The launch of the Global Compact 100 Index, which selects its line-up according to financial performance as well as sustainability credentials, pits purists against pragmatists
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By Jon Entine, Reuters, 11 November 2013
In an article for Ethical Corpation, Jon Entine examines the merits and challenges of sustainability indices, focusing on the recently launched Global Compact 100 Index (GC100).
Today’s pace-setters in corporate sustainability and social innovation attended what was billed as “the CSR party of the year” – the 4th annual Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards ceremony in London, UK (June 24th). HP was proud to be there, scooping first place in the coveted Best Business/NGO Partnership awards category for its collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).
World-leading food company praised for its sustainability commitments and collaborative approach
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LONDON, June 24, 2013 /3BL Media/ - Mars, Incorporated has been named Best Private Company by Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards 2013. Ethical Corporation is a global business publication focused on global ethical business and exploring how large companies are responding to the sustainable business agenda.
Mars, Incorporated has been shortlisted for Ethical Corporation’s Responsible Business Awards 2013 in the category of Best Private Company.
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May 6, 2013 /3BL Media/ - Ethical Corporation’s Responsible Business Awards pay tribute to companies’ commitment to responsible business practices and recognize global leaders in corporate sustainability. The Best Private Company category acknowledges the privately-held unlisted company that has best demonstrated its dedication to embedding sustainable business across its operations.
Stevia Industry Leader Truvia® Business Establishes First Global Agricultural Standard for Stevia
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WAYZATA, Minn., Jan. 31, 2013 /3BL Media /PRNewswire/ - The Truvia® business, the global leader of stevia sweeteners, today released its Truvia® sustainability program update, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability leadership and transparency.
A new conference format plus Reporting X Factor hits this year's CR Reporting Summit
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(3BL Media) London - September 27, 2012 - Who says reporting has to be boring? Ethical Corporation's 6th Annual CR Reporting and Communications Summitfeaturing over 200 CSR and Communication professionals will adopt a new and revamped approach to their two day event.
General Motors is supporting an effort to re-purpose scrap vehicle material into clothing for the homeless. Leftover sound absorbing material from the production of Chevrolet Malibu’s and Buick Verano’s is being used to create self-heated, waterproof coats that double as sleeping bags. The bad weather gear is the vision of a Detroit humanitarian, Veronika Scott, whose Empowerment Plan program works with GM for the source material.
Senior experts from leading companies will gather in London on 20-21 November to share best practice on how to create an innovative reporting and communications strategy that does not rely on a CR report
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(3BL Media) August 20, 2012 - Companies now recognise that whilst annual CR reporting is crucial, the CR report is just one method of engagement. The rules of CR engagement depend on the stakeholder. Consumers for example are unlikely to have heard of let alone read a CSR report.
