Published 10-27-04
Submitted by BSR
It is with this key challenge in mind that Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) hosts the largest event of its kind where business leaders from around the globe will meet November 9-12, in New York City to share experiences, challenges and solutions.
Companies from across a variety of industries recognize the import role that business can play in the world today. This is evidenced by the tremendous support for this year's conference taking place in New York City.
BSR would like to recognize the following companies for their generous support: Altria, Gap Inc., HP, McDonald's, Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd., Starbucks, Fannie Mae, Edison International, Ford, Nike, UPS, The Walt Disney Co., and FORTUNE magazine. This support, along with that from a number of other important contributors, has helped grow this event and the field of CSR overall.
With over 30 instructive and interactive break-out sessions, drawing attendance of more than 1,000 leaders from business, civil society and the public sector, and representation from more than 40 countries, the BSR Annual Conference is one of the largest and most valuable networking and learning forums for CSR experts and those new to the field. The slate of speakers will include business leaders and area experts including:
About BSR
Founded in 1992, Business for Social Responsibility provides advisory and information services to its member companies, the broader global business community and other key CSR stakeholders. For more information about BSR and to register for the conferences, visit www.bsr.org.
Since 1992, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) has been providing socially responsible business solutions to many of the world's leading corporations. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and China, BSR is a nonprofit business association that serves its 250 member companies and other Global 1000 enterprises. Through advisory services, convenings and research, BSR works with corporations and concerned stakeholders of all types to create a more just and sustainable global economy. For more information, visit www.bsr.org.
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