Supply Chain Imperative, The: How to Ensure Ethical Behavior in Your Global Suppliers

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AA 1000, see AcountAbility 1000

AA 1000S Assurance Standard, 152, 230

Abbot, dropping of from FTSE4 Good index, 29

Absenteeism, 256

AccountAbility (AA) 1000, 151, 152, 153, 177, 195

Accounting

scandals, 29

triple-bottom-line, 225 “234

core features of GRI, 228 “229

independent verification, 232 “233

pros and cons of GRI framework, 229 “232

way forward, 233 “234

Accusations, wiggle room against, 71

ACTA, see Alien Claims Tort Act

Action, creating case for, 127 “138

formal implementation plan, 137 “138

potential costs, 135 “136

savings and benefits, 128 “135

tools and methods for compiling business case, 136 “137

Activist

pressure technique, 44

-sponsored activities, 4

Activity-based costing, 4

Adidas-Salomon

advice about selecting auditors , 211

openness in reporting, 67

standards of engagement, 188, 189

supply-chain management strategy, 188

system of scoring supplier performance, 189

Africa, U.S. military presence in, 15

AIDS/HIV epidemic , 16, 85

Air emissions, corporate responsibility reports about, 68

Alcan, Environment and Sustainability, 133

Alien Claims Tort Act (ACTA), 91, 92, 93, 265

AMD, 196, 197

Amnesty International, 23, 24

Animal rights activists, 42

Anticapitalism movement, 2, 3

Apparel Avenue

attempts to cut overtime, 207

developing labor markets, 135

SA 8000 efficiency, 145

Apple, 17

Aspirational codes, pros and cons of, 118

Assurance

framework, 153

principles, 152

At-home workers, 49

Audit

activities, 203

checklist, 202, 279 “280

future credibility of, 70

information, central database of, 102

management review meeting, 204

process, 201 “211

auditing tools and techniques, 202 “203

audit management review meeting, 204 “205

case study, 205 “206, 210

consultants , 207 “211

structure, NRET, 204

third-party, 206

Auditors, financial, 211

Australia, Financial Services Reform Act, 31

Automotive industry, 14, 54