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10.27.2004 ET
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Strong Company Support for the BSR 2004 Annual Conference Demonstrates the Wide Reach of Corporate Social Responsibility
Grand Hyatt New York, New York - November 9-12
Register at: www.bsr.org/conference
(CSRwire) SAN FRANCISCO - Many business leaders have moved beyond the basic
need to justify the incorporation of greater corporate social
responsibility (CSR) into the way they manage their enterprise. In fact,
what many now face is the more complex integration of environmental, human
rights, stakeholder engagement and other CSR practices throughout their
entire business.
It is with this key challenge in mind that Business for Social
Responsibility (BSR) hosts the largest event of its kind where business
leaders from around the globe will meet November 9-12, in New York City to
share experiences, challenges and solutions.
Companies from across a variety of industries recognize the import role
that business can play in the world today. This is evidenced by the
tremendous support for this year's conference taking place in New York
City.
BSR would like to recognize the following companies for their generous
support: Altria, Gap Inc., HP, McDonald's, Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd.,
Starbucks, Fannie Mae, Edison International, Ford, Nike, UPS, The Walt
Disney Co., and FORTUNE magazine. This support, along with that from a
number of other important contributors, has helped grow this event and the
field of CSR overall.
With over 30 instructive and interactive break-out sessions, drawing
attendance of more than 1,000 leaders from business, civil society and the
public sector, and representation from more than 40 countries, the BSR
Annual Conference is one of the largest and most valuable networking and
learning forums for CSR experts and those new to the field. The slate of
speakers will include business leaders and area experts including:
Sir Tom McKillop, Chief Executive of AstraZeneca plc
John Morgridge, Chairman of the Board at Cisco Systems
Anne Mulcahy, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Xerox Corporation
Paul Pressler, President and Chief Executive Officer at Gap Inc.
Paul Skinner, Chairman of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited
Joseph E. Stiglitz, 2001 recipient of the Nobel Prize in economics,
Professor of Economics and Finance at Columbia University, and former
Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President of the World Bank and chairman
of the Council of Economic Advisors for the Clinton administration.
About BSR
Founded in 1992, Business for Social Responsibility provides advisory and
information services to its member companies, the broader global business
community and other key CSR stakeholders. For more information about BSR
and to register for the conferences, visit www.bsr.org.
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