In this 550 page Compendium, CSR International has compiled summaries of the best research on corporate sustainability, social responsibility and business ethics since 2009. This first volume on Governance profiles over 450 research publications between 2009 and 2014 - including practitioner reports, market surveys and academic papers - from over 300 authors and more 250 organisations. Specifically, it contains research abstracts on the following governance-related topic areas: • Accountability • Transparency• Ethical Behaviour• Responsible Investment• Stakeholder Interests • Fair Operating PracticesWe believe this Compendium will serve as an invaluable resource for academics, students, researchers and professionals around the world who share our interest and passion for social responsibility, sustainability, business ethics and corporate accountability.