Michael Hopkins - openDemocracy

The politics of responsible business

When leading international companies are challenged over their business ethics or environmental standards, the ties between these companies and governments mean that the consequences are almost invariably political as well

By Michael Hopkins

/ 8 Jun 2007

Sustainable development: from word to policy

If the word "sustainable" is everywhere in 2007, it was made possible by the World Commission on Environment and Development report published in April 1987 by a team

By Michael Hopkins

/ 10 Apr 2007

The politics of responsible business

When leading international companies are challenged over their business ethics or environmental standards, the ties between these companies and governments mean that the consequences are almost invariably political as well

By Michael Hopkins

/ 31 Jan 2007

Paths to development: the UN vs private business

"Where the proceeds of industry ... are misspent or misapplied over long periods by governments, people turn to the company and say 'You made money, but there is little

By Michael Hopkins

/ 21 Nov 2006