FedEx Advances CR Efforts through Team Member Involvement & Smart Investments

FedEx moved closer to meeting its 2020 global citizenship goals with significant support from its 290,000 global team members and through a number of smart investments. The FedEx 2010 Global Citizenship Update, released recently, showcases how smart collaboration and strategic investments can help connect the world in responsible and resourceful ways, while creating economic opportunity. Read more

Minister of the Environment and Water Resources’ speech at the Second International Singapore Compact CSR Summit

Speech by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister of the Environment and Water Resources, at the Second International Singapore Compact CSR Summit at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.

Let me first thank the Singapore Compact for Corporate Social Responsibility for organising this International CSR Summit. It is a pleasure to see so many of you this morning, and allow me to extend a special welcome to our overseas guests. I hope you will find the time to explore and enjoy the many sights and sounds of Singapore outside this Summit. Read more

Singapore Compact President’s speech at opening of Int’l Singapore Compact CSR Summit 2010

Speech by Ms Olivia Lum, President of Singapore Compact for CSR at the opening of the International Singapore Compact CSR Summit 2010 on 6th October 2010 at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.

Welcome to the Second International Singapore Compact CSR Summit. To our overseas guests, welcome to Sentosa.

Before we start this conference, on behalf of Singapore Compact for CSR, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and his family on the passing of his beloved wife. We will remember Mrs Lee who in her own quiet ways, modeled for us how to live and care for our community with grace and dignity. She has been a wonderful “Mother of Singapore” and we honour her with our gratitude and respect. Read more

Energy security: a picture of uncertainty

by Grace Segran, London, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge.

Uncertainty surrounds the security and sustainability of energy supplies in the UK from 2015 onwards, with energy prices rising – in some cases – to uncomfortably high levels. “Gas would be a very important bridge to take us to the Elysian fields of a much cleaner energy scene of onshore and offshore wind, renewables, and an expectation of a very large chunk of nuclear,” says Alistair Buchanan, Chief Executive of Ofgem (the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets), speaking at The Economist’s recent UK Energy Summit. Read more

A unique opportunity to become the world’s centre of eco-innovation

by Sami Mahroum, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge.

Innovation for green growth is the new mantra for advanced economies. From Australia to the United States, governments are pouring billions of dollars, euros and yen into eco-innovation programmes. The US has earmarked US$59 billion for green technologies as part of its stimulus packages; Australia has dedicated A$5.7 billion, while Canada has set aside C$2.8 billion for that purpose. Governments are also providing other incentives ranging from support for R&D activities to new regulations and standards on transport, buildings and manufacturing. The aim is to become greener while staying competitive, and to reach that delicate balance the OECD is working towards a Green Growth Strategy for its 30+ members. Read more

Raja Nazrin: CSR not just for Corp Comm

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) should be entrenched as a company-wide culture from the top down, according to Raja Muda of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah. Bernama reports that the Perak Prince said because there appears to be evidence that  CSR in Malaysia was relegated to corporate communications departments. CSR evidently has not reached a stage where CSR cuts across the board. Read more

Malaysia’s company directors not up to scratch

Malaysiakini reports that Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group (MSWG) believes recent corporate governance issues in Malaysia point to the failure and ineffectiveness of the directors in meeting best practice standards and enhancing the governance of companies. Read more

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