In many cases, major issues can be addressed through international agreements. These subsequently need to be translated into national regulation that is then rigorously and uniformly enforced. Effective self-regulation, in its many forms, is often the first step.

Examples from the Tomorrow's Global Company report of companies putting their values to the test.

The best companies link pay and promotion to their values, rewarding those who are judged to have lived up to what the company stands for. As many of the companies in this Inquiry Team have experienced, it is essential that those who fail to respect the company’s values do not progress in an organisation.

Examples from the Tomorrow's Global Company report of companies establishing and reinforcing their values.

Tomorrow’s global company should expand its view of success and redefine it in terms of lasting positive impacts for business, society and the environment. Having redefined success, tomorrow’s global business leaders should stand firmly behind their convictions and use them as a basis for their business strategy and decision making. Internal processes, especially measurement and reporting and external communications with all stakeholders, need to be consistent with this view of success.