Investing In Corporate Social Responsibility

Author : John Hancock
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 074944147X

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Investing in Corporate Social Responsibility by John Hancock Pdf

The rapid growth of ethical investment funds reflects a growing desire for investors to back socially responsible companies. And there are other sound reasons why companies that are seen to be ethical, environmentally friendly, good employers etc, can see real benefits to their bottom line. Recent revisions to stock market rules have made ethical funds available to a much wider group of advisors and investors. This important book explains the issues and the benefits of corporate social responsibility in the context of an analysis of the 300 quoted UK companies currently listed on the prestigious FTSE4Good index. Part One covers recent corporate ethics issues and the damage that revelations of dishonesty and unethical practice can do to stock markets. It explains how businesses can avoid these problems and why it is good to do so. The criteria whereby companies are seen to be 'socially responsible' and the growing importance of SR to investors and other stakeholders are addressed. The performance of the FTSE4Good index is studied, and there is analysis of how the sector compares to the general market. Part Two contains a full directory of the 300 companies listed on the FTSE4Good index, and tables showing how companies fit the criteria. This is followed by individual company profiles and company case studies including: Centrica, EMI, Friends Provident, Whitbread, National Express and National Grid.

Author : J. J. Asongu
Publisher : Greenview Publishing Co.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0979797608

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Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice by J. J. Asongu Pdf

Author : Kuna-Marsza?ek, Anetta,K?ysik-Uryszek, Agnieszka
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799821953

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CSR and Socially Responsible Investing Strategies in Transitioning and Emerging Economies by Kuna-Marsza?ek, Anetta,K?ysik-Uryszek, Agnieszka Pdf

One of the most important activities of enterprises today is responsible entrepreneurship. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities can help to forge a stronger bond between employees and corporations, can boost morale, and can help both employees and employers feel more connected with the world around them. Moreover, the growing importance of this concept results from the fact that it is perceived as an effective tool for increasing competitiveness, improving the image of the company, or contributing to the generation of higher profits. In today’s world, an active commitment to social responsibility is becoming more common for a company. CSR and Socially Responsible Investing Strategies in Transitioning and Emerging Economies is an essential reference source that identifies the scale and scope of implementation of CSR and socially responsible investing strategies and standards in companies operating in different transitioning and emerging economies as well as assessing the global effects of these activities. Featuring research on topics such as economic growth, responsible investing, and business ethics, this book is ideally designed for managers, executives, directors, corporate professionals, government officials, industry leaders, academicians, students, and researchers in the fields of international economics, international business, marketing, finance management, and public relations.

Author : H. Kent Baker,John R. Nofsinger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118100097

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Socially Responsible Finance and Investing by H. Kent Baker,John R. Nofsinger Pdf

A detailed look at the role of social responsibility in finance and investing The concept of socially responsible finance and investing continues to grow, especially in the wake of one of the most devastating financial crises in history. This includes responsibility from the corporate side (corporate social responsibility) as well as the investor side (socially responsible investing) of the capital markets. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Socially Responsible Finance and Investing offers an important basis of knowledge regarding both the theory and practice of this ever-evolving area of finance. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, this book showcases contributed chapters from professionals and academics with extensive expertise on this particular subject. It provides a comprehensive view of socially responsible foundations and their applications to finance and investing as determined by the current state of research. Discusses many important issues associated with socially responsible finance and investing, like moral hazard and the concept of "too big to fail" Contains contributed chapters from numerous thought-leaders in the field of finance Presents comprehensive coverage starting with the basics and bringing you through to cutting-edge, current theory and practice Now more than ever, we need to be mindful of the social responsibilities of all investment practices. The recent financial crisis and recession has changed the financial landscape for years to come and Socially Responsible Finance and Investing is a timely guide to help us navigate this difficult terrain.

Author : John Hancock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Social responsibility of business
ISBN : 0749449012

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Investing In Corporate Social Responsibility by John Hancock Pdf

Author : Agata Stachowicz-Stanusch
Publisher : IAP
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781681236407

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Corporate Social Performance by Agata Stachowicz-Stanusch Pdf

Corporate Social Performance – reflecting on the past and investing in the future is aimed at filling the fundamental gap that exists in our understanding of the drivers Corporate Social Performance, its evolution and relationships with the existing concepts and theories and the paradoxes that come from those connections. Moreover the volume aims at shedding the light on most important pitfalls that may occur while CSP application in business practice. The last but not least reason for its publishing is to show Corporate Social Performance as a significant pathway to the better world, that, as I hope, will be the inspiration for the readers. This book is authored by a range of international experts and scientists from all over the world with a diversity of professional and cultural backgrounds what hopefully will give the readers the opportunity to understand the CSP concept from different perspectives.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264194854

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Corporate Social Responsibility Partners for Progress by OECD Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Corporate Social Responsibility experiences and practices at the local level. It illustrates that partnerships provide a powerful mechanism for helping firms become more socially responsible.

Author : Mario La Torre,Helen Chiappini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030050146

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Socially Responsible Investments by Mario La Torre,Helen Chiappini Pdf

This Palgrave Pivot aims to build a bridge between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable finance in financial markets. It investigates classic CSR topics in the light of a modern conception of sustainability. The first part emphasizes four relevant topics in the CSR panorama of financial institutions: banks remuneration practices; human capital disclosure; the impact of environmental performance on banks, and finally, the institutional investors’ attitude towards socially responsible investments (SRIs). The second part explores CSR practices within the financial markets and discusses risk-return profiles of SRI and non-SRI indexes in different time frames. It investigates whether thematic social responsible funds obtain different risk-return than traditional funds, and finally, assesses whether equity crowdfunding could foster social innovation. This book is aimed at scholars and students who are interested in social impact investing and practitioners involved in the social impact market.

Author : Ojo, Marianne
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522503064

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Analyzing the Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Foreign Direct Investment by Ojo, Marianne Pdf

The decisions a corporation makes affect more than just its stakeholders and can have wide social, environmental, and economic consequences. The notion of corporate social responsibility (CSR) describes the relationship between a business and society as a whole, considering all tangential effects of business. This facilitates a business environment built around practical regulations and transparency necessary to ensure ethical and responsible business practice. Analyzing the Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Foreign Direct Investment explores the relationship between ethical and environmental standards and foreign investment on the international market. As certain jurisdictions are hesitant to comply with these standards, this publication elucidates the benefits of practicing CSR as a means of sustainable economic growth and to mitigate devastating negative consequences, especially in the developing world. This book is a key reference source for professionals, economists, students of business and finance, policy makers, and government agencies.

Author : Boubaker Sabri,Nguyen Duc Khuong
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811206894

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Corporatesocialresponsibility,ethicsandsustainableprosperity by Boubaker Sabri,Nguyen Duc Khuong Pdf

Corporate activities are not only drivers of economic growth but also key actors of the changes towards more sustainable markets and environment as well as inclusive development. Significant efforts have recently been devoted to transform private and public firms alike from pure economic-oriented organizations to entities that deliberately and diligently create value without neglecting social and environmental implications of their activities. Firm performance, resilience, and survival are nowadays, more than ever before, dependent on how they consciously and purposefully engage in appropriate corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies and actions.This book, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainable Prosperity, will provide all readers, including investors, managers, lawmakers, and policymakers with an up-to-date, comprehensive, and thoughtful coverage of CSR and ethical issues at the crossroads of different finance and management disciplines. It contains a rich collection of insightful studies covering a wide range of topics in corporate ethics, CSR, and sustainable prosperity. Together, these studies help readers deepen their knowledge on different country environments and various organizational forms, policies, and activities. The book is composed of 16 chapters which are divided into two interconnected parts: Part I addresses ESG and ethical issues in corporate decision-making, while Part II provides insights towards sustainable prosperity.

Author : SAGE Publications
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483343617

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SAGE Brief Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility by SAGE Publications Pdf

This guide to corporate social responsibility (CSR) provides discussion of key concepts in a short, easy-to-use format. It is divided into sections on key terms, the global stage, corporate governance, corporate social responsiveness, public relations and philanthropy, and implications for corporate financial performance. It is an ideal supplement for business courses or as a reference for students and practitioners who would like to learn more about the basics of CSR.

Author : Russell Sparkes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470856581

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Socially Responsible Investment by Russell Sparkes Pdf

Over recent years there has been rapid consumer-led growth in investing in socially responsible companies to the extent that it has had an influence on corporate policies. New regulations recognise the public interest by requiring all pension funds to declare their ethical policy. Investors can no longer just consider the financial aspects of a company before investing but also have to consider the complex world of ethical investments. Should the ethical policy take precedence over the financial aspects? Should policies be inclusive or exclusive? What percentage of a company's income has to come from unacceptable sources before the source is excluded? Should any exclusion policy also extend to those involved in selling or transporting goods deemed unacceptable? This is the first book to look at socially responsible investment from the perspective of the institutional investor, who will be led through the complex dilemmas of socially responsible investment with practical examples and advice.

Author : Paolo Saona Hoffmann
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781789234947

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Firm Value by Paolo Saona Hoffmann Pdf

This edited volume aims to discuss the most contemporary state of the determinants of the firm value. This book presents theoretical works as well as empirical studies that contrast the arguments offered by the leading, ground-breaking theories on the firm value. What variables determine the firm value? Are these determinants controllable or uncontrollable by the managers of the companies? Is the impact of corporate governance systems on the firm value symmetrical between different institutional contexts? Do the financial reports affect the value of the firm? What role does corporate social responsibility play as a determinant of the firm value? These and other questions are analyzed and scrutinized step by step throughout this book.

Author : Jane Thostrup Jagd
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317743538

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Investor Oriented Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting by Jane Thostrup Jagd Pdf

Reporting organizations' corporate social responsibility activities is difficult - a lack of regulation means that the communication of these activities varies significantly and there is a multitude of ways in which mistakes can be made. The author provides the tools and insights required to produce investor-friendly CSR reports and includes a chapter showing how the investors can integrate CSR in their quantified analysis of investment-opportunities. Features include formulas, conversion standards and CSR note tables which enable the book to be used as a practical handbook as well as in the classroom. Written by an experienced compliance officer with years of experience in reporting CSR, this book is an easy-to-follow guide for practitioners and students and will be required reading for students of accounting, financial reporting and auditing as well as those in industry who want to improve their organization's reporting standards.

Author : Curt Weeden
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609941529

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Corporate Social Investing by Curt Weeden Pdf

Author Curt Weeden unveils a 10-step "corporate social investing" plan which not only promises to improve a company's bottom line but should lead to an increase of $3 billion or more a year in business support for schools, healthcare institutions, civic groups, and other nonprofit organizations. Corporate Social Investing is a powerful resource for business executives, nonprofit organization leaders, and company employees who are nonprofit board members or volunteers.