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Starbucks Receives Colombian Order of the Grand Cross Medal for its Support of Coffee Farmers and Country's Economy

Posted: Jan 21, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

Recognition Marks the First Time the Medal was Awarded to a Coffee Company and a U.S. Company

CPR Increases Number of Women and Minorities on Its World-Renowned Panel of Dispute Neutrals

Posted: Jan 21, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

NEW YORK - The CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution, a nonprofit alliance of 500 of the largest global corporations, law firms, scholars, and public institutions,announced today the completion of an aggressive diversity initiative among its proprietary Panel of Neutrals. CPR specifically set out...

First-Ever U.S.-China Business Mediation Center Established

Posted: Jan 21, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

The CPR Institute For Dispute Resolution, USA and The China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) to create a U.S.-China Business Mediation Center. Signing of agreement to take place at CPR National Conference, Plaza Hotel, New York City, January 29, 2004

Who's Who in CSR in India: A Resource Guide - 2003

Posted: Jan 21, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

Kolkata, India - The field of Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility is steadily growing in major developing countries such as India, Russia, South Africa, China and Brazil. New initiatives and networks have emerged and the field is abuzz with a variety of different...

Takeover Defenses Hit a Wall in 2003

Posted: Jan 20, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The pace of adoption of most takeover defenses slowed in the last two years, says the Investor Responsibility Research Center in its recently released 2004 edition of Corporate Take-over Defenses (CTD). This may reflect heightened sensitivity in the aftermath of...

Nike and its Partners Address the Challenges of Globalization in Rural China and Thailand

Posted: Jan 20, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

Company Establishes New Micro Enterprise Program in China and Launches Phase Two of Nike Village in Thailand

Imperial Oil Contributes over $2.5 million to United Way-Centraide

Posted: Jan 20, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

Employee contributions ensure 2003 campaign the most successful yet

Imperial Oil Receives United Way Spirit Award

Posted: Jan 20, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

2003 campaign raises over $765,000 for United Way of Greater Toronto

Progress Energy Invests Nearly $9 Million in Community Projects in 2003

Posted: Jan 20, 2004 – 11:00 PM EST

RALEIGH - In a continuing commitment to good corporate citizenship, Progress Energy today reported that the company's foundation investments totaled nearly $9 million in 2003. Funds were distributed to nonprofit organizations throughout the Florida and Carolinas service areas. "Progress Energy is not just...