Hai-O’s Festive Season’s Philanthropy

The philanthropic arm of Hai-O Group of Companies, Hai-O Foundation, donated RM100,000 to Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers (Bakti) towards charity recently. Hai-O Marketing Sdn Bhd Business Development manager, Shahrizan Idris, was quoted as saying: Read more

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Ethics For Media

The Center for International Media Ethics (CIME) and EthicsforMedia is presenting a unique opportunity for journalists interested in further training opportunities. The organization is dedicated to encouraging ethical media practices around the world. In collaboration with journalists and experts, they have created a weeklong course focusing on how good ethics can lead to business sustainability. Read more

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The GRI Readers Award 2010

The Global Reporting initiative (GRI) have this week re-launched the 2010 sustainability reporting awards in a simpler, more user friendly format. Voting is now easy and quick, allowing everyone to easily shape the future of sustainability reporting.

The GRI’s Readers’ and Reporters’ Awards will now be open until the 3 March 2010. For the first year, readers and reporters can vote. They offer a unique opportunity to have your say and change the future of sustainability reporting.

RCA Presentation

GRI provides the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting framework. Sustainability reporting is now standard practice for many leading businesses. The number of sustainability reports being produced is at a record high. GRI is now aware of over 1280 reports published in 2009 representing an increase of 17% on 2008 figures.

For the first time, the GRI’s Readers’ and Reporters’ survey report will show whether reports really meet the needs of their target audiences, and more importantly, whether these reports actually change people’s views and behaviour.

Wim Bartels, Partner at KPMG Sustainability Netherlands said:

We believe that the combination of the Readers’ Survey and the Reporters’ Survey this time around will give us valuable insights about the information readers really want. We will analyze the two perspectives in order help organizations provide readers with the information they need and want.

Helen Spoor, Consultant at the Readers’ Choice Awards Content Partner organization Futerra said:

Trust is at an all time low. By showing both sides of the story, we’re being completely transparent. Results could show a real disconnect between reporters and readers, providing the opportunity to dramatically change sustainability reporting in the future.

The awards and survey results will be announced at the 2010 Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency, to be held on 26 – 28 May 2010.

2010 Readers Choice Brochure

To take part in the survey as a reader or reporter, click here. Click here for further information on the Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency.

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Voluntary CSR Guidelines For India

India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched voluntary guidelines for responsible business which aim to add value to the operations and contribute towards the long term sustainability of the business. These guidelines also aim to enable business to focus as well as contribute towards the interests of the stakeholders and the society. Read more

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Indonesia: Human Rights Body Questions PT Freeport on CSR Funding

Gold and copper mining company, PT Freeport Indonesia, has been question by the National Commission on Human Rights on the matter of its local CSR funding. According to the Jakarta Post, representatives of three villages near Freeport’s operation area had recently filed reports with the commission requesting greater transparency in the distribution of the company’s fund. Read more

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Call For Entries In Zoosa’s CSR Database

Zoosa has issued a call for entries in the first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) database which moves beyond the usual CSR marketing fluff and delivers searchable CSR results. Organizations can enter their “verified” information directly and/or socially responsible professionals can enter “unverified” corporate data for others to view, comment on, and prioritize. Read more

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New Anti-Corruption Reporting Guidance

Transparency International (TI) and the United Nations Global Compact has released reporting guidance for business committed to combating corruption. The guidance, developed in the framework of the Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative, aims to equip companies with the means to report on anti-corruption policies and actions comprehensively and effectively. Read more

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