New members-only report on integration of CSR in remuneration systems

CSR Europe has published a new members-only report on the integration of CSR and sustainable development in the performance assessment and remuneration mechanisms of multinational corporations. The report, which is based on interviews with some of CSR Europe's members, gives insight into on how much weight CSR and sustainable development targets have within the management systems of the company.

New members-only report on assurance of social data in CAC40 companies

Many large companies have data presented in their CSR or sustainability reports externally assured, seeking the services of providers such as KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Ernst&Young and Deloitte. CSR Europe's helpdesk report, available to members only, analyses assurance of social data in the CSR reports of all 40 companies listed on the French CAC40 stock exchange.

Businesses combat poverty and social exclusion in Europe

2010 will be the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Today, 79 million people in Europe live at risk of poverty - 16% of the population. In line with the theme of the Year, many CSR Europe members are addressing poverty and social exclusion issues as part of their CSR strategy, and several collaborative CSR Laboratories have brought together companies and stakeholders to develop joint approaches to combating social exclusion.

CSR Europe and national partners release a guide to CSR in Europe

CSR Europe's network of national partner organisations has released A Guide to CSR in Europe, providing insight into the state of CSR and current trends and priorities in different European countries. Topics covered include national CSR policies and legislation, key drivers of CSR, main organisational actors, and recent developments in various thematic areas including environment, supply chain, human rights, equal opportunities, community engagement, and sustainable products and services.

CSR Europe launches a Call for Contributions on Enterprise 2020

Call for Contributions on Enterprise 2020 In follow-up to the creative session held at CSR Europe's General Assembly last June, CSR Europe has launched a Call for Contributions encouraging all member companies and national partner organisations to share experience on innovative company initiatives and ideas for new collaborative ventures that address key future challenges for business and society. The Call for Contributions is part of CSR Europe's new strategic initiative, Enterprise 2020.

Report urges new approaches to valuing businesses

Sustainable Value - EABIS Research Project A new report from a European research team suggests that the traditional focus on narrowly defined shareholder value poses a set of obstacles to assessing companies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The report looks at how ESG factors impact business success, how companies explain these linkages to investors, and how the investment community treats this data. It goes on to argue that growing sustainability pressures are likely to make these linkages more important in the future.

Barroso: 'We need a new culture of ethics and responsibility'

In the current exceptional circumstances, corporate social responsibility is even more crucial than ever, said European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, speaking at CSR Europe's General Assembly in Brussels on 11 June 2009. Calling for a "new culture of ethics and responsibility", Barroso stressed the importance of re-building trust in business. "People still want markets - but they want markets with a conscience", Barroso said.

CSR in China - Building responsible competitiveness in global supply chains

CSR in China On 5 June 2009, CSR Europe co-hosted the 4th International CSR Forum in Beijing, China, together with China WTO Tribune, the Sino-German Corporate Social Responsibility Project and the Council for Better Corporate Citizenship. The Forum will also mark the launch of the Chinese version of the Portal for Responsible Supply Chain Management originally developed by CSR Europe's Supply Chain Management Laboratory. On the occasion of the Forum, CSR Europe interviewed Gefei Yin from China WTO Tribune on the current state of CSR in China.

Focus on a Member: Hydro

In this month's member interview, Anne-Lene Midseim, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at the aluminum company Hydro, discusses the company's global commitment and its environmental impact strategies. Read more

Focus on a Partner: Finnish Business & Society

Sabine Denis This month, CSR Europe interviews Mikko Routti, executive Director of Finnish Business & Society on the latest trends of CSR in Finland and on the new challenges arising at a European Level. In Occasion of its 10th anniversary the interview unveils the hopes and expectation of the Finnish network for CSR and some of its main achievements through the years. The role of SMEs in the complex CSR environment and the developments in the European dimensions are also explored in the interview.
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Promoting CSR in public procurement – European perspectives

Promoting CSR in public procurement (photo: European Commission) Members-only report from CSR Europe analyses the state of sustainable public procurement in Europe. The report highligts current trends in green procurement and socially responsible public procurement. It provides insights into European policy making as well as national implementation of sustainable procurement into CSR action plans and strategies in two leading countries, the UK and Denmark.

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