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The last ten years have seen an extraordinary transformation in how
business has to account for itself. Today, the air is thick with
the buzz of corporate responsibility (CR) leaders, innovators and
practitioners. Conferences and publications on the topic are in
abundance: the tip of an iceberg that has become a fast-growth
industry. Many of those companies and service providers most vocal
in distancing themselves from early experimentation have proved the
strongest advocates of sustainability reporting, often winning
applause and coveted awards in the process. Even companies from
controversial sectors such as alcohol, cigarettes and gambling have
joined the party - running up bills of tens of millions of dollars
in demonstrating their new-found faith for CR. It has not always
been like this. As one of the architects of the burgeoning CR
movement, Simon Zadek has always been a prolific writer and
contributor of ideas. The evolution of his thoughts on new
economics, corporate accountability, stakeholder dialogue, social
and ethical auditing and reporting have attracted consistent
attention - never more than today. In this unique anthology, Zadek
crystallises his key work from the last decade into a coherent and
fascinating whole, which, read together, provide a context, lens
and early history lesson on how CR has become one of the defining
business issues of the 21st century. The writings reflect Zadek's
involvement with organisations such as the New Economics
Foundation, a pioneer in the development of social auditing,
sustainability indicators, community finance and much more. They
illustrate his contribution in setting up the Ethical Trading
Initiative, and AccountAbility (where he is presently the CEO), in
working with companies such as The Body Shop and Ben & Jerry's
through to Nike, BT and many other civil-society organisations. The
book contains 33 pieces, which are split into six sections: "The
Economics of Utopia"; "Civil Society, Power and Accountability";
"Accounting for Change"; "The Civil Corporation"; "Partnership
Alchemy"; and "Responsible Competitiveness". It will be an
invaluable resource for anyone wishing develop an understanding of
why corporate responsibility is where it is today and where it
might end up tomorrow.
The last ten years have seen an extraordinary transformation in how
business has to account for itself. Today, the air is thick with
the buzz of corporate responsibility (CR) leaders, innovators and
practitioners. Conferences and publications on the topic are in
abundance: the tip of an iceberg that has become a fast-growth
industry. Many of those companies and service providers most vocal
in distancing themselves from early experimentation have proved the
strongest advocates of sustainability reporting, often winning
applause and coveted awards in the process. Even companies from
controversial sectors such as alcohol, cigarettes and gambling have
joined the party - running up bills of tens of millions of dollars
in demonstrating their new-found faith for CR. It has not always
been like this. As one of the architects of the burgeoning CR
movement, Simon Zadek has always been a prolific writer and
contributor of ideas. The evolution of his thoughts on new
economics, corporate accountability, stakeholder dialogue, social
and ethical auditing and reporting have attracted consistent
attention - never more than today. In this unique anthology, Zadek
crystallises his key work from the last decade into a coherent and
fascinating whole, which, read together, provide a context, lens
and early history lesson on how CR has become one of the defining
business issues of the 21st century. The writings reflect Zadek's
involvement with organisations such as the New Economics
Foundation, a pioneer in the development of social auditing,
sustainability indicators, community finance and much more. They
illustrate his contribution in setting up the Ethical Trading
Initiative, and AccountAbility (where he is presently the CEO), in
working with companies such as The Body Shop and Ben & Jerry's
through to Nike, BT and many other civil-society organisations. The
book contains 33 pieces, which are split into six sections: "The
Economics of Utopia"; "Civil Society, Power and Accountability";
"Accounting for Change"; "The Civil Corporation"; "Partnership
Alchemy"; and "Responsible Competitiveness". It will be an
invaluable resource for anyone wishing develop an understanding of
why corporate responsibility is where it is today and where it
might end up tomorrow.
The practice of social and ethical accounting is emerging as a key
tool for companies in the 1990s in response to calls for greater
transparency and accountability to different stakeholders, and as a
means for managing companies in increasingly complex situations
where social and environmental issues are significant in securing
business success. This is the first book to address the practice of
social and ethical accounting, auditing and reporting, and its
implications for the development of corporate social, ethical and
environmental responsibility. It includes ten case studies, as well
as an historical overview of the development of social and ethical
accounting and reporting. The editors introduce a methodological
framework that allows emerging practice worldwide to be analysed,
understood and improved; and the case studies are written by the
practitioners, giving insight into the experiences described. This
innovative book, written by internationally acknowledged leaders in
the field, will be of enormous value to business managers,
particularly those with responsibility for corporate affairs, human
resources, environmental management, financial management, or
planning. It will also be a useful text for business students.
The Civil Corporation is an award-winning classic, well recognized
as the most insightful exploration of contemporary developments in
responsible business practices and their implications for business
strategy and public policy. This revised second edition adds a
significant new section describing and reflecting on developments
since the book's first publication in 2001. This new material draws
on the author's practical experience over the last five years
working as Chief Executive of Account Ability with some of the
world's leading businesses and public bodies on policies and
practices that advance the emerging shift in businesses' role in
society. This book is top drawer reading for business
professionals, management students and academics, and activists and
public servants. It goes to the heart of the issue of business in
society, cutting through the rhetoric of campaigners and
business-speak alike in framing the tough questions in balanced and
yet provocative terms. Crucially, it connects an insightful vista
of the broader landscape with a set of practical 'dos' for
businesses and their stakeholders that have stood the test of
time.The accolade of winning the prestigious Academy of Management
Award in 2006 confirms that Zadek has achieved what every author
aspires to: a book that is both timely and timeless in its
application. This revised edition builds on this success by
providing new information and insights for practitioners, academics
and students.
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