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
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: Gruppo Montepaschi
Francesco Mereu, Head of Corporate Responsibility at Gruppo Montepaschi, discusses potential impacts of the current crisis on the banking sector in the longer term, and how his company engages with stakeholders. Read more
Focus on a Partner: Philias
Bettina Ferdman, General Director of Philias, CSR Europe's Swiss partner organisation, discusses CSR trends and priorities in Switzerland and presents Philias' Humagora concept and award scheme. Read more
Focus on a Partner: Responsible Business Forum
Mirella Panek-Owsiańska, President and Director of Responsible Business Forum (FOB), looks into CSR in Poland today presents FOB's annual report on CSR best practices in Poland. Read more
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