Minutes of SIG Formerly Known As CSR AGM

Minutes of SIG formerly known as CSR AGM

Name change recommendation

Following a review of recent subject coverage in major journals (e.g. Journal Business Ethics) and a review of submissions to BAM the recommendation was made to the AGM the the SIG considers a change of name. This change would recognise the significant number of paper which have environmental content and those researching other forms of business than corporations. The group discussed various options and after a round of voting the recommendation was: Sustainable and Responsible Business. This name being consistent with terms used in European Commission and thought to be the most inclusive and future proof (See This recommendation will be ratified at the next council meeting and be the SIG and track name for 2012.

# Action 1: The incoming committee will draft a statement of the research interests of the SIG to ensure that all interests and terminology that we consider to be in our research area are clearly captured.

SIG Events

It was proposed that the SIG schedules two main events in 2011/12.

DEC 2011: A paper development event (Southampton or Cardiff to host). This event is planned to help support development papers and early stage ideas.

MARCH 2012: Future research agenda scenario planning. This event is planned to be an open discussion forum to identify potential research needs and trends in our field to identify gaps and fertile territory for research grants.

# Action 2: Suggested dates to be confirmed by incoming committee and notified to membership. Draft agenda and running plan to be proposed for each meeting.

Other requests of the SIG

ESRC Grants: The potential to pursue ESRC funding for a series of seminars was suggested.

# Action 4: SB to forward details to interested parties and confirm interest.

Election of officers

The existing committee is open to any members of the community which wish to actively participate. Nominations were requested for formal roles on the SIG committee, and all incumbent roles expressed willingness to return to office. Track chair (Ian) expressed a desire to step down from the role in 2012 and candidates for this role will be canvassed in the coming month. The following members were confirmed as SIG officers:

Chair: Simon Brooks (SB)

Secretary & Treasurer: Paul Caulfield (PC)

PhD Representative: Gabriele Miranda (GM)

Overseas Representative: Heather Stewart (HS)

Track chair: TBC

The committee and attendees in the room expressed thanks to Ian for his efforts over the last three years and wished him well for his sabbatical.

Awarding of best developmental paper

The award for the best developmental paper was given to Marian Eabrasu, for his paper entitled “A moral pluralist perspective on corporate social responsiblity”.