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7.28.2006 - 03:38pm ET
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How Do You Know CSR Is Working for Your Company?
Find out at the 2006 BSR Conference, Nov. 7-10, New York, NY
(CSRwire) SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2006 - Business for Social Responsibility
(BSR) understands that one of the most challenging aspects of corporate
social responsibility (CSR) is the demand for measurable results. The 2006 BSR Conference,
"Innovative Strategies -- Measurable Impacts," will respond to this
challenge with an agenda and speakers that address both the internal and
external work behind sustainable business practices.
Confirmed keynote speakers so far include some of the world's most
recognized CEOs, including:
Neville Isdell, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company
Amory Lovins, CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute
Richard D. Parsons, Chairman and CEO, Time Warner Inc.
Daniel Vasella, Chairman and CEO of Novartis AG
By focusing on "Innovative Strategies" and "Measurable Impacts," the BSR
Conference provides an engaging forum to discuss the hurdles and rewards
of incorporating CSR into core business strategies and operations.
Participants will:
Learn about the best practices in CSR today -- and what lies ahead
Meet other business leaders and gain insight about how CSR creates
competitive advantage
Interact with global NGO and public policy leaders who are shaping the
future of business and society relations
Learn what innovations have been made in the last year, as well as the
newest issues that are affecting businesses now and in the future
The BSR Annual Conference is the largest gathering of CSR practitioners in
the world, attracting over 1,100 attendees from more than 40 countries.
Register by August 13 and save up to $525. For more details,
visit www.bsr.org/conference, call
415-984-3200 or email conference@bsr.org.
Pre-Conference Trainings
In addition to the 30+ plenary and breakout sessions throughout the
three-day Conference, optional Pre-Conference Trainings will be offered
Nov. 7. Those who are interested in signing up for training may choose one
full-day workshop from the following choices:
"Applying the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Guidelines: How to
Create a High-Quality Sustainability Report"
"CSR: A Practitioner's Toolbox"
"Stakeholder Engagement: Delivering Meaningful Results to the Business
and Stakeholders"
"Supply Chain Management: Identifying and Implementing Social and
Environmental Responsibility"
Advance registration is required for these Pre-Conference Trainings and
can be made online at www.bsr.org/conference.
About BSR
Since 1992, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) has been a leading
provider of socially responsible business solutions to many of the world's
leading corporations. Headquartered in San Francisco and with offices in
Europe and China, BSR is a nonprofit business association that serves its
250 member companies and other Global 1000 enterprises. Through advisory
services, convenings and research, BSR works with corporations and
concerned stakeholders of all types to create a more just and sustainable
global economy. For more information, visit www.bsr.org.
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