Published 06-11-08
Submitted by BSR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA,. - June 11, 2008 - Now in its 16th year, the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Conference is one of the world's largest and most influential corporate responsibility events, connecting more than 1,300 leaders from 50 countries, and inspiring them to put sustainable business strategies into action. Registration for the BSR Conference, "Sustainability: Leadership Required," Nov. 4-7 at New York's Grand Hyatt, opened on June 9.
With sustainability at the top of the world's agenda, the global business landscape is changing fast. Staying ahead of the curve requires dynamic leadership and systemic solutions that deliver solid financial, social and environmental results. The BSR Conference will equip you to meet this leadership challenge by developing truly sustainable business strategies today and in the future. Interact with innovators in responsible business, like Jeffrey Immelt of GE, IKEA's Anders Dahlvig and John Anderson of Levi's - plus dozens of other thought leaders in six plenary and 35 breakout sessions.
The Conference includes 35 breakout sessions, such as:
Pre-Conference trainings, held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, before the opening-night reception, require advance registration. In addition to "introductory" and "advanced" tracks on CSR, session highlights include:
Those who register (at www.iplanevents.com/bsrorg2008) by Aug. 15 can save up to US$550. For more details about the Conference, visit www.bsr.org/conference.
About BSR
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 and with offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, New York and Paris, 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.
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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