Center conference inspired and challenged
Close to 500 business professionals representing some 200 companies located in 24 countries gathered in Boston for The Center's annual International Corporate Citizenship Conference.
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 Starbucks CEO emphasized the human connection
In his first major speaking engagement as Starbucks’s president and chief executive officer, Jim Donald emphasized the importance of human connection, not only for Starbucks but for all companies.
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Futurist Andrew Zolli focused on demographics
The Center offered conference attendees a crystal ball of sorts in the form of keynote speaker futurist Andrew Zolli, who spoke about some of the driving forces of change, what they mean for the future of corporate citizenship, and how they can work to reframe brands and markets.
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 AMD's
McCoy cited the power of many
AMD is working in partnership with governments, nongovernmental
organizations, and local grassroots groups, because
“there is inadequate power in AMD alone, but infinite
power in unity,” said AMD's Tom McCoy as he kicked off
the conference.
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Center convened business
leaders in Boston to addess student achievement and education
On April 2 The Center convened nearly 75 business leaders
in Boston to discuss how business and education partnerships
can improve academic success for all students. The one-day
symposium drew participants from 15 states, DC, Korea,
and Canada.
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Celebrating 20 years
of corporate citizenship
This year's corporate citizenship conference also marked
The Center's 20th anniversary, and indicated just how
far we've come since we began in 1985 as The Center for
Corporate Community Relations.
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Focus: The Millennium Development Goals
This report looks at the Millennium Development Goals
at their fifth anniversary, and examines how companies
can align corporate citizenship with international
development needs.
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JPMorgan Chase announced on April 25, 2005 that it has adopted a comprehensive policy that applies high environmental standards to the firm's global business activities. As part of its broad commitment, the company has adopted the Equator Principles, guidelines that promote environmental and social responsibility in project financing. In addition, the company will apply the Principles to projects that are $10 million or above in environmentally sensitive industries, exceeding the threshold of $50 million set by the Equator Principles. In addition to the Equator Principles, the company's new policy also addresses issues including climate change, sustainable forestry, the protection of critical natural habitats, illegal logging, and the needs and concerns of indigenous peoples. Read more.
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Microsoft's gay rights conflict points to larger issue
Microsoft has come under fire for withdrawing its support for a bill that would bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Read more.
Expectations for CSR rising
CSR should be a top priority for large companies in Canada - and for those who don't measure up, the consequences can be dire, finds new GlobeScan/HP survey. Read more.
Shell Foundation report addresses the war on poverty
Using case studies in Africa and India, the report explains how multinationals operating in the developing world can leverage their non-financial assets to move beyond traditional forms of CSR and social investment. Read more.
Some drug makers to post contributions
Two drug makers will post their political contributions for public review; others may follow. Read more.
Nike report discloses entire list of contract manufacturers
Nike is the first in its industry to voluntarily disclose information about contract factories that make Nike-branded products worldwide. Read more.
Business Ethics magazine lists “100 Best Corporate Citizens”
The closely-watched annual survey focuses on the corporate social responsibility performance of major U.S. companies. Read more.
Indian
companies and CSR
CSR has caught on with Indian companies, particularly
around the direct involvement of employees in its implementation,
according to Express Computer, an Indian business weekly.
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