The Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition
works to change laws improving the
environment and society at large.
The world is facing huge environmental and social challenges, from protecting human rights to minimising the harmful effects of climate change. The Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition works to make changes in
Members of the Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition, including WWF (UK), Amnesty International, Action Aid and Friends of the Earth have been tracking environmental and social problems and finding their solutions for many years. These groups and others formed The Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition in 2000 which has already made some progress in successfully reforming UK Company Law through the Companies Act which will come into force in approximately October 2007.
The main themes of the Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition's work include: the need for greater corporate accountability of key decision makers in companies, the importance of openness and transparency in corporate activities that have an impact on a range of stakeholders, and the need for improved rights of redress mechanisms so those unfairly effected by corporate abuse can seek justice.
GUIDE FOR ACTIVISTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPANIES ACT
The 1st October 2007 is the date on which the Companies Act 2006 starts to come into force.
After lots of hard work over the past few years it's important to take the time to stand back and celebrate our success in getting the UK's reformed companies legislation to include provisions for people and the environment (a world first!).
The CORE Coalition and the Trade Justice Movement have produced a campaigner's guide to the Companies Act. This guide provides advice and ideas on how activists and campaigners can use the new opportunities available because of the Companies Act to help improve the social and environmental performance of companies.
Act Now! A campaigner's guide to The Companies Act