Business Ethics and CRS

Innovation and Sustainability: Ethics and Efficiency

Philips announced a few months ago that sales of "green products" accounted for 51% of its total revenue last year. Similarly, the Siemens environmental portfolio brought in 43%, while General Electric reported that 19% of the group's earnings came from "clean energy." It is a good sign that the ratio of green products is on the…
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The cases of Foley and Sotloff: Collision of rights?

The executions of journalist James Foley last month and Steven Sotloff days ago have sparked debate not only on the tragedies that occurred, but also on the opportunity to place limits on the right to freedom of information: Should images of executions be broadcast? CNN, for example, raised the issue. It is an interesting argument, because…
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Gowex and Gotham City: Stories Batman Wants Us to Learn

Once again, the good faith of many people was challenged due to the latest news item: the bankruptcy of Gowex. The company had led the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) as a benchmark on this alternative stock market after multiplying its value 18-fold since it was first launched in March 2010. And though it boasted a…
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