This paper provides decision-makers with a framework for prioritising different economic, social and environmental goals and analysing the options available to achieve them. To this end, it develops three stylised COVID-19 recovery pathways (“Rebound”, “Decoupling” and “Wider...

Over the last decade the emergence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has contributed towards better corporate governance by tackling such burning issues as child labour and basic human rights violations. However, as the author argues in this important new book, the time has now come to...

This insightful book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of CSR in a diverse range of countries including the UK, Italy, Poland, Turkey, the USA, the Middle East, Australia, Japan and Korea. Christine Mallin has brought together leading experts from both academia and the...

The intersection of business and human rights contains substantial economic, social, and political implications. Global business enterprises and civil society groups must establish a constructive and meaningful dialogue in order to work cooperatively to protect human rights. In this innovative...

pt. 1. Corporate social responsibility's contemporary controversies and architecture -- pt. 2. Corporate social responsibility's regulatory maps and options -- pt. 3. Corporate social responsibility's applications and futures.

Abstract AbstractDas Buch wirft einen Blick hinter die Kulisse privatwirtschaftlicher Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien und analysiert wie und warum multinationale Unternehmen den Nachhaltigkeitsdiskurs gestalten. Für die Beantwortung der Fragen wird ein Forschungsdesign ausgearbeitet, das auf die...

Introduction : global values and international trade law / Csongor István Nagy -- Business meets human rights : do we need an international treaty to close the gap? / Nóra Chronowski -- Non-trade values, international trade and abuse of rights / Anthony Cassimatis -- International labour...

In this age of global economic crises, the need to renew our commitment to social issues becomes even more urgent. Reduction in public and private spending on social programmes throws up further challenges for the sustenance of development efforts. This book advocates countering this trend...