TRUST GOES SOCIAL: Global Study Finds Peers, Consumer Reviews Now Rival Certifications As Top Sources of Trust on Product Sustainability Claims

Press Release Published: May 21, 2013 – 09:00 AM EST

NEW YORK, May 21 /CSRwire/ - Trust is no longer in your hands. According to a study by BBMG, GlobeScan and SustainAbility, social sources of trust like consumer reviews, blogs and message boards (28%) as well as friends, family and co-workers (27%) now...

INDIGENOUS Models Responsible Fashion Supply Chain Ethics, Challenges the Fashion Industry

Press Release Published: May 20, 2013 – 06:40 PM EST

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 20 /CSRwire/ - "No one should suffer or die to make clothing. Just the opposite, they and their families should prosper. That's how it is with our supply chain. That's how it can be with others. Let's not make...

L'ORÉAL USA's New Jersey Research & Innovation Facility is Awarded LEED® GOLD Certification

Press Release Published: May 20, 2013 – 02:30 PM EST

CLARK, N.J., May 20 /CSRwire/ - L'Oral USA announced today that the renovation of the company's hair and skincare laboratory, has been awarded LEED Gold certification. The company's US laboratories are located in Clark, New Jersey and this is the third of L'Oral...

Leaders Discuss Changing Corporate Responsibility Pressures at BBB Forum June 4th

Press Release Published: May 20, 2013 – 09:30 AM EST

NEW YORK, May 20 /CSRwire/ - On June 4, 2013, the Metro New York BBB's Education and Research Foundation will present its sixth annual BBB Forum on Corporate Responsibility at Time Inc., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, in New York City, from 8:00...

London Welcomes the Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training by CSE in April 2013

Press Release Published: May 20, 2013 – 09:03 AM EST

LONDON, May 20 /CSRwire/ - The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), following Europe's engagement in developing and enhancing business strategies though CSR frameworks, delivered on the 25th 26th of April, 2013 for the first time the Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner in London....

Dow Lab Safety Academy Promotes Safety Mindset in Future Chemical Workforce

Press Release Published: May 20, 2013 – 08:49 AM EST

MIDLAND, Mich., May 20 /CSRwire/ - Yesterday, at the Council for Chemical Research 2013 Annual Meeting in Arlington, Virginia, among leaders from industry, academia and the National Labs, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) unveiled the beta version of the Dow Lab Safety...

Points of Light's Civic Accelerator Invests in 10 Startups that Put People at Center of Change

Press Release Published: May 17, 2013 – 04:31 PM EST

ATLANTA, May 17 /CSRwire/ - Points of Light's Civic Accelerator - the first national startup accelerator dedicated solely to investing in civic ventures - announced today the 10 nonprofit and for-profit start-ups selected to participate in its summer program. The ventures participating in...

Nicor Volunteers Come Together to Give Back to 15 Northern Illinois Communities

Press Release Published: May 17, 2013 – 02:13 PM EST

NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 17 /CSRwire/ - Since 1997, Nicor employees have dedicated the third Saturday in May for Volunteer Day as their way of giving back to the local communities where they live and work. On Saturday, May 18, hundreds of employees, family...

CVS Caremark 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Report Posted: May 17, 2013 – 08:00 AM EST

Best Organics Inc. is Now Recognized as a Certified B Corporation by B Lab

Press Release Published: May 16, 2013 – 01:45 PM EST

BOULDER, Colo., May 16 /CSRwire/ - Leading organic gift basket provider Best Organics Inc., based here, is pleased to announce that it has achieved "B Corporation" certification for its focus on sustainability, social responsibility and business performance. Certified Benefit Corporations seek to integrate...