A look ahead at what tomorrow's global companies will look like.

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 establishing and reinforcing their values.

Because of their scale, power and influence, tomorrow’s global companies will have an important wider role as carriers of human values - for good or ill. If they fail to set high standards, others outside the company will find it easier to tolerate corruption, fraud and human rights violations. However, if they do act as role models, they will add value to the health of the societies in which they operate.

Examples from the Tomorrow's Global Company report of companies reporting on their success and aligning their internal processes.