A private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational organization founded in response to the growing need for transnationalism in the field of business ethics fostering global business practices that promote equitable economic development, resource sustainability, and just forms of government.

Provides an environment for discussing issues related to the necessity, difficulty, costs and rewards of conducting business ethically. Recognizing the special challenges connected with discussing ethical issues on a multicultural planet at the dawn of the 21st century, the Center encourages a secular and philosophical approach to these matters.

Provides news and analysis of cutting edge topics in corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and social investing. Regular sections in each issue include working ideas for management, social investing, books, case studies, trends, company news, and opinion.