Corporate social responsibility
Alternative labels
Corporate responsibility
Corporate reputation
Corporate accountability
Briefing paper
Regulating for transparency: transparency reports in Australia
This policy briefing reflects discussions held at a roundtable of 20 experts from academia and civil society in March 2024, where participants explored the opportunities and challenges to regulate for transparency in the digital world in Australia. The briefing presents an overview of the discussion to advance thinking on best-practice transparency reporting and metrics specifically.
Report
Woodside’s Burrup Hub carbon bomb in perspective
This report argues that Woodside’s proposed Burrup Hub gas mega project, in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, is a climate disaster in the making.
Literature review
How does social media influence gender norms among adolescent boys? A review of evidence
This report and companion briefing note delves into the complex relationship between adolescent boys' social media use and its impact on gender norms. Anecdotal evidence implies clear links between social media use and a rise of discriminatory gender norms in adolescent boys, but the research to date suggests it is not a straightforward cause and...
Discussion paper
Designed to disrupt: reimagining general insurance products to improve financial safety
This paper highlights testimonials from women who have shared their experiences of financial abuse relating to general insurance. These personal accounts provide a sobering glimpse into the challenges they encountered and highlight the need for systemic change. The paper aims to provide a blueprint for industry and regulatory action.
Policy report
Protecting freedom of thought: mitigating technological enablers of disinformation
In this paper, the author argues that despite the formidable challenges, disinformation is an existential threat worthy of tackling, as discerning truth from fiction is fundamental to every consequential decision societies around the world make.