MARY ROBINSON: HUMAN RIGHTS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS
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The architect and president of Realizing 토토사이트 panda: The Ethical Globalization Initiative, Robinson says that Realizing 토토사이트 panda has been focusing on the need for the private sector to recognize and act on its responsibilities in making globalization a positive force for all -- and that includes respecting human 토토사이트 panda.
Robinson spoke to INSEAD Knowledge about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and human 토토사이트 panda.
KNOWLEDGE: When we think of CSR, we normally think of issues such as CO2 emissions and supply chains. Where do human 토토사이트 panda, traditionally accepted as the government's responsibility to protect, fit in the business arena? What is the connection between human 토토사이트 panda and CSR?
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KNOWLEDGE: Are companies really willing to accept responsibility for human 토토사이트 panda?
ROBINSON: There is now broad agreement that the private sector should do its part to help ensure respect for human 토토사이트 panda around the world. In fact, a new report by John Ruggie, the U.N. Special Representative on business and human 토토사이트 panda makes clear that all corporations have a responsibility to respect all human 토토사이트 panda which at minimum means "do no harm." This report has been widely accepted by business, government and civil society representatives.
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KNOWLEDGE: How are human 토토사이트 panda issues being addressed directly in the business agenda today?
ROBINSON: Human 토토사이트 panda are increasingly part of internal ethical statements, corporate codes of conduct, sectoral agreements on issues such as child labor in the clothing industry or security concerns in the extractive industry. You can see it as well in U.N.-backed efforts like the Global Compact, which now has over 3,000 company participants and in initiatives such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (a joint government, industry and civil society initiative) -- set up to stem the flow of conflict diamonds. And you can see it in the work of projects like the Business Leaders Initiative on Human 토토사이트 panda, an alliance of major companies I'm proud to chair which is committed to integrating the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human 토토사이트 panda into corporate policies and practices and to serving as global advocates for human 토토사이트 panda concerns in the wider business community.
KNOWLEDGE: How do you see CSR in the next decade?
ROBINSON: I believe public demands on companies to demonstrate responsible behavior will only increase in the years to come. Business managers who view human 토토사이트 panda and other social issues as just philanthropy and don't integrate them into core business operations will face a growing number of legal and reputational risks.
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I believe the manager of the future will be someone who is able to incorporate human 토토사이트 panda and other ethical issues into her decision-making. This will not only be good for business over the long term, but it will also be a powerful force in realizing all human 토토사이트 panda for all.
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