Social Accountability International's Newsletter - December 2011

RAGS Project Convenes Roundtable on Gender Discrimination

'MAC' forums convene key stakeholders in New Delhi and Tirupur

 

SAI Introduces Model for Governments to Drive CSR

SAI's implementation model outlines a role for governments to help accelerate business-driven social performance in collaboration with companied

 

Corporate Member Spotlight: Rosy Blue Diamonds

Rosy Blue Releases 2011 CSR Report & Earns Certification to the Responsible Jewellery Council

 

Timberland & Disney Upgrade Corporate Membership

In response to SAI's enhanced Corporate Programs membership services, both companies take their commitment to the next level

 

UN Women Gender Equity Seal: Survey & Public Commentary Period

SAI has posted a draft of the GES standard for public review and comment. The draft standard and survey will be open December 15-January 31.

 

SAI Training Team Grows in China

SAI welcomes new Authorized Representative, Shenzhen Madison Technical Services Co., Ltd.

 

SAI Weighs In On Implementation of 'Ruggie Principles'

In early December 2011, along with other stakeholders, SAI submitted suggestions to the UN Working Group on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises, on possible work agenda and priorities for its first session (16-20 January 2012).

 

Reflections, Inspired by Sir Geoffrey Chandler, on "Business & Human Rights: A Vision for 2020"

SAI Research Intern, Ayesha Salim attended the interactive discussion in honor of Sir Geoffrey Chandler in London

 

Snapshot from India: SA8000^® Auditor Calibration Meeting

November 19, 2011 - Bangalore, India