Despite the growth in CR reporting, the practice is not without its critics. Some people still say these reports are a waste of time and money, believing them to be so dense and so dull that no one could possibly bother to read them. Others see them as vehicles for corporate green wash, an opportunity for companies to exaggerate their social and environmental credentials without genuine intention to change. While I understand the concerns behind accusations like these, I think such views are fast becoming outdated.