Malaysia & Australia collaborate on CSR research in oil & gas

Oil and gas are one of the key industries both in Malaysia and Australia, and in context of Malaysia it plays a critical role given the emergent role of the economy. Funded by Australia-Malaysia Institute , department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), a team of academic scholars for the first time have come together and are engaged in a study which compares CSR standards in the oil and gas sectors between the two countries, and is investigating national CSR agendas through extensive participation between academia, business managers, non government organisations and other important stakeholders. Read more

Smalled-Clawed Otter Finds Favour With Lanxess

Lanxess Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of German Specialty Chemicals Group Lanxess, has partnered with the Taronga Conservation Society Australia as a Champion Sponsor of the Small-clawed Otters. The sponsorship by Lanxess Pty Ltd will initially be for two years. Read more

The New Face of CSR in Australia

By James Chua

In November 2007, Dr Leeora Black, the managing director of Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, wrote in The Age (Business section, 27 November 2007) that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Australia would be given increasing visibility by the Rudd Government, spelling a new outlook on the way businesses approach CSR.

The Rudd Government, Dr. Black points out, has a strong, committed team including Labour Senator Penny Wong, Anna Burke (member for Chisholm), Chris Bowen (member for Prospect) and Peter Garrett, environment spokesman, among others. Read more