FrieslandCampina to Implement ISO 26000
12th Dec 2011
Royal FrieslandCampina’s CEO Cees ’t Hart was presented with the Statement of Self-Declaration NEN-ISO 26000:2010 by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
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Companies Worry More About Reputational Risk
3rd Sep 2010
Perhaps not surprisingly, heightened concern over risk to corporate reputation is “noticeably” affecting how senior management and boards are doing business, according to a July 2010 survey of corporate executives, http://business-ethics.com reports.
A bad corporate reputation loses 1 in 5 customers
3rd Sep 2010
Ask any high school student and they will likely tell you reputation matters. But the importance of a good image doesn’t fade as time passes. In fact, a bad corporate reputation almost guarantees the loss of one in every five customers, according to a new study.
Work-Life Balance – a luxury or necessity?
24th Jul 2009 by Richard Gunawan
Lack of Work-Life Balance has significant risks to the organisation; including loss of productivity, poor health, and higher absenteeism. By offering flexible work arrangements to employees can help companies navigate the troubled times. By offering periods of unpaid leave or options to work part-time, companies may be able to avoid massive retrenchment and still retain their talented employees.
Socially responsible investment and its impact to your company
20th Jul 2009 by Richard Gunawan
Companies that fail to disclose their ESG performance will find it more difficult to obtain funds from institutional investors. Several pension funds, for example, consider climate change a key criterion and will exclude companies that cannot substantiate their environmental commitments.
The absence of a proper management system, policy and review will deter fund managers. Investors are more savvy in their selection of companies that prove a genuine commitment to sustainability issues.
New ‘What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn’ research highlights need for Independent Assurance
23rd Apr 2009
The report ‘What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn: Reviewing the agenda in the global economic crisis’ from the think-tank AccountAbility investigates what enables consumers to trust in a business’s integrity and fairness.
UK Anti-Corruption Summit 2009
Event: 2nd Feb 2009 – 4th Feb 2009
Attend the UK Anti-corruption Summit 2009 and engage in thought provoking, challenging, interactive debate led by senior experts in the field. Network with your peers and take advantage of this valuable learning platform.
Responsible Business Summit 2009
Event: 11th May 2009 – 12th May 2009
The Responsible Business Summit is returning on 11 – 12 May 2009 for the eighth time. This conference brings together the leading minds in the corporate world to discuss the sustainability and CSR challenges facing business over the coming year.
Climate Change Summit 2009
Event: 17th Feb 2009 – 18th Feb 2009
Now in its 3rd year, this is the only gathering for corporate responsibility and environmental professionals that offers practical guide to effective environmental strategies that help grow and strengthen businesses in the uncertain times ahead.
Green supply chain, shouldn’t everybody have one?
3rd Dec 2008
A recent article on Manufacturing & Logistics IT website talks about the rapidly rising energy costs and environmental concerns have driven ‘green’ issues ever higher on the business agenda.
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