Sustainability After Rio by Crowther, David -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Contents List of Contributors Introduction: Sustainability Reconsidered

The Brundtland Report The Pillars of Sustainability The Earth Summit

The Gaia Theory Population The Global Compact

The Ten Principles5

20 Years on … Notes References

Part 1 The Triple Bottom Line

Abstract Introduction Origins of the UNFCCC Content of the Convention Development of International and National Instruments for Climate Change Development of Climate Change-Related Policies for Corporations and Corporate Accountability Rio + 20 Conclusion Notes References

Developments in Corporate Water Accounting and Accountability

Abstract Introduction The Role of Corporations in Water Management Corporate Water Reporting

The Global Reporting Initiative The CDP Water Disclosure Project Other Corporate Water Reporting Frameworks Corporate Water Reporting Frameworks: Legal Status Governmental Reporting Frameworks

Water Accounting Research Conclusions References

Abstract Introduction The Water Footprint Natural Resources Accountability The Story so Far … Evolution of Sustainability and the Social Agenda Legislation Limitations Consumer Buying Trends Conclusions Research Aims The Case Study The Findings Conclusions Recommendations References Appendix: List of Abbreviations

Abstract Introduction UN MDGS and CSR Rio + 20 and CSR MDGs and Rio + 20: Why Are They so Special? MDGs and Rio + 20 and Reporting as a Part of CSR Practices Discussion Conclusion Notes References Appendix: Millennium Development Goals, Targets and Expected Role for Businesses in Achieving These Goals by Demonstrating Corporate Social Responsibility

Toxic Products and Hazardous Waste: The Global Asbestos Issue

Abstract Introduction The Toxic Product and Hazardous Waste Asbestos Global Regulation

The Rotterdam Convention Basel Convention

Supranational and International Responses

WHO International Labour Organisation (ILO) International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS)

Corporate Governance and Risk Concluding Comments Notes References

Part 2 Corporate Social Responsibility

Abstract Introduction Literature Review Environmental Performance Donations Community Work Why Donations, Community Work and Environmental Performance are Important for the Retail Companies Staff Loyalty Increased Customer loyalty Sustainable Development Investors’ Attention Competitive Advantage Maintains Good Reputation Good Relationship with the Other Stakeholders Increasing Profits Conclusion References Websites

Abstract Introduction CSR Issues between Dangote Cement Company (DCC) Plc and the Host Communities The Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility Effects of Mining Activities on Host Communities Population of the Study Method of Data Collection Validity and Reliability of Data Collection Techniques of Data Processing and Analysis Data Presentation and Analyses Findings and Discussions Conclusion and Recommendations References

Corporate Accountability in Relation to Human Rights: Have RIOs Done Enough?

Abstract Introduction Human Rights Standards for Corporations Corporate Discourse on Human Rights: Is it Just a Symbolic Legitimation? Conclusion Notes References Appendix: Human Rights Performance Disclosure Categories

Forced and Compulsory Labour Security Practices Non-Discrimination Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Elimination of Child Labour Physical and Verbal Abuse Fair Wage and Decent Living Right to Safe and Healthy Working Conditions Women and Family Life Local Community

Part 3 Governance

Abstract Contextualizing the Emerging Crack in the Institutional Spectre of Capitalism Premises of Corporate Accountability Movement Heterarchial Networks: An Unstructured Complexity in Regulatory Landscape References

Lax Privatisation from Lax Governance

Abstract Introduction The Bretton Woods Legacy Crisis What Crisis? Inventing Privatisation Market Myths Modern Privatisation Filling the Void: The Role of NGOS The Free Market System Providing Legitimation Concerning Governance Conclusions Notes References

Social Responsibility of Statutory Auditors

Abstract Introduction Literature Review Empirical Analysis Conclusions Acknowledgements References