Events

International Seminar on Business and Human Rights

04 - 05 December 2008, Paris, France
The International Seminar on Business and Human Rights will take place on 4 & 5 December 2008 in Paris, France to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The event will be hosted at the historical building of Palais de Chaillot, where the UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948… Event details

The European Alliance for CSR Event 2008: CSR Europe's Toolbox - Equipping Companies and Stakeholders for a Competitive and Responsible Europe

04 December 2008, Brussels, Belgium
CSR Europe's "Equipped for CSR" event on 4 December 2008 will be a unique opportunity to explore how collaborative efforts between companies and stakeholders can contribute to building responsible competitiveness in Europe and gain insight into the first results of the CSR Laboratories launched under the umbrella of the European Alliance for CSR… Event details

Investing in Development

09 - 10 December 2008, Paris, France
A growing number of companies are innovating and building new partnerships in poor countries, thus making an important contribution to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The 2-day Symposium organised in Paris by Agence Francaise de Développement (ADF) and IMS-Entreprendre pour la Cité aims to:Highlight these trends and companies' commitments to support the development of Southern countries,Identify and extend possible partnerships between private actors (multinational companies, local private sector), public actors (European and international institutions, donors, national/local authorities) and NGOs/associations in order to scale up the movement… Event details

Water Footprint Summit

16 - 17 December 2008, London, UK
The Water Footprint Summit is a 2-day industry-led event organised by London Business Conferences on 16-17 December 2008. Under the title "Measuring Corporate Water Footprints", the summit focuses on strategies for identifying water usage hotspots and impacts both internally and across the supply chain… Event details

Sustainably Sourcing Agricultural Raw Materials Summit

21 - 22 January 2009, London, UK
Developing countries are increasing their demands for more diverse food, and consumers are becoming increasingly aware and conscious to the environmental and social conditions in which food and drink products are being produced. The food and drinks industry has never before faced a more staggering challenge - to deliver to the demands for food and drinks, but in a truly measurable, and sustainable manner… Event details