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BITC launch research report on Collaboration

This report presents the findings from research conducted by Business in the Community from November 2011 to March 2012 into the current state of collaboration involving business. Through desk research of over 60 examples of collaborations and interviews with 31 professionals, both in business and collaborative organisations, this study provides a guide to how, when and why businesses are collaborating with others. Collaboration is an important pillar of our Enterprise 2020 initiative and this report identifies common structures and success factors to provide practical guidance to companies… Read more
11 April 2012

HP, Intel and GE start fund to boost conflict-free minerals

A new fund backed by Intel, HP and the GE Foundation aims to lower the cost for smelters that seek to prove they're conflict-free. It joins a variety of programmes that have sprung up to support different stages of the mineral supply chain.The new Conflict-Free Smelters (CFS) Early-Adopters Fund was created to promote early participation in the Conflict-Free Smelter program overseen by the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.For smelters that enter the CFS program, the fund will cover a portion of the costs that they face in transitioning to conflict-free minerals… Read more
10 April 2012

Poland's Responsible Business Forum publishes annual report on Responsible Business in Poland

Responsible Business Forum is pleased to announce the release of the “Responsible Business in Poland 2011 - Good Practices” Report, the 10th edition of this unique document, which summarizes companies’ involvement in the execution of responsible business principles, and offers an overview of other initiatives in this area.In the 10th edition of the publication, a new division of areas have been applied, according to those used in the ISO 26000 norm… Read more
10 April 2012

Webinar recording now available to download: Communicating CSR: Engaging with Stakeholders

CSR Europe's webinar on Communicating CSR: Engaging with Stakeholders is now available to download.The webinar, which took place on Friday 30th March, comprised of contributions from the following panel of CSR experts:Jenny Dawkins, Research Director and Head of Corporate Responsibility Research, Ipsos MORIBen Richards, Head of Sustainability, Radley YeldarHans Daems, Group Public Affairs Officer, HitachiTo download a recording of the webinar, please follow the link.
10 April 2012

CSRwire & CSR Europe announce strategic partnership to expand the dialogue on CSR and social innovation

CSRwire, the most trusted source of corporate social responsibility and sustainability news, has joined forces with CSR Europe to communicate the importance of CSR and sustainability in today's business environment. The two organizations will work together to increase the exposure of CSR, sustainability, social innovation, voluntary disclosure and other community development initiatives to their global audiences. As CSR Europe’s exclusive media partner, members and national partners will also be able to take advantage of some of CSRwire’s exclusive offers… Read more
05 April 2012

KPMG named 2012 Straight for Equality in the Workplace Award Winner

KPMGPFLAG National, a non-profit organisation based in the U.S, which strives to promote the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, has named KPMG the 2012 Straight for Equality in the Workplace honoree. The Straight for Equality in the workplace award acknowledges an organisation with a demonstrated commitment to achieving equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the workplace by educating and engaging straight allies in creating both policy and culture change… Read more
04 April 2012

The Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad and EROSKI released the report “Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Development: Responsible Consumption Trends 2012"

COMMUNICATION TO CONSUMERS MUST INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL APECTS BUT ALSO SOCIAL ASPECTS Responsible consumption is associated to environment and savings, being necessary to include also social aspectsStudy reveals the increased worry about the economic crisis and the poverty and social inequalitiesResponsible habits refer mainly to recycling, water saving and energy savingConsumers believe that lack of motivation to sustainable development is due to the lack of informationThe Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad and EROSKI released the report “Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Development: Responsible Consumption Trends 2012”, elaborated with the collaboration of IPSOS Spain and the support of the Spanish Ministry of Labor and Social Security… Read more
04 April 2012

Denmark passes ambitious Green economy legislation to achieve 100% Renewable Energy by 2050

Denmark's Parliament has passed the most ambitious green economy plan in the world: it will generate 35% of its energy from renewable energy by 2020 and 100% by 2050. Wind energy, which Denmark has long exploited, currently provides 25% of the country's electricity.Martin Lidegaard, Denmark's Minister for Climate, Energy and Building says, "Denmark will once again be the global leader in the transition to green energy. This will prepare us for a future with increasing prices for oil and coal. Moreover, it will create some of the jobs that we need so desperately, now and in the coming years… Read more
04 April 2012

Publication released on the Corporate Social Responsibility Activities of American Firms in India

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Mr. John Bryson, on March 28 released a compendium on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of American firms in India, published by The American Chamber of Commerce in India (Amcham). This compendium presents select CSR initiatives undertaken by American companies in India focused in the areas of social infrastructure, education, water conservation, rain water harvesting, healthcare delivery, gender diversity and disaster relief programs among others.The report is available for download here.(Source: India CSR)
04 April 2012

Members-only Issue Insight on Demographic Change/Active Ageing

The demographic landscape around the world, but especially in the European Union, is rapidly changing: people are leaving longer and healthier than ever before, while fertility rates are declining. This trend testifies of great progress, but has also considerable impacts on the society, the economy and companies, but also the individuals - as citizens and employees.On the occasion of the 2012 European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, the European Commission publishes a new ‘statistical portrait of the European Union 2012’ demography… Read more
04 April 2012

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