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Intel, HP, GE Foundation Create Fund to Encourage Participation in Conflict-Free Smelter Program

Posted: Apr 03, 2012 – 09:00 AM EST

WASHINGTON, Apr. 03 /CSRwire/ - RESOLVE today announced the launch of a new, independent fund designed to promote early participation of smelters and refineries (smelters) in the Conflict-Free Smelter (CFS) Program. This fund, with initial financial contributions led by Intel and in collaboration...

Raise the Bar Coalition to Hershey: Cadbury Easter Eggs Tainted by Child Labor

Posted: Mar 29, 2012 – 01:45 PM EST

WASHINGTON, Mar. 29 /CSRwire/ - The Raise the Bar, Hershey! coalition, which has generated over 100,000 letters urging The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) to commit to buying cocoa produced without forced child labor, launched an Easter petition drive today getting thousands to tell...

UL Responsible Sourcing Introduces Corrective and Preventive Action Tool To Help Manage Workplace Improvements

Posted: Mar 26, 2012 – 01:53 PM EST

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 26 /CSRwire/ - ULs Responsible Sourcing group, a leading global provider of corporate responsibility auditing and consulting services, today announced the introduction of its Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) System to help manage and track improvements in manufacturing processes and...

BJ's Wholesale Club Commits to Offering Sustainable Seafood

Posted: Mar 13, 2012 – 02:05 PM EST

WESTBOROUGH, Mass, Mar. 13 /CSRwire/ - BJs Wholesale Club, Inc. today announced its commitment to members and the environment by implementing a new sustainable seafood policy ensuring all seafood products sold in BJs Wholesale Clubs are sourced from seafood suppliers identified as sustainable...

Vegan, Gluten-Free Nachos? Beanfields is Leading The Way

Posted: Feb 27, 2012 – 09:00 AM EST

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 /CSRwire/ - Drawing on their Vegan and Non-GMO farming roots, Beanfields, LLC is inviting all snackers to experience socially responsible, allergen-free snacking in a different, more delicious way. Beanfields Bean Rice chips, best known for being nutrient-packed, family-owned and...

UK Grocery Retailing: Back to the Future?

Posted: Feb 16, 2012 – 10:06 AM EST

LONDON, Feb. 16 /CSRwire/ - Last night, Sainsburys chief executive, Justin King, spoke of how UK consumers have not neglected their beliefs in the pursuit of value for money. Despite the current strain on household incomes, consumers still want products that are sourced...

Eighth Grader To Lead Kids In Delivering 15,000 Petition Signatures Demanding Hershey's School Stop Exploiting Children

Posted: Feb 13, 2012 – 12:31 PM EST

HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 13 /CSRwire/ - Pennsylvania Eighth Grade student, Jasper Perry-Anderson, will deliver more than 15,000 Valentines Day petition signatures collected in less than ten days to the Hershey School Trust, demanding the school stop profiting from the exploitation of children in...

Hershey Will Offer Certified Chocolate Following Consumer-Driven Campaign

Posted: Feb 01, 2012 – 11:26 AM EST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 01 /CSRwire/ - The Hershey Company announced yesterday that it will make its first commitment to sourcing independently certified cocoa for its Bliss line by the end of 2012. The announcement was made days before International labor Right Forum was scheduled...

Hershey Expands Responsible Cocoa Community Programs in west Africa

Posted: Jan 30, 2012 – 09:28 AM EST

HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 30 /CSRwire/ - Certified Products: Hershey to source cocoa for Hershey's Bliss chocolates from Rainforest Alliance Certified Ivory Coast Investment: Hershey to expand company's innovative CocoaLink mobile phone program to farmers in Ivory Coast Farmers Families: HERSHEY LEARN TO GROW...

SC Johnson Helps Families Learn More About the Products They Use Every Day

Posted: Jan 26, 2012 – 02:12 PM EST

RACINE, Wis., Jan. 26 /CSRwire/ - /PRNewswire/ - SC Johnson announced today the release of its Exclusive Fragrance Palette that was more than two years in the making. This fragrance palette provides a comprehensive list of the fragrance ingredients found in the company's...