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Online self-test for communication on Corporate Responsibility

comact — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:50:48 +0000

Stakeholder relations are a central challenge for companies. The guidelines on communication in the international norm on Social Responsibility, ISO 26000, as well as the Stakeholder Engagement Standard AA1000, bring a paradigm shift for corporate communications. … [visit site to read more]

Global Sustainability Panel Calls for Transformation of Global Economy, Makes Push for Corporate Sustainability on Broad Scale

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:45:57 +0000

(New York) – Highlighting the role of the UN Global Compact in advancing a more sustainable global economy and calling for wider adoption of corporate sustainability principles, the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Global Sustainability today released its final report, titledResilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing. In the report, the 22-member panel, established in August 2010 to formulate a new blueprint for sustainable development and … [visit site to read more]

On Occasion of LEAD Anniversary, UN Secretary-General Urges Business Leaders to Advance Corporate Sustainability

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:40:50 +0000

(Davos) – Marking the first anniversary of Global Compact LEAD, a platform for advanced corporate sustainability performance, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon challenged private sector leaders to accelerate uptake of global corporate sustainability practices in the months leading up to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).

The high-level LEAD luncheon was chaired by the Secretary-General and co-hosted by the Swiss Government, the UN Global Compact and the Guile … [visit site to read more]

Leading Executives Meet With Secretary-General in Fresh Boost to Strengthen UN-Business Partnerships

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:37 +0000

(Davos) – Top executives of companies engaged in Global Compact LEAD, a platform for advanced corporate sustainability practices, met with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and heads of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes in Davos today to discuss ways of boosting both extent and impact of business partnerships to advance UN goals.

The meeting comes on the heels of the Secretary-General’s earlier announcement to … [visit site to read more]

Leading Executives Meet With Secretary-General in Fresh Boost to Strengthen UN-Business Partnerships

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:24:06 +0000

The meeting comes on the heels of the Secretary-General’s earlier announcement to … [visit site to read more]

Social Responsibility Director at Carter’s, Inc. (Atlanta, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:08:31 +0000

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the Carters Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program to include the following initiatives:

Drive the factory audit and corrective action process to ensure compliance with Carters CSR policy and minimize the risk for the organization through the management of various third-party vendors.
Ensure that the Carters CSR program is kept current for all regulations and … [visit site to read more]

East Asia Research Associate at UL Responsible Sourcing (Hong Kong, China)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:03:21 +0000

UL-RS is a risk management consultancy specializing in responsible sourcing solutions. UL-RS is recognized as one of the world’s leading consultancies in supply chain labor standards, providing benchmark guidance to global Fortune 500 retailers and manufacturers. UL-RS has 30 offices worldwide dedicated to carrying out supply chain assessments that focus on child labor, forced labor, wage and hour issues, safety, and environmental concerns in international manufacturing and agricultural … [visit site to read more]

Business Encouraged by First Draft Rio+20 Outcome Document

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:51:19 +0000

BASD Advocates for Stronger Business Role and Financing Policies in First Zero Draft Review Meeting
(New York) – Welcoming the prominent role of business in the latest draft outcome document for this June’s UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), Business Action for Sustainable Development 2012 (BASD) stressed that private sector engagement in policy development and implementation is critical to advance global partnerships for sustainable … [visit site to read more]

UN Global Compact Joins Forces with the Fashion Industry to Launch First Sector-Specific Initiative

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:47:04 +0000

(Copenhagen) – Facing potentially devastating impacts of climate change and with attention on corporate sustainability soaring to new heights, the world needs innovators that can lead the push toward more sustainable solutions. The fashion industry has the potential to be one such innovator, working proactively to address critical environmental, social, and ethical challenges on a global scale. To accomplish this, the UN and NICE have agreed on the development of the first … [visit site to read more]

Global Compact Launches Web Platform to Mobilize Business for Rio+20

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:34:51 +0000

Senior Director, Finance and Administration at The Synergos Institute (New York, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:28:46 +0000

About Synergos Institute

The Synergos Institute is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of effective, sustainable and locally based solutions to poverty. Working with partners, Synergos’ mission is to mobilize resources and bridge social and economic divides to reduce poverty and increase equity around the world. Bringing together government, business, civil society and poor and … [visit site to read more]

Technical Specialist I – Corporate Responsibility at AIAG

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:33:07 +0000

Overview:

AIAG a not for profit organization supporting the global business supply chain has an opening for a Technical Specialist that will be responsible to facilitate project logistics such as meetings and conference calls for corporate responsibility initiatives. The successful candidate will support the Program Management staffing addressing critical issues in the Automotive supply chain, recruit members … [visit site to read more]

Director, Social Responsibility at Peet’s Coffee & Team

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:01:59 +0000

Overall Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Vice President, Organization Capability & Culture, the Director of Social Responsibility is the subject matter expert on corporate social responsibility, leading Peet’s long-term strategy and annual initiatives. This role represents Peet’s point of view on socially responsible business practices to a wide variety of stakeholders, demonstrating the company’s … [visit site to read more]

Associate (AE), Corporate Responsibility at APCO Worldwide (New York, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:52:31 +0000

APCO Worldwide, a global public affairs and strategic communications firm, has an immediate opportunity for an associate (account executive level) with two to four years of experience to join its New York corporate responsibility practice.

Associates at APCO are high performing individual contributors who are on a growth trajectory toward account management responsibilities. You’ll participate in strategy development for client campaigns including stakeholder mapping and stakeholder … [visit site to read more]

(Senior) Member Services Research Analyst at Boston College, Carroll School – Center for Corporate Citizenship (Boston, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:44:51 +0000

Job Description

The Center provides knowledge and learning opportunities designed to help advance good corporate citizenship. The Member Services Research Analyst is responsible for working with the management team on the design, implementation, analysis, and delivery of the Center’s four signature research products; for implementing member benchmarking services; and being responsive to member requests for … [visit site to read more]

Social Compliance Auditor at UL Responsible Sourcing (Los Angeles, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:39:35 +0000

UL Responsible Sourcing is recognized as one of the world’s leading responsible sourcing consultancies, providing guidance on supply chain labor standards to global Fortune 500 retailers and manufacturers. UL Responsible Sourcing has 30 offices worldwide dedicated to carrying out labor assessments that focus on child labor, forced labor, wage and hour issues, safety, and environmental practices in international manufacturing and agricultural supply chains.

The UL Responsible Sourcing … [visit site to read more]

Suffizienz als Business Case

Thomas Feldhaus — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:22:39 +0000

Können Suffizienzstrategien, d.h. Ansätze des “Weniger”, “Langsamer”, “Regionaler”, Orientierungspunkt für unternehmerische Strategien werden? Prof. Uwe Schneidewind vom Wuppertaler Institut hat versucht diese Frage in einem Impulspapier zu beantworten und findet Beispiele dafür, wie Unternehmen Suffizienz als Business Case bereits praktizieren. … [visit site to read more]

Secretary-General Asks Global Compact Board to Reconstitute, Address Public-Private Partnership Agenda

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:19:54 +0000

(New York) – Addressing the Global Compact Board on the occasion of its last meeting in 2011, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Board Members to intensify efforts to advance public-private partnerships in support of critical development challenges.

Stressing the importance of next year’s UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) as an opportunity to bring the partnership agenda to full scale, the Secretary-General asked that the Global Compact Board … [visit site to read more]

CEO Water Mandate Launches Platform for Corporate Water Assessment on New Website

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:11:44 +0000

(New York) – Today, the CEO Water Mandate – an initiative of the UN Global Compact that seeks to advance more sustainable corporate water management – launched its new website atwww.ceowatermandate.org. The site features a new capacity building platform developed in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) that describes the many functions of corporate water assessment, identifies useful assessment tools, and evaluates … [visit site to read more]

Caring for Climate Signatories Meet with UNFCCC Secretariat

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:08:02 +0000

(Durban) – Following a collaboration agreement signed in September of this year, signatories of Caring for Climate, the UN’s climate action platform for business, met for the first time with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Durban today. Chaired by Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, the event brought together more than 20 senior corporate representatives and members of the Caring for Climate Steering Committee.

Held in … [visit site to read more]

Transformative Step of the Day Launches in Durban

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:03:38 +0000

(Durban) – Today at COP17 in Durban, a multi-stakeholder coalition that includes the UN Global Compact in cooperation with the UNFCCC Secretariat, launched the Transformative Step of the Day initiative as a way to increase focus on transformative low-carbon solutions during the climate negotiations.

From smart grids and intelligent buildings to e-commerce and e-health, transformative solutions enabled by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) play a key role in driving … [visit site to read more]

UN General Assembly Renews the UN Global Compact’s Mandate

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:57:36 +0000

(New York) – Today the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (Economic and Financial Committee) adopted a resolution on the evolving relationship between the United Nations and the private sector.

The resolution, under General Assembly agenda item 26 (Towards Global Partnerships), recognizes “the vital role the UN Global Compact Office continues to play with regard to strengthening the capacity of the United Nations to partner strategically with the private … [visit site to read more]

Busan Forum Addresses Public-Private Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:52:39 +0000

(Busan) – A Private Sector Forum on Public-Private Cooperation for Broad-Based, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth took place in Busan, Republic of Korea today.

The event, held on the occasion of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, was jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Korea, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Global Compact, and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, with further support from the Global Compact Korea … [visit site to read more]

Social and Environmental Sustainability Coordinator at Levi Strauss & Co. (Miramar, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:48:18 +0000

The purpose of this position is to support the Social & Environmental Sustainability (SES) team to ensure that all supply chain operations from farm to retail, vendors, and owned-and-operated locations, including offices, retail, manufacturing, distribution, lead in social and environmental sustainability. This role will support risk reduction, protect and enhance brand reputation and sustain responsible commercial success.

Role Responsibilities

Ensure that supply … [visit site to read more]

Human Rights Licensee Supervisor at PVH

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:41:07 +0000

POSITION SUMMARY

PVH Corp. is currently looking for a person to work with our licensees to ensure compliance with the human rights program. Provide support to the Director of Operations and Licensee Compliance on programmatic initiatives that foster sustainable improvements and progress within the program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Licensee Support Tasks

Work with licensees to … [visit site to read more]

Social Compliance Auditor at UL Responsible Sourcing (Dallas, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:35:36 +0000

The UL Responsible Sourcing … [visit site to read more]

Global Compact Launches Local Network in Azerbaijan

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:53:39 +0000

(Baku) – The Global Compact Network Azerbaijan was launched in Baku today. The launch event, organized by UNDP Azerbaijan and supported by Statoil, was attended by representatives from businesses, civil society, business associations and academia.

During the opening ceremony Erlinq Sonsberq, Ambassador of Norway to Azerbaijan, discussed his country’s commitment to the Global Compact and stressed the crucial role of corporate sustainability as a pillar of robust economies.. Nato … [visit site to read more]

Global Compact Relaunches China Network

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:49:16 +0000

(Beijing) – In the presence of over 200 representatives of business, business associations, government, civil society and other stakeholders, the Global Compact Local Network was relaunched today. At the event in Beijing, Global Compact Executive Director Georg Kell and Fu Chengyu, Global Compact Board Member and Chairman of SINOPEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Fu will also serve as inaugural chairman of the Global Compact China Network Board.

The governance … [visit site to read more]

Seoul Conference Reaffirms Korean Commitments to Corporate Responsibility

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:44:36 +0000

(Seoul) – Organised by the Global Compact Korea Network and KMAC, the Global Corporate Social Responsibility Conference concluded on 23 November 2011 in Seoul with the adoption of the Seoul Declaration and Action Plan. Over 600 business participants and other stakeholders reaffirmed their commitments to corporate responsibility, and called on … [visit site to read more]

UN Secretary-General Encourages ASEAN Business Leaders to Engage in Global Issues, Join the Global Compact

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:39:56 +0000

(Bali) – At a news conference held in Bali during the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon challenged regional business community leaders to recognize their prominence in the global marketplace and engage in issues beyond their borders. A number of key issues relating to corporate sustainability were addressed, including climate change, sustainable development, access to food, water and energy, human rights and the … [visit site to read more]

Leading Global Brands Sign Up for New WindMade™ Label

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:28:38 +0000

(New York) – Major global companies including Motorola Mobility, Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg, Method and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co.) have procured or have pledged to procure at least 25 percent of their operations’ power consumption from wind energy. They announced their commitment to become certified under the new WindMade™ consumer label at a Global Launch event in New York.

The companies pioneering the use of the world’s first wind power consumer label were unveiled … [visit site to read more]

Local Network Bangladesh Co-hosts Private Sector Dinner with UN Secretary-General to Advance Women’s and Children’s Health

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:14:25 +0000

(Dhaka) – An intimate dinner was convened for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with 70 leaders from the private sector, civil society and Government focused on “Women’s and children’s health in Bangladesh: challenges, solutions and innovations”. Co-hosted by the Global Compact Local Network Bangladesh, Brac, ICDDR,B and the UN Foundation, the event provided the Secretary-General with the opportunity to introduce the “Every Woman Every Child” initiative to the local … [visit site to read more]

Group Manager Community & Stakeholder Relations at Nyrstar (Vancouver, Canada)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:45:15 +0000

The Suttie Group is proud to represent Nyrstar, a solid, well funded international public mining company with a unique and challenging opportunity for a seasoned Senior Manger who will develop and implement their community and stakeholder relations strategy and framework within their Americas’ mining operations. This role also has a global focus.

The successful candidate will be the subject matter expert for the stakeholder relations and community framework and its application. He/she will … [visit site to read more]

Research Assistant / Research Associate (m/f) at ESMT

Prof. Dr. Thomas Beschorner — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:39:15 +0000

ESMT European School of Management and Technology was founded in 2002 to establish an international business school, based in Germany, with a distinct European focus. ESMT offers excellence and innovation through rigorous academic research, teaching and consulting – with a practice-oriented approach to business education. The international business school offers full-time MBA and executive MBA programs, as well as executive education.

ESMT focuses on three main topics: responsible and … [visit site to read more]

China Entrepreneur Club Meets with UN Secretary-General on Sustainable Business Practices Ahead of Rio+20

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:32:18 +0000

(New York) – Nearly 30 Chief Executive Officers of highly influential Chinese private companies in the China Entrepreneur Club (CEC) met with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this week as part of a visit to the United States. The delegation sought to deepen their understanding of the United Nations perspective on sustainable business practices and the contributions of corporate sustainability to UN goals.

During their visit to the U.S., the delegation of CEOs participated in a … [visit site to read more]

Leading Global Brands Sign Up for New WindMade™ Label

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:29:29 +0000

The companies pioneering the use of the world’s first wind power consumer label were unveiled … [visit site to read more]

Local Network Bangladesh Co-hosts Private Sector Dinner with UN Secretary-General to Advance Women’s and Children’s Health

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:22:52 +0000

Local Networks in the Americas Convene

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:50:27 +0000

(Mexico City) – The Global Compact Local Networks in the Americas convened on 10-11 November for a Regional Meeting in Mexico City, following the Latin America and Caribbean Global Compact Business Forum on 9 November.

The Regional Meeting was attended by more than 30 representatives from the Regional Center for the Support of the Global Compact in Latin America and Caribbean and 11 Local Networks: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, … [visit site to read more]

Supplier Responsibility Specialist at Apple, Inc. (Shanghai, China)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:41:24 +0000

Apple is looking for candidates with experience in social responsibility auditing and monitoring, preferably in the technology sector. The candidate will also preferably possess expertise in auditing large industrial facilities and have a background in human resource management and/or environment, health and safety issues.

This individual will work with the Supplier Responsibility’s Compliance Program Manager as part of the team responsible for contributing to Apple’s Supplier … [visit site to read more]

Corporate Responsibility Manager or Senior Manager at Brown-Forman Corporation (Louisville, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:34:12 +0000

Scope/Basic Function:

Corporate Responsibility has a direct impact on the success of Brown-Forman’s portfolio of brands and ultimately on the company’s business results. An increasing number of consumers are using corporate responsibility as part of their decision making criteria – desiring to better understand not just the immediate brand benefits but also how the product was made, by whom and what … [visit site to read more]

Global Compact Business Forum in Latin America Convenes to Advance Corporate Sustainability in the Region

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:38:42 +0000

(Mexico City) – More than 200 representatives from business, investor groups and Local Networks gathered at the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV: BOLSA) to attend the Latin America and Caribbean Global Compact Business Forum. The Forum was organized by the Regional Center for the Support of the Global Compact in Latin America and Caribbean, with the support of Fundación Carolina and the Mexican Stock Exchange.

The event convened 30 panelists representing business, the Global Compact … [visit site to read more]

Expert Group on Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas Convenes

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:31:25 +0000

(New York) – The Expert Group on Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas convened today at United Nations Headquarters in New York to discuss ways to advance the implementation of responsible business practices in difficult operating environments. The meeting was organized by the UN Global Compact and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative to identify practical steps companies and investors can take to contribute to peace and … [visit site to read more]

Presentation Features Report by UN Secretary-General on Evolving UN-Business Collaboration, Brings Positive Closure to JIU Report

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:58:30 +0000

(New York) – Highlighting the evolving nature of strategic engagement between the United Nations and the private sector, and opportunities for new forms of United Nations-business cooperation for achieving development goals, the UN Secretary-General’s report on enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and all relevant partners, in particular the private sector, was presented to the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee today.

Citing previous recommendations for … [visit site to read more]

UN Global Compact Lays Out Actions for Governments to Strengthen Corporate Contribution to Sustainable Development at Rio+20

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:50:28 +0000

(New York) – Today, the UN Global Compact Office submitted Corporate Sustainability Leadership: A Framework for Action at Rio+20 and Beyond as an input to the preparatory process of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development – Rio+20 outcome document. The submission calls for Governments to take steps to support corporate responsibility, arguing that with the right incentives, enabling environments and means of implementation, the private sector can make significant … [visit site to read more]

Local Networks in Europe Convene

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:39:27 +0000

(Rome) – The Global Compact Local Networks in Europe convened over three days for a Regional Meeting and sustainability conference – both focused on Rio+20 – as well as a training session and meeting of the Global Compact Local Network Italy. During the events a best practices publication was launched. Titled: The European UN Global Compact Companies Towards … [visit site to read more]

Corporate Partnerships Director at Vestergaard Frandsen (New York, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:10:58 +0000

ABOUT VESTERGAARD FRANDSEN
Vestergaard Frandsen is a rapidly growing company specialized in complex emergency response and disease-control textiles. We are guided by a unique Humanitarian Entrepreneurship business model, the “profit for a purpose” approach that has turned humanitarian responsibility into our core business

Our innovative products and concepts include PermaNet long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito bed nets and curtains, ZeroFly® insecticide-incorporated plastic … [visit site to read more]

AARG Community Strategy Manager at Alcoa/Rio Tinto Alcan (Kamsar City, Guinea)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:58:32 +0000

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for developing long term relationships between the community leaders and key stakeholders associated with the AARG Project. Areas of responsibility include government affairs, community development, resettlement, media relations, as well as facilitator of stakeholder engagements with project ECR and OC Committees.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Supervision Received: Reports to and receives technical and functional guidance from the ECR and … [visit site to read more]

Global Compact Welcomes New European Commission Strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:13:55 +0000

(Brussels) – The Global Compact hailed the introduction of a new directive on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for Europe, put forth by the European Commission this week in Brussels. In its first statement on the issue in five years, the Commission provides recommendations for companies to integrate social, environmental and ethical concerns into their core operations and strategies.

The strategy is based on a new definition of corporate responsibility that moves beyond voluntary … [visit site to read more]

Anti-Corruption Working Group Convenes During Fourth Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption

Matthias Stausberg (Global Compact) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:08:19 +0000

(Marrakesh) – The UN Global Compact convened the 9th Meeting of its Anti-Corruption Working Group during the Fourth Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption, held 23 – 25 October in Marrakesh, Morocco. Participants included 50 representatives from the private sector, academia, Governments, civil society, business associations, and Global Compact Local Networks.

The three-day meeting focused on a range of anti-corruption … [visit site to read more]

Sr. Environmental Program Manager at The Port of Seattle (Seattle, USA)

Björn Brömmelsiek (CSR NEWS) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:58:59 +0000

The Port of Seattle is seeking an experienced Sr. Environmental Program Manager to develop, implement, manage and oversee the Seaport’s Air Quality Program and engage with business units to find solutions and programs that provide environmental and competitive advantages. The port plays a key role in bringing international trade, transportation and travel to the Pacific Northwest, and supports industries as diverse as tourism and commercial fishing. The Port’s vision is to be the cleanest, … [visit site to read more]