Tag archives for corporate social responsibility
Sustainability at adidas: Water, Engagement via SMS, Volunteerism
Yesterday the adidas Group released its 2012 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the company’s work on environmental, supply chain and community work.
Standard Bank and SAP Team Up to Expand Banking to Millions in South Africa
Standard Bank’s AccessBanking is a big step forward for personal finance and banking in South Africa.
CSR in Africa, the Next Sustainable Business Frontier
Watch for CSR in Africa to become central in both local and multinational companies’ agendas.
At Nestlé, Sustainable Design is a Key Part of Shared Value
Nestlé has long attracted plenty of criticism, but its “shared value” and corporate social responsiblity (CSR) agenda could mend its reputation.
CSR in Qatar: Youth and Health Are a Start
A comfortable standard of living and high incomes do not mean a country is free of social problems. Read on as we explore CSR in Qatar.
GreenClics.com Interview of Leon Kaye Sheds Light on Social Media and Sustainability
Read Leon Kaye's interview with GreenClics.com, a CSR and sustainability firm helping companies gain faster access to stakeholders via social networks.
Ford Driving Skills For Life Saves Lives In India
In my latest article on Sustainable Brands, I discuss how Ford Motor Co.’s Driving Skills for Life Program has helped make roads in India.
Four Years As A CSR & Sustainability Writer: Thoughts
Yes, it does get better. Four years ago, after quitting the world’s most toxic firm I lasted not even four weeks at the world’s worst company before I was told to leave. It was the lowest of the low. So ...
Johnson Controls 2012 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Volunteering, Lead Recycling
This week Johnson Controls released its 2012 Sustainability Report, another step in the company’s decade-long leadership on corporate social responsibility. The $42 billion Wisconsin-based company has enjoyed continued growth the past 20-plus years and has paid a dividend to its shareholders annually since ...
Children’s Rights in the Gulf: Progress in Qatar, UAE
In my latest article in The Guardian, I discuss some of nascent work going on within Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to improve the lives of children.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ Sustainability Report an Ethical Business Success Story
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' most recent sustainability report details the company’s successes and shortcomings during FY2012.
Social Footprint, the Other Business Impact
The challenges of identifying an organization’s “social footprint” are many, but businesses cannot ignore the effects their operations have on people.