBSR-CBERN Research Directions Webinar Series Posted on 2013/05/21 The Research Directions Webinar Series features research from three PhD students - research that was presented at the CBERN PhD Winter Research Meeting in March, 2013. During the 50 minute webinars, the PhD student will present their research and will receive feedback from a panel of respondents from academia and industry. more
	Canadian Responsible Investment Conference Panel: Aboriginal Communities and Extractives Industy Posted on 2013/05/21 On Monday, June 17, at the Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Vancouver, Bob Walker, Vice President NEI Ethical Funds, will host a conversation among a panel of experts on the tools being used and the steps now being taken toward collaboration, cooperation and mutually beneficial agreements. more
	PRI-CDC Academic Network Conference Posted on 2013/05/18 The PRI Initiative, the Groupe Caisse des Dépôts and the Chaire Finance Durable et Investissement Responsable are pleased to announce the Sixth Annual Academic Conference on Responsible Investment, to be held 13-15 November 2013 at CDC’s headquarters in Paris. more
	Globe and Mail: Ottawa Throws its Weight Behind Social Investing Posted on 2013/05/18 The Conservative government is throwing its support behind social-impact bonds – an experiment that rewards private investors for putting cash toward social causes. The government on Monday released a list of projects that could be financed in this way, such as programs to build housing for people with disabilities, reduce recidivism among young offenders or encourage more young aboriginals to learn a skilled trade. Ottawa said it will work with interested groups toward launching projects. more
	Blog: Profile: Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business Posted on 2013/05/14 The Schulich School of Business has been consistently ranked as one of Canada’s best business schools in recent years – if not the very best. more
	Blog: Profile: Social Economy Centre Posted on 2013/05/06 In recent months, we here at CBERN have profiled numerous academic research centres trading in business ethics analysis, such as Ryerson’s Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility, Carleton’s Centre for Community Innovation, and York University’s Hennick Centre for Business and Law. I would like to expand that list further by giving a brief overview of the Social Economy Centre (SEC) at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), which is also an important node for Canadian research and development in the field of SRI and CSR. more
	Globethics.net National Contact for Canada Posted on 2013/05/04 Globethics.net is a worldwide ethics network based in Geneva, with an international Board of Foundation of eminent persons. It provides an electronic platform for ethical reflection and action. Its central instrument is the internet site www.globethics.net The aim of Globethics.net is to ensure that people in all regions of the world are empowered to reflect and act on ethical issues. more
	Blog: Profile: The North-South Institute Posted on 2013/05/03 With its 40th anniversary quickly approaching, the North-South Institute (NSI) will soon be reflecting on the past four decades of its contributions that have made it one of Canada’s most important policy research institutions in the field of international development. more
	Blog: Profile: Réseau d’Éthique Organisationnelle du Québec Posted on 2013/05/02 In the past decade, Quebec has become a focal point of business ethics research and networking, reflected by the appearance of sectoral research centres and consultancies springing up around the province, and the Réseau d’Éthique Organisationnelle du Québec (RÉOQ, or Quebec Organizational Ethics Network) is illustrative of this trend. more
	Multistakeholder Dialogue Session, CIM Toronto 2013 Convention Posted on 2013/04/22 This dialogue session will launch a series of multistakeholder dialogue sessions, and aims at increasing participants understanding of each other and of key issues including what CSR entails to each stakeholder, and at creating a constructive space to hold conversations in a collaborative spirit. more
	Blog: New Sources of Finance Boost Urban Revitalization Posted on 2013/04/15 There is a lot to be said about emerging trends in responsible investing, and fortunately for the socially responsible investing community, Dr. Tessa Hebb and her team at Carleton’s Community Centre for Innovation (3ci) are doing much of the talking these days. more
	Launch of the Updated "Exploration and Mining Guide for Aboriginal Communities" Posted on 2013/04/11 Natural Resources Canada has just re-launched an updated version of its mining Guide for Aboriginal Communities. more
	Blog: Profile: Enterprising Non-Profits Posted on 2013/04/11 A new and emerging category of industry centered on strong, non-profit organizations has been germinating across Canada for the past decade, predicated on the tenets of ethical business. This model is known as social enterprise – a system which combines aspects of traditional for-profit business practices with non-profit service skills in order to support the development of “healthier communities.” more
	Blog: Profile: Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Posted on 2013/04/10 Originally established in 1995, the non-profit Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) has become a pillar of Canadian business ethics advocacy and the organization views itself as “the Canadian representative in a world-wide network committed to corporate social responsibility.” more
	Blog: The Rise of Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada Posted on 2013/04/08 When it comes down to the nitty-gritty these days, Canadian investors seem to be heeding the advice of those financial advisers who are working tirelessly to promote socially responsible investments that will empower initiatives across the country which are designed to strengthen environmental, social, and corporate governance principles. more
	Call for Papers (Open): The Journal of Environmental Investing 2013 Posted on 2013/04/05 The Journal of Environmental Investing (the JEI; www.thejei.com) is now accepting papers, commentaries, opinion pieces, and book reviews for publication. more
	Blog: Profile: The European Academy of Business in Society Posted on 2013/04/03 The European Academy of Business in Society – also known by its acronym EABIS – is a major hub of international business ethics research located in Brussels, Belgium. more
	Blog: Profile: Robin Cosgrove Prize for Ethics in Finance Posted on 2013/04/02 The Robin Cozgrove Prize for Ethics in Finance is an independent non-profit organization which was established in 2006 to honour the memory of young investment banker Robin Cosgrove, whose international travels and experiences led him to believe that “the finance sector should serve the common good as well as making profits.” more
	Blog: Event Snapshot: Responsible Investing Webinar at 3Ci Posted on 2013/04/02 3Ci is definitely a major node for Canadian knowledge mobilization in the responsible investment sector, and it is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Tessa Hebb, the Director of 3Ci, discussed her new work on the organization’s Responsible Investing Initiative on March 26th. more
	Save the Date: Canadian Responsible Investment Conference to be held June 17-19, 2013 in Vancouver, BC Posted on 2013/03/27 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Confirmed for Canadian Responsible Investment Conference more
	Governing Natural Resources for Africa's Development Posted on 2013/03/27 On May 9 and 10, 2013, The North-South Institute (NSI) will hold a two-day international forum in on ‘Governing Natural Resources for Africa’s Development.’ The NSI Ottawa Forum will distill from the growing body of knowledge and experience associated with natural resource extraction, policies and practices that can best produce positive outcomes for all key stakeholders – local communities, extractive sector investors, civil society groups, international organizations, multilateral donor agencies and host governments. more
	PhD Winter Research Meeting 2013 Posted on 2013/03/14 The upcoming CBERN PhD Winter Research Meeting will bring members of the PhD Cluster together at York University. Accommodations will be provided at the Executive Learning Centre Hotel at the Schulich School of Business, York University. more
	Impact Investing: Maximizing Social Impacts Through Ethical Capital; What’s Possible? Posted on 2013/03/14 Impact investors, including high-net worth individuals, banks, foundations, and non-profits, are driven by ethics. What can this approach to mobilizing capital deliver to communities? more
	Scaling Up: Exploring an Infrastructure/Impact Investments Exchange in Canada Posted on 2013/03/14 To date, social finance and impact investing have been framed around social enterprise development, with a focus on small deals, limited returns and local investment. These types of investments have high search and transactions costs, as well as limited scalability. more
	Responsible Investing Initiative Year One research papers are now online Posted on 2013/03/14 Six research papers from the RII were presented last autumn. Among them, Dominique Diouf and Tessa Hebb explore factors that influence social retail investors. more
	2nd International Symposium on Corporate Responsibility & Sustainable Development Posted on 2013/03/13 The Second International Symposium is dedicated to exploring emerging issues in corporate responsibility and sustainable development. more
	Hevina Keynote & Panel Posted on 2013/03/07 Please save the date for a Keynote presentation by Hevina Dashwood on her book “The Rise of Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Mining and the Spread of Global Norms” (2012, Cambridge UP). more
	CSR PHD Seminar Posted on 2013/03/07 The “CSR PhD seminar” is a great opportunity for doctoral students and researchers to improve their research and publishing abilities. The seminar aims at bringing together scholars from various fields of the social sciences: management, law, sociology, philosophy, economics, political science, social psychology, and sharing a common interest for CSR and business & society issues. more
	oikos Young Scholars Entrepreneurship Academy 'Creating Hybrid Ventures' Posted on 2013/03/07 The fourth oikos Young Scholars Entrepreneurship Academy provides a unique platform to develop scholars in the early stages of their careers. The academy aims at advancing academic research, at building networks and at preparing the ground for research relevant for theory and practice. more
	Save the Date: 2013 Principles for Responsible Investment Academic Network Conference Posted on 2013/02/28 The 2013 Principles for Responsible Investment Academic Network Conference will take place in Paris on the 13th - 15th November. It will be hosted by Caisse des Depots, the French public financial institution and signatory to the PRI. more
	Announcing the MaRS Center for Impact Investment Fellowships Posted on 2013/02/22 The MaRS Centre for Impact Investing (CII) is looking for the next generation of impact leaders. This distinguished fellowship program provides individuals with exposure to the emergent impact investing market in Canada, and provides hands-on opportunities to work with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, social ventures, and other engaged players in a variety of strategic and operational roles. more
	CCEPA Annual Lecture with Phil Fontaine Posted on 2013/02/22 The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs and RBC are pleased to present The CCEPA Annual Lecture on Ethics in Public Affairs more
	Blog: Profile: Carleton Centre for Community Innovation (3Ci) Posted on 2013/02/18 Founded in 1997 as a node of “research, education and program management,” the Carleton Centre for Community Innovation is one of the country’s foremost establishments for innovation “in non-profit and philanthropic management, social finance, responsible investment, community-based economic development, and local governance.” more
	Ethics in Finance - Robin Cosgrove Prize 2012-2013 Posted on 2013/02/12 The mission of the Ethics in Finance - Robin Cosgrove Prize is to stimulate a global reflection on ethics in finance. Through the website, the Prize creates an international conversation on the sustainable future of the finance sector and insurance based on strong ethical awareness and commitment to integrity. more
	New Academic Journal: Business Ethics Journal Review Posted on 2013/02/12 The Business Ethics Journal Review is a new, peer-reviewed academic journal, aiming to combine the best of old-world scholarly publishing with the best of Web 2.0. more
	APPE Annual Meeting: Lunch with an Author featuring Wesley Cragg Posted on 2013/02/10 The APPE is fortunate to have eleven books showcased on Lunch with an Author at the 2013 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. This year's "Lunch with an Author" features CBERN Principal Investigator Wesley Cragg. Wesley will discuss his recently published edited collection "Business and Human Rights" more
	Human Rights and the Global CSR Agenda Event Posted on 2013/02/08 The literature on business and politics has examined the determinants of firm participation, but we know far less about why certain types of CSR initiatives have developed faster and been more successful than others. This panel seeks to gain insight into this latter question by examining and situating corporate human rights codes and norms within the broader CSR context and agenda. more
	Blog: Can Green Investors Avoid Fossil Fuels? Posted on 2013/02/08 In light of the raging debate in Canadian society over the ethics of fossil fuel extraction and use in recent years, socially responsible investors in Canada have been increasingly hard-pressed to take great pains in avoiding those funds which are even nominally connected to merchants of “dirty” energy. more
	Blog: Event Snapshot: 16th Annual Conference of the JD/MBA Students' Association Posted on 2013/02/06 The business ethics conference circuit is already kicking into high gear, as demonstrated by the 16th Annual Conference of the JD/MBA Students’ Association which was held at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Toronto on February 8th. more
	Blog: Profile: Corporate Knights Posted on 2013/02/06 Established in 2002, Corporate Knights is a Canadian-based “media, research, and financial products company focused on quantifying and animating clean capitalism drivers for decision-makers,” which has also extended its operation to the United States. more
	Blog: Profile: Social Investment Organization Posted on 2013/02/05 Originally established in 1989, the Social Investment Organization (SIO) has come to be known as one of the most respected voices on socially responsible investing (SRI) in the Canadian business community. more
	Blog: Profile: The Hennick Centre for Business and Law Posted on 2013/02/04 The Hennick Centre for Business and Law, founded in 2006 with a generous donation by corporate lawyer Jay Hennick and wife Barbara, is a unique Canadian research institution which strives “to promote and develop joint business and law scholarship and education.” more
	Blog: Engaging Stakeholders – a Key to Developing Canadian CSR Policy Posted on 2013/02/01 The road to establishing an inclusive structure for the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) benchmarks in Canada has been fraught with concerns about the breadth of stakeholder involvement since the very earliest days of government interest in CSR practices and policies. more
	Blog: Canada and International Development – a Narrative Fraught with Controversy Posted on 2013/02/01 The Canadian International Development Agency – perhaps better known by its acronym of CIDA – is the Canadian government’s most important and well-funded organization for international development projects around the world. Despite the good intentions that CIDA was established upon, and according to which its staff operate, the relationships recently cultivated by the agency with some major Canadian mining corporations in contentious overseas hot-spots has become a cause for concern among a growing number of socially responsible investors, analysts, and fund managers. more
	TADA Conference 2013: New Directions in Business Posted on 2013/01/31 Transatlantic Doctoral Academy on Corporate Responsibility (TADA) organized by Thomas Beschorner, University of St.Gallen and Sareh Pouryousefi, University of Toronto. more
	Teaching business ethics: "more than just words" Posted on 2013/01/31 Over the past decade, a succession of high-profile corporate crimes has spurred business schools, globally, to infuse business ethics and leadership into course content. But how can schools teach something as motherhood to a new generation of business leaders? more
	New Ryerson program to help business students become "ethical leaders" Posted on 2013/01/31 What does it mean to lead responsibly? To lead ethically? A new Ryerson University initiative hopes to help students, faculty, and the wider business community tackle these tough questions directly. more
	Blog: Profile: Earth Day Network Posted on 2013/01/30 The history of Earth Day – observed on April 22nd each year – is traced back to the work of environmental activists around the world who joined forces to raise awareness about the precarious state of the planet, its environment, and our role in the big picture of sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental governance. more
	Blog: 2013 Corporate Engagement Focus List: Who to Watch Posted on 2013/01/29 With business quickly coming back into full swing following weeks of holiday paralysis and New Year celebrations, Canadian investors are rapidly adjusting their portfolios with the next 365 days in mind to reflect new trends in the first quarter, and ample guidance regarding investment options is available in the form of the 2013 Corporate Engagement Focus List released by Toronto-based NEI Ethical Investments. more
	Postdoctoral Fellowship Position, University of Pittsburgh School of Business Posted on 2013/01/25 The University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) School of Business and the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow based in Pittsburgh to serve as a key member of our corporate social responsibility and ethical leadership research team. more
	“Time” and Responsible Investing Symposium Posted on 2013/01/25 The purpose of the symposium is to bring together finance industry practitioners, academics, graduate students and other stakeholders to critically investigate the temporal dimensions of responsible investing — the future, the past, timing and the pace of time — in order to understand obstacles to and better directions for SRI. more
	CBERN to Organize “Mining, Ethics and Sustainability Stream” at World Mining Congress 2013 Posted on 2013/01/24 The “Mining, Ethics and Sustainability” program stream will be the core conference event for CBERN’s 6th Annual Conference, to be held in Montreal in August, 2013. more
	2013 International Business Ethics Case Competition Posted on 2013/01/24 The Center for Ethics and Business at Loyola Marymount University, the Opus College of Business of the University of St. Thomas (MN), and the Ethics & Compliance Officer Association (ECOA) are pleased to announce that the 2013 International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC) will be held from May 8-9 in conjunction with the ECOA’s Sponsoring Partner Forum in San Diego, California. more
	Enbridge Centre for Corporate Sustainabilty Announces New Director, Bob Page Posted on 2013/01/18 ob Page, University of Calgary, moved on November 1, 2012 from TransAlta Professor of Environmental Management and Sustainability to become the new Director of the Enbridge Centre for Corporate Sustainability at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. more
	Blog: Building the Canadian Advantage – Ottawa’s Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility Posted on 2013/01/04 As a major player in the global mining sector, with Canadian mining companies accounting for some “43 percent of global exploration expenditures” and with “over 75 percent of the world’s exploration and mining companies…headquartered in Canada”, the country undoubtedly holds a unique position in establishing corporate social responsibility benchmarks on not only the national level, but also on the world stage by extension. more
	Blog: Sustainable Investing and the Future of Food Posted on 2013/01/03 What exactly do food prices and sustainable investing have in common you may ask? Sustainable investing professional Doug Watt recently outlined some potential benefits of investing in socially responsible food commodities in his entry “Have a Taste,” posted to Advisor.ca on December 11th. more
	Blog: Challenges and Opportunities of ESG Practices in Emerging Markets Posted on 2013/01/02 On Monday, December 10th, the Ethical Investment Research Service hosted an investor network event entitled “Driving ESG Performance in Emerging Markets” at the global headquarters of Moody’s Corporation in downtown Manhattan. This event had a dual purpose – first, to bring together industry insiders and practitioners to discuss the theme of the conference, i.e. new trends in ESG performance and disclosure amongst companies working in emerging markets, and second, to celebrate the unveiling of the EIRES Emerging Markets ESG research service in North America. more
	Research Snapshots and SRI Knowledge Mobilization Posted on 2012/12/24 CBERN is preparing snapshot summaries of academic research in responsible investment. The snapshots are part of a knowledge mobilization program hosted by the CBERN SRI Cluster. more
	CURI is Recruiting a New Management Team Posted on 2012/12/20 The Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investment (CURI) is currently recruiting the following three management positions to lead and build on the efforts of CURI’s founding members: Research and Policy Director, Membership and Partnerships Director and Organizational Development Director. more
	Society for Business Ethics Conference: Accepting Emerging Scholars Submissions Posted on 2012/12/04 The Society for Business Ethics annual meeting provides an opportunity for members to present their own research results, to become acquainted with the latest developments in teaching and research, to engage in the discussion of emerging business ethics issues, and to enjoy the fellowship of other scholars and professionals in the field. more
	Blog: Organizational Profile: EthicsCentre CA Posted on 2012/12/04 The Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy (CCECP) – better known by its agnomen “EthicsCentre CA” since 2002 – is an organisation that has been a tireless promoter of “ethical orientation and culture in Canadian organisations” since its inception in 1988. Today, EthicsCentre CA operates as a non-partisan body and registered Canadian charity, and it is a fully volunteer-staffed initiative. more
	Blog: Profile: Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility Posted on 2012/11/22 Ryerson University, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, is quickly becoming a major focal point of research and scholarship on corporate social responsibility, an increasingly hot-button topic in the world of business and finance. more
	Blog: Book Launch: The Rise of Global Corporate Social Responsibility Posted on 2012/11/22 The ascent of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and socially responsible investing (SRI) practices over the past twenty years has marked a profound change in policy and practice for corporate bosses, financial chiefs, and government bureaucrats alike. Whereas prior to the 1990s the concepts of CSR and SRI were still widely unknown outside of a small circle of ethics pioneers, in the past two decades we have seen the progressive emergence and adoption of these concepts by many in the corporate world. more
	CBERN Atlantic Event: Ethics in Development Panel Discussion Posted on 2012/11/21 This presentation provides an opportunity to define some of the development challenges faced in Nova Scotia and through an ethical lens, discuss opportunities and roadblocks to growth through public participation in the conversation. more
	A Must Have Book: The Rise of Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Mining and the Spread of Global Norms Posted on 2012/11/17 Combining insights from international relations theory with institutional approaches from organization theory and public policy, "The Rise of Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Mining and the Spread of Global Norms" provides a complete explanation for the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR), showing how global norms influenced CSR adoption in the mining industry. more
	Faculty Positions in Business Law and Business Ethics, University of Pennsylvania Posted on 2012/11/10 The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for tenured and tenure-track positions in its Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics. more
	New Message from Thomas Beschorner: What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Posted on 2012/11/06 What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? This video clip tries to give competent but also entertaining answers to this question. The video is part of series "in a little green bag" at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland. more
	Blog: MaRs Social Finance Forum Posted on 2012/11/06 November has finally arrived and the MaRs Centre for Impact Investing is set to once again host its annual Social Finance Forum, with a slew of financial executives, business professionals, and renowned academics lined up to make this institution the epicenter of social finance discussions between November 8-9. more
	Blog: Understanding the Principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent Posted on 2012/11/05 Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) has become a hot topic over the last few years where aboriginal communities are concerned. The cause of FPIC advocacy is grounded in the conception of the inherent rights of human communities to self-determination and their right to “freely pursue their economic, social, and cultural development” as codified by the United Nations Charter in Chapter 1, Article 1 of that universally accepted document. more
	Blog: Canadian Mining in Guatemala an Antithesis to Human Rights Posted on 2012/11/04 On Wednesday, October 31st I was very fortunate to be a part of the audience who gathered at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School to hear Professor Shin Imai talk about the controversies surrounding Canadian mining companies and their relationships with native communities in Latin America. more
	Blog: 2012 Schulich International Case Competition Posted on 2012/11/03 With only a few days left for prospective participants to register, the count-down to the 2012 Schulich International Case Competition (SICC) is well under way. more
	University of Waterloo Ethics Symposium: "Accounting Ethics and Tone at the Top" Posted on 2012/11/01 The Centre for Accounting Ethics at the University of Waterloo is pleased to announce its first biennial Symposium to be held in Toronto, Canada on the theme of Accounting Ethics and Tone at the Top. more
	Blog: Combating Corruption in the Mining Sector Posted on 2012/10/31 Corruption in the resource extractives sector is a major concern for corporations, financial institutions, governments, investors, and civil society on the whole. While there are no concrete numbers for the economic impact of corruption on the industry, we can be sure that billions of dollars are lost annually to the illicit economy, money that would undoubtedly help to lift some of the most resource-rich nations out of poverty and stagnation. more
	Latest Edition of the European SRI Study is Now Available Posted on 2012/10/21 The 2012 study reports detailed figures against the most common sustainable and responsible investment strategies adopted by European investors and shows that each of these has outgrown the overall market since 2009 more
	Blog: Gazing into a Responsible Investment Crystal Ball - Reflections on the PRI-CBERN Academic Conference 2012 Posted on 2012/10/17 Two powerful impressions will stay with me from the 2012 PRI-CBERN Academic Conference on responsible investment. Firstly, the energy and commitment of the academics and practitioners who came together to present, debate, agree and disagree make this a unique field. Secondly, the diversity of perspectives and interpretations of what ‘responsible investment’ actually is is alternately stimulating and frustrating. What is the balance of ‘value’ and ‘values’? Is the purpose of RI to change ‘the system’ fundamentally, or to ameliorate pragmatically from within? How do we measure impact and effectiveness? more
	Blog: Organizational Profile: MaRs Centre for Impact Investing Posted on 2012/10/16 Originally launched in the winter of 2011, the Centre for Impact Investing (CII) – located in the heart of Toronto’s MaRs Discovery District – has become a burgeoning focal point for the production and dissemination of research on sustainability issues, environmental social and corporate governance (ESG), and socially responsible investing (SRI). more
	Blog: Canada Global Reporting Initiative Conference 2012 Posted on 2012/10/16 Of the many events in October 2012, there was one event that was a precedent-setter: the Global Reporting Initiative hosted its first ever Canadian conference at the Toronto Stock Exchange and York University’s Schulich School of Business from October 16-17, with the collaboration of York University as well as Sustainalytics, a global ethical business research firm. more
	Blog: Enbridge and the Northern Gateway Pipeline: Between a Rock and a Hard Place Posted on 2012/10/16 For decades, Enbridge Incorporated has been seen as one of Canada’s foremost corporate leaders in environmental, social, and corporate governance. How quickly positive vibes seem to dissipate in a heart-beat in the world of big business, especially where resource extraction is concerned. more
	Blog: PRI-CBERN Academic Network Conference: Student Symposium Wrap-Up Posted on 2012/10/15 more
	Blog: Setting the Bar: The Standards Council of Canada Posted on 2012/10/15 The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) celebrated World Standards Day on October 12th. The aim of this annual bash is to recognize the importance of standards systems – highly crucial in areas of environmental, social, and corporate governance – and also to thank the countless number of folks who contribute in the development and implementation of standards systems worldwide. more
	Blog: Carbon Disclosure Project's Canada 200 Report Launch Posted on 2012/10/15 The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a UK-based “independent not-for-profit organization working to drive greenhouse gas emissions reduction and sustainable water use by businesses and cities”. On October 16th, 2012, a group of handpicked individuals joined top Canadian business executives for the launch of CDP’s Canada 200 Report, which was compiled by the Canadian management consulting agency Accenture. more
	Blog: CBSR Sustainability Investment Forum Posted on 2012/10/15 On Monday, October 15th, the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility hosted a Sustainability Investment Forum in Calgary, Alberta, a month in advance of its anticipated 10th Annual CBSR Summit, with the latter event being hosted in Toronto. more
	The Ocean Ranger: Remaking the Promise of Oil (Halifax: Fernwood, 2012) Posted on 2012/10/15 more
	Principles of Responsible Investment with Dr. Wolfgang Engshuber Posted on 2012/10/13 The United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative (PRI) is a network of international investors working together to put the six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice. more
	TI-Canada and Davis LLP Present: "Combating Corruption in the Mining Sector: Law Enforcement, Risk and Compliance" Posted on 2012/10/13 TI-Canada and Davis LLP are pleased to present a half-day seminar, "Combating Corruption in the Mining Sector: Law Enforcement, Risk and Compliance," in Vancouver, Wednesday, 31 October, 8:30 - 12:00. more
	Capacity-Building Workshop: Bringing Resource Revenue Transparency to Canada's Extractive Sector Posted on 2012/10/02 The Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability and Publish What You Pay-Canada would like to invite you to attend A Capacity-Building Workshop: Bringing Resource Revenue Transparency to Canada’s Extractive Sector. more
	Blog: Ethics and Governance - Book Launch and Luncheon Posted on 2012/10/02 On October 3rd, the Albany Club at 91 King Street West hosted a luncheon to mark the occasion of a book release – but this was no regular book and the authors are no regular Joes. more
	PRI-CBERN Academic Network Conference 2012 Posted on 2012/10/01 The conference is a unique opportunity for researchers, students and investment professionals to present research, identify research opportunities and build partnerships to continue to enhance our knowledge of responsible investment. more
	Blog: 5th Annual PRI-CBERN Academic Network Conference Posted on 2012/10/01 The week of October 1st was an exciting one for CBERN, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), York University, Schulich School of Business, and for those involved or interested in the concepts of business ethics, sustainability, and responsible investing. more
	Blog: Canada, Mining, and Transparency - What You Need to Know Posted on 2012/09/29 The campaign against corruption in the extractive resources market was back on the table again this past September, after a long and stifling summer which saw extended political debates in Ottawa over the role and responsibilities of Canadian mining companies in the developing world, where these firms are heavily engaged in resource extraction projects. more
	"Corporate Governance Beyond Borders" With Philip Armstrong and Peter Dey Posted on 2012/09/28 featuring internationally renowned corporate governance experts Philip Armstrong and Peter Dey more
	Blog: SRI Website Review Posted on 2012/09/26 The Following is an “SRI Website Review” commissioned by CBERN, which compares the online presence of three important companies dealing with the SRI sector – SRI Connect, SHARE, and Emerging Markets ESG. more
	Announcing the 2012 Social Finance Forum: Measuring up Posted on 2012/09/25 The MaRS Centre for Impact Investing is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2012 Social Finance Forum. more
	Ethics of Resource Extraction Cluster Online Dialogue Series Posted on 2012/09/17 CBERN’s Ethics of Resource Extraction Cluster will launch a series of five online dialogues in March 2012. The first theme will be human rights in relation to the implementation of CSR policies in the Canadian extractives industry. Over the course of the series, five themed discussions will be open for four weeks each through the Ethics of Resource Extraction Cluster. more
	ESG Newsletter - September 2012 Posted on 2012/09/15 more
	Blog: Crowdfunding a Big Hit with Entrepreneurs and a Huge Headache for Regulators Posted on 2012/09/01 While crowdfunding is indeed related to mobilizing masses – usually through Internet campaigns – this practice is actually a successful financial tool that is quickly gaining traction by offering interest from the success of big projects to “small investors”. more
	Blog: Social Impact Bonds - Investing Wisely Posted on 2012/09/01 Government bonds have existed in one form or another for more than 400 years. Socially responsible investors and business leaders have recently stepped in, introducing a new kind of bond that will allow other conscientious investors to purchase bonds which are particularly tailored to assisting with objectives aimed at social justice, ethical business practices, and sustainable development. more
	Blog: The Gender Lens as an Emerging Theme in Social Responsibility Posted on 2012/08/28 Woman’s place in the corporate world is slowly becoming entrenched. At the same time, the idea of gender-focused investing (aka “gender-lens investing) is also emerging as a new theme in social responsibility, and a possible connection to the ascent of women in management would be frankly unsurprising. more
	Blog: Protecting Marine Ecosystems as a Vital Mandate for Responsible Investors Posted on 2012/08/28 According to the WWF report, unsustainable fishing is bad business. According to a figure from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (UNFAO) cited in this analysis, “the difference between what is made and what could be made if fisheries were better managed is conservatively estimated to be $50 billion per year (US).” more
	Blog: An Ethics Database for the 21st Century – Globethics.NET Posted on 2012/08/28 I recently had the wonderful opportunity to interview Nicolae Irina, CBERN’s E-Librarian and contributor to Globethics.net to get some insight about the Globethics.net library – an expansive, state-of-the-art, and totally free resource on all-things-ethical. more
	Blog: Debunking ‘Shareholder Primacy Theory’ Posted on 2012/08/28 Corporate bosses – and perhaps more importantly investors – are waking up to the reality that shareholder primacy theory is neither a positive catalyst for economic prosperity, nor a socially responsible approach to finance on the whole. more
	Workers Capital and Emerging Markets: an interview with Priya Bala-Miller Posted on 2012/08/25 Each week Emerging Markets ESG publishes an interview entitled, “Five Questions about SRI.” more
	NEI's Robert Walker to Chair Boreal Leadership Council Posted on 2012/08/25 more
	Sustainalytics Research Team Honoured Posted on 2012/08/25 Thomson Reuters Extel and SRI-CONNECT.com today announced the results of the Independent Research in Responsible Investment (IRRI) Survey 2012 more
	CBERN Partner TI-Canada to Host Event: the Oil and Gas Industry Sept. 26, Calgary, AB Posted on 2012/08/24 more
	Anti-Corruption Research News: Issue 10 Posted on 2012/08/24 It is our pleasure to present to you the tenth issue of the Anti-Corruption Research News. more
	The Principles for Responsible Investment: Addressing Investment Risks in the 21st Century Posted on 2012/08/21 The event will feature panel presentations and discussion with the audience and will address the role of responsible investment in comprehensive risk management and building healthy, sustainable capital markets. more
	Blog: Scandinavia – A model for Sustainable Competitiveness Posted on 2012/08/20 During the course of the 20th century, Scandinavia – taken together as a geographic, cultural, historic, and linguistic region compromising the closely related northwestern European nations of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway – has become the world leader in the implementation of forward-thinking environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) policies. more
	Blog: Enbridge vs. the First Nations Posted on 2012/08/13 Dozens of First Nations bands with territory straddling the proposed NGP route have outright rejected any construction on their lands, setting the stage for another very public battle between Canadian First Nations peoples, the federal government, and the Canadian corporate sector. more
	Sustainability Investment Forum: A CBSR Event Posted on 2012/08/11 Join CBSR to explore how investors assess companies' market value and whether there is a way to gauge how CSR practices add to that value. more
	Cathy Driscoll Continues Research in Management, Spirituality, and Religion Posted on 2012/08/08 Cathy Driscoll (Saint Mary's University) is continuing her research with colleagues Dr. Beth Bruce (Atlantic School of Theology) and Dr. Elden Wiebe (Kings University College) in the area of management, spirituality, and religion. more
	New Textbook: Business Ethics: Concepts, Cases, and Canadian Perspectives Posted on 2012/08/08 A new textbook published early this spring by Emond Montgomery Publications draws on the expertise of many CBERN members to provide a clear and interesting overview of basic concepts and key debates related to business ethics. more
	Job: Responsible Investment Manager, Sustainalytics Posted on 2012/08/08 Sustainalytics is seeking a Responsible Investment Manager for their Toronto office. more
	Blog: Resource nationalism in Latin America Posted on 2012/08/06 The progressive nationalization of natural resources in some peripheral nations of the developing world has nary been more pronounced in recent years than with legislation passed by the governments of Venezuela, Bolivia, and Ecuador. These three nations are governed by leaders who have been heavily influenced by political ideologies which call for national governments to take control over their natural resources, as part of an effort to become self-sustaining economies free of foreign influence. more
	Presentation: Investing in Business Ethics Training and Support Systems as Strategic Human Resource Practice Posted on 2012/07/31 CBERN Atlantic Members: Cathy Driscoll, PhD, Saint Mary’s University and Margaret McKee, PhD, Saint Mary’s University with colleagues Wendy Carroll, PhD, University of Prince Edward Island and Terry Wager, PhD, Saint Mary’s University attended the Annual Meeting of the Society of Business Ethics in Boston MA this August 3-5 to present recent work entitled: ‘Investing in Business Ethics Training and Support Systems as Strategic Human Resource Practice’ more
	Blog: Organizational Profile: The Finance and Sustainability Initiative Posted on 2012/07/31 The Finance and Sustainability Initiative is a promising venture composed of investment professionals and business executives who understand that in order to achieve sustainability, we must educate our youth on the pitfalls of outdated, unsustainable, and careless consumption and business tactics. more
	Blog: Battle for the North – Quebec’s future at stake with Plan Nord Posted on 2012/07/28 With the spectre of provincial elections looming large on the horizon in Québec and with September 4th promising to introduce a possible reconfiguration of the political pieces at the National Assembly of Québec (the provincial legislature), there are any number of topics on the political agenda that may sway voters towards one party or another. The Plan Nord is one of these crucial electoral issues that may just see Premier Jean Charest’s Liberal Party fall from grace. more
	Volunteer Researcher: CURI 2012 Benchmarking Study Posted on 2012/07/26 The Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI) requires a volunteer to assist with CURI’s research projects aimed at benchmarking the responsible investment policies and practices of 3-4 university endowment funds in Canada. Core responsibilities include gathering survey data to generate responsible investment profiles for the assigned universities. more
	Blog: Conflict minerals and responsible investing Posted on 2012/07/25 With the issue of conflict stones like “blood diamonds” popularized by various Hollywood film-makers over the years (Edward Zwick’s rendition comes to mind), Western audiences have become familiar with the controversies surrounding precious minerals, and perhaps are more concerned about the origins of their diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, gold, silver, and other high-end valuables than at any previous time. Despite the fact that the plight of communities producing conflict stones is a rather public matter, repeated attempts by international organizations to control or ban the sale of minerals originating from war zones have been largely unsuccessful in the past decade. more
	Partner Update: Responsible Investing Initiative Posted on 2012/07/23 Researchers will be presenting results from the first year of research at the upcoming PRI Academic Network Conference at York University in October. Six research papers on a range of topics across the project’s five research streams will be presented. more
	Partner Update: SIO Conference Wrap-up Posted on 2012/07/20 CBERN was an Academic Partner for the recent SIO Conference on Responsible Investment in Montreal. CBERN hosted an industry booth during the conference. more
	Blog: Rio+20 leading to greener pastures? Posted on 2012/07/15 Set almost twenty years to the day that the famous 1992 Earth Summit was held in the same Brazilian metropolis, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012 brought together captains of industry, corporate titans, national leaders, and policy experts from around the world with the aim of establishing a concrete plan to encourage sustainability amongst nations. more
	Internship: Research Assistant with CBERN Partner: Social Investment Organization Posted on 2012/07/11 The Social Investment Organization (SIO) is seeking up to two research assistant interns to provide research support on the Canadian Socially Responsible Investment Review. more
	Updated Database of Contacts in the Field of Socially Responsible Investment Posted on 2012/07/06 Today, Friday, July 6, 2012 Emerging Markets ESG publishes the 14th edition of its Updated Database of Contacts in the Field of Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). more
	Blog: Sustainability – a Burning Platform Posted on 2012/07/05 Life in the corporate world is oftentimes a high-octane, fast-paced, no-nonsense kind of exercise which could best be compared to sky-diving in terms of the risks involved, except with arguably less chance that you’ll be equipped with a parachute to cushion your fall if and when an investment starts going South and winds up the way of the Dodo. more
	New book: The Business Case for Sustainable Finance Posted on 2012/07/05 This edited volume brings together finance industry perspectives from top global institutions, which focus on the bottom line for integrating ESG factors into the operations of the finance industry. more
	Responsible Investment at cbernblog.ca Posted on 2012/07/04 SRI on the blog: Responsible investment topics including the recent SIO Conference, BC’s Community Contribution Company legislation, and Desjardins earning top honours in the Corporate Knights report on “50 Best Corporate Citizens” for 2012. more
	Blog: Faith-based investing brings good tidings to corporate social responsibility Posted on 2012/06/30 Emerging from a myriad of ethical business solutions covered during the conference is an interesting observation about the important role of faith in motivating socially responsible investing and corporate sustainability practices. more
	Gary Hawton Receives the Canadian SRI Distinguished Service Award Posted on 2012/06/29 Gary Hawton, President of OceanRock Investments, was presented with the Canadian SRI Distinguished Service Award at the Social Investment Organization Annual Conference. more
	Blog: Research Series on Human Rights: Critical Examination of Ruggie’s Protect, Respect, and Remedy Framework in Business Ethics Quarterly Posted on 2012/06/26 The BEQ special issue on human rights is an outcome of a CBERN-hosted Business and Human Rights Symposium, held over the final weekend of February 2010. 23 Canadian and international participants gathered together for a 4-day roundtable discussion that was generated from the topics of 18 participant papers drafted specifically for the event. Through this initiative we aim to continue the conversation about these ideas in a wider forum. more
	Blog: Education and Business as the Basis for Sustainability: UN Principles for Responsible Management Education at Rio+20 Posted on 2012/06/26 Thanks to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME), a number of business schools all over the world are making headway in integrating sustainability issues in their teaching, research and operations. The potential impact of this activity was outlined in a closing forum of the Rio+20 talks last week by Norman Arruda, CEO of ISAE/FJV in Brazil. more
	Blog: More Flashlights; Better Vision: A snapshot view of the CBERN PhD Winter Research Meeting 2012 Posted on 2012/06/26 Clearly I was being privileged to get a sneak peek into this behind the scenes world that CBERN, these PhD students, and the advisors are all a part of. Right now there is a ton of CSR and ethic based projects, papers, and ideas floating about. However no one seems to really have a grasp on what this means for the world at large. These are the people who are grabbing some of these ideas and showing how they are useful or what the true natures behind these concepts are. These are the champions of ethics who are working to make the place a little better and a little clearer on how to make the best of this interconnected, uncertain and complex place we all call home. more
	Responsible Investment Resources in the CBERN E-Library Posted on 2012/06/25 CBERN has developed a collection of resources related to responsible investment with the help of PhD Research Assistant Nicolae Irina. The library contains both full text documents and links to resources. more
	TI-Canada Presentation: "India: will it ever shake its legacy of corruption" Posted on 2012/06/23 Dr. Goold outlines the extent of corruption, in India, including examples from his own research, and suggests what is needed to change current practices more
	Blog: World Bank Ombudsman imparts extractive sector dispute resolution tips to Canadian colleagues Posted on 2012/06/21 This past January, Toronto hosted the World Bank’s Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) as part of a two-day workshop given by Canada’s Office of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor. The purpose of the visit was to develop a dispute resolution mechanism whereby Canadian companies engaging in the extractive sector would be able to constructively negotiate and diffuse potential conflicts with people affected in the areas where those firms are operating. more
	Blog: ISEAL: introducing credible standards for the 21st Century Posted on 2012/06/21 A few days ago, we here at CBERN received a communiqué from this respected organization, asking us to join a “year-long steering committee” set up by their executive, which will be responsible for brainstorming and producing a new framework of credibility principles that ISEAL hopes will become the accepted international parameters for sustainable business practices. more
	Blog: Event Snapshot: The SIO Conference on Socially Responsible Investment Posted on 2012/06/20 The conference promises to be an important and informative one, providing a stage for major Canadian and international voices in sustainability to deliver their combined vision and individual appraisals of ethical business to the current and next generation of corporate leaders. One of the most crucial results of the conference for business ethics researchers will be to identify the place of ‘impact investment’ in today’s corporate environment, and set the bar for social and environmental responsibility in the corporate sector. The SIO conference will no doubt be a boon for this objective, as will the Rio + 20 UN Summit, on an international scale. more
	Blog: Corporate Knights release 11th annual report on “50 Best Corporate Citizens” Posted on 2012/06/18 Corporate Knights once again hosted its annual gala event to honour Canada’s “50 Best Corporate Citizens,” held last Thursday night at Corus Quay which sits on the Toronto waterfront. The company is a respected and prominent leader in the production of media, financial analysis, and market research centred on the adoption of “clean capitalism” and ethical investing by Canadian businesses. more
	Event Report: The Master Resource: Oil and the New Servitude Posted on 2012/06/15 Our growing dependence on ‘mechanical slaves’ has fundamentally changed our understanding of work, economics, urban planning, gender and science argued author Andrew Nikiforuk to an audience of 200 at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia this past Tuesday. more
	Blog: Dimensions of Ethical Leadership and its Challenges: Greater Consciousness and Greater Power Posted on 2012/06/05 I had an opportunity to be a panelist at a wonderful leadership and ethics conference in Calgary in early May, organized by the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network. It was an inspiring congregation of differing perspectives with leaders from industry, non-profit, academia and environmental concerns – all sharing their experience, perspective and research. more
	Event Report: Profit vs. Social Responsibility in 2012: Lessons and Changes Posted on 2012/06/05 On Monday April 2, 2012 an audience of 100 attended “Profit vs Social Responsibility in 2012: Lessons and Changes,” a public presentation organized and facilitated by five students from the Saint Mary’s University Sobey MBA Program. The presentation which was supported by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs and the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network examined corporate social responsibility, governance practices, and ethical leadership. more
	Blog: Sustainability Management: Survey of Large Firms in Belgium Posted on 2012/06/01 Nowadays, many large companies are publicly reporting sustainability information regarding their operations and supply chain. This often includes economic, social and environmental information. In their sustainability reporting, many companies claim that they are actively managing their economic, social and environmental performance, collectively called “sustainability performance.” more
	Blog: BC approves “Community Contribution Company” to benefit social causes Posted on 2012/05/31 For Canadians, the inception of the C3 model in BC and its potential introduction across Canada opens the door to a whole new stratum of socially-responsible and community-conscious enterprises, presenting a significant leap in the evolution of capitalism as Alex Wood describes it. With these Community Contribution Companies, conscientious investors will be able to join purpose-savvy entrepreneurs in supporting initiatives that promote ethical, moral, and social sustainability and which are sure to be commercially successful while at the same time promoting the development and modernization of Canadian communities. more
	Finance & Sustainability Initiative Launch Posted on 2012/05/23 FSI, in collaboration with Concordia University, has developed a program to create and fund a new certification program: the Sustainable Investment Professional Certificate (SIPC). The program will see its first cohort complete the course in 2012. more
	CBERN-NNK Knowledge Needs Research Update - May 2012 Posted on 2012/05/02 Highlighting the activities of the CBERN-NNK Knowledge Needs Research project as of May 2012 more
	Rights and Riches: NSI Examines Indigenous Perspectives on Natural Resource Governance Posted on 2012/05/02 Built on more than a decade of applied programming and participatory research conducted in collaboration with Indigenous and Afro-descendant groups of the Americas, the program offers practical guidance for policymakers, mining companies and local peoples to uphold Indigenous rights in decision-making and avoid conflict. more
	Event Report: Carbon and the Oceans: When Oil and Water Mix Posted on 2012/05/02 The release of ancient carbons into our atmosphere is causing a “planetary destabilization” according to Alanna Mitchell, Canadian author of Sea Sick. Her Halifax presentation on April 3 2012 entitled ‘Carbon and the Oceans: When Oil and Water Mix.’was the second of three in a Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (CCEPA) public lecture series focusing on ‘The Elements: Ethical Uses of Our Resources.” Mitchell’s lecture, at the Scotiabank Theatre Auditorium at Saint Mary’s University investigated the changing life support systems in our oceans in three ways: acidification, warming, and dead zones. Mitchell maintains, “all three damage the ocean’s complex ecosystem and may, lead to the earth’s next mass extinction,” more
	Five Questions about SRI: Interview with CBERN Member Olaf Weber Posted on 2012/04/26 On April 20, 2012 CBERN member Olaf Weber, Associate Professor, Export Development Chair in Environmental Finance, University of Waterloo, was featured in the weekly interview. CBERN connected Olaf with the Emerging Markets ESG publisher. more
	Canadian Summit on Socially Responsible Investment Posted on 2012/04/25 SRI+20 is your opportunity to learn about the latest SRI developments and opportunities, to roll up your sleeves and get high-quality technical education, and to examine the future of SRI over three days in Montreal. more
	PRI-CBERN Academic Conference 2012 - Evolution of Responsible Investment: Navigating Complexity Posted on 2012/04/19 The conference is a unique opportunity for researchers, students and investment professionals to present research, identify research opportunities and build partnerships to continue to enhance our knowledge of responsible investment. more
	Ethics of Resource Extraction E-Library Update Posted on 2012/04/04 CBERN has developed a collection of resources related to the ethics of resource extraction with the help of PhD Research Assistant Nicolae Irina. The library contains both full text documents and links to resources. more
	Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment Special Edition Posted on 2012/04/04 The Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment will publish a special edition featuring papers from the Symposium on SRI and the Canadian Extractive Industry held last September 2011 at University of British Columbia. more
	IBA Research Network: Database of IBAs Updated Posted on 2012/03/15 The Impact and Benefit Agreement (IBA) Research Network recently updated its IBA database on its website. more
	Learning Partnership between the Institute for the Study of CSR and the CSR Counsellor Posted on 2012/03/15 The Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility, Ryerson University and the Office of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor announced the launch of their learning partnership on CSR and the extractive sector overseas. more
	CBERN Report to the Naskapi Community: Identifying Knowledge Needs for Mining Development Posted on 2012/03/01 In January 2012, CBERN prepared and presented its report on identifying knowledge needs for mining development to the Naskapi Steering Committee and the Naskapi community. more
	Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor - Annual Report to Parliament Posted on 2012/01/09 The annual report to Parliament of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Counsellor was tabled by the Minister of International Trade, Government of Canada on December 14, 2011. more
	New book: Governance Ecosystems: CSR in the Latin American Mining Sector Posted on 2011/12/22 This book takes a broad, ‘governance ecosystem’ view to exploring the complex and cross-cutting relationships between key actors involved in and affected by mining governance in Latin America. more
	Business and Human Rights Symposium: Publications Posted on 2011/12/05 Publications to feature papers presented and developed at the CBERN-hosted Business and Human Rights Symposium, February 25-28, 2010. more
	Business and Human Rights Symposium: Publications Posted on 2011/12/05 Publications to feature papers presented and developed at the CBERN-hosted Business and Human Rights Symposium, February 25-28, 2010. more
	Business and Spirituality Workshop Report: May 25, 2011, Halifax Posted on 2011/12/05 In May 2011, a Business and Spirituality Workshop was held in advance of CBERN’s 4th Annual Conference. more
	[Job] Research Fellow: Corporate Accountability, University of Melbourne Posted on 2011/08/22 The University of Melbourne is recruiting a Research Fellow in the field of corporate accountability and human rights, employing networked regulation theory. more
	CBERN Hosts Project Website on Researching Impacts of Mine Development on Aboriginal Community Health in Canada Posted on 2011/08/01 This large-scale, multi-disciplinary project, funded by the CIHR and SSHRC, seeks to fill a knowledge gap regarding the impacts of mine development on Aboriginal community health in Canada. more
	CURI Hosts Symposium in Victoria Posted on 2011/07/19 The inaugural Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI) Symposium took place on June 21, bringing together, students, investment professionals, university representatives and responsible investment (RI) experts to discuss the state of responsible investing in Canadian universities, and how this can be improved. more
	CIM Annual Conference 2011 on “Mines without Borders” Posted on 2011/06/15 The Canadian Institute for Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) hosted its annual conference and exhibition in Montreal from May 22 – 25, 2011 more
	Tom Campbell Seminar at York University on CSR and Human Rights Posted on 2011/05/31 Tom Campbell of the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University in Australia spoke on “Corporate Social Responsibility: Beyond the Business Case to Human Rights”. more
	Kernaghan Webb Represents CBERN on Centre for Excellence CSR Committee Posted on 2011/05/16 CBERN member Kernaghan Webb will represent CBERN on Centre for Excellence in CSR’s Executive Committee. more
	Annual Report Released by CPPIB Posted on 2011/05/12 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has released their annual Report on Responsible Investing more
	Northwest Ethical Investments Releases Oil Sands Report Posted on 2011/05/12 “Lines in the Sand” released to educate investors about individual oil companies. more
	CBERN Co-Organizes Business and Human Rights and Extractives Industry Panel at CSR in Pacific Rim Conference Posted on 2011/05/09 CSR in the Pacific Rim Conference, co-organized by the CBERN Pacific Region, provides outlet for discussion about human rights and the extractives industry. more
	CPPIB ups Climate Change Policy Influence Posted on 2011/05/05 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has announced plans to support the Climate Disclosure Project. more
	Report: Social Investment Organization - SRI Weathers the Recession Posted on 2011/05/05 Canadian Socially Responsible Investment Review 2010 finds SRI continues to grow, despite the global recession. more
	Upcoming Knowledge Gaps Report to Identify Challenges in the Extractives Industry Posted on 2011/05/02 Report seeks to identify challenges within the Canadian Extractives industry, and outlines 12 themes in need of support and contributions from the sector’s stakeholders. more
	The Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution (APDR) Project Enters Stage Two Posted on 2011/05/02 The APDR focuses on cross-border dispute resolution research and analysis between Canada and Asian countries including China, Japan and Indonesia. more
	Cross-Canada CSR Speaker Series to Launch on CSR and Extractive Industry Posted on 2011/04/29 CIM and CBERN’s Ethics of Resource Extraction Cluster is planning a corporate social responsibility speaker series with CIM branches in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. more
	Globethics.net Newsletter No.3: 2011 - Enhancing Life Posted on 2011/04/21 Globethics.net is a worldwide ethics network based in Geneva, with an international Board of Foundation of eminent persons. It provides an electronic platform for ethical reflection and action. more
	Wes Cragg Joins 3ci Responsible Investment Initiative as Research Stream Leader Posted on 2011/04/15 A Case Study development project focusing on Extractives industry, Responsible Investment and First Nations economic development. more
	Aboriginal Policy and Nuclear Fuel Management Guide Released Posted on 2011/04/15 The NWMO develops Aboriginal Policy Guide regarding nuclear fuel management. more
	EthicsCentre's Spring 2011 Newsletter Posted on 2011/04/13 The latest issue of the EthicsCentre's Newsletter is now available on their web site more
	New initiative to help Canadian universities face a $41 billion challenge: Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI) Posted on 2011/04/12 Canadian universities need to address risks affecting over $41 billion in pension funds and endowment investments, say founders of the newly formed Coalition of Universities for Responsible Investing (CURI). more
	CPPIB Joins Extractive Industries Coalition Posted on 2011/04/05 The CPPIB has become a signatory on the Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative. more
	E3 Roundtable Events Seeks to Facilitate Discussion on Innovative Energy Policies in Canada Posted on 2011/03/31 National series encouraged discussion around energy policies more
	Carleton Centre for Community Innovation for Receives CURA Grant Posted on 2011/03/30 The Carleton Centre for Community Innovation was awarded grant for Responsible Investing Initiative. more
	EPAC/APEC Quebec 2011 Annual Conference Posted on 2011/03/28 “The Challenges of Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations”: This year the conference is designed to stimulate reflection on ethical decision-making as it occurs in organizations, and how various organizational and contextual factors impact on it. We are pleased to offer a special welcome to Prof. Linda Treviño, internationally renowned lecturer, author and researcher on these subjects. more
	Trade Commissioner Service Support Division Feb Newsletter on CSR Posted on 2011/03/10 The Trade Commissioner Service Support Division at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) is pleased to release a new issue of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, which aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. more
	Executive Compensation - SIO submits comment letter to Canadian Securities Administrators Posted on 2011/02/19 The letter commends the CSA’s attention to this issue but points out some deficiencies in the proposed amendments, particularly in regard to the issue of long-term risk management and compensation disclosure. more
	Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada) launches Anti-Corruption Compliance Checklist Posted on 2011/02/19 In line with Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), the TI-Canada ACC is a critical tool for those Canadian corporations seeking to significantly enhance their risk management processes. more
	CPPIB Releases Proxy Voting Guidelines Posted on 2011/02/17 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has released their new proxy voting guidelines. more
	Corporate Knights University Chapters: Making business a force for good Posted on 2011/02/15 Initiative to harness university activism and to turn it into a force that holds both university endowments, as well as the top 60 Canadian corporations, accountable. more
	Corporate Knights 2011 Responsible Investing Guide Posted on 2011/02/14 Check out CK’s expanded Responsible Investing Guide online. Included is the scoring spreadsheet for download, which contains the detailed CK Performance Score (CKPS) and CK Social Score (CKSS) for all funds from the January 2011 Responsible Investing Guide. more
	Invitation Event: Leveraging Private Capital for Public Good Posted on 2011/02/02 A day-long symposium on social enterprises and social finance solutions. The symposium will feature a range of speakers from social enterprises... more
	Executive Compensation and Oil Sands Risk Mitigation: You Get What You Pay For Posted on 2011/01/19 Investors seek linkage of executive compensation to environmental, social and governance performance more
	Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) Engagement report for Q4 2010 Posted on 2011/01/17 SHARE is a Canadian leader in responsible investment services, education, and research for institutional investors. more
	CBERN Members Participate in Call for Comment on Ruggie Guidelines Posted on 2011/01/17 Call to comment on draft principles to guide implementation of “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework. more
	Final Exposure Draft of AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard Released Posted on 2011/01/11 The Standard has undergone extensive international multi-stakeholder revision in order to capture and enhance current practice and to make the AA1000SES more strategically relevant across businesses, governments and other organisations. more
	EthicsCentre's Fall/Winter 2010 Newsletter Posted on 2011/01/05 The latest issue of the EthicsCentre's Newsletter is now available on their website, focusing on Privacy Issues. more
	Report: Impact and Benefit Agreement Research Network report addresses IBAs and Aboriginal communities in Canada’s North Posted on 2010/11/30 IBA Research Network released a report in 2010 addressing impact benefit agreements (IBAs) between natural resource developers and Aboriginal communities in Canada’s North. more
	Naskapi Nation Public Dissemination Project Launches Facebook Group Posted on 2010/11/30 The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach and CBERN research group has launched a Facebook group to engage Naskapi youth in learning about the impacts of mining in their community. more
	Report ‘The Role of Institutional Investors in Social Finance': presented by Tessa Hebb to the 2010 Task Force on Social Finance Posted on 2010/11/17 This policy brief focuses on Canadian pension funds as a source of potential capital in for Canadian communities. It examines how other jurisdictions have approached this issue and looks for possible policy options that will encourage such investment. more
	New Report on Social Purpose Enterprises Posted on 2010/11/17 Just released, this 2010 report sponsored by Greater Toronto Area-based Social Purpose Business Network (SPEN) investigates revenue, cost, human resource and growth patterns of SPEN members and Social Enterprises (SEs) in the GTA. This report by 3ci researcher Arjun Langford examines the growth factors of 33 social enterprises within the GTA. more
	Study Identifies Best Practices of Sustainability Leaders in the Insurance Sector and Beyond Posted on 2010/11/10 The study, International Scan of Sustainability Practices of Insurance and Non-Insurance Companies, identified 61 common practices among 17 companies considered to be among the most progressive in the area of sustainability. more
	Report: From Faith to Faith Consistent Investing Posted on 2010/11/09 Religious Institutions and their Investment Practices produced by International Interfaith Investment Group 3iG with support from SHARE more
	Transparency International: Corruption Perceptions Index 2010 now Online Posted on 2010/10/26 Transparency International, the leading civil society organisation fighting corruption worldwide, releases its 15th annual Corruption Perceptions Index more
	Caux Round Table Mountain House Statement: Posted on 2010/10/21 his document puts forward "a common position among the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions of social thought on sound ethical values to be used in management of the global economy". more
	CBERN Member Kernaghan Webb's Project Featured in SBE Newsletter Posted on 2010/10/18 A report from the Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN) on an ongoing collaborative case study project focusing on Canadian mining companies operating in developing countries. more
	CBERN Hosts Workshop on Ethics, Corporations and Governance Bringing Leading North American and European Business Ethics Scholars to Canada Posted on 2010/10/14 The goal of the sixth TABEC workshop, October 7-10, is to bring together a small group of leading North American and European business ethics scholars whose work is focused on corporate governance. more
	Ethics, Mining and the Canadian North at The Society for Business Ethics Annual Conference 2010 Posted on 2010/09/15 CBERN members were part of the “Ethics, Mining and the Canadian North” panel, which took place at the SBE Conference 2010 more
	Schulich School of Business establishes Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business Posted on 2010/09/03 Integrating business ethics, corporate social responsibility and business and sustainability, the new Centre will create and disseminate new knowledge about responsible business; enable and inspire managers, policy makers, students, academics and consumers to integrate ethics, social responsibility and sustainability into the core of their decision-making processes; and foster a new generation of business leaders equipped to create a more just and sustainable society through responsible business. more
	Exploring Canadian CSR at Academy of Management Conference 2010 Posted on 2010/08/30 CBERN members participated in the “The Other North American Voice: Exploring Canadian corporate social responsibility Panel” at AOM 2010. more
	CIM Magazine Feature: CBERN May 28 Event “Human Rights, Resource Extraction and First Nation Economic Development” Posted on 2010/08/26 A report on the May 28, 2010 Event “Human Rights, Resource Extraction and First Nation Economic Development”, part of the CBERN 2010 Annual Conference, is featured in the August 2010 issue of the The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Magazine. more
	The Wall Street Journal: The Case Against Corporate Social Responsibility Posted on 2010/08/24 The idea that companies have a duty to address social ills is not just flawed, argues Aneel Karnani. It also makes it more likely that we'll ignore the real solutions to these problems. more
	CBERN Hosts Member Benjamin Bradshaw's IBA Research Network Website Posted on 2010/08/24 CBERN is hosting a Partner website devoted to Impact and Benefit Agreements Research. more
	Wes Cragg to Edit Two Volumes on Business and Human Rights Posted on 2010/06/30 Wes Cragg, Denis Arnold and Peter Muchlinski are currently editing a special issue of Business Ethics Quarterly, which will focus on business and human rights, forthcoming in December 2011 more
	Corporate Knights Releases Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada: 2010 Ranking Posted on 2010/06/24 Mountain Equipment Co-op ranked the #1 Corporate Citizen in Canada. more
	Ethical Investing Shines in Africa as Economy Grows Posted on 2010/06/24 new light in African ethical investing was shone on the plateau continent June 9, 2010. Called AfricaSIF, “… [it] is designed to be a pan-African knowledge base, network and advocate for integrating ESG factors into investment in Africa.” more
	Social Finance Blog - Canadian Responsible Investment Conference Round Up Posted on 2010/06/22 comprehensive coverage of June 2010 Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2010 more
	EthicScan Launches Ethics Blog Site Posted on 2010/06/21 Ethics Blog site developed in consultation with respected ethicist Norman Steinberg. more
	CBERN Member Claire Woodside Authors Report on Canadian Company Transparency Posted on 2010/06/21 The primary goal of this Publish What You Pay Canada report is to map Canadian regulations governing disclosure in the extractive industries. Focusing on resource and reserve data; payments to host governments; contracts and licenses; and environmental, social, and governance factors. more
	New report from Hennick Centre and Jantzi-Sustainalytics provides recommendations to Minister of Finance to enhance corporate social reporting Posted on 2010/06/21 York University’s Jay and Barbara Hennick Centre for Business and Law and Jantzi-Sustainalytics have submitted recommendations to the Minister of Finance on how the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) can begin to improve corporations’ disclosure of their social practices. more
	Jantzi Wins SRI Lifetime Achievement Award Posted on 2010/06/17 Michael Jantzi, head of SRI research firm Jantzi-Sustainalytics, has been named the winner of the inaugural Canadian SRI Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Toronto. more
	Responsible Investment Conference Preview: The View from Europe Posted on 2010/06/16 This is the fourth in a series of articles on the 2010 Canadian Responsible Investment Conference. more
	CBERN Participant Sue McGregor Publishes Book on Consumer Moral Leadership Posted on 2010/06/14 This book shares a collection of novel ways to re-conceptualize and envision the moral imperatives of consumption, thereby providing invigorating insights for future dialogue and intellectual and social action. It privileges a consumer moral leadership imperative, which augments the conventional management imperatives of sustainability, ethics, simplicity and environmental integrity. more
	ICMM launches human rights publications in multiple languages Posted on 2010/06/14 International Council on Mining & Metals wo human rights guidance documents are now available to download in Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. more
	New EthicsAssurance Newsletter Posted on 2010/06/08 A new e-newsletter available for free has been launched for corporate responsibility, social audit and stakeholder engagement professionals. more
	Responsible Business Summit 2010 - Presentations Posted on 2010/06/08 Over 30 hours of practical insight, case studies and best practice material for purchase. more
	Canadian Responsible Investment Conference pre-conference article #2 Posted on 2010/06/08 RI Monitor, in conjunction with the Social Investment Organization has organized a series of pre-conference blogs. This is part of a larger blogging project, and all articles will be posted on SRI Monitor and the SIO website and distributed to partner websites. more
	Social investment group announces lifetime achievement award finalists Posted on 2010/06/08 The Social Investment Organization has announced the four finalists of the first Canadian SRI Lifetime Achievement Award, to be presented to an individual voted by peers to have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the Canadian SRI industry. more
	Canadian Responsible Investment Conference Preview: SRI in the oil sands Posted on 2010/06/03 This is the first in a series of articles on the 2010 Canadian Responsible Investment Conference. Subscribe to SRI Monitor for more pre-conference articles over the next couple of weeks and full blogging coverage during the three-day conference. more
	Update: Multiperspective Collaborative CSR Pilot Case Study Report Posted on 2010/05/17 As of the Spring, 2010, the summary report for this pilot project, which provided preliminary validation for the multiperspective collaborative methodology. more
	Weekly Update: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre - 05 May 2010 Posted on 2010/05/05 more
	CBERN 2nd Generation Website is now LIVE! Posted on 2010/05/05 Business ethics website to provide resources for researchers and practitioners in the field of business ethics, CSR, sustainability, SRI, human rights,... more
	DFAIT April 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin Posted on 2010/05/04 The Trade Commissioner Service Support Division at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) is pleased to release a new issue of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, which aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. We trust that you will find the following informative and look forward to working with you in fostering and promoting CSR practices and standards. more
	Keep the Balance: Report on the Third Transatlantic Doctoral Academy on Corporate Responsibility Posted on 2010/04/23 Twice a year, the conference offers a forum for academic exchange to 18 PhD-Students from Germany and Canada, who are preparing their doctoral thesis on issues related to Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. more
	TADA meets CBERN. International PhD Workshop on Politics and Human Rights at York University, Toronto Posted on 2010/04/22 On February 12th and 13th, 2010, a joint workshop on “Politics and Human Rights: Theoretical Perspectives in Business Ethics” took place at York University, Toronto. more
	Social Finance Blog - Making Impact Investment Opportunities Real in Canada Posted on 2010/04/20 Impact investing opportunities are very real, with living, breathing models in place around the world. Accordingly, there is tremendous potential for local success through our social venture exchange project. more
	Network for Business Sustainability Newsletter: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs Posted on 2010/04/19 Research Insight: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs more
	Network for Business Sustainability Newsletter: The key skills of succesful sustainability leaders Posted on 2010/04/19 Research Insight: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs more
	Network for Business Sustainability Newsletter: Do business schools produce sustainability leaders? Posted on 2010/04/19 Research Insight: Recruit and retain top talent by co-creating CSR programs more
	S&P, TSX launch S&P/TSX Clean Technology Index Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	Green Budget Coalition responds to Federal Budget 2010 Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	F&C wins SRI Provider of the Year Award Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	SHARE E-news March 2010: Investor Briefing Note on Oil Sands Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	Introducing Mercer's new Head of Responsible Investment Posted on 2010/04/06 SIO News Digest more
	SIO nominations of five directors to be elected to the Board Posted on 2010/03/31 Five directors to be elected to the Board of the SIO more
	Meritas Mutual Funds Delivering Shareholder ‘Say On Pay’ in Canada - Ten Companies Brought on Board so far in 2010 Posted on 2010/03/24 Meritas Mutual Funds continues to lead the way toward a greater say on pay for shareholders, making the votes a reality at a growing number of Canada’s public companies. more
	CBERN Hosts Business & Human Rights Symposium, Feb 25-28, 2010 Posted on 2010/03/11 Canadian and international scholars along with representation from Non-Governmental Organizations and the Public and Private sectors, participated in the four-day roundtable discussion that sought to engage dialogue and debate about issues surrounding the interface between business and human rights. more
	Request for Proposals: Feasibility Research into an Impact Investment Offering in Ontario Posted on 2010/01/11 The Social Investment Organization is seeking proposals for a consulting assignment to conduct research into the creation of an investment offering to finance social enterprise in Ontario. more
	Social Investment Organization October Newsletter Posted on 2009/12/27 News, Reports, Events and other Announcements about Socially Responsible Investment more
	CBERN Pacific Region Hub Hosts a Workshop on Mapping Ethical Issues in BC and the Yukon Posted on 2009/11/28 On November 20th, the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN) held a day-long workshop in Vancouver focused on its Ethical Issues Mapping Project. more
	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) 4th CSR e-Bulletin Posted on 2009/11/05 A new issue of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, which aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. more
	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) 3rd CSR e-Bulletin Posted on 2009/11/05 A new issue of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, which aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. more
	Social Investment Organization October Newsletter Posted on 2009/11/05 News, Reports, Events and other Announcements about Socially Responsible Investment more
	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) CSR E-Bulletin: Second Issue -October 5th, 2009 Posted on 2009/10/06 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) E-Bulletin, that aims at informing stakeholders of the Government of Canada’s initiatives in the area of CSR. more
	Social Investment Organization News Digest: September 24, 2009 Posted on 2009/09/28 Read the latest SIO Newsletter here. more
	International Council on Mining & Metals (ICCM) Launches Mine Closure Toolkit in Spanish Posted on 2009/09/28 ICMM is a collaborative of 18 companies and 30 mining and commodity associations. It provides a means for joint action on sustainability-related issues important to the mining industry. more
	Have The American People Forsaken Capitalism? Posted on 2009/09/28 Latest blog entry from R.D. Bresnahan more
	Socially Responsible Investing: Is it the Right Thing to Do? Posted on 2009/08/27 An article from BenefitsCanada.com more
	Former House Chairman Michael Oxley to Lead Ethics Resource Center Board Posted on 2009/08/19 Michael G. Oxley, a former member of Congress best known as cosponsor of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the nonprofit Ethics Resource Center more
	DFAIT launches CSR E-Bulletin Posted on 2009/08/18 The CSR E-Bulletin will provide subscribers with relevant, up-to-date information detailing DFAIT and the Government of Canada’s CSR initiatives both at home and abroad. more
	SHARE's Engagement Activity Report for the second quarter of 2009 is now available Posted on 2009/08/05 View the report online more
	The latest issue of the EthicsCentre's Newsletter is now available Posted on 2009/08/05 Download the August 2009 Newsletter more
	U.K. website Responsible Investor has posted a story Doug Watt wrote about the Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Winnipeg Posted on 2009/07/30 Canadian investors rise to RI challenge despite legal limbo Support for ESG considerations high, but caution on fiduciary responsibilities. more
	oikos & Ashoka Announce Corporate Sustainability Case Writing Competition Posted on 2009/07/30 To promote the creation of high quality teaching cases on Corporate Sustainability more
	Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Launches New Online Information Hub Posted on 2009/07/30 This free portal includes all the Special Representative's reports, papers and speeches more
	Public Trust Has Major Role in Weathering Economic Storm Posted on 2009/07/27 New Report Launches a Major Collaborative Effort to Identify Emerging Opportunities for Leaders more
	Canadian Coalition for Good Governance seeking comments on revised Corporate Governance Guidelines Posted on 2009/07/23 Comments are welcome from all who are interested in this area, including our members, directors of public companies, other industry groups, regulators and experts. more
	Crisis helping socially responsible investing Posted on 2009/07/22 A commentary on the PRI and Mercer report more
	Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2009 Wrap-Up Posted on 2009/06/17 A series of articles available from Advisor.ca more
	Socially responsible investing still going strong Posted on 2009/06/11 Article published in the Winnipeg Free Press on June 10th more
	Canadian Government CSR Strategy vs. CSR Roundtable Recommendations Posted on 2009/06/11 A Report by Ethical Funds more
	The Maquila Solidarity Network June 2009 Newsletter now Available Posted on 2009/06/10 The MSN is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	Socially Responsible Investment holds steady at nearly 20 per cent of assets under management in Canada, according to SIO study Posted on 2009/05/08 The study, entitled the Canadian Socially Responsible Investment Review, estimates total SRI assets in Canada in 2008 at $609.23 billion. This represents a 21 per cent increase from $503.61 billion in 2006. more
	Debt perceptions - A review of Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth by Margaret Atwood Posted on 2009/05/01 Story by Victoria Goodday, May 2009, Corporate Knights Magazine more
	Corporate Knights' inaugural Aboriginal Relations Ranking: Extractive Industry Posted on 2009/04/30 Report finds that many companies have policies in place to ensure constructive relations, while others maintain a dated frontier mentality. more
	Special Report: Promotion of All Human Rights, Civil, Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Including the Right to Development Posted on 2009/04/30 Business and human rights: Towards operationalizing the “protect, respect and remedy” framework: Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises more
	New report on socially responsible investment industry in Canada to be released Posted on 2009/04/28 The Social Investment Organization will release the Canadian Socially Responsible Investment Review 2008 more
	CBERN Hosts Special Series of Workshops on Ethics and the Financial Crisis Posted on 2009/04/22 more
	New support for the CSR imperative Posted on 2009/04/16 Last week, "the Ontario Legislature passed a motion calling on the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to review current corporate reporting standards and to produce recommendations for enhanced disclosure." more
	Policy alert: Ontario legislature debates ESG Disclosure Posted on 2009/04/16 SIO supports Ontario MPP resolution – A letter from Eugene Ellmen, Executive Director Social Investment Organization more
	CBERN Receives two SSHRC Grants to Fund Projects on Responsible Development in Northern Canada Posted on 2009/04/15 CBERN successful in applications to the Community-University Research Alliances (CURA) program and SSHRC Northern Communities Public Dissemination program. more
	John Boatright featured in Toronto Star Article Posted on 2009/04/15 Recent Speaker at CBERN-Sponsored Event more
	New initiatives to support responsible practices for Canadian businesses abroad: government response to the National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Canadian Extractive Sector in Developing Countries Posted on 2009/04/07 Minister Day announced new measures to help Canadian mining, oil and gas companies meet their social and environmental responsibilities when operating abroad. more
	Project Update: Participatory Multi-Perspective CSR Case Study Project Posted on 2009/03/31 This project seeks to conduct corporate social responsibility (CSR) case study research on the activities of Canadian mining companies in three developing countries. more
	John Ruggie, UN Special Representative on business & human rights Message to VPs Plenary Posted on 2009/03/25 Read the transcript from the John Ruggie, UN Special Representative on business & human rights Message to VPs Plenary, Oslo, 16 March 2009 more
	CBERN Advisory Board Meeting Held on February 17, 2009 Posted on 2009/03/18 On February 17, 2009, the CBERN Advisory Board met to Review the Network’s activities. more
	The Lastest Corporate Social Responsibility News - The Value of Transparency Posted on 2009/03/18 What is transparency worth when it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Everything, according to The CRO (Corporate Responsibility Officer), which recently released its annual list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. more
	Opportunity for CBERN Participants to Utilize Research from EthicsAssurance Knowledge-Based Software Posted on 2009/03/16 CBERN researchers are encouraged to review and consider how they might use the web-based EthicsAssurance employee survey tool and related benchmark data developed by CBERN partner, EthicScan Canada. The survey tool provides a real-time system for gathering data useful in monitoring, remediation, and the creation of policies and practices of interest to an organization’s stakeholders. more
	Joint Committee on Human Rights (UK) - Call for Evidence: Business and Human Rights Posted on 2009/03/10 The Committee has adopted the framework of the UN Special Representative for the purposes of formulating the questions on which it would particularly welcome evidence. more
	The Maquila Solidarity Network March 2009 Newsletter now Available Posted on 2009/03/10 The MSN is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	This Week at www.ethicsworld.org: EthicsWorld Newsletter Posted on 2009/03/10 Special focus on social responsibility: oil, gas, mining more
	New Blog Launched for Canada’s Social Investment Community Posted on 2009/02/09 SRI Monitor to target SRI investors and professionals more
	Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Open Prospective Reporting Guidelines for Public Comment Posted on 2009/02/05 Supplementary social reporting guidelines now open for comment - deadline is April 29. more
	SIO January 26 News Digest Posted on 2009/01/26 Read the latest news from the Social Investment Organization News Digest more
	A Dialogue on the Social Dimension of Sustainable Mineral Resource Management Posted on 2009/01/26 Notes from the May 29, 2008 Workshop at the Liu Center for Global Issues, UBC, Vancouver more
	Program available: Rethinking Extractive Industry conference Posted on 2009/01/26 Rethinking Extractive Industry: Regulation, Dispossession, and Emerging Claims, March 5–7, 2009, York University, Toronto, ON more
	Groundbreaking responsible real estate code launches Jan. 22 Posted on 2009/01/22 SHARE and the Atkinson Charitable Foundation will officially launch the Responsible Property Services Code at a free event this Thursday, January 22 in Toronto. more
	Maquila Solidarity Wire: January 2009 Newsletter Posted on 2009/01/22 This edition of the Wire is devoted to the MFA+3 Seminar on Labour Rights in a Changing Garment Industry held September 30 - October 2, 2008 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. more
	ICMM and the Aspen Institute hold a web conference for MBA faculty teachers on the subject of mining and sustainability Posted on 2009/01/22 The conference - hosted by the Aspen Institute's Centre for Business Education - follows a collaborative effort to develop MBA teaching materials on sustainability in the mining industry. more
	Globethics.net Newsletter: 1st issue in 2009 Posted on 2009/01/22 Find out about new content in the library, the new registration process and ethics research in Switzerland! more
	SHARE endorses LEAD Canada's GRI training courses Posted on 2009/01/22 In December 2008, LEAD Canada Inc. became the first North American organization certified by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to provide courses on the GRI’s sustainable reporting framework in Canada. more
	IE TV Publishes Part 1 of its 12-Part Video Series on Socially Responsible Investing Posted on 2009/01/22 Mark Begg, a vice president and investment advisor at Richardson Financial Partners Ltd., Eugene Ellmen, executive director of the Social Investments Organization and Gary Hawton, CEO of Meritas Mutual Funds, describe socially responsible investing, and the growth in retail and institutional interest in the category. They all spoke in Toronto. more
	Update: Participatory Multi-Perspective CSR Case Study Project Posted on 2009/01/15 The project has progressed significantly during the Fall of 2008. A Chilean case study team has been formed, including representatives from academia, the public and private sectors, and civil society. more
	The Latest Issue of the Ethics Centre's Newsletter is Now Available Posted on 2009/01/14 Download the Newsletter here more
	Connecting Academia and the "Real World" Reaps Rewards Posted on 2009/01/14 A report from CSRwire Canada more
	Bob Walker, V.P. Sustainability, Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. is the recipient of the 2008 SRI in the Rockies Award Posted on 2008/11/25 On October 26, 2008 SRI in the Rockies was held in Whistler B.C. where over 700 participants attended, including about 100 Canadians. During that conference, there was an annual SRI Service Award presented to a SRI leader who has demonstrated leadership, innovation, high standards of professional conduct and accomplishment in collaboration with other industry leaders. more
	Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon Presents the Keynote Address at the Social Investment Organization 100 Mile Dinner for Good Policy Posted on 2008/11/15 On September 25, 2008 the Social Investment Organization hosted a 100 Mile Dinner for Good Policy. The dinner was a delicious menu from ingredients sourced within 100 miles of Toronto, and set the stage for the keynote address by Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon on The Future of Public Policy and Capital Markets. more
	oikos Global Case Writing Competition Announced Posted on 2008/10/08 With the Call for Cases 2009 oikos and Ashoka join forces to promote the creation of high quality teaching cases on Corporate Sustainability (sponsored by oikos) and Social Entrepreneurship (sponsored by Ashoka). The competition welcomes entries from all parts of the world. more
	SIO, CBERN and Others to Review Potential Studies on ESG and the Financial Crisis Posted on 2008/10/08 Details a letter from Eugene Ellmen of the SIO that calls for collaborative research between the financial industry and academia regarding the academic research potential of how ESG factors may have been able to reduce the impact of the crisis. more
	Jantzi Research Commentary: The Market Crisis and its Impact on Socially Responsible Investing Posted on 2008/10/08 Michael Jantzi provides his views about the future of socially responsible investing in light of the current financial crisis. more
	The Aspen Institute’s Center for Business Education Reviews the Topic of Mining and Metals and Business Education Posted on 2008/10/08 The mining and metals industry has many important lessons to offer MBA students about the ways that product and process innovations can produce far-reaching positive effects. more
	Call for topic-based research proposals in the context of the HiiL Research Theme Posted on 2008/10/08 HiiL is pleased to announce the launching of a Call for Research Proposals in the context of the HiiL Research Theme Private Actors and Self-Regulation. more
	Wal-Mart Canada Commits to Making a Difference in its Second Corporate Social Responsibility Report Posted on 2008/10/08 Wal-Mart Canada today released its second Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR Report), highlighting the company's commitment to more transparency and to putting its social responsibility action into words. more
	A series of articles on "dimensions of sustainable development" is being published in a monthly (free access) newsletter Posted on 2008/10/08 September issue is now available more
	The Dominion is looking for journalists, artists and people to contribute to State of Mine, a Dominion special issue on Canada's extractive industries Posted on 2008/10/08 The Dominion's special issue on mining will bring the role of Canadian mining back into view, with a comprehensive look at all stages of mining and its impacts in terms of economics, human rights, labour, indigenous communities, the environment, gender, and art. Independent journalists from around the world will dig to the heart of extractive industries and find out what keeps it beating, or what it takes to beat it. more
	The Lure of the Green: The Right Call Panel Examines Issues of Corporate Ethics, October 1, 2008 Posted on 2008/10/02 A recent Alberta Venture article features an interview with Janet Keeping, CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. more
	New Study Says Mainstream Investors are Assessing Labor and Human Rights Sustainability Risks for the First Time Posted on 2008/10/02 Mainstream investors for the first time are beginning to assess labor and human rights factors as a way of increasing returns and lowering risk, according to a study released today by Harvard Law School’s Labor and Worklife Program. more
	Innovest Invites You to Review our Webinar “Credit Cards at the Tipping Point”, Recorded 29 September 2008 Posted on 2008/10/02 In this webinar Innovest examines Bank of America, American Express, Discover, Citi, Capital One and JP Morgan Chase. Innovest benchmarked each bank by its product exposure to subprime / high risk consumers, identified winning and losing strategies, and evaluated balance sheet and earnings sensitivity to credit card performance. more
	Research work of Tessa Hebb Celebrated in The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada 30th Anniversary Website and Anthology Posted on 2008/10/02 CBERN Collaborator Tessa Hebb is featured in the SSHRC website and anthology for her research work “Toward Corporate Responsibility”. more
	Eurosif Study Reveals a European SRI Market Valued at E2.7 Trillion Posted on 2008/10/02 Eurosif has just published the latest Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) figures and trends in "European SRI Study 2008". This unique study highlights the scale of European SRI as well as European and National trends across thirteen countries. more
	Podcast interview on CSR featuring Andrew Crane Posted on 2008/10/02 A 30 minute interview that provides an introduction to CSR issues and questions is available for download on the CBERN website. This interview features CBERN collaborator Andrew Crane, George R. Gardiner Professor of Business Ethics at the Schulich School of Business, York University. more
	Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2008 is now Available Posted on 2008/10/02 Transparency International (TI) unveiled the 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Among 180 countries listed in this year’s index, Canada, maintaining the same position as in 2007, tied at 9th with Australia, with a score of 8.7 (out of 10), leads the 32 countries of the Americas region, included in the CPI. more
	Ethical Offshoring: If you can cut costs by outsourcing work overseas, should you do it? The Right Call Panel Examines Issues of Corporate Ethics, September 1, 2008 Posted on 2008/10/02 A recent Alberta Venture article features an interview with Janet Keeping, CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. more
	The Timbit Conundrum: The Right Call Panel Examines Issues of Corporate Ethics, July 1, 2008 Posted on 2008/10/02 A recent Alberta Venture article features an interview with Janet Keeping, CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. more
	Codes of Conduct in the Private Sector: A Review of the Academic Literature since 1987 Conducted by: A. Scott Carson, Mark Baetz and Shelley McGill Posted on 2008/10/01 EthicsCentre CA is proud to announce the release of a report entitled Codes of Conduct in the Private Sector: A Review of the Academic Literature since 1987. Sponsored by EthicsCentre CA and authored by Dr. Mark Baetz, Dr. A. Scott Carson, and Ms. Shelley McGill, this report is the definitive bibliographic source for research on the subject of Codes of Conduct in private sector workplaces. more
	SIO Goes the Distance Posted on 2008/09/30 Responsible investment is an important issue for many pension plan sponsors today, but when it comes to public policy support for these initiatives, Canada has a long way to go. more
	Major Corporations Request Clarity on Climate Change Regulation Posted on 2008/09/22 Carbon Disclosure Project Announces Global 500 and S&P 500 Results - Climate change Questionnaire draws largest response to date more
	Oilsands needs special reporting rules: Environment, investor groups Posted on 2008/09/16 Canada's oilsands industry, already the target this week of a major British investment firm's campaign against the "climate-hostile fuel," is now under fire from an international alliance of environment and investor groups, which has urged the U.S. securities regulator to rewrite proposed new rules on reporting petroleum reserves to reflect the "potentially enormous risks" - financially and ecologically - associated with the "carbon-intensive" Canadian energy source. more
	CBERN Collaborators Crane and Matten Publish: “Corporations and Citizenship: Business, Value Creation, and Society” Posted on 2008/09/11 It is widely accepted that corporations have economic, legal, and even social roles. Yet the political role of corporations has yet to be fully appreciated. Corporations and Citizenship serves as a corrective by employing the concept of citizenship in order to make sense of the political dimensions of corporations. Citizenship offers a way of thinking about roles and responsibilities among members of polities and between these members and their governing institutions. more
	CBERN Contributes to A Participatory Multi-Perspective Corporate Social Responsibility Case Study Approach Project Posted on 2008/09/10 This project seeks to conduct corporate social responsibility (CSR) case study research on the activities of Canadian mining companies in three developing countries, focusing on the social and environmental challenges they encounter. The process by which this research is to be conducted is through international collaboration with partners from these developing countries, employing an innovative multi perspective approach to case study development and analysis that allows for the incorporation of a wide range of views concerning the CSR activities of Canadian mining companies in developing countries. more
	New Book Published by CBERN Collaborator Tessa Hebb “No Small Change: Pension Funds and Corporate Engagement” Posted on 2008/09/10 In “No Small Change”, Tessa Hebb examines the ability of pension funds, now the largest single driver of financial markets around the world, to use their ownership position to change corporate practices for the sake of the bottom line and, perhaps, change the world for the better in the process. more
	Socially Responsible Investing in Canada a commentary by Eugene Ellmen is published in the Fall 2008 issue of Green Money Journal Posted on 2008/09/05 The following commentary by Eugene Ellmen, Executive Director of the SIO, appeared in the Fall 2008 issue of Green Money Journal, published in the US. more
	The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) September Newsletter now Available Posted on 2008/09/05 The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	AccountAbility AA1000AS Draft Changes - Final Weeks for Comment Posted on 2008/09/05 AccountAbility is now reaching the final few weeks of its AA1000AS wiki comment more
	Seeing is Believing Tour Focused on Solutions to Homelessness Posted on 2008/09/05 Project showcases the success of social enterprise, supportive housing, and skills training programs in bringing people off the streets. more
	Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) and Craib Partner on 2008 Survey of CSR Reporting Trends Posted on 2008/09/05 The report will highlight trends in the reporting practices of Canadian and international companies, as well as put the spotlight on best practices, with useful visual examples. more
	International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) publishes HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria Good Practice Guidance Posted on 2008/09/05 ICMM's Good Practice Guidance on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, which is aimed at managers and health practitioners, provides practical information for disease management. more
	ICMM launches Mine Closure Toolkit Posted on 2008/09/05 ICMM's new toolkit, Planning for Integrated Mine Closure, provides practical guidance for a key challenge to mining: closing a mine in a sustainable manner. more
	When can we believe a CSR report? New report sheds light on assurance process Posted on 2008/09/01 Assure View -The CSR Assurance Statement Report is the first report to offer an independent, comprehensive overview of the field. The report outlines who uses assurance, who provides assurance and what methods are used. Assure View is a reference point for all stakeholders, from reporting companies and assurance providers to consumers who wish to find out more about companies’ social and environmental impacts. more
	Ontario Mining Act consultations - August / September 2008 Posted on 2008/08/07 On August 5, the Ontario government announced that it will be holding a series of public and stakeholder meetings about modernizing the Mining Act. more
	The Conference Board of Canada Publishes "The Role of the Board of Directors in Corporate Social Responsibility" Posted on 2008/08/07 This report examines corporate social responsibility and ways in which a board of directors can provide oversight and strategic direction on the firm's social and environmental performance. more
	Canadian Financial Regulator Proposes Changes to Executive Compensation Disclosure Posted on 2008/08/01 The Canadian Center for Ethics and Corporate Policy issued an analysis in its latest newsletter of proposed changes to executive compensation disclosure in Canada. In a flagging global economy, more and more executives are being asked to justify their high salaries. As part of good corporate governance, more pressure is being put on companies to provide more disclosure on how Boards of Directors calculate pay. more
	The Latest Issue of the Ethics Centre's Newsletter is Now Available Posted on 2008/08/01 Download the Newsletter here more
	AccountAbility AA1000AS Wiki - The final phase of public comment is now open and will remain open until September 12th 2008 Posted on 2008/08/01 Watch Alan Knight, Head of Standards at AccountAbility introduce the revised draft and welcome you to participate in the final phase of public comment. more
	The Research Network for Business Sustainability Awarded Major Funding Grant for the next Seven Years Posted on 2008/07/31 Dr. Tima Bansal has been awarded $2.4M by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada to fund activities related to The Research Network for Business Sustainability over the next seven years. more
	Canadian Consumers: Second to Last on National Geographic Greendex Rank: 13th of 14th Posted on 2008/07/23 Canadian consumers’ Greendex score places them second from the bottom on this 14-country list, driven in large part by large home size and less environmentally friendly transportation behavior (e.g., high solo driving, low use of public transportation). more
	Global Standard on Whistleblowing Programs Released Posted on 2008/07/23 The International Chambers of Commerce has issued the first global standard on the creation of whistleblowing programs. more
	Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Posts Agenda for the 6th Annual Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility in Toronto, ON Posted on 2008/07/23 How are Canada’s top companies adapting to the changing needs of key stakeholders and how are these parties changing the face of corporate responsibility? more
	RI interview: Global Compact chief points the way for UNPRI Posted on 2008/07/22 Georg Kell, executive director of the corporate forerunner of the UNPRI talks about the issues the $14 trillion investor initiative may have to face. more
	Sustainability Perspectives: Winning the Social License to Operate Resource Extraction with Free, Prior, and Informed Community Consent Posted on 2008/07/22 A Report Issued by The Ethical Funds Company, February 2008 more
	Sustainability Perspectives: Credit Risk, Biodiversity, and Climate Change - Canada’s Banks and the Fight Against Global Warming Posted on 2008/07/22 A Report Issued by The Ethical Funds Company, March 2008 more
	The Conference Board of Canada issues New Research - The Role of the Board of Directors in Corporate Social Responsibility Posted on 2008/07/22 This report examines corporate social responsibility and ways in which a board of directors can provide oversight and strategic direction on the firm's social and environmental performance. more
	Alcoa Launches Alcoa-TV Video Channel on Alcoa.com Website Posted on 2008/07/22 AlcoaTV gives visitors a rich-media lens through which to view and search Alcoa's business, sustainability, history and community activities more
	SB20: World's Top Sustainable Stocks - 20 Companies Changing the World (for the Better!) Posted on 2008/07/22 The SB20 list, in its seventh year, consists of 20 public companies that are leading the way to a sustainable society. The list is presented in the Progressive Investor newsletter, published by SustainableBusiness.com, which tracks and analyzes sustainable stocks. more
	SIO submission to the Expert Panel on securities and regulation Posted on 2008/07/22 The Social Investment Organization, the national association for socially responsible investment (SRI) responds to recent consultation on the way forward to improve securities regulation in Canada. more
	ECOFACT releases Most Controversial Companies report Posted on 2008/07/22 ECOFACT has released a report listing the top ten most environmentally and socially criticized companies. more
	UN PRI Stresses Disclosure Posted on 2008/07/22 Firms and fund managers who have signed onto the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) could be expelled if they don’t follow through with its disclosure provisions. more
	Ethical Funds supports greater transparency for global extractive industry in presentation at UN conference Posted on 2008/07/22 The Ethical Funds Company’s Vice President, Sustainability, Robert Walker, was given the honour of being specifically invited to speak at a prestigious United Nations conference. more
	International Council on Mining and Metals (ICCM) Council Approves Assurance Procedure Posted on 2008/07/21 ICMM's Assurance Procedure has been approved by Council, marking an important stage in the evolution of the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework. more
	The latest draft of the AA1000 Assurance Standard (2008) is now online for public consultation Posted on 2008/07/17 This final period of consultation runs until September 12th after which the Technical Committee will again review all comments and finalise the Standard for the global launch on October 24th. more
	The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) announces “Principles and performance guidelines for responsible exploration” is near completion Posted on 2008/07/15 The first element of track 1, Principles and performance guidelines for responsible exploration, is close to completion (July 10, 2008). Now at an advanced stage, the document was developed after extensive consultation, including two mineral industry workshops and two multi-stakeholder focus groups held in 2007 and 2008. more
	Canadian Architecture and Urban Planning Schools Ranked on Sustainability Posted on 2008/07/15 Corporate Knights investigates how environmental and social issues are integrated into the curriculum. more
	Top Canadian graduate programs rated on sustainability Posted on 2008/07/15 Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the fifth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school experience. more
	Canadian Journalism schools ranked on environmental and social sustainability Posted on 2008/07/15 Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the fifth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school experience. more
	IBM Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2008 Posted on 2008/07/15 Corporate Knights has released the 7th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada’s top corporate citizens. more
	Maquila Solidarity Network July Newsletter Now Available Online Posted on 2008/07/14 The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	Mercer’s Responsible investment newsletter: Issue 8 now available online Posted on 2008/07/14 In this issue: ESG ratings of fund managers, Mercer manager research developed to consider environmental, social and governance factors, A firsthand look at investor collaboration, How can investors collaborate to improve the pension fund system?, Managing reputational risk and alternative investments, and Mercer and IFC to deliver first ‘sustainability rating’ for emerging market investment. more
	How Tar Sands Perpetuate Petro-Addiction Posted on 2008/07/08 SocialFunds writer Bill Baue speaks with Shelley Alpern of Trillium Asset Management about its shareholder activism on oil company exploitation of tar sands. more
	KAIROS Statement on the Report of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights, Dr. John Ruggie Posted on 2008/07/02 This month the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights is tabling a report at the UN Human Rights Council, entitled, Protect, Respect and Remedy: a Framework for Business and Human Rights. KAIROS welcomes this report and the work of the Special Representative during his three-year mandate. more
	Canada’s Sliding Performance Masked by High Resource Prices Posted on 2008/06/30 High commodity prices are masking Canada’s sliding socio-economic performance when compared to other advanced countries, The Conference Board of Canada reports in its 12th annual benchmarking results. more
	Report Calls Values-Driven Model Best Approach to Mix Business and the Environment Posted on 2008/06/25 In the midst of a public policy flux, a new paper by the Business Roundtable Institute of Corporate Ethics advocates a values-driven business strategy that results in credible environmental actions more
	Maquila Solidarity Network June Newsletter Now Available Online Posted on 2008/06/24 The Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) is a labour and women's rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life. more
	Promoting responsible practices - International Council on Mining and Metals's June Newsletter Posted on 2008/06/23 ICMM has released the latest issue of its Good Practice newsletter. In his leader, ICMM's new Chief Operating Officer John Groom introduces the theme of promoting responsible practices in the industry and MORE... more
	Berrett-Koehler publishes Aspen Institute Guide to Socially Responsible MBA Programs Posted on 2008/06/23 The guide builds upon business education research Aspen CBE has been conducting since 1999 for its alternative MBA rankings, "Beyond Grey Pinstripes," and for its Faculty Pioneer Awards which, since 1999, have recognized business school faculty most committed to teaching and researching social and environmental business issues. more
	The Ethics of Resource Extraction Meeting: The Shareholder Association for Research and Education reports on the CBERN Organized Meeting at UBC on May 30, 2008 Posted on 2008/06/21 The report “Academics, First Nations, industry and activists discuss the ethics of resource extraction” summarizes the day’s activities and highlights. more
	The Ethics of Executive Pay - Should executive compensation be left entirely up to the market? Posted on 2008/06/20 A recent Alberta Venture article about CEO compensation features an interview with CBERN participant and President of the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership Janet Keeping. more
	Mining Association of Canada Leads Best Practice in Sustainability Posted on 2008/06/20 A new study by Five Winds/Strandberg Consulting indicates that the Mining Association of Canada's (MAC) Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative has positioned Canada's mining industry as a leader in sustainable development. more
	UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Human Rights and Business John Ruggie Pushes Corporate Human Rights Improvement Posted on 2008/06/18 Earlier this month, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Human Rights and Business John Ruggie presented his third report to the Human Rights Council. In a significant development, the report sets forth a framework for states protecting against human rights abuses, companies respecting human rights, and victims accessing remedies. more
	Investors Support UN Business and Human Rights Mandate Posted on 2008/06/18 A coalition of socially responsible investors, led by the Social Investment Forum (SIF), showed their support of Ruggie's framework in a letter sent to the Eighth Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, asking it to extend Ruggie's mandate. more
	Cronus Capital Markets Launches the CCM BetterworldStock Index CDA Posted on 2008/06/18 This index has been created as a tool to be used by investors looking for opportunities in this BetterWorld Movement. more
	Majority of Canadians Still Unaware Canada Pension Plan Successfully Reformed 10 Years Ago Posted on 2008/06/15 The CPP Investment Board's Policy on Responsible Investing is the roadmap by which it assesses environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as they affect the risk and return parameters of underlying investments. This is guided by the belief that responsible corporate behaviour with respect to ESG factors can generally have a positive influence on long-term financial performance. more
	CBERN Participates in Canada-Russia CSR Roundtables in Moscow: May 12-13, 2008 Posted on 2008/06/15 The Ethical Funds Company is once again the top performing socially responsible mutual fund company in Canada, according to the latest Responsible Investment Fund Update from leading environmental and social magazine Corporate Knights. more
	The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership announces the appointment of Erin Power as the 2008 - 2009 Intern Posted on 2008/06/01 The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership is happy to announce the appointment of Erin Power as the 2008 - 2009 Intern. The Internship will commence in September 2008. Erin will be working on research projects with the Foundation as well as helping to organize public engagement events and prepare publications. more
	The Priest Peru's Mining Industry Calls 'The Devil', Comes to Toronto Posted on 2008/05/20 Father Marco Arana, one of Peru's most charismatic and respected mining activists, will be visiting Toronto from May 23rd to 28th, with Stephanie Boyd, a Canadian film maker based in Peru. Two informal meeting times have been organized for people to chat with Father Marco and to view a few short video clips. more
	Indigo Donations Top $6 Million to High-Needs Schools in Canada Posted on 2008/05/15 The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation commits another $1.5 million to high-needs elementary schools totalling $6 million in funding to date. Twenty elementary schools across Canada will receive grants of up to $160,000 over three years. more
	Dr. R. Anthony Hodge appointed International Council on Mining and Metals President Posted on 2008/05/15 ICMM Chairman Brad Mills welcomed Hodge at a meeting of the ICMM Council - made up of the CEOs of all member companies - held in Miami on Wednesday 14 May. more
	EPAC Magazine, May 2008 (Vol. 8, No. 1): Now available for download Posted on 2008/05/13 EPAC Magazines include in-depth articles on subjects of interest to individuals involved in or affiliated with various fields of ethics. The Magazines are produced in both English and French. more
	David and Goliath Meet in the CSR Super Bowl Posted on 2008/05/12 William C. Frederick reviews “The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Complete Reference Guide to Concepts, Codes, and Organisations” and “Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society, Volumes 1-5” more
	Export Development Canada issues 2007 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Posted on 2008/05/07 EDC has issued its fourth Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. CSR reporting continues to be the primary vehicle through which EDC communicates to stakeholders their positions on various non-financial aspects of their business. more
	CPP versus Ethical Investing - The Bottom Line Posted on 2008/05/06 How does "ethical investment" impact on investment performance? Can Canadians invest ethically and still make the same amount of money as they would if they put their savings into companies that have no socially responsible investing policies or practices? more
	The Difference Makers: How Social and Institutional Entrepreneurs Created the Corporate Responsibility Movement Posted on 2008/05/03 Sandra Waddock’s new book profiles 23 people who, she says, "created the social responsibility movement". Among those profiled is Steve Lydenberg of the Institute for Responsible Investment, Domini Social Investment. Steve is also a recent participant of the CBERN Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Workshop. more
	Investors spur Goldcorp to address human rights in Guatemala Posted on 2008/05/02 Goldcorp Inc. has agreed to conduct an independent Human Rights Impact Assessment in Guatemala at the request of Canadian and Swedish shareholders more
	AccountAbility announces the second draft of AA1000AS has been uploaded onto its Wiki Platform Posted on 2008/05/01 Second phase of public participation to begin more
	The Anatomy of Corruption in Canada Posted on 2008/05/01 TI-Canada voices its concerns on the allegations of corruption made against the former Prime Minister of Canada more
	Publish What You Pay-Canada Launched Posted on 2008/05/01 On 26 March 2008, Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Canada was launched, with a workshop on A Canadian appeal for revenue transparency in oil, gas and mining industries. more
	Canadian Forum on Bribery and Foreign Corruption Posted on 2008/05/01 On 31 March and 1 April, 2008, approximately 100 people attended the Canadian Forum on Bribery and Foreign Corruption, in Toronto, put on by the American Conference Institute, with TI-Canada as a supporting organization. more
	Ethics in Business-From Risk to Resilience: A New Vision for Canadian Business Posted on 2008/05/01 The December 10, 2007 video of CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op Peter Robinson’s speech, has been posted on the CCEPA website more
	Transparency International: IOCs failing to disclose payments to governments and tackle corruption Posted on 2008/04/28 Transparency International (TI) published the findings of its 2008 Promoting Revenue Transparency Project in partnership with the Revenue Watch Institute. This is an assessment of the reporting practices of 42 of the world's largest international and national oil and gas companies (IOCs & NOCs), including efforts to tackle corruption and their transparency about revenue payments made by the governments of oil-rich less developed countries. more
	Spirituality Inc., Craig Silverman (Montreal) Posted on 2008/04/21 Globe and Mail article more
	First Nations Embracing Mining Posted on 2008/04/18 Mining companies need to build relationships with aboriginal communities. more
	Stratos announces the launch of Canadian Corporate Sustainability Reporting Posted on 2008/04/15 Stratos announces the launch of Canadian Corporate Sustainability Reporting – Best Practices 2008, the results of its fourth study of corporate sustainability reporting in Canada. more
	David Suzuki Foundation Podcast - Bay Street and the environment Posted on 2008/04/14 Paul Cassidy explains how securities regulations and the environment are connected. more
	The Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN) hosts a workshop to explore the Canadian world of Socially Responsible Investment research Posted on 2008/04/14 On Friday, April 11, 2008, CBERN hosted a workshop at York University. The purpose of the workshop was to bring together a core group of people engaged in SRI research in Canada. more
	A Report on the U of T Centre for Ethics Seminar Series Event Posted on 2008/04/01 Roger L. Martin, professor of strategic management and Dean of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, gave a talk on March 17 as part of the Centre’s 2007-08 Seminar Series. more
	Government and Academia Adopt and Partner with Global Reporting Initiative Posted on 2008/04/01 Sustainability reporting functions as 'living laboratory' for students, companies and governments more
	Canadian Business Ethics Research Network to organize a Workshop on “The Ethics of Resource Extraction” Posted on 2008/04/01 Workshop will bring together university based researchers, including PhD students from a variety of disciplines, and business leaders, government officials, and NGO representatives from across Canada to share insights on the ethical dimensions of resource extraction. more
	CBERN participant Tessa Hebb awarded the SSHRC Knowledge Impact in Society grant for “Institutional Investors’ Corporate Engagement and Responsible Investing” project Posted on 2008/03/27 Tessa Hebb, Director, Carleton Centre for Community Innovation at Carleton University has been awarded the SSHRC Knowledge Impact in Society grant. The project titled “Institutional Investors’ Corporate Engagement and Responsible Investing” is a three year grant. more
	Globe Foundation Announces Winners for Globe Awards Celebrating Leaders in Environmental Excellence Posted on 2008/03/14 The GLOBE Foundation of Canada is proud to announce the winners of the 2008 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence. The awards were presented Thursday, March 13th during GLOBE 2008 to celebrate Canadian companies that take a proactive approach to sustainable business strategies and have made significant strides towards developing progressive technologies and services. more
	The 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2008 Posted on 2008/03/04 Corporate Responsibility Officer Magazine has announced the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2008 more
	Leading Mining and Metals' Companies Make Significant Progress in Strengthening Operational Practices Posted on 2008/03/03 ICMM has published its 2007 Annual Review which highlights the organization's significant achievements throughout the year. The report records how ICMM works to address key issues that affect the mining and metals sector, providing a benchmark for good industry practice. more
	Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada: The 2008 Ivey-Jantzi Research Report Posted on 2008/02/20 Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada: The 2008 Ivey-Jantzi Research Report - March 2008 more
	MSN Dec 2007 Codes Memo is now on-line Posted on 2008/01/25 In Codes Memo #22, The Next Generation of CSR Reporting: Will Better Reporting Result in Better Working Conditions?, the Maquila Solidarity Network (MSN) offers a critical assessment of “next generation” corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting in the apparel and footwear sector more
	Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced Posted on 2008/01/23 Corporate Knights Inc. and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors today announced the fourth annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. The Global 100 includes companies from 17 countries encompassing all sectors of the economy that were evaluated according to how effectively they manage environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities, relative to their industry peers. more
	Moving Sustainability Assurance Forward Posted on 2008/01/17 simultaneous discussions linked by video, gathered some of Canada’s most respected authorities on sustainability assurance to offer feedback on the topic in general and on the continuing development of the AA1000 Assurance Standard in particular. more
	Leading global academics create new corporate sustainability approach to build innovation and global collaboration Posted on 2008/01/16 Key conclusions of a new paper published by a group of international academic experts on corporate responsibility and sustainability, which offers a new approach to how sustainability can build innovation and global collaboration across organisations more
	Deeper Luxury: quality and style when the world matters Posted on 2007/12/12 Read the results of the WWF-UK's analysis of the environmental and social performance of the luxury goods sector more
	The BBMG Conscious Consumer Report - December 2007 Posted on 2007/12/06 Conscious consumers are changing the rules of marketing. Are you ready? more
	Joint Statement on Canada-Russia Economic Cooperation Posted on 2007/11/28 Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov's meetings with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, International Trade Minister David Emerson, Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier, Parliamentarians and Canadian and Russian business representatives affirmed both countries' commitment to follow up on the Joint Policy Statement issued by Prime Minister Harper and President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in 2006 and on the progress made at the first Canada-Russia Business Summit held in Ottawa in March, 2007. more
	Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics launches Book Series Posted on 2007/10/31 The Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics released the first volume in the Institute's new book series, the Series in Ethics and Leadership, published by Yale University Press. more
	PhD Scholarships at CAPPE Posted on 2007/10/28 The Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) can provide supervision to PhD and MA by research students across a wide range of topics. It constitutes the largest concentration of philosophers working on applied philosophy and public ethics in Australia, and one of the largest such concentrations in the international philosophical community. more
	Conference Board of Canada Research Report Posted on 2007/10/18 This report is based on the submissions of the 200 most valuable corporations listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in response to the fifth information request sent by the Carbon Disclosure Project on February 1, 2007. more
	Searching for Case Studies Posted on 2007/10/11 In the context of the 2nd Spanish Iberoamerican Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: Partnerships for Development, we are compiling case studies to showcase the results obtained by development partnerships. more
	Conference Board of Canada Research Report Now Available Posted on 2007/10/02 Ethics and Compliance Functions: Canadian Corporate Leaders’ Views more
	Conference Board (New York) Document Posted on 2007/10/02 Corporate Governance Handbook 2007: Legal Standards and Board Practices. more
	Report on the 9th Annual Conference of EPAC/APEC-QUÉBEC Posted on 2007/10/02 Last May, the Quebec Region of EPAC hosted a one-day conference on Ethics and Organizational Culture. The presentations and conclusions of that conference are now available on the EPAC website. more
	Schulich’s MBA Program Ranked Number One in Canada Posted on 2007/08/15 Schulich’s MBA program was ranked number one in Canada in the field of corporate social responsibility according to the results of a national survey released earlier today. The ranking, conducted by Corporate Knights magazine, measured how well Canadian business schools are integrating social and environmental impact management into the core curriculum. more
	CBSR Summer 2007 Newsletter Posted on 2007/08/01 Quarterly Newsletter by the Canadian Businesses for Scoial Responsibility more
	Memorandum from Heinrich Boell Foundation Posted on 2007/06/07 Less than a week before the G8-summit in Heiligendamm the Heinrich Boell Foundation, together. with the German Federal Minister Wieczorek-Zeul, launched its Memorandum "To Have and Have Not" concerning the world-wide challenges in the resource sector. more
	Special offer to CBERN participants Posted on 2007/05/10 We invite you, as a partner or collaborator with the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network, to attend the Canadian Responsible Investment Conference in Montreal, May 27-29. The Conference is the biennial summit on socially responsible investment in Canada, and will feature a variety of panels and breakouts on current trends in SRI, public attitudes toward SRI, as well as specific sessions on SRI in Quebec, SRI and foundations, community investment and pensions and SRI. more
	Consultant John Izzo update Posted on 2007/04/27 Globe and Mail article more
	New feature for 2007 Posted on 2007/03/08 Some pages of the EPAC website, such as the Members' List, are now reserved for EPAC Members only more
	Right-thinking faculties get to grips with moral issues Posted on 2007/03/03 50 business schools surveyed reported a five-fold increase in the number of stand-alone ethics courses in the past eight years, with 25 per cent of the schools requiring students to take a course in business ethics. more
	The Lord of the Rivers: Pushing the Limits Interview with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Posted on 2006/10/20 An interview in Corporate Knights Magazine by Jordan Gold, October 2006 more
	Workers' Interest in Spirituality and Work Across Canada Posted on 2006/08/26 Canwest News article more
	Fostering Good Karma a Touchy Subject Posted on 2006/05/24 Globe and Mail article more
	CBERN Newsletter Number 1 Posted on 2006/03/01 Up-dates on activities and planning - Network Newsletter Number One more
	Religion in the Workplace: The growing presence of spirituality in Corporate America Posted on 1999/11/01 BusinessWeek article more
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