CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION    (return to top)

AccountAbility — a non-profit organization established in 1995 to promote accountability innovations that advance responsible business practices, and the broader accountability of civil society and public organizations. Its 350 members include businesses, NGOs and research bodies, and elect our international Council, which includes representatives from Brazil, India, North America, Russia, South Africa and Europe. AccountAbility has created: the AA1000 Sustainability Assurance and Stakeholder Engagement Standards, the Responsible Competitiveness Index covering the links between responsible business practices and the competitiveness of over 80 countries, and, in collaboration with CSRNetwork, the Accountability, of the world's largest companies published annually with Fortune International.
http://www.accountability21.net/

Aspen Institute — the mission of the Aspen Institute is to foster enlightened leadership, the appreciation of timeless ideas and values, and open-minded dialogue on contemporary issues. Through seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the institute and its international partners seek to promote the pursuit of common ground and deeper understanding in a nonpartisan and non-ideological setting.
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/

Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) — the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) is a 501(c)3 affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business federation. BCLC is the U.S. Chamber's resource and voice for businesses and their social and philanthropic interests.  The Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) was founded in May 2000 as the Center for Corporate Citizenship (CCC).  It stemmed from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's informal creation of corporate public service coalitions and the fact that corporate citizenship was an emerging area of business management strategy. 
http://www.uschamber.com/bclc/default

Citizen Works — a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization founded by Ralph Nader in April 2001 to advance justice by strengthening citizen participation in power.
http://www.citizenworks.org

CSR Europe — a business-to-business network for Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe. Its mission is to help companies achieve profitability, sustainable growth and human progress by placing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the mainstream of business practice.
http://www.csreurope.org

CSRWire Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire — CSRwire seeks to promote the growth of corporate responsibility and sustainability through solutions-based information and positive examples of corporate practices. Its core services are distribution of press releases, links to corporate reports, promotion of CSR events, and access to CSR resources.
http://www.CSRwire.com/

Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College — provides leadership in establishing corporate citizenship as a business essential, so all companies act as economic and social assets to the communities they impact by integrating social interests with other core business objectives. Through its research, executive education, consultation and convenings on issues of corporate citizenship, the center is the leading organization helping corporations define their role in the community. Part of the Carroll School of Management, the 16-year old center has nearly 350 member companies, a full-time staff of 30, and has trained over 5,000 executives in its various courses.
http://www.bc.edu/centers/ccc/index.html

Ethical Corporation — an independent business publication for corporate responsibility, producing 12 issues per year, and dedicated to providing companies around the world with practical advice and examples of how to successfully integrate responsible corporate practice into your management systems.
http://www.ethicalcorp.com

Ethics Resource Center (ERC) — a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization whose vision is an ethical world. The mission of the Ethics Resource Center is to be a leader and a catalyst in fostering ethical practices in individuals and institutions.
http://www.ethics.org

The Foundation Center — seeks to support and improve institutional philanthropy by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grantseekers succeed. It collects, organizes, and communicates information on U.S. philanthropy; conducts and facilitates research on trends in the field; and provides education and training on the grantseeking process. The center is the nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public.
http://www.fdncenter.org

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) — established in late 1997 with the mission of developing globally applicable guidelines for reporting on the economic, environmental, and social performance, initially for corporations and eventually for any business, governmental, or non-governmental organisation (NGO). Convened by the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the GRI incorporates the active participation of corporations, NGOs, accountancy organisations, business associations, and other stakeholders from around the world.
http://www.globalreporting.org

Institute for Global Ethics — to promote ethical behavior in individuals, institutions, and nations through research, public discourse, and practical action.
http://www.globalethics.org/

The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum — an international educational charity set up in 1990 to promote responsible business practices internationally that benefit business and society, and which help to achieve social, economic and environmentally sustainable development, particularly in new and emerging market economies.
http://www.iblf.org/

Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership — the only presidential award to honor companies for the exemplary quality of their relationships with employees and communities. This annual award is presented to companies that have demonstrated a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that not only empower employees and communities but also advance strategic business interests.
http://www.ron-brown-award.org/

Social Accountability International (SAI) — a charitable human rights organization dedicated to improving workplaces and communities by developing and implementing socially responsible standards. The first standard to be fully operational is Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000), a workplace standard that covers all key labor rights and certifies compliance through independent, accredited auditors.
http://www.sa-intl.org

The SPIN (Strategic Press Information Network) Project — provides comprehensive media training, intensive media strategizing, and resources to community organizations across the country. SPIN helps grow the capacity of grassroots groups to shape public opinion and garner positive media attention. They believe there is a direct correlation between a community’s improved media skills and its ability to get good press.
http://www.spinproject.org/

Transparency International — an international non-governmental organization devoted to combating corruption, brings civil society, business, and governments together in a global coalition. TI raises awareness about the damaging effects of corruption, advocates policy reform, works towards the implementation of multilateral conventions and subsequently monitors compliance by governments, corporations and banks. TI does not expose individual cases, it focuses on prevention and reforming systems. A principal tool in the fight against corruption is access to information.
http://www.transparency.org

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) — a coalition of 160 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress.
http://www.wbcsd.org

COMMUNICATION RESEARCH SITES & CENTERS    (return to top)

The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research —is a private, nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare. AEI's purposes are to defend the principles and improve the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism--limited government, private enterprise, individual liberty and responsibility, vigilant and effective defense and foreign policies, political accountability, and open debate.
http://www.aei.org

The Brookings Institution — an independent, nonpartisan organization devoted to research, analysis, education, and publication focused on public policy issues in the areas of economics, foreign policy, and governance. The goal of Brookings activities is to improve the performance of American institutions and the quality of public policy by using social science to analyze emerging issues and to offer practical approaches to those issues in language aimed at the general public.
http://www.brookings.edu

The Cato Institute — is a non-profit public policy research foundation. It seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate to allow consideration of the traditional American principles of limited government, individual liberty, free markets and peace. Toward that goal, the Institute strives to achieve greater involvement of the intelligent, concerned lay public in questions of policy and the proper role of government.
http://www.cato.org

The Center for Public Integrity — a nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization that conducts investigative research and reporting on public policy issues in the United States and around the world. The center was founded in 1989 by Charles Lewis following a career in network television news. Through thorough, thoughtful and objective analyses, the center hopes to serve as an honest broker of information – and to inspire a better-informed citizenry to demand a higher level of accountability from its government and elected leaders.
http://www.publicintegrity.org/

Center for Communication — produces on and off site programs in every field of media: TV, radio, newspapers, publishing, film, public relations, advertising, and digital technologies.
http://www.cencom.org

The Fanning Center for Business Communication — established in the autumn of 1990. In 1998, the center, its faculty and its programs became a part of the Department of Management in the Mendoza College of Business. The center hosts a conference on corporate communication each fall.
http://www.nd.edu/~fanning/

The Independent Media Institute (IMI) — a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism, and to improving the public's access to independent information sources. IMI believes democracy is enhanced, and public debate broadened, as more voices are heard and points of view made available. IMI has four editorial and service components: AlterNet.org, a public interest online magazine; AlterNet Syndication, a news service for the independent press; WireTap, an online magazine for socially conscious youth; and The Strategic Press Information Network (SPIN), which trains grass-roots and advocacy groups in communication skills. More information about these entities can be found below.
http://www.independentmedia.org/

The Museum of Public Relations — established in 1997 as a place to go to learn about how ideas are developed for industry, education, and government, and how they have been applied to successful public relations programs since the PR industry was born.
http://www.prmuseum.com

The Pew Research Center — an independent opinion research group that studies attitudes toward the press, politics and public policy issues, best known for regular national surveys that measure public attentiveness to major news stories, and for polling that charts trends in values and fundamental political and social attitudes. The Center's purpose is to serve as a forum for ideas on the media and public policy through public opinion research. In this role it serves as an important information resource for political leaders, journalists, scholars, and public interest organizations. All current survey results are made available free of charge.
http://people-press.org/

Silver Anvil Resource Center — developed as an online resource for professionals to search for best practices in public relations from the PRSA Silver Anvil archive.
http://www.silveranvil.org

INVESTOR RELATIONS INFORMATION    (return to top)

American Stock Exchange — by continually cultivating new ideas and building new relationships across the globe, the American Stock Exchange creates financial opportunities, for both individual and institutional investors, and issuers spanning every industry sector and market size. This site offers investors and issuers access to the market and historical data, charts and tools, and news and education available from the only primary exchange to offer trading in three distinct lines of business: a wide variety of listed equities; an extensive options market;an unrivaled listing of more than 100 exchange traded funds (ETFs), the securities category pioneered by the American Stock Exchange.
http://www.amex.com/

Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) — a national leadership organization and the voice of microenterprise development. By providing cutting edge training, knowledge sharing, Federal and State public policy and advocacy, and communications, AEO empowers a community of nearly 500 member organizations to be uniquely effective in serving the needs of microentrepreneurs who do not have access to traditional sources of business education or capital.  
http://www.microenterpriseworks.org/

Ceres — a national network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change.
http://www.ceres.org/

Clean Energy Group (CEG) — a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to greater use of clean energy technologies in the U.S. and abroad through innovation in finance, technology, and policy. CEG operates as a "market assist" nonprofit catalyst to improve clean energy markets. CEG works with public fund managers, private investors, business academics, and other energy consultants to provide information, advocacy and analysis to develop market opportunities for clean energy.
http://www.cleanegroup.org/

The Corporate Library — the Corporate Library is intended to serve as a central repository for research, study and critical thinking about the nature of the modern global corporation, with a special focus on corporate governance and the relationship between company management, their boards and shareholders. Most general content on the site is open to visitors at no cost; advanced research relating to specific companies and certain other advanced features are restricted to subscribers only.
http://www.thecorporatelibrary.com/
The Council of Institutional Investors — an organization of large public, labor funds and corporate pension funds which seeks to address investment issues that affect the size or security of plan assets. Its objectives are to encourage member funds, as major shareholders, to take an active role in protecting plan assets and to help members increase return on their investments as part of their fiduciary obligations.
http://www.cii.org

Domini 400 Social Index (DSI) — established in 1990 the benchmark for measuring the impact of social screening on financial performance.
http://www.kld.com/indexes/ds400index/index.html

Domini Social Investment LLC — the Domini is an investment firm specializing exclusively in socially responsible investing. The firm manages funds for individual and institutional investors who wish to integrate social and environmental standards into their investment decisions.
http://www.domini.com/

Edgar Online — the Web site for information on Securities Exchange Commission filings.
http://www.edgar-online.com

Financial Accounting Standards Board — the mission is to establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public, including issuers, auditors, and users of financial information.
http://www.fasb.org

House Committee on Financial Services — the Committee oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries. The Committee also oversees the work of the Federal Reserve, the Treasury, the SEC, and other financial services regulators.
http://financialservices.house.gov/

Institute for Responsible Investment (IRI) — IRI convenings, research and activities promote and expand the field of responsible investment.  The IRI works with investors, corporations, public sector organizations, and research institutes to coordinate thinking and action around issues of strategic importance to long-term wealth creation for shareholders and society. 
http://www.bcccc.net/responsibleinvestment

IRRC (Investor Responsibility Research Center) — is the world's leading source of impartial, independent research on corporate governance, proxy voting and corporate responsibility issues. IRRC's mission is to provide the highest quality research on companies and shareholders worldwide.
http://www.bapd.org/ginler-1.html

The Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR) — a network of institutional investors and financial institutions that promotes better understanding of the financial risks and investment opportunities posed by climate change.
http://www.incr.com/

KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. — an independent investment research firm providing management tools to professionals integrating environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) into their investment decisions. 
http://www.kld.com/

National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) —  a professional association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, the investing public, and the financial community.
http://www.niri.org

NASDAQ — diffuse, decentralized, and open stock market model committed to open electronic architecture. A network of networks consisting of broker-dealers, traders, electronic communications networks and various order-routing systems.
http://www.nasdaq.com

Proxy Democracy — provides tools to help investors use their voting power to produce positive changes in the companies they own. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan project supported by foundations that are themselves interested in being responsible investors.
http://proxydemocracy.org/

Sid Cato’s Annual Report Website — monitors the world's annual reports
to shareholders of publicly held companies, using proprietary
computer programs for independent and consistent appraisal.
http://www.sidcato.com/

Stock Market Yellow Pages offers a list of exclusively public companies with a particular word or phrase in their description. Many sites link to for further research and provide either a "symbol lookup" that lists symbols of companies, or a description search that provides an incomplete or cluttered list of both private AND public companies (e.g. Business.com). Stock Market Yellow Pages indexes a "buzz word" (e.g. "biomedical") of a hot industry to get a list comprised solely of companies for research.
http://www.StockMarketYellowPages.com/

The National Community Investment Fund — a non-profit, private equity trust that invests in banks, thrifts and credit unions that generate both financial and social returns. These Community Development Banking Institutions (CDBIs) — a term used by NCIF to describe depository institutions with a community development focus - may be located in urban, rural or Native American markets, and may be minority-owned, minority-focused or majority owned. However, to be considered a CDBI, an institution must focus a substantial part of its business on low- to moderate-income people or communities.
http://www.ncif.org/

NYSE Euronext (The New York Stock Exchange) — mission: to add value to the capital-raising and asset-management process by providing the highest-quality and most cost effective self-regulated marketplace for the trading of financial instruments, promote confidence in and understanding of that process, and serve as a forum for discussion of relevant national and international policy issues.
http://www.nyse.com

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — the primary mission of the SEC is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets. As more and more first-time investors turn to the markets to help secure their futures, pay for homes, and send children to college, these goals are more compelling than ever. The laws and rules that govern the securities industry in the United States derive from a simple and straightforward concept: all investors, whether large institutions or private individuals, should have access to certain basic facts about an investment prior to buying it. To achieve this, the SEC requires public companies to disclose meaningful financial and other information to the public.
http://www.sec.gov

U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs — "to which committee shall by referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials and other matters relating to the following subjects: banks, banking, and financial institutions; control of prices of commodities, rents and services; deposit insurance; economic stabilization and defense production; export and foreign trade promotion; export controls; federal monetary policy, including the Federal Reserve System; financial aid to commerce and industry; issuance and redemption of notes; money and credit, including currency and coinage; nursing home construction; public and private housing (including veterans housing); renegotiation of government contracts; urban development and urban mass transit."
http://www.senate.gov/~banking

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION   (return to top)

Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI) — is a private, nonprofit foundation designed to foster an awareness and appreciation of cultural differences in both the international and domestic arenas. ICI is based on the beliefs that 1) education and training in the areas of intercultural communication can improve competence in dealing with cultural difference and thereby minimize destructive conflict among national, ethnic and other cultural groups; and 2) we therefore share an ethical commitment to further education in this area.
http://www.intercultural.org

SIETAR — The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research is the world’s largest interdisciplinary network for professionals and students working in the field of intercultural relations. The primary purpose of SIETAR is to encourage the development and application of values, knowledge and skills that promote and reinforce beneficial and long-lasting intercultural relations at the individual, group, organization, and community levels.
http://www.sietar.org

Intercultural Press — publisher of books exploring and celebrating cultural diversity and the experiences of working and studying abroad. Here you will find invaluable resources to help you develop skills in intercultural communication and cultivate fulfilling personal and professional relationships abroad.
http://www.interculturalpress.com