Sustainability is one of those values that everyone, in theory, supports. But like any value, there must be a commitment which goes beyond theory to translate what is said to be valuable into action: achieving good outcomes and treating people with respect and dignity. The United Nations' Environmental Program (UNEP) Finance Initiative Global Roundtable has just concluded in Melbourne where representatives of financial organisations discussed their contribution towards global sustainability in the face of climate change. The meeting was sponsored by MUFG, NAB, Westpac, ANZ and IAG among others.

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On September 10, Crikey ran a story on the use of a booklet entitled “BodyWhys: Personal Development” in schools in NSW public schools as well as Catholic schools in Hobart. The booklet is produced by pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson and includes advertising branded products such as STAYFREE® sanitary pads and CAREFREE® tampons.

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The close relationship between health and access to the right medication has proved profitable for pharmaceutical producers but also attracts constant negative attention from the media, consumer, community and health groups around the world.

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Richard Platt has accepted guilt for collusion between Pratt's Visy and Amcor, Australia's only two manufacturers of cardboard products. Despite the record fine, many are critical of the lack of jail terms for collusion and insider trading.

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History shows the most impressive professional leaders have not led perfect lives and so it was with Anita Roddick. Her story is a timely reminder that leadership is a process learned through mistakes and errors, and one that people can grow into when they learn from their failures.
Attracta Lagan

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