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November 21, 2009

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ACCION Takes Equity Stake in Saija Finance, a Microfinance Institution Serving India’s Poorest

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 01:00 PM EST

BOSTON, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - ACCION International, a pioneer and leader in global microfinance, announced today that it has invested $500,000 for a 49.5 percent equity stake in Saija Finance Private Limited, a microfinance start-up that provides financial services to microentrepreneurs and low-...

Greenbuild 2009 Conference Goes “Carbon-Neutral” with the Help of Renewable Energy and Offset Donations

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 12:56 PM EST

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - Leonardo Academy announced today that the emissions resulting from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)'s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Exposition have been offset through the generous donations of carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates (RECs) from...

Dec 01, 2009 – 2009 Corporate Citizenship Awards Dinner

Posted: Nov 12, 2009 – 10:34 AM EST

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center invites you to a celebration in our Nation's Capital. The 2009 Corporate Citizenship Awards Dinner December 1, 2009 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. Reception Begins at 6:00 p.m. Awards Dinner Begins at 7:00...

U.S. Chamber Seeks Nominations to Recognize America's Most Sustainable Communities

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 10:31 AM EST

WASHINGTON DC, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - In an effort to recognize innovative community programs that can serve as national models for sustainable development, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) today began seeking applicants for the third annual "Siemens Sustainable...

8th Annual Green Festival Partners with Green Bash LLC to produce first official After Dark Parties in San Francisco and celebrate 35th anniversary of Common Ground magazine November 13-15, 2009 ~ 3 nights, 4 shows, many worthy causes

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 10:06 AM EST

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - An estimated 45,000 members of the Bioneers, Burning Man, Harmony Festival and LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) community are expected to attend the 8th annual Green Festival in San Francisco November 13-15, 2009. But for the...

Caterpillar-Sponsored EMBARQ Wins Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government Environmental Partnership Award

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 09:30 AM EST

PEORIA, Ill, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - The World Resources Institute (WRI) Center for Sustainable Transport, EMBARQ, has been awarded the 2009 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership from Harvard University. The honor is recognizing EMBARQ's Mexico City Metrobus transit project that is designed...

The Nation's Best Math and Science Students Earn Top High School Honors and Strive for $100,000 Scholarship

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 09:27 AM EST

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - WHAT: Could tomorrow's Albert Einstein or Alexander Graham Bell currently be a student in high school? What did the next generation of innovators come up with this year? Find out when the regional finalists of the 2009...

The Nation's Best Math and Science Students Earn Top High School Honors and Strive for $100,000 Scholarship

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 09:23 AM EST

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - WHAT: Could tomorrow's Albert Einstein or Alexander Graham Bell currently be a student in high school? What did the next generation of innovators come up with this year? Find out when the regional finalists of the 2009...

Bayer and United Nations Environment Programme Launch 19th Annual International Children’s Painting Competition in Elementary and Middle Schools

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 09:00 AM EST

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - Bayer Corporation and the United Nations Environment Programme's Regional Office for North America (UNEP RONA) today called for entries in the 19th annual International Children's Painting Competition (ICPC). The ICPC is open to 6- to 14-year-olds. Their art...

New Reports Offer Practical Guidance on Human Rights Reporting for Companies

Published: Nov 12, 2009 – 08:19 AM EST

AMSTERDAM, GENEVA, NEW YORK, Nov. 12 /CSRwire/ - Two new reports released this week examine trends in corporate measurement and reporting on human rights performance and provide practical guidance for companies engaging on this emerging area of corporate citizenship and accountability. As part...

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