Editorials

It’s a dirty job but someone’s got to do it It’s a dirty job but someone’s got to do it

By Dilaila Mohd Yunus Most mothers I know would rather eat boiled socks than use... 

International Coastal Clean Up Singapore 2010 International Coastal Clean Up Singapore 2010

By Irene Millar Since 1986, volunteers in 70‐100 countries around the world invest... 

How big is your hair? How big is your hair?

By Dilaila Mohd Yunus When I was a kid, my mother and her sisters have their own... 

PDA for the environment PDA for the environment

By Dilaila Mohd Yunus A few months back, a leading telco asked me to write an article... 

What people think of CSR in Malaysia What people think of CSR in Malaysia

Check out the donation box filled with straws. So much for seeking the public’s... 

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Initiatives

TNT Express Malaysia and MyKasih Join Forces in Aid of Families TNT Express Malaysia and MyKasih Join Forces in Aid of Families

TNT Express Malaysia has embarked on yet another Corporate Social Responsibility... 

Lanxess gains on corporate social responsibility footprint Lanxess gains on corporate social responsibility footprint

Global specialty chemicals leader Lanxess was recognized for its role in nurturing... 

Sustainable carpet solutions for global mining congolomerate Sustainable carpet solutions for global mining congolomerate

Interface, a worldwide manufacturer of environmentally-friendly modular flooring... 

United launches enhanced carbon offset program in celebration of Earth Day United launches enhanced carbon offset program in celebration of Earth Day

United Continental Holdings, Inc. recently announced its enhanced carbon offset program... 

GAB Foundation’s English Programme boosts students’ confidence and interest in the language GAB Foundation’s English Programme boosts students’ confidence and interest in the language

It was a proud moment for Mr Choo Heng Foo as he watched his students recite a popular... 

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News Bites

Long term supplier partnerships key to Unilever’s sustainable growth Long term supplier partnerships key to Unilever’s sustainable growth

Unilever recently signed its thirtieth strategic supplier partnership to support... 

The Truth About Tech The Truth About Tech

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CSE announces the Global Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Challenge winners CSE announces the Global Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Challenge winners

The Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE), recognized as a leader in implementing... 

MasterCard Index Reveals Increase in Gender Equality in Asia Pacific MasterCard Index Reveals Increase in Gender Equality in Asia Pacific

 MasterCard (http://newsroom.mastercard.com/) today announced the results of its... 

Cairn India comes out tops at Blue Dart CSR Awards, India Cairn India comes out tops at Blue Dart CSR Awards, India

Cairn India, one of the country’s leading upstream oil and gas company, won... 

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Events

Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training in Dubai Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training in Dubai

This challenging two-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies... 

Jaipur – CSR Workshop Jaipur – CSR Workshop

The Centre for Training & Research in Responsible Business is pleased to announce... 

First Certified Sustainability Practitioner workshop for Japanese Managers held in Tokyo, Japan First Certified Sustainability Practitioner workshop for Japanese Managers held in Tokyo, Japan

SustainaVision Ltd, in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence... 

Blue Dart and DHL are Living Corporate Responsibility in India Blue Dart and DHL are Living Corporate Responsibility in India

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier courier and integrated express... 

GRI Certified Training on Reporting by CSE (Athens, 19 & 20 March 2012) GRI Certified Training on Reporting by CSE (Athens, 19 & 20 March 2012)

Gain insight on the conceptual introduction and preparation of the GRI reporting... 

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Articles

Is CSR’s credibility swiftly reversing? Is CSR’s credibility swiftly reversing?

by Mark Lee Hunter, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge. Doing well by doing good is getting a bad reputation…. just when we really need it. Corporate social responsibility … and your eyes glaze. You’re not alone. Last October, I saw a lecture hall full of members and guests of the INSEAD Alumni Sustainability Roundtable who almost unanimously raised... [Read more]

Changing the way people give Changing the way people give

by Karan Girotra, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge New donation platforms are reducing inefficiencies in charitable giving by minimising risk. But there still remains a missing component. [Read more]  Read More →

Sustainability and Communication: The Need for a Guide on Responsibility Sustainability and Communication: The Need for a Guide on Responsibility

by Nikos Avlonas, Founder & President Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) In recent years, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability has attained an important position in the minds of management across all areas of operation. As a result, we have seen the emergence of the Corporate Sustainability Strategy, a new form of a Corporate... [Read more]

Handing out some radical Asian philanthropy Handing out some radical Asian philanthropy

Courtesy of Insead Knowledge, by Mrinalini Reddy Wealthy Asian dynasties are redefining the way they share their gains with the communities that helped them prosper. A new study by INSEAD and UBS reveals for the first time shifting trends in Asian philanthropy, from obscure donations to progressive strategies. [Read more]  Read More →

From poverty to entrepreneurship: That’s friendship From poverty to entrepreneurship: That’s friendship

by Nicholas Bray, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge One social entrepreneur seeks to elevate those at the bottom of the pyramid in Bangladesh. But can she navigate the straits between government, the private sector and Mother Nature? Runa Khan’sFriendship organisation works for the poorest of the poor in one of the poorest countries of the world. Many... [Read more]

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Interviews

DHL Express Celebrates Global Volunteer Day DHL Express Celebrates Global Volunteer Day

DHL Express Malaysia, part of Deutsche Post DHL, a leader in postal and logistics group, marked yet another successful Global Volunteer Day initiative in Malaysia on 25 September. One hundred and sixty-nine employees took part in a home visit to Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah as part of DHL’s global drive to give back to local communities... [Read more]

Interface, Inc. CEO Shares Five Sustainability Successes Achieved in Past Year Interface, Inc. CEO Shares Five Sustainability Successes Achieved in Past Year

Interface, Inc., leader in design, production and sales of environmentally responsible modular carpet, believes that Earth Day is an important time for individuals and organizations to consider environmental impacts. The company recently revealed  highlights made over the past year in reducing its own negative impacts on the earth to demonstrate ways... [Read more]

Putting social innovation and entrepreneurship on the business agenda Putting social innovation and entrepreneurship on the business agenda

Courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge John Elkington’s work advising businesses on sustainable strategies has earned him numerous accolades including the Dean of Corporate Social Responsibility by BusinessWeek in 2004. In an interview with INSEAD Knowledge, he discusses social innovation and entrepreneurship and its potential to become an increasing part of... [Read more]

Towards nugatory for InterfaceFLOR Towards nugatory for InterfaceFLOR

Interface Inc. is on a quest to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2020. The initiative, called “Mission Zero”, will eliminate its impact on the environment. Moreover, the global carpet manufacturer and sustainability pioneer is also calling for businesses worldwide to seek greater responsibility and transparency with environmental claims. [Read... [Read more]

Getting down to the haze issue Getting down to the haze issue

The forest fires in Sumatra this year plunged haze in the spotlight – and the companies who own the land were particularly lambasted as responsible for the burning of the world’s third-largest tropical rainforest. But the finger-pointing and blame-shifting is counter-productive – for decades we have known who these ‘culprits’ are and worse,... [Read more]

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Reviews

The World That Changes The World The World That Changes The World

By Alan Wong Thanks to modern technology, bad news are delivered with great speed and in huge amounts. We are barraged by “Have you heard?”, “OMG!”, and of course, “Look at this!”, which is often followed by “Spread the word!” or, if you’re on Facebook, “Please ‘Like’ This.” So far, over 200,000 Malaysian Facebook users have... [Read more]

CSR Strategies Review CSR Strategies Review

By Jean-Michel Piedagnel There are many books written on CSR are written by CSR specialists, but very few are written by CSR “practitioners”, let alone by CEOs. Sri Urip’s book CSR Strategies offers a lot of invaluable first hand practical experience on CSR best practices. This is where this book really stands out. [Read more]  Read More →

What Does (and Does Not) Make Sense in the Nonprofit World What Does (and Does Not) Make Sense in the Nonprofit World

By Jean-Michel Piedagnel Accenture has the reputation of employing the best consultants in the world. The publication of a book about the non-profit sector by Willie Cheng, “Doing Good Well” promised to be an interesting read, for better or worse. He is a former partner at Accenture in Singapore and since his retirement at an early age (and therefore... [Read more]

The Responsibility Revolution The Responsibility Revolution

By Amanda Coffin As Jeffrey Hollander and Bill Breen of Seventh Generation reflect upon the dismal atmosphere following the past two years’ financial upheaval, they see in it the incubator for a revolution.  Their newly-released book, The Responsibility Revolution:  How the Next Generation of Businesses Will Win, offers a review of companies... [Read more]

Tales of Two Countries Tales of Two Countries

by Amanda Coffin It boggles the mind of many a visitor to this region how Malaysia and Singapore, acrimoniously divorced in 1963, can now – a mere 46 years later – be such different worlds. The two states have much in common, certainly, but if a traveller awoke from a deep sleep whilst in transit, it would take him but a moment to discern which... [Read more]

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