It's easy to become complacent about the privilege of being owned by a trust that puts values and purpose above profits.

I was reminded of the special position of the Guardian when I spoke last Friday at a conference of Turkish journalists and government officials aimed at encouraging more extensive coverage of climate change.

The purpose of the Scott Trust is to support the Guardian in perpetuity but also has a key objective of "promoting the causes of freedom of the press and liberal journalism both in Britain and elsewhere."

Read the  complete article here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainability/blog/csr-media-accountability-sustainability-media-coverage

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