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EU update webinar focuses on EC proposal on disclosure of non-financial and diversity information
Today's EU update webinar informed participants on the recent European Commission (EC) proposal on disclosure of non-financial and diversity information. On 16 April 2013, the EC adopted a Directive aimed at increasing transparency in regards to large companies' environmental and social efforts.By encouraging companies to boost transparency in these areas, the EU aims to give stakeholders a better understanding of how companies addres enviornmental and social matters, in turn encouraging sustainable business practices… Read more
25 April 2013
European Business Campaign on Skills for Jobs off to flying start
CSR Europe’s new European Business Campaign on Skills for Jobs was successfully initiated last week as participants showed their interest in and contributed ideas to a wide range of exciting new projects, making the event a fantastic start to this promising new campaign.Those unable to attend can get up to speed on the event’s activities via our press release and discover more details on the campaign via the dedicated web page.Special thanks also go out to our sponsors Huawei and hosts GDF Suez.
25 April 2013
BITC conduct survey on Post 2015 MDG agenda
The UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will expire in 2015, and the debate on what should follow them is underway. Many businesses are seeing business opportunities in addressing development issues, but for businesses to be seen as key players and part of the solution they need to engage in the Post 2015 development debate. BITC, amongst others, is convening business voice on this agenda. See below for further information.A roundtable discussion on March 11 was held on the subject, and BITC are also inviting companies to contribute through a number of research questions… Read more
25 April 2013
UPJ launch Social Marketplace website
The German responsible business organisation UPJ has recently launched a website designed to provide businesses and NGOs with an easy step in speed dating format to locally initiate cooperation between business and community organisations from scratch.The site, www.social-marketplace-international.org, will equip visitors with practical information, material and guidance, specifically designed to aid organisers of Social Marketplace as well as inform those interested in such events. The database draws on experiences over the last 10 years from over 250 Marketplaces in more than 90 cities in Germany and over 500 Marketplaces in the Netherlands… Read more
24 April 2013
Intel Ireland's Brendan Cannon interviewed by inGenious
Intel has been particularly active in various initiatives to push forward female participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) subjects, with the recent launch of Women Invent Tomorrow and its sponsorship of the new film "Girl Rising", based on the real-life experiences of girls and women from across the world.In light of its keen interest in this area, inGenious invited Brendan Cannon from Intel Ireland to an interview, covering the topic of STEM subjects for female students. In it, Brendan discusses the current situation in Europe and what is needed to bring about a change in the current gender imbalance regarding technical studies… Read more
24 April 2013
EC adopts the package "Building the Single Market for Green Products"
The Single Market for Green Products Initiative has been called into action to address the plethora of regulations that companies currently face when marketing a green product across different European states. This array of classifications also results in confusion for the consumer, with 48% of Europeans reporting to be somewhat confused by the "stream of environmental information they receive."The European Commission's initiative will establish two methods to measure environmental performance throughout a products lifecycle, which it will encourage between Member States during it's there year testing period… Read more
24 April 2013
Bettercoal Code enters Phase 2 of Consultation as the Organization gears-up for Operations
The Draft Bettercoal Code has entered Phase 2 of consultation and is now available for stakeholder review and comment through the consultation website. Version 1.2 will be available on the website in four languages – English, Spanish, Russian and Bahasa Indonesian. Stakeholders who have registered at the Code consultation website will be able to provide their comments over a minimum period of 30 days.The Code builds upon existing mining standards and recognizes current best practice in the industry… Read more
24 April 2013
Eurobarometer poll highlights need for greater corporate communication
The results of the Flash Eurobarometer survey regarding citizens' perceptions of the impact of businesses on society have been released on the European Commission's website. The poll gauged public opinion from throughout the EU 27 members states as well as Brazil, USA, China, India, Turkey and Croatia.Non-European states normally reported a more positive view of businesses and their impact on societies. When asked to rate the overall influence of companies on society, EU 27 members were the most sceptical of all, with a slim majority of 52% regarding the influence as 'positive'… Read more
24 April 2013
European CSR Award in Macedonia knows its winners
Winning SME partnership led by Rade Koncar - Service DOO Skopje and the Office for Persistent Organic Pollutants created a Regional Environmental Centre for removal of harmful ingredients in transformer oils, first of its kind on the Balkan Peninsula, contributing to the fulfilment of the obligations of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and the relevant National Implementation Plan.Large company, IMB Mlekara AD Bitola in partnership with Danu Philanthropy SEE Skopje, conducted educational activities to promote humanity and community assistance in 150 kindergartens, reaching out to 10,000 children… Read more
24 April 2013
Poland celebrates winning partnerships of the European CSR Award
The award in the Small and Medium Enterprises category went to Horus Innowacyjne Materiały Przemysłowe Sp. z o.o. for the visibility on roads project (“Be Visible – Be Safe”) implemented with Bydgoszcz city authorities and other social partners. The company was appreciated for grassroots employee practice implemented in the local community and involving a number of sectors and partners, and very clearly connected with the company’s main line of business. Horus was also recognised for its fresh outlook on CSR and excellent execution of the project… Read more
24 April 2013
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