Here are some useful web links for you to explore some of the organisations and products mentioned in the exercises, case studies and elsewhere in this chapter. Chapter 10: Corporate Responsibility Institute Of Business Ethics
This organisation seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of doing business ethically, and collaborates with UK and international organisations with interests and expertise in business ethics.
http://www.ibe.org.uk Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability
AccountAbility works to develop new thinking, tools and connections that enable individuals, institutions and alliances to respond better to global challenges.
http://www.accountability21.net The Environment Council
This independent UK charity, brings together people from all sectors of business, non-governmental organisations, government and the community to develop long-term solutions to environmental issues.
http://www.the-environment-council.org.uk/ Greenpeace
Home page of Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment.
http://greenpeace.org Friends of the Earth
Home page of Friends of the Earth UK
Friends of the Earth campaigns for solutions to environmental problems.
http://www.foe.co.uk ‘Which’ Consumers Association
A not for profit organisation that has represented consumers on a number of issues. They focus on consumer issues and make sure their consumers have the information to make the right choices - whether that's by reviewing products or providing independent advice that consumers can trust.
http://www.which.co.uk Fairtrade Foundation
The website provides case studies and information on how to support fair trade. The Foundation’s mission is to work with businesses, community groups and individuals to improve the trading position of producer organisations and to deliver sustainable livelihoods for farmers, workers and their communities.
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk Governance
Governance is an international monthly newsletter on issues of corporate governance, boardroom performance and shareholder activism. It provides analysis of key events, publications and reports on corporate governance issues.
http://www.governance-news.com MIT Technology, Business and Environment programme
MIT's Technology, Business and Environment site provides discussion and links to other sites concerning the links between business excellence and the environment.
http://web.mit.edu/ OFCOM (Office of Communications)
Website of the television and telecommunication regulator. OFCOM is an independent organisation which regulates the UK’s broadcasting, telecommunications and wireless communications sectors; and also sets and enforces rules on fair competition between companies in these industries.
http://www.ofcom.org.uk Committee of Advertising Practice
Website that provides information about the codes of practice that are designed to protect consumers and create a level playing field for advertisers. The Codes are the responsibility of two industry Committees of Advertising Practice - CAP (Broadcast) and CAP (Non-broadcast) and are independently administered by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
http://www.cap.org.uk Institute of Communication Ethics
The Institute of Communication Ethics is dedicated to improving communication by promoting understanding of its moral foundations.
http://www.communication-ethics.org.uk Co-operative Bank
The Co-operative Bank is owned by its members and its websites has interesting information about the bank’s ethical stance and its contribution to the community.
http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk | 