NEW YORK, NY. - August 11, 2008 - Intertek, the leading global provider of certification, CSR, quality and safety services has announced that OpenSRI launched in June the very first collaborative web platform on Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at www.opensri.com.

OpenSRI plans to host an event in order to better explain how this new approach to CSR rating (based on the real involvement of stakeholders) can be a base on which non profits, shareholders, companies and stakeholders are able to dialogue on CSR issues. In addition, this launch will integrate US companies into the already existing global platform.

The events will be held in Palo Alto, California on September 10th, 2008 at HP's headquarters and also in New York City on September 15th, 2008 at Intertek's offices.

If you are interested in attending this event or would like more information concerning this new, interactive tool, please see http://www.opensri.com/events/2008/usa_launch for information concerning this event or contact directly Geneva Humdy at geneva.humdy@intertek.com or 212.803.5319.

About OpenSRI

The OpenSRI team is a network offering a wide range of advisory, assurance and professional services which collectively guide clients through the complexities of CSR/SRI concerns. The OpenSRI Web platform is supported by a dedicated specification and management team. OpenSRI has offices in Paris, London, Mumbai and NYC.

For further information, visit www.opensri.com

About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 21,000 people in 110 countries around the world.

For further information, visit www.intertek.com

Intertek

Intertek

Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers’ products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. visit www.intertek.com.

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