200704 April 2007

Mining Corporate Social Investment in South Africa
This case provides a brief history of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) in Africa, followed by analyses of three mining companies’ CSI efforts: Anglo American PLC, AngloGold Ashanti, and Harmony Gold Mining Company. Considered are the three CSI areas considered weakest in the industry and compared perspectives of mining industry leaders and experts to demonstrate that the industry’s CSI practices, while of value overall and recently improved, could be enhanced in several ways. This case study has implications for the evolution of CSI globally—and for the broader umbrella of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

200704 April 2007

The Green Building Movement in Japan
Conditions in Japan are ripe for widespread adoption of sustainable building practices, a key element in a comprehensive response to environmental degradation. For this to occur, however, Japan’s government must take a leading role.

200704 April 2007

Green Tea and Greenhouse Gases
China’s unprecedented recent economic growth has resulted in significant environmental damage: greenhouse gas emissions are expected to surpass those of the US by 2010; China has 8 of the 10 most polluted cities globally; air pollution is estimated to contribute to over 1.5 million years of life lost annually in the country.