ACCOUNTABILITY  International, non-profit organization that works with partners from business, public sector and civil society. The scope is diverse to learn from each other and share experiences of responsibility, accountability and innovation; and to understand and disseminate global best practices.

PARTNERSHIP FORUM FOR ASSESSMENT OF ETHICAL MANAGEMENT (FORETICA). Association aimed at promoting the implementation and evaluation of management systems in ethical and socially responsible businesses and organizations.

CSR EUROPE. Non-profit organization aimed at promoting CSR in Europe.

ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY. Website of the European Union with information on Small and Medium Entreprises and CSR.

ETHICS, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT. SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF ETHICS OF THE ECONOMY AND OF ORGANIZATIONS. Spanish Section of EBEN

EUROPA PRESS.News agency in Spain and Latin America with a section on CSR.

EUROPEAN BUSINESS ETHICS NETWORD (EBEN). European Association founded in 1987 to promote the study and application of ethics in the field of organizations, businesses and the economy.

FUNDACIÓN EMPRESA Y SOCIEDAD.Non-profit entity created in 1995 with the objective of promoting integrated social action in the strategies of Spanish companies.

MEDIARESPONSABLE.. National magazine specializing in CSR.

SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY INTERNATIONAL (SAI). NGO founded in 1969 with the aim of promoting socially responsible practices in business. It has developed the SA 8000 standard.

THE CONFERENCE BOARD.Non-profit organization whose goal is to improve the business system and its contribution to society.

INSTITUTE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF INTANGIBLES (IAI).Non-profit Spanish association formed in 2004 by a group of companies, consultants, business schools and organizations whose objective is to establish rules for the analysis, management and evaluation of intangible assets.

COVALANCE. Swiss consultant who studies the ethical reputation of multinationals. Founded in Geneva in 2001 by a team of specialists in political, scientific, financial, legal and third sector subjects.

El MERCO. Spanish Corporate Reputation Monitor, reference tool for big companies in the evaluation and management of their intangibles. Annually evaluates the reputation of companies operating in Spain, as Fortune and Financial Times have done internationally for decades.

FORO DE REPUTACIÓN CORPORATIVA. A meeting place for analysis and dissemination of trends, tools and models for managing corporate reputation, founded in September 2002.

REPUTATION INSTITUTE. International consultancy and research center specializing in corporate reputation management. They organize seminars and conferences across 5 continents. Its publications are a prime reference in this field. Some of the biggest Spanish corporations receive advice from its specialists.

SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (AECA). Professional Association of Principles and Accounting Standards, pronouncements, and studies on best practices in corporate governance. It has a CSR Committee whose site has hosted a list of Sustainability Reports of Spanish and foreign companies.

GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE (GRI). International institution composed of various interest groups whose objective is the development of sectoral guidelines and appendices for the development of sustainability reporting. An official partner of the United Nations Program for the Environment and works in cooperation with the Global Compact of the United Nations. The Institute for Social Innovation, ESADE is part of the governing body. Their guides are used by many national and international multinationals.

MARC CATALA of CSR. Initiative promoted by a group of institutions: ESADE, Generalitat of Catalonia, PIMEC, CCOO, UGT, CECOT and the Barcelona Provincial Council to develop and promote practical tools to bring CSR to SMEs in Catalonia. The initiatives taken are:

Analysis of perceptions "The Corporate Social Responsibility Seen from SMEs"

Webresources of CSR and SMEs: Ordered and comprehensive selection of 200 electronic resources that enable them to implement CSR in Catalan companies.

Public advocacy initiatives of CSR in SMEs: Analysis of 11 European initiatives to reach CSR to SMEs them. A set of initiatives that have a remarkable casuistry to mobilize the intermediary organizations and governments in this regard.

Web-based CSR Indicators Model: Model conceived and designed to provide Catalan companies a framework in which to manage their social responsibility (CSR)

Guide to Using the CSR Indicators Model: Document designed to facilitate the use of the CSR indicators model network Catalan Sea. It explains the possibilities and how to manage CSR in SMEs and ultimately convert this management system as the basis for developing a sustainability report.

15 Best Practices cases: Study of 15 SMEs in Catalonia that have integrated CSR into their business model. A set of 15 best practices cases which presents a description of the responsible company: what they do, how they do it, and why; and responses to applying the CSR Indicators Catalan model to SMEs.

FUNDACIÓN ECOLOGÍA Y DESARROLLO (ECODES). Created in 1992, ECODES aims to help build sustainable development through the generation of sustainable economic alternatives that are viable and socially just.

GREENPEACE. An international NGO (non-government agency), economically and politically independent, which aims to protect and defend the environment.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO 14000). The international environmental standard.

WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (WBCSD). A coalition of international companies for the protection of the environment and the principles of economic growth, sustainable development and efficient use of natural resources.

WWF.One of the largest independent global organizations dedicated to nature conservation aimed at protecting nature and biodiversity.

EUROPEAN AGENCY FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE. Specialized agencies dependent on the E.U. (European Union).

IMPRE-EXPERTOS EN PREVENCIÓN S.L. (IMPRE) Entity accredited as the External Prevention Service by the Admin. Occupational in all Preventive specialties of Security, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Applied Psychology and Occupational Medicine; advising companies and organizations on the implementation of prevention of occupational hazards.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE (INSHT). The scientific-technical organization designated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Spanish government to analyze and study of the conditions of Safety and Health in the workplace.

INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION (ILO). Specialized agency of the United Nations created in 1919 to promote social justice, human rights and internationally recognized labor. The ILO formulates international labor standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations by setting minimum conditions in terms of fundamental labor rights. It has a three-pronged structure in which workers and employers participate on an equal footing with governments in the operation of its administrative bodies.

WORLD PREVENTION. A portal for the prevention of occupational hazards.

IINTEGRAL PREVENTION. A portal for the prevention of occupational hazards.

QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE

 ALLIANCE FOR WORK-LIFE PROGRESS. Organization specializing in the quality of working life, whose mission is to promote balance between work life and personal life.

SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF PERSOANL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (AEDIPE) A Spanish association formed in 1965 bringing together professionals engaged in activities related to Human Resources.

EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS. Foundation created to plan and promote better living and working conditions.

GREAT PLACE TO WORK INSTITUTE. Institute that helps companies to assess and increase the confidence level in their organizations and to adopt policies to improve the quality of life in companies and the workplace.

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM). International professional organization that provides its members with training, information services, conferences and seminars.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. Organization founded in 1961 and whose main objective the protection of human rights.

SPANISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE GLOBAL COMPACT OF THE UNITED NATIONS (ASEPAM). Association created in 2005 responsible for ensuring compliance with the 10 principles of the Global Compact.

AYUDA EN ACCIÓN. NGO whose main objective is to improve the living conditions of children, families and communities in the poorest countries of the Americas, Asia and Africa.

FUNDACIÓN ECONOMISTAS SIN FRONTERAS (ESF). NGO established in 1997 whose aim is to cooperate in improving the living conditions of the disadvantaged, both directly and through expert and specialized support to other NGOs.

OBSERVATORIO DE RSC. A coalition of fifteen organizations representing civil society, among which are NGOs, unions and consumer groups. It is a network that encourages participation and cooperation between social organizations from different points of view, working in Corporate Social Responsibility. It publishes an annual report on companies’ sustainability in the IBEX 35. Its founder, Marta de la Cuesta, is a member of the National Council of CSR.

THE GLOBAL COMPACT.A global UN Compact. This initiative was launched in 1999 and aims to enable enterprises to make the 10 Principles of conduct and action an integral part of their strategy. These 10 Principles are based on respect for global human rights, labor, environmental and anti corruption. The Compact is supported by UN agencies, trade unions and social groups.

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL. NGO devoted to combating corruption worldwide.

UNITED NATIONS (OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME. United Nations Convention against Corruption