Corporate social responsibility in China: Current issues and their relevance for implementation of law

Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies

Volumn , Issue 22, 2005, Pages 62-91

  Buhmann, Karin ^a  

^a ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY   (Denmark)

Author keywords

Compliance; Corporate Social Responsibility; Environmental sustainability; Human rights; Implementation of law in China; Labour rights

Indexed keywords

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS; LAW ENFORCEMENT; SOCIAL STRUCTURE;

ASIA; CHINA; EURASIA; FAR EAST;

EID: 33749414034     PISSN: 13954199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.22439/cjas.v22i1.521     Document Type: Review

References (59)

1. AccountAbility 1999. AccountAbility 1000 (AA1000) Framework: Standard, Guidelines and Professional Qualification. London: The Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability. See also 〈http://www.accountability.org〉.
2. Addo, M. K. (ed.) 1999. Human Rights Standards and the Responsibility of Transnational Corporations. The Hague: Kluwer Law International.
3. Amnesty International 2004. Amnesty International Report 2003: China. Internet edition.
4. Asian Labour News, 21 September 2004.
5. Beijing Times, 16 August 2004
6. Berger, Oscar 2004. Balance is the Name of the Game. Field study. Department of Political Science, Lund University.
7. Buhmann, Karin 2001. Implementing Human Rights through Administrative Law Reforms: The Potential in China and Vietnam. Copenhagen: Djoef Publishing.
8. 2006. 'Corporate Social Responsibility - What Role for Law?' Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society, vol. 6 (forthcoming).
9. Burns, P. and Christoph Riechmann 2004. Regulatory Instruments and their Effects on Investment Behavior. World Bank Research Working Paper 3292. Washington: World Bank (22 April).
10. Børsen, 29 January 2004, 31 March 2004 and 15 April 2004.
11. Chan, Jason Chi-hin and Richard Welford 2004. Assessing Corporate Environmental Risk in China: An Evaluation of Reporting Activities of Hong Kong Listed Enterprises. Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, Project Report 14. Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong.
12. Chen, Jianfu, Yuwen Li and Jan Michiel Otto 2002. Implementation of Law in the People's Republic of China. The Hague: Kluwer.
13. China Business Council for Sustainable Development (CBCSD) 2004. Press release, Beijing, 16 January.
14. China Daily Online, 26 July, 2 August, 3 August and 11 August 2004.
15. China Economic Net, 16 August 2004.
16. CSR Asia. See 〈http://www.csr-asia.com〉.
17. CSR Europe, Deloitte and Euronext 2003. Investing in Responsible Business: The 2003 Survey of European Fund Managers, Financial Analysts and Investor Relations Officers Brussels: CRS Europe, Deloitte and Euronext.
18. The Economic Observer and Hill & Knowlton 2004. Corporate Reputation (China) Survey Report. American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, June.
19. Ethical Corporation Magazine. Internet edition 2004a. Alex Blyth: 'Corporate Responsibility in China - a Cross Section of Business Issues and Practices'. 11 March.
20. Internet edition 2004b. Nicola Macbean: 'Analysis: Tackling the Big Five Human Rights Issues for Business Operating in China'. 11 March.
21. European Commission 2001. Promoting a European Framework for Corporate Social Responsibility. Green Book. Luxembourg: EU Commission Publication COM.
22. 2002. Corporate Social Responsibility: A Business Contribution to Sustainable Development. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (July).
23. Global Reporting Initiative 2002. Sustainability Reporting Guidelines 2002. Available at 〈http://www.globalreporting.org〉.
24. Hansen, Jesper Lau 2005. 'CSR og Corporate Governance fra en juridisk synsvinkel.' In Karin Buhmann and Jacob Dahl Rendtorff (eds), Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility. Copenhagen: Djoef Publishing.
25. Hansen, Jørgen Valther et al. 2002. Ikke-finansiel regnskabspraksis 2002: Krav, vejledninger og eksempler. Copenhagen: Ernst & Young and Forlaget Thomson.
26. Hopt, Klaus, J. Hopt and Gunther Teubner (eds) 1985. Corporate Governance and Directors' Liabilities, European University Institute. Berlin and New York: Walter de Gruyt.
27. Human Rights and Business Project. Available at 〈http://www. humanrightsbusiness.org/compliance_assessment.htm〉.
28. International Centre for Corporate Accountability 2004. Audit Report: Mattel, Inc., Guan Yao, ChangAn, Mattel Die Cast, Hwa Tai Plants Company Operated Plants in China. New York: Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, CUNY.
29. IVAM Research and Consultancy 2004. What's the Difference between a Dragon and a Lion? (Survey on Dutch multinational corporations in China ). Amsterdam: IVAM.
30. Laing, Sefton 2004. Consuming for Good? The Role of Consumers in Driving Responsible Business. Edinburgh: Agenda.
31. Mackenzie, Craig (n.d.). Defining Global Business Principles. London: Insight Investment.
32. Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten, 5 April, 13 April and 16 April 2004.
33. Morsing, Mette and Christina Thyssen 2003a: Foreword. In M. Morsing and C. Thyssen (eds), Corporate Values and Responsibility. Copenhagen: Samfundslitteratur.
34. 2003b. The Case of Denmark'. In M. Morsing and C. Thyssen (eds), Corporate Values and Responsibility. Copenhagen: Samfundslitteratur.
35. National Geographic Magazine, Internet edition, March 2004. Available at 〈http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ ngm/ 0403/ feature4/ index.htm〉.
36. Nordisk Rad 2001. Forbrugernes fornemmelse for etik. Temanord 2001:583. Copenhagen: Nordisk Råd (Nordic Council).
37. Novozymes 2004a. Novozymes Report 2003. Bagsværd: Novozymes 2004.
38. 2004b. Novozymes Report 2003: Global Compact Report. (CD rom with Novozymes 2004a).
39. Novozymes China 2003. Novozymes in China 2002. Beijing: Novozymes 2003.
40. OECD 2002. OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Available at 〈http://www.oecd.org/pdf/M000015000/M00015419.pdf〉.
41. Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China 2004. Millenium Development Goals: China's Progress. Beijing.
42. People's Daily Online, 27 July 2004 and 13 September 2004.
43. Potter, Pitman B. 2002. The Chinese Legal System: Globalization and Local Legal Culture. London/New York: Routledge.
44. Pringle, Tim E. and Stephen D. Frost 2003. The Absence of Rigor and the Failure of Implementation': Occupational Health and Safety in China. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health 2003 (9): 309-16.
45. Raagaard, Torsten 2004. 'Legetøjsfirmaer uden etik.' Tænk og Test, vol. 50. Copenhagen: Forbrugerrådet.
46. Rooij, Benjamin van 2002. 'Implementing Chinese Environmental Law'. In Jianfu Chen, Yuwen Li and Jan Michiel Otto (eds), Implementation of Law in the People's Republic of China. The Hague: Kluwer.
47. Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies: Statement of General Business Principles, Principle 2. Available at 〈http://www.shell.com〉.
48. Saleh, Jahangir 2004. Property Rights Institutions and Investment. World Bank Research Working Paper no. 3311. Washington: World Bank.
49. Shell China 2003. Report 2003. Beijing (April).
50. Sjöström, Emma 2004. Investment Stewardship: Actors and Methods for Socially and Environmentally Responsible Investments. Copenhagen: The Nordic Partnership.
51. Thorsen, Sune S. 2003. 'Menneskerettigheder og erhvervslivet - med fokus på de over-sete rettigheder'. In J. D. Rendtorff (ed.), Værdier, etik og socialt ansvar i virksomheder Brudflader og konvergens. Roskilde: Center for Values and Organisations, Roskilde University: 202-17.
52. UN Global Compact Homepage. 〈http://www.unglobalcompact.org/ Portal〉.
53. US Department of State 2004. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2003: China. February 25.
54. Vallentin, Steen 2003. 'Socially Responsible Investing-Approaches and Perspectives'. In M. Morsing and C. Thyssen (eds), Corporate Values and Responsibility. Copenhagen: Samfundslitteratur: 257-70.
55. Weissbrodt, D. and M. Kruger 2003. 'Current Developments: Norms on the Responsibilities of Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with Regard to Human Rights'. American Journal of International Law 47.
56. Welford, Richard 2004. Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe, North America and Asia: 2004 Survey Results. The Corporate Environmental Governance Programme of the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management. Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong.
57. World Bank Group 2003. Corporate Social Responsibility Practice: Strengthening Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Global Supply Chains. Washington DC: World Bank (October).
58. World Business Council for Sustainable Development homepage. Available at: 〈http://www.wbcsd.ch/ templates/Template WBCSD1/layout.asp?type= p&MenuId=MzI3&doOpen=1&ClickMenu=LeftMenu〉.
59. Zadek, Simon, Mira Merme and Richard Samans 2005. Mainstreaming Responsible Investment, World Economic Forum Global Corporate Citizen Initiative in Cooperation with Accountability (January).