REDtone Wants To Help Rural Communities
March 17, 2010 by admin
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Broadband service provider, REDtone International Berhad, is committed to narrow the digital divide among the rural community, Bernama reports. Chief Executive Officer, Zainal Amanshah ,said the company wants to further expand its corporate social responsibility initiatives through its Connected 1Malaysia programme. Read more
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 that are breaking molds, designing new molds, or rejecting molds altogether, as they illustrate that doing business responsibly can pay very gratifying rewards. Read more
CSR Development Programmes with the Academy of Responsible Management
March 10, 2010 by admin
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The Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) and Academy of Responsible Management (ARM) have organised the MIM-ARM CSR Development Programmes for organisations embarking on their CSR initiatives and are looking towards implementing these initiatives in their organisations. Read more
The Future of CSR in Malaysia Workshop
This event is on as scheduled. Apologies for the previous announcement.
As part of his world tour, Prof Dr Wayne Visser will be conducting a one-day workshop in Kuala Lumpur to share CSR Best Practices with organizations in Malaysia. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, he will be delivering a workshop that will help CSR professionals and stakeholders on CSR’s 2.0 evolution. The workshop is set to shed light on the new expectations stakeholders have of corporate organizations and on why it is essential organizations acknowledge and meet these new expectations.
Workshop Benefits
- Stay up to date with the latest in CSR Best Practices
- Create CSR Programs which are relevant and current
- Stay updated on stakeholder expectations
- Understand the changing role of business in society
- Prepare your organization for the future of CSR
Workshop Content
- The Evolution of CSR and related concepts
- CSR in a Developing Country Context
- CSR in Asia and Malaysia
- ISO 26000, CSR 2.0 and the Future
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for CSR Professionals, Members of the NGO Community and other Industry Players who wish to stay abreast with the latest in CSR. It is designed to help these individuals develop a more current understanding of CSR to ensure their day to day CSR efforts are relevant to the changing demands of the industry.
Workshop Details
- Date: 30 March 2010
- Venue: Concorde Hotel, KL
- Duration: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Prof. Dr. Wayne Visser
Prof Dr. Wayne Visser is Founder and Director of the think-tank- CSR International and the author/editor of seven books on the role of business in society. He is also a Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, where he is contributing to various research and teaching programmes and where he previously held the position of Research Director.
Before getting his PhD in Corporate Social Responsibility (Nottingham University, UK), Dr. Wayne was Director of Sustainability Services for KPMG and Strategy Analyst for Cap Gemini in South Africa.
In 2010, Dr. Wayne embarks on a 30-country ‘CSR Quest’ World Tour, to share best practices in corporate sustainability and responsibility. Malaysia is one of his many stops.
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Unilever Stays Away From Indonesia Palm Oil Planter
February 26, 2010 by admin
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Unilever, the world’s top palm oil buyer, has instructed dealers to stay away from palm oil sourced from Indonesian planter, Duta Palma, over its concerns about rainforest destruction, according to an Indonesian industry official. This move comes after BBC revealed Duta Palma allegedly clearing forests illegally, and is the second bid against Duta Palma in three months. Read more
Malaysia’s Green Building Index For Tropical Structures
By Daniel Chandranayagam
In August 2008, PAM (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia or Malaysian Institute of Architects) Council endorsed and approved the formation of the new Sustainability Committee, tasked primarily to develop and establish the Green Building Index Malaysia. A target deadline of April/May 2009 was set to launch this Green rating.
GRI and ING Announce The Big Five Competition
February 9, 2010 by admin
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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and 2010 Conference sponsor ING today announced the opening of “The Big Five Competition” in which they invite small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from around the world to compete for one of up to five booths worth €13,000 at this year’s Conference Market Place. Read more
