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Retailers and manufacturers have been developing their ranges, expanding their activities and communicating about their work as ethical and social sustainability becomes a new competitive frontier.

The results of our research suggest that any company that confines its sustainability programme purely to the environment is in danger of falling behind. Leaders in the field are balancing the three dimensions of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social. Find out how companies are differentiating themselves on ethical and social issues through our factsheets, articles and case studies. See the latest additions below.

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* Find out how social Sustainability can deliver clear competitive differentiation and should be key to your business strategy with this new research. *
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* The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a not-for-profit association created to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil... *
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* Find out how the Waitrose WildCare Scheme aims to improve wildlife habitats to increase animal, bird and plant life present on Waitrose dairy farms across the UK. *
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Waitrose - Protecting and encouraging wildlife on UK dairy farms 17 August 2009
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Mars Drinks – ‘Thirsty for Change’ & offering sustainable drinks to the workplace 01 July 2009
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Kimberly-Clark Ltd - Responsible Fibre Sourcing 10 November 2008
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Latest Ethical & Social Issues articles Latest Ethical & Social Issues articles Latest Ethical & Social Issues articles
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Local food gains ground with shoppers 11 February 2010
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The challenge of engaging shoppers with eco-friendly initiatives 10 November 2009
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Why ethical responsibility is business critical 11 August 2009
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Latest Ethical & Social Issues factsheets Latest Ethical & Social Issues factsheets Latest Ethical & Social Issues factsheets
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Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 16 November 2009
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Freedom Food - RSPCA 30 October 2009
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Population Trends 17 July 2009
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