"White Paper on Corporate Governance in Japan"
Published by the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA), May 2008.

The "Japan White Paper" is the first collaborative effort of its kind focusing on corporate governance issues in Japan and involving global institutional investors. The paper states that sound corporate governance is essential to build a more internationally competitive corporate sector in Japan and to the longer-term growth of the Japanese economy and its capital markets.

"How to End Poverty: Self-Sustainable Non-Profit Management"
A book by Csaba Biro, 2008.

This book is about how 1% of all (larger) companies' profits would be enough to feed around two billion people annually and eventually end poverty with the application of CSR principles and conscious consumerism.

Order your copy of "How to End Poverty" today.

"101 Key CSR Questions"
A short publication by Arvind Davalia, 2007.

A series of questions which will take you through a journey of self discovery of your own values, give you an insight into the world of CSR and enable you to create an action plan for CSR in your company.

Available for online purchase shortly.

"Fuel price increases: economic significance"
An article by Simon Forster, May 2008.

Both UK Government and objectors to Government policies have demonstrated a weak understanding of the mechanisms at play in the UK motoring economy.  This article scrutinises the strengths and weaknesses of the UK road pricing policy, as illuminated by the recent sharp increases in global oil prices.

"Combatting global warming: realities, difficult questions and possible outcomes"
An article by Simon Forster, 2 December 2007.

What if the Kyoto Protocol fails?  Does the UN have a Plan B?  What are the notable features of an international carbon emission reduction agreement post 2012?  What role can industry play in tackling global warming?

"What would Gandhi do?"
An article by Dave Hampton (the Carbon Coach), first published in carbon2share, the newsletter of the All Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group.

Where is the calm inner voice of wisdom that will guide world leaders to a new safer place?  This article uses the analogy of school playground politics to explore rich/poor roles and alternative courses of action in resolving global pollution.

"How to Think on Your Feet in 2008"
An article by Dave Hampton (the Carbon Coach), first published in Chic Chat, Spring 2008.

Save the world, and your reputation, in just 60 enjoyable minutes. A 12 day 'carbon-loss' detox for those who know they need to take a good hard look at their own (carbon) feet.

"Diversity - what's in it for line managers?"
An article by Amanda Heenan, 2007.

The business case for equality and diversity in the workplace is now well understood by many organisations.  This article explores how organisations can bring the policies and procedures to life on a day-to-day basis and the critical role line managers have in achieving success.

"Corporate Truth: The Limits to Transparency"
A book by Adrian Henriques, published April 2007.

In the corporate jungle inhabited by Enrons and WorldComs, a lack of transparency is the root of all scandal, yet delivering transparency seems immensely difficult with the often competing interests of shareholders, corporate boards, government regulators and other stakeholders.

Order your copy of "Corporate Truth" online at Earthscan today.

"Water resources and business sustainability"
An article by Bethany Murray, September 2007.

Emerging issues and trends in relation to business and water management in the developing world.

"Bridging the Gap Between Greening, Branding and Sustainability"
An article by Susan Nickbarg, 11 June 2008.

Forward-thinking CEOs are beginning to build company strategy around green and re-branding. While companies are to be commended for taking the initiative, rough spots are showing up for branding, PR and marketing communications. With no set standards by which to determine what it really means to be green, then, how do we answer how green is really green?

"Towards a new theory (and practice) of neighbourhood renewal"
An article by Damian Tissier, 2008.

Despite all the rhetoric of joined up working and community empowerment, little progress seems to have been made on the ground in tackling the issue of neighbourhood disadvantage.  The lack of progress is not suprising in the absence of a systematic theory of neighbourhood change to guide practice - you can't really have joined-up thinking without a unified theory.  This paper is a stab at establishing the theoretical underpinnings of a more cohesive and coherent approach to neighbourhood renewal. 
 
This article has been accepted for publication as the lead paper in the winter edition (2008) of the International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal.

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