EIRIS' new report “The State of Responsible Business” details growing corporate responsibility in businesses worldwide.
US companies are behind European companies in their reactions to social and environmental concerns, reports Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS) in their new study released this week. The study, “The State of Responsible Business: Global corporate response to environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges,” casts a wide net, offering an overview of current corporate responsibility. It also points out trends in corporate responsibility and where the trends are heading.
Generally, more and more businesses are adopting responsible practices in regard to key issues identified by EIRIS. These issues consist of corporate governance, environment, equal opportunities, human rights and the supply chain. In spite of the increase of corporate responsibility overall, not all areas of the world are responding equally.
EIRIS, an independent research provider with main offices in London, researched thousands of companies across the globe to compile this report. Looking at company annual reports, sustainability/CSR reports, company websites, survey responses and third party materials.
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