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Volkswagen signs ‘Global Labor Charter’
On 29 October 2009 the ‘Global Labor Charter’ was signed by VW Group Board of Management, International Metalworkers' Federation and VW employee representatives. As the first employer, the Volkswagen Group has adopted a "Global Labor Charter". The Charter sets out binding minimum standards for the entire Group in the area of the participation rights of employee representative bodies at the level of individual facilities. The Charter was signed at the meeting of the Global Group Works Council held at the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau… Read more
04 November 2009
Pow! Comic-strip heroes fight against corruption
It is a comic book collection without a cape, dodgy mask or death ray in sight. There are, though, plenty of baddies. The first week of November sees the publication of a new anthology aiming to encourage young people to get interested in - and angry at - corruption in its many forms and guises. The people behind the project are Ctrl.Alt.Shift, which describes itself as an experimental youth initiative. It was set up last year by the international development agency Christian Aid and aims to use art - whether comics, film or music - to create a new generation of activists. Read more (Guardian)
04 November 2009
Solar power from Sahara a step closer
A $400bn (£240bn) plan to provide Europe with solar power from the Sahara has moved a step closer to reality with the formation of a consortium of 12 companies to carry out the work. The Desertec Industrial Initiative (DII) aims to provide 15% of Europe's electricity by 2050 or earlier via power lines stretching across the desert and Mediterranean sea.The German-led consortium was brought together by Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, and consists of some of country's biggest engineering and power companies, including Siemens, E… Read more
04 November 2009
Opportunity to affect the development of CSR tools
In order to create a convenient online guide on international and European CSR tools in regard to human rights and core labor standards in business practice, the LARGGE (Labour Rights Responsibilities Guide) project needs the input of companies and other stakeholders who are experienced users of SA8000. To share critical feedback on the tool as well as the implementation process, one can complete the company or NGO/Civil society survey form online and indicate specific experiences in the CSR process, good practices and issues that one wishes to be emphasized… Read more
04 November 2009
Female entrepreneurs still vastly outnumbered in Europe
As the European Commission pushes for greater gender balance in its own ranks, the EurActiv network takes a look at how women across Europe fare in the business world. Women are increasingly represented in the workplace and major strides have been made in this regard over the past generation. The financial crisis has hit male-dominated industries hardest, with manufacturing and the construction sectors shedding jobs. However, men still dominate senior management positions and are significantly more likely to run their own business. Read more (EurActiv)
04 November 2009
CSR Hungary Index reveals business motives for CSR strategies
Based on the results of the CSR Hungary Index©, developed in joint cooperation between Budapest-based political analyst and consultancy firm Nézőpont Intézet and the organizing team of the 2009 CSR Hungary Conference, a relative majority (41%) of the companies in Hungary still consider corporate responsibility to be a matter of business ethics and not a source or condition of higher competitiveness At the same time, some two-thirds of business leaders said corporate responsibility was an important or very important issue for their company… Read more
04 November 2009
How leading stock exchanges are addressing ESG issues and the role they
A new briefing, published by EIRIS, explores the evolving role of stock exchanges, giving an insight into both their current and future role in responsible investment. In addition, it analyses the current positioning of exchanges and the business drivers for promoting greater ESG disclosure in the market. Read more (PDF)
04 November 2009
Businesses cashing in on energy savings
Businesses are looking to a new climate deal in Copenhagen to ensure a level playing field for industry, but in the meantime they are pledging to continue improving their energy efficiency and boosting investment in low-carbon technologies. Saving energy makes sense as a business strategy and such investments pay themselves back within a few years, many companies pointed out. At the same time, the business community is anticipating the inevitable transition to a low-carbon economy by hedging its bets on innovative technologies. Read more (EurActiv)
04 November 2009
GRI NGO and Food Processing Sector Supplements public consultation
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is inviting comments on the final drafts of the NGO and Food Processing Sector Supplements, which are currently under development. A GRI 16-person multi-stakeholder Working Group including Amnesty International, Unilever, Greenpeace, Novartis, Oxfam, Interaction and World Vision drafted sector reporting guidance. GRI and the Working Group are now inviting comments on the draft to make well informed decisions on the final contents of the GRI supplement. All sector experts and professionals are welcome to voice opinions on the NGO final draft by way of this survey… Read more
03 November 2009
Best Sustainability Report awarded by Business & Society Belgium
Business & Society Belgium has granted the 2009 edition of the Belgium Award for Best Sustainability Report to Delhaize Group. The sustainability report of Delhaize Group was recognized for the quality and clarity of information as well as for the effort to respond to the concerns of stakeholders. The readers gain good understanding of core CSR issues, related actions taken and the results achieved. Moreover, the jury appreciated the strict compliance of the report with the reporting guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), which facilitates comparability… Read more
03 November 2009
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