Inbrief

The Global Leadership Network, a self-help corporate responsibility group set up last year so that businesses could share their experiences, is to invite other companies to become involved. The ten members at present are Cargill, Cemex, Diageo, FedEx, General Electric, General Motors, IBM, Manpower, electronics company Omron and 3M. Administrative support and advice are provided by the US-based Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College and the UK’s Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability. There are three levels of membership, ranging from online support for companies integrating CSR policies into core business strategy, to the use of consultancy services and regular network meetings. Membership costs are from $5000 (£2860) to $35,000.