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  Corporate Social Responsibility 

  http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/default.cfm?Action=ReleaseDetail&ID=19623

  is gaining momentum according to Will Marre. The new generation is demanding a new form of capitalism whose focus must shift from more than just making a profit to being socially responsible. Corporate ... Social Responsibility. That’s what the business world is talking about more and more. According to Will Marre, founder of American Dream Project and acclaimed speaker, “The awareness of the need for social responsibility has exploded in the past three years like lightening hitting a paper dry forest on a hot August afternoon.” A recent national survey (2007 Cone Cause Evolution Survey) reveals that individuals are holding companies to all-time high standards of social responsibility and good business practices. 83% state that companies have a responsibility to support good causes. 87% say they will switch brands to those actively engaged in good causes. And 72% of American workers wish their organizations would do more to support environmental or social issues. “The fire of Corporate Soc   [More...] [Less...]

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  UAE. Online consumerism has made the need for good corporate social responsibility a key priority for businesses today and in the future, according to Google EMEA President, Nikesh Arora. He told the Leaders ... in Dubai Business Forum 2007 delegates that there were a growing number of examples where customers had used the power of online advocacy to force corporate change. One case involved UK confectionary manufacturer Cadbury which reinstated a particular chocolate brand that it planned to drop. Fan clubs for the brand started up on Facebook to call for its retention and culminated in a highly visible protest at the Glastonbury Festival. He also gave an example where a Chinese community was mobilised online to protest against the building of a polyester factory in their city, which resulted in the authorities reassessing their plans. Arora said there were three major factors that were influencing the future direction of the Internet, including the growing ease of connectivity: the falli   [More...] [Less...]

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  Corporate social responsibility: The new answer to worsening skills shortages? 

  http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2007/11/19/43337/corporate-social-responsibility-the-new-answer-to-worsening-skills.html

  Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has often meant accountability in far away countries, but employers in the city are now finding that measures closer to home are proving invaluable. Social responsibility ... and corporate need has given birth to a process that allows employers to access a much-needed local recruitment pool, while also engaging with the local community. When it comes to CSR, most people think of ethically-sourced products or factories in the third world - but the concept was always intended to also be about supporting local communities at a micro level. In East London, an innovative new programme aims to tackle the twin problems of acute skills shortages and economically inactive, socially alienated groups within the local community. The contrast between extreme wealth and urban deprivation is probably more pronounced in the London borough of Tower Hamlets than anywhere else in the UK. The bankers and financers of Canary Wharf overlook some of the poorest communities i   [More...] [Less...]

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  Accelerating commercial performance through CSR - 20 Nov 2007 - BusinessGreen 

  http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/comment/2203823/accelerating-commercial

  We've reached a turning point in the theory and practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR). In recent years, heightened awareness of environmental, economic and societal issues has put sustainable ... development high on organisations' agendas, while scientific consensus on the reality of global warming has focused everyone's minds on the urgency of combining economic growth with more sustainable practices. The net result is that CSR has become central to the business in a way it never used to be. Across the developed world, and increasingly in emerging markets as well, customers are demanding action from their suppliers – including government bodies. A recent UK survey by MPG/Havas found almost 75 per cent of families were prepared to boycott organisations that did not take credible steps to minimise their environmental impact. At the same time, people are rightly sceptical of "greenwash". When spotted, attempts to increase sales by applying a veneer of environmental or social resp   [More...] [Less...]

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  First US Corporate Social Responsibility Report Published by National Grid 

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  WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--International energy delivery company National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) today published its first U.S. corporate social responsibility report, based on the three ... themes of climate change, safety and reliability. The report also lays out the company ’ s commitment to the communities it serves and its investment in a skilled workforce for the future. The report summarizes the company ’ s U.S. sustainable activities in 2007, and highlights how National Grid has managed its environmental, economic and social impacts, as well as its strategy moving forward. This is the first time that the company has produced such a report aimed specifically at its American stakeholders and markets. Tom King, National Grid executive director of Electricity Distribution and Generation said, “ This report is more than just about climate change. We want to be completely open about how we aim to operate responsibly in everything we do, and this report gives our publics in   [More...] [Less...]

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  FT.com / Columnists / Michael Skapinker - Corporate responsibility is not quite dead 

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  Is corporate social responsibility dead? Yes, says Harvard Business Review’s “Conversation Starter” blog . CSR will increasingly be seen as a public relations sham, the bloggers say. Yes, says my colleague ... Stefan Stern , who recently predicted on this page that companies would abandon CSR in favour of “sustainability”. No, says the European Commission, which commends companies that “go beyond minimum legal requirements to address societal needs” and has just spent three years and €1.4m ($2m) producing a 108-page report on CSR. Many will regard the Commission’s endorsement as a sure sign that CSR’s time has past. Its report, written by academics from Insead and other European business schools, certainly contains a fair amount of nonsense, including the “finding” that managers become more socially responsible if they meditate. Doing yoga, according to the report, seems to produce a broadly similar result. But one Insead graduate is not ready to say goodbye to corporate social responsibil   [More...] [Less...]

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  GE Receives U.S. State Department Award for Corporate Citizenship 

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  WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a ceremony in Washington, DC, GE today received the Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) from U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. GE was recognized for its extensive ... corporate social responsibility programs in Indonesia, specifically the Company ’ s role in post-Tsunami relief efforts and its emphasis on employee volunteerism and educational programs. The award was accepted by GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt. “ On behalf of our 1,600 employees in Indonesia and the others across the world, we are honored to receive this award, a reflection of how we continue to dedicate our expertise and resources in supporting the communities in which we operate, ” said Mr. Immelt. “ This award is an excellent example of how GE can help improve the quality of life for our citizens, our employees and our customers, as we bring to bear our culture of integrity and innovation in communities we serve. ” The ACE, the Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence,   [More...] [Less...]

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  Consumers more likely to choose social and environmentally responsible retailers 

  http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/consumers_more_likely_to_choose_social_and_environmentally_responsible_retailers_12-11-07/

  You are here: News / Consumers more likely to choose social and environmentally responsible retailers Consumers more likely to choose social and environmentally responsible retailers 58% of the British ... public agree that they are more likely to choose one retailer over another if they know it takes its social and environmental responsibilities seriously.* Consumers are increasingly basing their purchasing decsions on how well third world manufacturers are treated, how organic ingredients are, how small a retailers carbon footprint is and how retailers contribute to society at large. The Responsible Retail Summit 2008, which takes place on 30th and 31st of January, will help retailers to develop corporate social responsibility(CSR) strategies that will boost profits, reduce costs, increase market share and enhance their retail brands. The summit will enable retailers and suppliers to network and discuss best practices of CSR. Speakers from the following companies are confirmed: Asda, Mar   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 12 November 2007, by: Jutta Schrimpf  [Report as spam]

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  GreenBiz | News Center | Columns 

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  The Expansion of Materiality in CSR Operations These days, there are all sorts of pressures on organizations to "go green," contribute to their communities and get involved in a whole range of activities ... that would once have been frowned upon. Even quite recently, the dominant view was that companies existed to make profits for shareholders, not to do good deeds. Companies are increasingly taking a more enlightened stance. Businesses are part of our communities and have responsibilities, just like everyone else. They are expected to care for the environment, for example, and behave responsibly in their relationships with others. Additionally, it makes good economic sense to do these things. You save money if you save energy, and any hint of mistreatment of employees -- even those working for your suppliers -- can inflict huge damage on your company's brand. The big question, though, is just how far should you go? What exactly should your company be working to achieve, and why? And how   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 14 November 2007, by: Jutta Schrimpf  [Report as spam]

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  FDs warn against CSR legislation - Financial Director 

  http://www.financialdirector.co.uk/accountancyage/news/2204374/fds-warn-against-csr

  Accounts Executive, Kent, £18,000pa Kent based Pharmaceutical firm are looking to recruit an Accounts Executive. Your role will include: management of the sales & purchase ledger, processing & submitting ... company tax documents, payroll and management ... more > This is an exciting new role working with a very talented and experienced senior management team. There is an opportunity to shape and develop an infrastructure that will be capable of supporting an organisation that ... more > Careers in Accountancy & Audit, Stockport, Greater Manchester Careers as individual as you. Are you ambitious and looking forward to further your career in Accountancy and Audit? We have a number of exciting opportunities available ... more > Accountant (Systems), London, £37,541 to £41,439 PA We owe it to the taxpayers of London and all other stakeholders to manage our finances creatively and professionally. You will play an important role in this vital ... more > © Incisive Media Ltd. 2007 Incisive Media   [More...] [Less...]

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