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News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the business services industry.
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03-19-12
VolunteerMatch and the Walmart Foundation Team Up to Help Nonprofits Mobilize Volunteers in the Fight Against Hunger
Today VolunteerMatch, the web’s largest volunteer engagement network, and the Walmart Foundation announced a new partnership to help nonprofit organizations engage volunteers in the critical fight against hunger.
According to a December 2010 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, 50 millio...
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03-15-12
Webinar: Unlocking The Mysteries Of The Dow Jones Sustainability Index
It is the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) season again. Not listed last year? Worried about maintaining your position this year? Know you need to do more, but don’t know what or how? Our webinar will answer your questions.
DJSI is the most recognized sustainable investment ranking. ...
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03-13-12
Nonprofits and Brands Seeking Purpose-driven Collaborations Have CauseWay -- a New Program at Sustainable Brands '12
Sustainable Brands ‘12 today announced the first annual CauseWay, a new program of the sixth annual Sustainable Brands conference. Sponsored by Ca...
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03-07-12
A Billion +Change Challenges Chicago Businesses to Inspire Largest Commitment of Pro Bono Services in History
A Billion + Change, a growing national campaign to mobilize billions in pro bono and skills-based volunteer services from corporate America by 2013, is challenging Chicago businesses to recruit 50 companies to help inspire the largest commitment of corporate pro bono service in ...
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03-07-12
SAP to Host Live Webinar in Collaboration with CSRwire, Showcasing Sneak Peek of New Sustainability Report
On March 23, 2012, SAP will release its new state-of-the-art and completely redesigned sustainability report, combining rigorous standards of data collection and transparency with the human story with the goal of making the world run better and improving people’s lives. The new r...
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03-06-12
Sustainable Brands '12 Announces the 4th Annual SB Innovation Open, a Contest for Sustainable Start-ups
Sustainable Brands ‘12 today officially opened the fourth annual Sustainable Brands Innovation Open (SBIO) and announced it is seeking applications from start-ups in two broad areas: Idea Stage for self or family-funded entities with a solid business plan and limited operational experience; and ...
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03-05-12
Volleyball or Volunteer? Nearly 1,600 Undergrads Vie for a Coveted Spot with Deloitte’s 5th Annual Alternative Spring Break
Chosen from a pool of 1,600 applicants, 88 college students will participate in the fifth annual “Maximum Impact: Deloitte’s Alternative Spring Break” program this year. Teaming with United Way and Teach For America, Deloitte will host two distinct spring break programs that will enable top-tier...
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02-28-12
BrownFlynn Named Silver Consultancy Partner for Carbon Disclosure Project in the U.S.
BrownFlynn is pleased to announce its status as a Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Silver Consultancy Partner in the U.S. BrownFlynn recognizes the increased importance for organizations to disclose their carbon footprint and climate change strategy, and the need to be transparent in reporting to...
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02-13-12
New Research: Voluntary Disclosure Produces Positive Returns for Shareholders
What is the relationship between voluntarily disclosing your Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) and CSRwire? According to a new study conducted by the University of California Davis and Berkeley, companies saw significant increases in t...
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02-13-12
Henry Davis York publishes their fourth annual Sustainability Report for the reporting period ending 30 June 2011
Australian law firm, Henry Davis York ('HDY') has issued 'Imagine4', their fourth annual Sustainability Report for the reporting period ending 30 June 2011.
After four years of reporting, this year's report further underlines Henry Davis York's commitment to sustainability and openly disc...
