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EU's responsible sourcing initiative enters public consultation phase

The EU is working on an initiative on the "responsible sourcing of minerals originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas."  Now in a phase of public consultation, the EU is inviting all interested parties to share their views on the potential policy, which would address the supply of minerals coming from war zones and areas of instability or unrest, among others.After the consultation is complete the EU will take the feedback into consideration in deciding how best to formulate policy regarding due diligence initiatives and support for good governance in mineral mining… Read more
04 April 2013

Automotive companies join forces in new European Working Group to strengthen sustainability efforts in the supply chain

Brussels, 4 April 2013 – A group of automotive manufacturers – BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group – in addition to their own efforts - have joined forces to collaborate on improving supply chain sustainability. The group is facilitated by CSR Europe.The mission of the group is to work together to improve the social, ethical and environmental performance of automotive supply chains… Read more
04 April 2013

Expert Meeting on HR Management strategies: How to deal with an ageing workforce

In the framework of the project “the business contribution to active ageing” co-lead by GDF Suez, Intel and AGE Platform Europe, an analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with age management was undertaken. The age management model and related business tendencies and best practices that resulted from the study are being put together in a publication to be published in April  and made available at our General Assembly on 18 April.  Key experts from businesses (e… Read more
28 March 2013

EC creates "tips and tricks" guide for SMEs

The European Commission (EC) has recently developed a "CSR handbook for small business advisers" which is designed to act as a reference when making decisions on how to adapt business to current CSR guidelines.  The publication draws on a wealth of existing expertise gained from consulting about 100 SME advisers, which in its collated form will "improve the quality and quantity of CSR advice available to SMEs."SMEs account for the most common form of enterprises throughout Europe.  The EC declares that "their close relations with employees, the local community and business partners often mean they have a naturally responsible approach to business… Read more
28 March 2013

NYSE Euronext and Vigeo launch ESG indices

NYSE Euronext (NYX), the world's largest exchange group and Vigeo, the leading European group specialising in responsible performance, have joined together to publish a range of indices designed according to the three pillars of responsible investment: the environment, social issues and governance (ESG).The new range of indices, to be updated biannually, are designated as Euronext Vigeo World 120, Euronext Vigeo Europe 120, Euronext Vigeo France 20 and Euronext Vigeo United Kingdom 20.  Together they cover global companies from Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America… Read more
28 March 2013

CSR Europe interviews Lieve Fransen, Director of DG Employment at the European Commission

At last year's Enterprise 2020 Summit, Lieve Fransen, Director of DG Employment at the European Commission, spoke to CSR Europe about the challenges of the economic crisis and an ageing population and the need for increased job creation, entrepreneurship and skills training to tackle these issues.  Social inclusion was also a key topic touched in the interview, whether for women or disabled persons, which requires increased collaboration between governmental institutions and businesses.
28 March 2013

Intel employees volunteer to promote online safety for kids

IntelOn February 4 to mark Safer Internet Day in Europe a new portal was launched for Intel volunteers.  The portal  presented volunteers with  everything needed to teach kids how to be safer on-line.  The portal also includes a fun e-quiz designed for students from 6 -12 years old to reinforce the lessons they’ve learned.Each curriculum kit includes an updated presentation, videos, questions and answers, detailed speaking notes, instructions for the volunteer, and more.  Separate kits are age-appropriate for primary school, middle school, and high school aged students… Read more
28 March 2013

Intel joins 10x10 to campaign for girls' education

IntelAs a founding Strategic Action Partner with 10x10, a campaign group, Intel is building on its significant efforts to push the drive for girls' education even further.  In this partnership, Intel is working with 10x10 in a campaign that will reach global audiences and raise awareness about the subject.The message is conveyed by a feature film, Girl Rising, directed by Academy Awared nomineated director Richard Robbins, which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries who strive for an education… Read more
28 March 2013

IBM's WaterWatchers project begins in South Africa

IBMA new project named WaterWatchers designed by IBM will harness the power of crowdsourcing to bring together information on the state of South Africa's water distribution system.By asking mobile phone users to catalogue the condition of South Africa's water pipes and canals, the global technology firm will provide the most detailed and efficient overview of the country's water system to date.The initiative centres around a new app to be released in South Africa that lets citizens take a picture of a leak and, after answering three related questions, upload it to a central database… Read more
28 March 2013

Vattenfall publishes sustainability-integrated report

VattenfallVattenfall has now released its 'Annual report including Sustainability report 2012', which details not only the expenditures and future predictions for the enterprise but also the steps it is taking to reach sustainability goals.Sustainability is featured prominently in the report, which draws upon seven focus areas of the environment, business ethics, anti-corruption, human rights, working conditions, diversity and gender equality.  Each area has been thoroughly reviewed after which objectives were set for the coming years… Read more
28 March 2013

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