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Corporate Accountability at Davos a ‘Step in Right Direction’

May 30, 2012 1:00 PM ET - “I’ve never been much of a follower,” says Barry McLean as he plugs a battery from his cordless mower into his solar-powered generator trailer to recharge. The boxy generator is fitted with two large solar panels on the roof and is hooked up to a...

The Truth Will Out: Supply Chain Management

May 30, 2012 12:45 PM ET - The following post is part of a CSRHub series focusing on 10 trends that...

Global Supply Chain Labor Standards

May 30, 2012 12:00 PM ET - Due to their increasing practice of outsourcing the production and assembly of products to third parties around the world, many companies have taken an active interest in supply chain labor standards....

ReportAlert.info - Sanofi (EPA:SAN) Publishes 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

May 30, 2012 11:45 AM ET - (3BL Media) May 30, 2012 - Sanofi’s 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report has just been launched. This year’s report, addresses close to 50 CSR topics with a focus on the Group’s 12 CSR priorities which have...

A Lesson in Ethics From the Olympic Games

May 29, 2012 6:45 PM ET - We each have our own favorite memories from the Olympic Games -- whether it be Jessie Owens demonstrating the absurdity of Adolf Hitler's racist notions, gymnast Nadia Comaneci's perfect "10"s, Kerri Strugg's valiant vault on a sprained ankle to...

Will London's 2012 Summer Olympics Set New Social Innovation and Green Records?

May 29, 2012 6:15 PM ET - The Olympic torch has arrived in the U.K. and is now making its way to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics. This capital city is striving to keep its pledge to ensure that these Games will include social innovation and be the greenest games ever...

MSLGROUP Launches Global Purpose Offering: “PurPle”

May 29, 2012 6:00 PM ET - (3BL Media) May 29, 2012 - MSLGROUP, Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and engagement network, today unveiled a comprehensive global offering that connects its cause, responsibility and sustainability resources, experts and specialized...

The Communication Patterns of Corporate Social Responsibility Within and Across Industries

May 29, 2012 5:40 PM ET - This report examines how American corporations collectively describe their corporate social responsibility (CSR...

Customer Dissatisfaction for a Cause

May 29, 2012 2:00 PM ET - Thirty minutes or less was not the mantra of two major pizza chains in Paraguay recently when they deliberately delayed deliveries to hungry customers. Frustration, anger and grumbling stomachs were just a few of the symptoms of this...

Ram Truck Brand and The Chrysler Foundation Award $50,000 Grant to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund during the International Hispanic Network Conference in San Antonio

May 29, 2012 1:45 PM ET - (3BL Media) San Antonio - May 29, 2012 - The Ram Truck brand and The Chrysler Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students. The Hispanic...

Social Innovation Summit Gathers Executive Leaders to Explore the Big Ideas Driving Social Transformation

May 29, 2012 1:00 PM ET - (3BL Media) New York, NY – May 29, 2012 – The Social Innovation Summit, one of the leading events in social responsibility is taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New...

ReportAlert.info - Crest Nicholson Publishes its 10th annual Sustainability Report

May 28, 2012 9:00 AM ET - (3BL Media) May 28, 2012 - Crest Nicholson, the UK’s leading developer of sustainable housing and mixed-use communities, marks a decade of commitment to transparency with the publication of its 10th annual...

Seeking Sustainability Loyalty: Debbie Baxter of LoyaltyOne Talks CSR (Part 1 of 3)

May 25, 2012 8:00 PM ET - LoyaltyOne is no stranger to accolades about its corporate responsibility programs. More often than not, it is mentioned as the company to learn from on employee engagement, community involvement and innovative ways to drive...

Seed Messaging: Save Paper. Save Trees. Save the Planet

May 25, 2012 7:00 PM ET - With the use of 100% Eco-Friendly tree free paper made of stone, Seed Messaging grows results for its client’s campaigns while making a difference for the future of our planet. Their seed sticks are biodegradable plant tags, made from mineral rock paper which have the look of paper but is not made from wood pulp. Vote and read more >>

Corporate Social Responsibility 2.0

May 25, 2012 5:30 PM ET - Last month, the Seattle Times kicked off a four-part critical series about locally-based Amazon with an expose on the company's...

Studio PH Collects Hair to Clean up Oil Spills

May 25, 2012 4:00 PM ET - One local salon is making a difference by adopting an environmentally conscious attitude to running their business. Tom Omerod, owner of Studio PH in Downtown Oakville said, “I have recognized the abuse my industry has...

Barrick Delivers $13 Billion in Economic Value Added in 2011

May 25, 2012 3:00 PM ET - (3BL Media) Toronot, ON - May 25, 2012 - Barrick Gold Corporation’s operations added $13 billion in economic value to its host countries in 2011, a 30 percent increase from the company’s $9 billion contribution a year earlier. This figure...

CEOs Like Pepsi's Indra Nooyi Nudge Consumers to Make Sustainable Choices

May 25, 2012 2:00 PM ET - Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo chairman and CEO, doesn't like obese Americans, nay obese consumers anywhere, burdening the...

Buy Some Coffee, Plant Some Trees with Reunion Island Coffee

May 25, 2012 10:00 AM ET - Reunion Island Coffee plants 2 trees for every pound of coffee sold on its website. This Canadian company has such a large number of sustainability programs and initiatives that they use the umbrella term “Reach” to encompass them all. As...

Sodexo Future Chefs Program Earns National Restaurant Association Recognition in First-Ever Innovator of the Year Awards

May 24, 2012 7:45 PM ET - (3BL Media) Gaithersburg, MD - May 24, 2012 - Sodexo Future Chefs, a national program that encourages students to learn about good nutrition by creating their own fun, creative and healthy recipes, won the Innovator of the Year Award...

Q Water: Rethink Fresh

May 24, 2012 7:00 PM ET - Still or Sparkling, Q Water takes a local approach to water. Their unique four stage filtration system uses a municipal water source. In addition to protecting the environment they provide a high quality alternative to the international still and sparkling bottled water choices made available to consumers today. A running count on their website shows over 10,513,927 decanters filled and bottles saved and that number just keeps on going up with over 250 restaurants on board across Canada. Vote and read more >>

#SIS12 Summit Speaker Highlight: Philanthropy Renaissance Woman- Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

May 24, 2012 6:00 PM ET - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen is re-defining what it means to be a philanthropic innovator. Arrillaga-Andreessen is the founder and board chair for Stanford PACS (Center on Philanthropic...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights May 24, 2012

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5 Ways For You To Prepare For Your Next Better Job

May 24, 2012 1:00 PM ET - According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS...

State Farm Celebrates the Choice of Carpooling for 1/3 of its Employees

May 24, 2012 1:00 PM ET - “Carpooling is certainly a commuting choice that benefits the environment and also enhances the work life balance of our employees who can save money and reduce personal stress by sharing the drive into work.” John Bordignon, media relations...

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