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BT and Unicef to help bridge digital divide in China

BT has launched a joint initiative with UNICEF which will bring modern technology to schools in poor rural areas of China to improve access to high quality education. BT is investing £500,000 (RMB5 million) to benefit up to 6,000 students and 1,700 teachers across four provinces - Qinghai, Ningxia, Yunnan and Jiangxi - where there are high-levels of digital exclusion.Computers, internet access, multi-media projectors and other educational materials will be provided in up to 40 rural schools which are under-resourced and have severely limited access to modern teaching aids and equipment… Read more
28 May 2009

CSR in China - building responsible competitiveness in global supply chains

Despite the impact of the economic crisis, more and more Chinese enterprises are taking steps to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their business practices, says Gefei Yin, Director and Vice-President of China WTO Tribune and the Development Center for Chinese CSR. CSR Europe interviewed Gefei Yin on the occasion of the Fourth International CSR Forum to be hosted in Beijing on 5 June 2009 by China WTO Tribune, CSR Europe, Sino-German Corporate Social Responsibility Project and Council for Better Corporate Citizenship… Read more
28 May 2009

Business Leaders Forum announces winners of 18th Health Safety and Environment Award

The Business Leaders Forum, CSR Europe's national partner organisation in the Czech Republic, has announced the winners of the 18th year of its Health Safety and Environment Award.The winners were Rokospol a.s. and the local authority Kněžice.Rokospol a.s. was recognised for its project "Paint color detox". Detox color is a breakthrough product in the active protection of the environment. These paints, which contain active nanoparticles with the ability to degrade gaseous pollutants, and dispose of microorganisms on its surface… Read more
28 May 2009

European Commission launches call for proposals to support national CSR platforms

The European Commission has recently launched a call for proposals to support new or existing national CSR platforms. The overall objective of the proposed measure is to increase the uptake of CSR amongst European enterprises, especially SMEs, in support of the Growth and Jobs Strategy and sustainable development. To achieve this, the Commission will co-finance collaborative platforms for the promotion of CSR at national level.The deadline for proposals is on 17 July 2009. Read more (European Commission)
28 May 2009

New European initiative to bring CSR to future entrepreneurs

YOUR WORLD, YOUR BUSINESS is a new European initiative to bring social and environmental issues into school level entrepreneurship education. A collaborative partnership between the European Commission and Junior Achievement-Young Enterprise, it aims to inspire students aged 16-19 to become the kind of entrepreneurs our society increasing needs: creative, dynamic, and passionate about society and the environment.Read more about the initiative on the European Commissions' website: http://ec.europa… Read more
28 May 2009

Recruiting for Head of Sustainability: New research from the Doughty Centre and Odgers Berndtson

Odgers Berndtson and the Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield School of Management have published a think-piece on who should head up a company's Corporate Responsibility approach. The paper is based on interviews with over 30 leading companies. The think-piece explores how the Corporate Responsibility function, its reporting lines, and skills-set, is changing. It also analyses the skills and competencies of an effective Head of Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability, listing 8 essential attributes. To download the paper (PDF), please click here. (Source: Doughty Centre)
28 May 2009

World Business Summit on Climate Change outlines six steps for global climate treaty

Global business leaders assembled in Copenhagen at the World Business Summit on Climate Change on 26 May issued "The Copenhagen Call," a statement that sets out the elements business believes are required to forge an effective new global climate treaty.Business announced that a new global climate treaty must set bold targets for emissions reductions by 2020 and 2050, limiting the global average rise in temperature to a maximum of 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels. This requires immediate and substantial action leading to an abatement of around 17Gt versus business-as-usual by 2020, they said… Read more
28 May 2009

Firms increase quality of customer service and market share through diversity initiatives

Employers have recognised that diversity and inclusivity in the workplace will help them weather the recession, HR Magazine reports. Almost three-quarters of organisations (74%) surveyed by Opportunity Now found a link between their internal diversity strategies and employee engagement while 40% report improved customer service because of diversity initiatives, Almost a quarter (22%) think diversity has helped them increase their market share.Diversity is also growing as an issue in boardrooms, with 55% making board members directly accountable for delivering gender objectives… Read more
28 May 2009

Industry calls for funding to cut CO2 emissions

More than 500 industry leaders gathering in Copenhagen this week are calling on heads of state and government to strike a strong deal to reduce carbon emissions, stressing that long-term policy clarity is required as well as financial backing, EurActiv reports. Business leaders are reportedly working on a draft statement that would call for emissions to be cut by at least 50% by 2050, an ambitious target which has also been endorsed by the United Nations. Read more (EurActiv)
28 May 2009

Citi brings leading microfinance networks together in Belgrade

CitigroupThe world’s leading microfinance networks are gathering in Belgrade for a Peer Exchange as part of a $11.2m Citi Network Strengthening Programme funded by Citi Foundation in partnership with SEEP. The Peer Exchange in Belgrade will bring together 7 networks spanning 43 countries collectively representing over 34 million clients through 610 microfinance institutions. During this exchange, participants will focus on social performance management - the process of measuring and managing organizational progress towards social objectives, a critical topic for the microfinance industry today… Read more
27 May 2009

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