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Volkswagen, The Museum of Modern Art, and MoMA PS1 launch an extensive partnership

VolkswagenMulti-year cooperation announced in New York City Volkswagen, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and MoMA PS1 have agreed on an extensive multi-year partnership. The prime focus of the strategic partnership announced today in New York City lies in the project with the working title "International Discovery", the development of an international contemporary art exhibition. Further pillars of the partnership are the extension of the MoMA online education program, the donation of two works by Francis Alÿs, and the sponsorship of a series of installations in The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden… Read more
01 June 2011

Volkswagen Group presents latest sustainability report

VolkswagenSustainable efficiency improvements in products and production The Volkswagen Group has published its latest sustainability report. In the sections "Economy", "Society" and "Environment", the automaker reports on the results achieved by sustainable management in 2010. The main emphasis is on improvements in the environmental compatibility of products and production as well as on research and development work for future-oriented mobility. The Volkswagen Group has set itself the target of becoming the world's leading automaker by 2018 - both economically and ecologically… Read more
01 June 2011

Give 5 minutes of your time: online survey on employee volunteering

The EYV 2011 Alliance working group on Employee Volunteering 2011 (EYV2011), under the umbrella of the European Year of Volunteering 2011, invites interested stakeholders including corporate companies to complete an online survey on employee volunteering: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8MKZGTT.The objective is to better understand the landscape on employee volunteering as well as to inform and back up the policy recommendations to be included in the EYV 2011 Alliance European Policy Agenda on Volunteering which will include policy recommendations to the EU Institutions, EU Members States, Civil Society organisations and Social Partners… Read more
31 May 2011

Creation of the Kosovo Corporate Responsibility Network

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Kosovo  proudly announces the establishment of the Kosovo Corporate Social Responsibility Network. The founding members of this network are the American University in Kosovo (AUK), AVC Group, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED), Coca Cola Hellenic, Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF), Marigona Residence, Meridian Corporation, ProCredit Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, Sharrcem-Titan Group, the Slovene-Kosovo Pension Fund, and PR Solutions… Read more
31 May 2011

KPMG: Helping to Make a Difference in Europe, Middle East and Africa

KPMGKPMG is Committed to its Communities and since 2005 the KPMG EMA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Corporate Responsibility Network has come together to support some of the most pressing social and environmental issues at the local level .  In 2010 there has been an extraordinary success: 27 member firms have been involved with more than 8,000 employees contributed more than 64,000 hours in a variety of volunteering initiatives.This program is called Make a Difference Day (MaDD) and it encourages people to give their time to make a positive difference in the local communities near where they live and work… Read more
30 May 2011

Alpro becomes first European food company to join WWF Climate Savers -

1) WWF Climate Savers ProgrammeAlpro, the European pioneer in the development and marketing of soya-based food and drinks, is the first European food company to join the WWF Climate Savers programme. Goal of this prestigious programme is to help pioneering industries and businesses to develop new climate and energy solutions. 2)      Alpro's commitmentAlpro's commitment: to keep its plants' CO2 emissions by 2013 below 2008 levels, despite an expected 1/3 growth in volumes… Read more
25 May 2011

ArcelorMittal hosts debate on role of business, the state and human rights

ArcelorMittalThe debate was held on May 17th in Brussels, with participation from over 20 officials of the European Commission, EU Member State representatives, Members of European Parliament, and representatives from other businesses and CSR Europe. The evening's discussion was lively, with many questions and comments related to Human Rights and how such risks can affect a company's performance, as well as on how a company can effectively implement a Human Rights programme, and how the European Union could help support businesses implementing Human Rights principles… Read more
24 May 2011

Bank of America Announces New Goal to Reduce Its Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 15 Percent

Bank of AmericaAmbitious Commitment Would Result in Cumulative 30 Percent Decrease in the Company's Emissions Since 2004, and Includes New Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Goal of 20 Percent LEED®-Certified Space  CHARLOTTE - Bank of America today announced an ambitious new goal to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15 percent from 2011 to 2015, based on its 2010 baseline. This goal spans all of the company's global operations in more than 40 countries and builds on its previous GHG reduction of 18 percent between 2004 and 2009, which had focused on legacy Bank of America operations in the U… Read more
23 May 2011

Cargill calls for maximum efficiency

CargillCargill is among the maritime giants calling on the industry to build and convert ships to the highest standards of energy efficiency. Members of the Sustainability Shipping Initiative launched a "case for action", analyzing the global trends shaping the future of shipping and calling for a sustainable approach to be established as the norm. The paper said companies should develop innovative business models that encourage long-term investment and take into account social and environmental obligations. Read more (Source: Environmental Leader)
19 May 2011

Tokyo Gas and Panasonic launch new efficient home fuel cell

PanasonicTokyo Gas., a major Japanese gas company, and Panasonic have announced that they have jointly developed a new model for the household fuel cell line "Ene-Farm." This advanced product has achieved a rated generation efficiency of 40 percent (lower heating value), which is currently the best in the world. While models from other companies use liquefied petroleum gas, "Ene-Farm" uses city gas, and generates electricity and heat from hydrogen extracted from city gas and oxygen from air for household use. Read more (Source: Japan for Sustainability)
19 May 2011

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