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Dow named for tenth time to Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index announced its rating of The Dow Chemical Company as one of the top performers in the global chemical industry - marking the tenth time Dow has received this recognition since the launch of the Index.Dow was one of only nine chemical companies to be recognized in the World Index. Dow achieved the highest possible score for Operational Eco-efficiency and Environmental Reporting, and the highest score in the sector for Standards for Suppliers. The Company's overall score was 83 percent - 28 percentage points higher than the average for the industry group… Read more
21 September 2010
UN body calls on all institutional investors to disclose RI stance
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called on all institutional investors to formally articulate their stance on responsible investment, Responsible Investor reports. UNCTAD noted how there are now two “different and distinct” groups of pension funds worldwide – the half that report no RI activity and the half that reports at least some activity.The comments follow its analysis of how responsible investment is implemented at the world’s 100 largest pension funds, with combined assets under management of $8… Read more
21 September 2010
German federal state organises the first Hessian days of sustainability
To enthuse all of Hesse for the subject of sustainability, is the objective of the first Hessian sustainability day on Thursday 23 September 2010. Following the motto "Diverse -Sustainable - Hessisch " the German federal state makes itself strong for issues relating to people, nature and economy: the first Hessian days of sustainability will kick-off with more than 250 actions. Whether school, company, association or management - for the action days they are bundling their forces to train and motivate citizens for a concrete commitment for a sustainable future… Read more
21 September 2010
Hellenic Network for CSR supports community initiatives by Greek bank
The Hellenic Network for CSR (HNCSR) worked closely together with the Cooperative Bank of Thessaly - Greece in order to activate the decision of the Bank to donate 2% of its net profits to activities that contribute to the sustainable development of the communities of the Trikala prefecture. The HNCSR helped the Bank to materialize its intention by providing its experience and support in organizing a call for the submission of proposals on the theme "People". Eleven NGOs and non-profit organizations responded to the call and a five member judging committee - of which three represented the HNCSR - assessed them… Read more
20 September 2010
China launches first ESG index, plans corporate governance addition
China has taken a major step in the promotion of sustainable investment in the country with the launch of its first ESG-based (environmental, social, governance) index, a joint venture between Chinese Securities Index Company (CSI) and ECPI, the Italian-based ESG index and research group, Responsible Investor reports. The CSI ECPI China ESG 40 Equity Index is made up of 40 domestic companies listed either on the Shanghai or the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, both joint owners of CSI. The index constituents will be the best Chinese companies meeting its sustainability criteria… Read more
20 September 2010
Bank of America ahead of plan on 10-year, $20 billion environmental business initiative
In a report issued on September 16th, Bank of America announced it is ahead of schedule on its 10-year, $20 billion business initiative focused on addressing climate change, launched in 2007. Through June 2010, Bank of America has directed $8.4 billion through lending, investing, capital markets activity, philanthropy and the company's own operations. The environmental business initiative is comprised of hundreds of transactions in 45 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Canada and markets across Asia and Europe… Read more
17 September 2010
US survey: 83% of consumers want more cause marketing
41% of Americans claim that they have purchased a product within the last 12 months due to the brand's affiliation with a social or environmental cause and 83% of consumers say that they want more products that they use to benefit causes that they personally care about, says a new study issued this week by Cone. The 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study found that the two demographic groups most likely to demand more cause marketing from their favorite brands are mothers and millennials. Other overall findings include:88% say it is acceptable for companies to involve a cause or issue in their marketing 85% have a more positive image of a product or company when it supports a cause they care about 80% are likely to switch brands, similar in price and quality, to one that supports a cause Read more (Source: Sustainable Life Media)
17 September 2010
Call for entries: Employee Volunteering Awards Belgium
Business & Society Belgium has launched the call for entries for Employee Volunteering Awards Belgium.The Awards programme is part of the European Employee Volunteering Awards (www.eeva2011.org), which aim to recognise companies of all sizes across Europe that have developed schemes that help people facing barriers to work increase their employability skills through Awards programmes in several European countries.All Belgian companies and Belgian branches of international companies and the Belgian government (local, regional and national) can apply for the Awards in five categories:1… Read more
17 September 2010
Club de Excelencia's Best Responsible Practice Award to BSH Home Appliances
Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad has granted BSH Home Appliances the III Award for Best Responsible Practice in the field of energy efficiency at the 8th International CR Benchmarking Forum in Port Aventura, Spain. The award aims to demonstrate the positive impact of sustainable practices both on the planet and business performance. The discussions at this year's CR Benchmarking Forum focused on the topic of energy efficiency and emphasized the role of technologies in contributing to reducing energy consumption, as well as raising awareness among employees, suppliers and consumers… Read more
17 September 2010
Request for proposals: Expert for Online Platform Concept Development
CSR Europe, the European business network for corporate social responsibility (CSR), is looking for proposals for the feasibility assessment and concept development for an online platform to facilitate member and stakeholder engagement around its new Enterprise 2020 initiative.The assignment is part of a project implemented by CSR Europe in 2008-2010 with financial support from the European Commission (DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities) under the PROGRESS programme (VS/2008/0359)… Read more
17 September 2010
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