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Non-Partisan Think Tank Recasts the Story of American Manufacturing in its First eBook

Posted: Nov 28, 2012 – 02:30 PM EST

GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 28 /CSRwire/ - Capital Institute, a non-partisan, transdisciplinary collaborative space working to transform finance to serve a more just, regenerative, and sustainable economic system, today published the fourth field study of its Field Guide to Investing in a Regenerative Economy...

New Walden University Video Explores Global Perspectives on Social Change

Posted: Nov 08, 2012 – 09:30 AM EST

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 08 /CSRwire/ - As part of its mission to lead and contribute to global social change, Walden University announced today the release of Global Voices: Social Change Matters, a video consisting of person-on-the-street interviews exploring motivations for getting involved in social...

Coca-Cola Releases 2011-2012 Global Sustainability Report

Posted: Nov 07, 2012 – 09:00 AM EST

ATLANTA, Nov. 07 /CSRwire/ - The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today issued its ninth annual Sustainability Report and second Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Report highlighting the Companys efforts to create value for shareowners while enhancing well-being for people and communities around the globe....

2012 Tomorrow's Value Research (TVR): In The Drive For Greater Transparency Companies Are Losing Sight Of The Bigger Sustainability Picture

Posted: Nov 06, 2012 – 09:00 AM EST

LONDON, Nov. 06 /CSRwire/ - Whilst an increasing number of organisations are painting a legitimate picture of sustainability success, the reality is that on a global scale they are far from reaching solutions. The 2012 Tomorrows Value Research from DNV Two Tomorrows reveals...

Socially Responsible Corporations with Heavy PAC Contributors Associated with Higher Stock Returns

Posted: Nov 02, 2012 – 06:00 AM EST

DAVIS, Calif., Nov. 02 /CSRwire/ - Companies that tout social responsibility and whose managers contribute to political action committees tend to provide higher returns to shareholders, suggests a new University of California, Davis, study. Especially for smaller public companies, if the firm has...

EuroCharity Opens New Office in Brussels, Presents Yearbook on Leadership for Sustainability in European Parliament

Posted: Nov 01, 2012 – 11:34 AM EST

ATHENS, Greece and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 01 /CSRwire/ - The "EuroCharity Yearbook 2011/12 - Leadership for Sustainability" and EuroCharity's newly-opened office in Brussels were officially presented at a special event held in the European Parliament on October 29. The international presentation was attended...

Symantec’s 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report Reflects Progress on Company Priorities

Posted: Oct 31, 2012 – 08:00 AM EST

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 31 /CSRwire/ - Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced the release of its latest corporate responsibility (CR) report reflecting progress on the environmental, social and business issues that directly support the companys global competitiveness. To be effective, a CR...

Locally Grown Food is Often Not Ethically Grown, Produced, and Delivered

Posted: Oct 29, 2012 – 02:15 PM EST

BOSTON, Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - The organic, local, natural food movement has a glaring blind spot: worker welfare. Despite popular assumptions, foods that are sustainable, organic, or locally grown are often produced under highly inequitable working conditions. In fact, workers that produce and...

Mattel Publishes Fourth Global Citizenship Report Demonstrating Commitment To Playing Responsibly

Posted: Oct 23, 2012 – 02:47 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 23 /CSRwire/ - Today Mattel announced the launch of its fourth Global Citizenship Report, We Believe Play Matters, which highlights Mattels commitment to operating as a responsible member of the global business community. To meet this commitment, the company...

Heading into the Election, Americans Divided on How to Achieve the American Dream; Agree Hard Work Is Essential, But Is It Enough?

Posted: Oct 16, 2012 – 12:41 PM EST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 /CSRwire/ - The American citizenry is largely divided on some fundamental questions regarding the American Dream, including the role of government versus the individual in helping achieve the Dream, according to new research from Public Agenda and the GALEWiLL Center...