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Stakeholders' Safety Fears Crank Up Pressure on Pipeline Projects

October 25, 2010

ByDoug Bannerman

After a deadly explosion and several spills, new pipeline projects face more hurdles and higher levels of scrutiny than ever before. Project managers from companies like El Paso and TransCanada will have to go beyond the call of duty if they are to overcome stakeholder resistance and avoid the risk of costly delays or the potential of derailment.

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Shooting the Messenger Over CSR -- Again

August 25, 2010

ByDoug Bannerman

While legitimate criticism of corporate responsibility is healthy and welcome, suggesting it will destroy the free enterprise system is nothing more than hyperbole.

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One Step Forward for Conflict Minerals, but What Impact on Congo?

August 10, 2010

ByDoug Bannerman

The financial reform law's requirements for conflict-free sourcing of electronics materials is a good step, but abandoning the DRC altogether is a knee-jerk reaction that won't fix the country's problems.