Some bark to the bite for CSR here, according to CSR Wire. Gap released its CSR report yesterday and also announced that it had sacked 62 factories for code violations. With all the Red promotion there didn't seem to be much choice, which may be a good thing.

From CSR Wire:

Gap Inc. announced today the release of its latest factory inspection and performance data online as part of its ongoing social responsibility commitment. This new data builds on the strengths of the company's most recent social responsibility report, named one of the top 50 leaders in reporting by sustainability.

The updated information, as well as previous social responsibility reports, can be found at www.gapinc.com/socialresponsibility.

"We take our responsibility to make a positive impact in the communities where we do business seriously, and we're extremely pleased to be recognized for our efforts," said Dan Henkle, senior vice president of Social Responsibility for Gap Inc. "Our website is an integral part of our global approach to sharing information on our program and the challenges we face monitoring conditions around the world."

The new gapinc.com content includes the most recent results of the company's inspections in the factories that make its clothes, including data on factory approvals and terminations.

For example, in 2005, Gap Inc.'s team of Vendor Compliance Officers (VCOs) - which remains one of the largest in the garment industry - conducted 4,438 factory inspections in 2,118 garment factories around the world, accounting for 98.7 percent of all garment factories approved for Gap Inc. production. During that same period, Gap Inc. terminated business with 62 factories, or about 2.9 percent of the company's approved base, for violations of its Code of Vendor Conduct.

In some other CSR news:

*Ford recognized for CSR leadership.

*McDowell launches 'Epic' Programme as Irish businesses pledge support for jobs and training for single mothers from new Immigrant Communities.

*At WorldChanging: Milton Friedman and the Social Responsibility of Business.

*Shishi apparel city hosts China-EU Social Responsibility Forum.

*At CSRWire: Run your business, don't let your business run you.