Archives for CSR
HP’s 2012 Sustainability Report: More Carbon Reporting, Transparency, Social Enterprise
This week HP released its 2012 sustainability report, which covers the company's work on carbon reporting, social enterprise and supply chain transparency.
SAP Invests in Skills Development Programs Throughout Africa
SAP launched a “Skills for Africa” program tasked with the development of information technology skills in this growing market.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Scores First Smartphone Sustainability Certification
Last week TCO Development granted Samsung’s Galaxy S4 the organization’s first ever sustainability certification for smartphones.
SAP Makes Over 300,000 Meals for Food for Orphans
Last week, SAP employees, partners and customers took on another issue: child hunger in Sierra Leone. Over 300,000 meals were prepared for Food for Orphans.f
The Green Army Network: Collaboration for a Greater Purpose
Conferences and professional gatherings are breeding grounds for meeting new contacts, sharing ideas, and networking. As in the Green Army network recently at SXSW. From Justin Merrill at AMD.
SAP Pledges to Hire Adults with Autism For 1% of Workforce
This week SAP announced that one percent of its workforce will eventually be adults diagnosed with a form of autism.
Why Sustainable Supply Chain Builds a Global Competitive Advantage
There are several reasons why companies should pursue a more sustainable supply chain: diminishing raw materials, human rights and resource efficiencies.
Sustainable Consumption – Should Brands Should Take the Lead?
The world's leading companies and their brands should take leadership on developing more sustainable consumption habits.
5 Necessary Steps to Better Integrated Reporting AND a More Sustainable Company
SAP's Chief Sustainability Officer Peter Graf outlines the 5 steps behind an effective integrated report.
After the Bangladesh Tragedy: Six Ethical, Eco and Fair Clothing Manufacturers
In the wake of the Bangladesh tragedy, here are a few suggestions of more eco, fair, ethical, and local companies from which to purchase clothing.
Marks & Spencer’s Shwopping, One Year Later: Progress and Potential
A year has passed since Marks & Spencer launched its Shwopping campaign in many of its UK stores. Leon Kaye chats with Adam Elman about its progress.
Balancing Resilience and Growth Within the Supply Chain
A Deloitte study gives an overview of the challenges companies face within their supply chains and how they can partner with their suppliers to solve them.