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
Fritz Kola
The company uses the slogan "Kreuz ohne Haken!" (meaning “no swastikas!”) to promote voting for a party acting within the confines of democracy in September’s German federal (...)
Business Roundtable
(u.a. Walmart, Apple, General Motors, Cisco)
Network of leading U.S. companies introduces the ‘Move The Needle’ campaign: “It’s the business community’s efforts to support the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, (...)
150 german companies, e.g. Deutsche Bahn Cargo, Netto, Rittersport, BMW
150 German companies are adapting their advertising slogans to urge consumers to get vaccinated. Online, the project is trending under the hashtag #ZusammenGegenCorona. (...)
Philip Morris Gmbh
Philip Morris GmbH initiates the democracy award "Power for Democracy Awards 2021". The company is convinced that businesses should contribute to protecting the (...)
Starbucks
Payment of health insurance for employees as well as funding of higher education; strengthening a sustainable value chain through local projects and financial support in (...)
Fritz Kola
The German beverage company advocates on Twitter for objective information campaigns ("Read the party programs!") and urges citizens to participate in the federal election. (...)
Toyota
In response to key stakeholders' rejection of anti-democratic statements/stances by some U.S. Members of Congress (regarding the 2020 presidential election):
(...)
Ben&Jerry's
The U.S. ice cream company has announced it will stop selling its products in Israeli-occupied territories in the West Bank as well as East Jerusalem. (...)