Organisations are under growing pressure to set up their business models and strategies in a socially responsible manner, from utilising resource-efficient technologies to reducing their environmental footprint and considering the wellbeing of workers along the value chain. Trust is critical here, and firms are increasingly recognising the value of trust to both the organisation and its stakeholders.

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