Compliance
Auditing, codes of conduct and presenting the ‘business case’ to suppliers is not enough. Actually changing the business practice of suppliers requires more than platitudinous statements of commitment. In this section we look beyond compliance at how to develop suppliers and induce real change of managerial practices for improved productivity, responsible use of labour, greater environmental performance and creating long-term reliable supplier bases.
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Eine Checkliste zur Verbesserung des fairen Wirtschaftens
Diese Checkliste hat das faire Wirtschaften zum Thema. Dazu zählen Fragen zu Korruption, politischer Einflussnahme, Eigentumsrechten und Fragen zur Lieferkette. more[...]
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Business Security Worldwide: The New Compliance Risk Atlas of Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
Nicole Knapp, Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn (DB) is an international group active in more than 130 countries that offers mobility and logistics services worldwide. This gives rise to complex challenges in its conduct toward business partners and employees. The DB Compliance Risk Atlas is designed to create a clear framework for compliant action in this regard. more[...]
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Comprehensive Ways of Communication on Anti-Corruption Measures and Compliance
Jenice Hartmann, Business Keeper
Business Keeper AGNowadays, there is agreement within companies and the public that neither corruption nor other contraventions of national and international regulations are acceptable. Corruption causes an estimated economic harm of up to $4 trillion per year; the number of unreported cases and not quantifiable social harm through the erosion of trust and the economic systems is much higher. As is publically known, companies such as Wal-Mart, Monsanto, and General Electric were strongly sanctioned by government and society for their corrupt business activities. In times of financial crisis, a sustainable business model is more important than ever to ensure the necessary social acceptance and “license to operate.” more[...]
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From compliance to integrity
Dr. Andreas Pohlmann, Siemens
SiemensIn December 2008, Siemens reached a settlement with the investigative authorities in Germany and the U.S., thus bringing to an end the legal proceedings connected with bribery allegations in those two countries and concluding one of the most difficult chapters in the company’s history. Over the last two years, Siemens has implemented one of the world’s most comprehensive compliance programs and created a company culture focused on transparency and ethical business practices. more[...]
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Business Security Worldwide: The New Compliance Risk Atlas of Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
Nicole Knapp, Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn (DB) is an international group active in more than 130 countries that offers mobility and logistics services worldwide. This gives rise to complex challenges in its conduct toward business partners and employees. The DB Compliance Risk Atlas is designed to create a clear framework for compliant action in this regard. more[...]
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Comprehensive Ways of Communication on Anti-Corruption Measures and Compliance
Jenice Hartmann, Business Keeper
Business Keeper AGNowadays, there is agreement within companies and the public that neither corruption nor other contraventions of national and international regulations are acceptable. Corruption causes an estimated economic harm of up to $4 trillion per year; the number of unreported cases and not quantifiable social harm through the erosion of trust and the economic systems is much higher. As is publically known, companies such as Wal-Mart, Monsanto, and General Electric were strongly sanctioned by government and society for their corrupt business activities. In times of financial crisis, a sustainable business model is more important than ever to ensure the necessary social acceptance and “license to operate.” more[...]
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From compliance to integrity
Dr. Andreas Pohlmann, Siemens
SiemensIn December 2008, Siemens reached a settlement with the investigative authorities in Germany and the U.S., thus bringing to an end the legal proceedings connected with bribery allegations in those two countries and concluding one of the most difficult chapters in the company’s history. Over the last two years, Siemens has implemented one of the world’s most comprehensive compliance programs and created a company culture focused on transparency and ethical business practices. more[...]
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US ruling on oil, gas and mining companies will make them more accountable
Chris Sanders, Transparency InternationalOn 22 August 2012, more than two years after the orignal legislation was passed, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted by a 2-to-1 majority to adopt robust rules implementing section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act. In an effort to curb corruption, this landmark ruling will require oil, gas and mining companies listed on US Stock Exchanges to publish the payments that they make to governments. more[...]
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Business risks facing mining and metals 2012-2013
Mining and metals businesses face risks that are becoming more extreme and more complex, with resource nationalism, skills shortage and infrastructure as the top three, and the newcomer being sharing the benefits. more[...]
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The Accountability Web: Weaving Corporate Accountability with Interactive Technologies
Bill BaueUsing Web 2.0 tools for corporate accountability makes inherent sense, as they share a common thread: Both are rooted in interaction and thrive on engagement. We call this intersection The Accountability Web, the title of the report we wrote last year during a research fellowship for the CSR Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School. more[...]
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Study Shows how Easy it is to Set Up Untraceable Companies
Dennis LohmannA new study, published by the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF), highlights the danger coming from shell companies. These companies without real employees and offices could have legitimate uses but are used although by money launderers, financiers of terrorism, sanctions busters and tax evaders. more[...]
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Citizens wield web tools to combat petty bribery
Citizen website and mobile apps are popping up in Latin America encouraging to report the bribes they pay for healthcare, bureaucracy help or education services. This new source of data can be used as a lobbying tool to get government officials to act. more[...]
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Corruption: Shining a light on the world’s biggest companies
The world’s 105 biggest companies are worth more than US$11 trillion. They touch the lives of people across the globe. But just how much do we know about their impact on daily lives? Too often, citizens experience little benefit from global economic activity while suffering the consequences of unethical corporate activity. Transparency in Corporate Reporting assesses the disclosure of steps these companies have in place to fight corruption. It also looks at companies’ transparency footprint across 177 countries: to what extent are earnings and taxes in specific countries made public. more[...]
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| Title | Company | Year | Related tags |
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| Coca-Cola Code of Business Conduct | Coca Cola | 2012 | Compliance, Coca-Cola |
| BMW Legal Compliance Code | BMW | 2012 | Compliance, BMW |
| Siemens Compliance system | Siemens | 2013 | Compliance, Anti-corruption, Siemens |
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