CSR Europe reports on release of Coming in from the Cold: Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility

28 Jun 2007 – SA in the News

From the article:
A new report, commissioned by WWF and Blueprint Partners and prepared by SustainAbility, finds that investors are demanding greater clarity from companies on the ‘public affairs’ activities (defined as corporate activities or decisions intended to influence public policy) they are engaged in. 83% of investors surveyed claim their information needs in this regard are not currently being met. Two thirds of investors questioned actively consider the public affairs activities of companies when making investment decisions, driven by increased awareness of the importance of environmental, social and governance issues in protecting corporate reputation.

Read more at CSR Europe.