Media & Internet
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in the media and internet industry.
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06-10-13
Innovative Business Solutions To Global Health and Poverty
Pharmacy on a Bicycle demonstrates how, even in the most of dire circumstances, entrepreneurs can develop cost-effective, sustainable, innovative solutions that have the potential for replication and scale. Not only are the examples inspiring and instructiv...
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01-15-13
New Book Explains How to Build a Sustainable Economy in a World of Finite Resources
The way we run the economy is causing long-term environmental, societal, and economic damage, and it's not improving people's lives. The numbers tell the story.
- 7 billion people live on earth, and 2.7 billion are scraping by on less than $2 per day
- 394 parts per million is th...
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10-02-12
British Sky Broadcasting Group (LON:BSY) publishes Summary Bigger Picture Report 2012
Sky signals its new approach to sustainability reporting
This year Sky has changed its approach to sustainability reporting, enabling stakeholders to find information in a range of ways.
There’s no longer a microsite, with the website,
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08-01-12
An Authoritative and Candid Insider's Guide to the Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Establish a Successful CSR Career
This is the ultimate insider’s guide, from someone who has been at the front lines of corporate change-making at some of the world’s biggest companies. Whether you are starting your career or seeking to infuse your current one with meaning and purpose, whether you’re a business leader or simp...
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01-20-12
Bertelsmann AG publishes Corporate Responsibility Report 2010/2011
“Taking Action”. Bertelsmann AG’s Corporate Responsibility Report 2010/2011.
The international media company Bertelsmann AG has published its Corporate Responsibility Report 2010/2011, entitled “Taking Action”: ...
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11-16-11
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Qualifies as Certified B Corporation
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., is excited to announce that it has become a “Certified B Corporation,” joining over 450 other Certified B Corporations in the United States. B Corporations meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. They also expand their corporate legal res...
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09-14-11
Military Families to Benefit from "Now You're Thinking" Reading Campaign
Readers everywhere can help make a difference in the lives of U.S. military families through the “Now You’re Thinking” online reading campaign from the Pearson Foundation and We Give Books.
From now through Sept...
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09-08-11
Pearson Heads Media Sector in Sustainability Index Review for Fifth Consecutive Year
Pearson has been named the top company in the media sector for the fifth consecutive year in an annual review for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, which measures economic, environmental and social performance in such areas as corporate governance, talent retention and engagement with externa...
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09-06-11
Viacom Recognizes Ten-Year Anniversary of 9/11 as the National Media Partner of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
/PRNewswire/ - To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) today announced the launch of a multi-platform public service campaign to inspire Americans to participate in the U.S. "9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance" by committing to good deeds, c...
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07-21-11
Pearson Foundation Extends Multi-Year Commitment to Provide Regional and National Support for National Academy Foundation's Public High School
On the heels of President Barack Obama's call to build strong industry-led partnerships that will transform the American education system, the Pearson Foundation today announced details of a $900,000 grant to extend the professional development program for high school teache...
