Chronology of Best Practices
CPR activities from around the world
Chronology of companies employing a socio-political stance
This section provides a chronological overview of companies that take responsibility in the public sphere in the sense of CPR. Examples range from encouraging employees to participate in democratic elections to rejecting illiberal policies and movements. CPR can take place in at least four fields of action:
1. Responsible Lobbying
Political advocacy focused on transparency, multi-stakeholder engagement, and the common good
1. Responsible Lobbying
Socio-political engagement, e.g. through educational activities, dialogue facilitation or community organizing
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All Examples
AT&T
The telecommunications company AT&T publishes a “political congruency report” detailing the behavior of the politicians to whom it has made political contributions. (...)
DHL
Melanie Kreis, CFO of the logistics giant DHL, has called upon companies to assume greater social and political responsibility. (...)
Shell, McDonald’s, VW, BP
In response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine since February 2022, many companies are drawing consequences (...)
Sahara Group
The energy firm Sahara Group recently upgraded the Maitama Divisional Police Headquarters in the Nigerian capital Abuja. [...]
Rabobank, Salesforce, Novartis
Several companies have implemented formats that allow their employees to have a say in their company’s stance on the issues of the day. (...)
dm
The German drug store chain dm rewards its employees for volunteering at polling stations for the 2024 European elections. (...)
Amazon, Apple, JP Morgan and others
In response to changes in US abortion laws, companies such as Amazon, Apple, and JP Morgan have announced plans to reimburse employees who travel out of state for abortion services. (...)
VAUDE
Antje von Dewitz, CEO of the outdoor clothing manufacturer VAUDE, has called on German corporate leaders to assume more political responsibility.