We engage in research and its communication, strategy and policy advice, and educational work, for clients across the world. Our international perspective
is complemented by an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insight
from divserse theory and practice. When combined with experience of working
with public, private and voluntary sectors, this gives us the capacity
to understand and engage the complexity of social systems.
Fortunately, as a small firm we only choose to engage in projects where
we can identity potential for contributing to systemic transformation
towards a sustainable and compassionate world. We help clients discover
this broader dimension to their work.
Given our contacts
in the field of corporate responsibility we have also developed wide networks
and help recruitment firms understand and reach
professionals in this area.
The
consulting services we provide companies include:
•
ASSESS your company on its situation as a responsible & sustainable
enterprise, in comparison to sector and industry-wide best practice and the
perception of influential stakeholder groups;
• ADVISE you on what
steps to take to increase your social and environmental actions as part
of core business strategy and help you embed this in your organisation,
from product development and design through to marketing;
• MEASURE the
effectiveness of your responsible enterpreneurship;
• TRAIN and
educate staff at all levels of your company;
• DEVELOP together an
appropriate set of values and code of ethics;
• WRITE responsibility or
sustainability reports, including managing processes of issue
prioritisation and data generation;
• BROKER engagements and
partnerships with leading not-for-profit
and international organisations;
• EXPLORE with you the
dynamic social, economic, technological and cultural trends that are
shaping your markets and workforce;
• PREPARE speeches and
presentations on responsible enterprise for you to deliver to specific
audiences and stakeholder groups, such as responsible investor relations.
•
COMMUNICATE your efforts through our leading publications and portals in
responsible enterprise.
We are a network of consultants, many of us having worked together on projects for over 5 years. Consulting work is led by Dr Jem Bendell, who has been a leading commentator on corporate responsibility for over 12 years, while advising international business, NGOs and the United Nations.
Sectors
worked with:
luxury goods / international finance / international fruit trade /
tourism /
electronics / timber and wood / apparel / mining /
professional services / development NGOs /
environmental NGOs / UN agencies / universities /
publishers
Issues worked on:
cross-sectoral engagement / social auditing /
environmental certification and accreditation / HIV/AIDS / nutrition and obesity
/ trade law / corporate accountability laws / NGO accountability /
leadership / financial system volatility
Skills
sets:
Research / Strategic Planning / Partnership
Brokering
Project development / Project Management
Communications /
Coaching
Facilitation / Training &
Education
Research
Strategy and
Policy
Educating
Recruitment
Consulting
The Team
Clients