Organizations
News and content about corporate responsibility innovations in organizations.
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11-18-09
BSR Releases First Research into Sustainable Investment in China
BSR has released "Sustainable Investment in China 2009," the first research of its kind on the topic, according the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation, which commissioned the report. Available in a
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11-17-09
Changing the Face of Apparel in the United States: TransFair USA to Open Up New Fair Trade Certified(TM) Apparel and Home Goods Pilot Program for Public Comment
TransFair USA, the third-party certifier of Fair Trade Certified™ products in the United States, today announced that it is extending the "Fair Trade lifestyle" into cotton clothing, bed and bath products. The first Fair Trade Certified apparel and home goods products are ex...
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11-12-09
New Reports Offer Practical Guidance on Human Rights Reporting for Companies
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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11-10-09
Largest National Gathering on Volunteering and Service to be Held in New York City, June 28-30
Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service announced today that the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service will be held in New York City, June 28-30. This event is the nation's largest convening on service and civic engage...
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10-29-09
New Monthly Index Reveals Pent-Up Demand For Green Purchases
American consumers are ready to increase their purchases of environmental products and services as the U.S. economy emerges from recession, though premium prices for green goods remain a barrier for many, according to a new monthly tracking service.
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10-29-09
Millions of Americans Rally Make a Difference Day 2009 "“ October 24
Millions of Americans will unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others on Make A Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 24.
Sponsored by USA WEEKEND Magazine in partnership with HandsOn Network, Make A Difference Day is the nation's larges...
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10-29-09
HandsOn Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service Award $1 Million in Grant Funds to Help Answer the Call for Service
HandsOn Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) issued the second round of a $1 million investment in 17 volunteer connector organizations and statewide agencies that manage and support volunteers, including state service commissions and associa...
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10-27-09
2009 Net Impact Conference will Convene Leaders to Advance Sustainable Global Enterprise
Net Impact, a global network of professionals and students using business to improve the world, will present its 2009 conference in Ithaca, NY, Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise: Changemakers, Innovators, and Problem Solvers. Hosted by and organized in partner...
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10-22-09
Stakeholder Engagement is Standard Business Practice
AccountAbility, the global not-for-profit standards developer is revising its AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement standard (AA1000SES) the world's first international stakeholder engagement standard. The first edition, published in 2005, made it possible to embed ...
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10-22-09
Climate Change, Human Rights Top Sustainability Priorities for Business Leaders at BSR Conference
Climate change and human rights are the most significant priorities for business' sustainability efforts in the year ahead, according to the "BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Busines...
