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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LRQA Climate Change Podcast Series – Episode 1 – The Clean Development Mechanism
3rd Nov 2011 by JChowdhury
In this episode, we talk to Robert Hansor, Head of Climate Change and CSR for LRQA Asia about the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Rob set the scene for us by explaining some of the key drivers for the boom in CDM business in Asia. Listen to:LRQA Climate Change Podcast Series – Episode 1 – The [...]
Business leaders to meet in Kuala Lumpur to discuss Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) developments
22nd Sep 2011 by JChowdhury
Key leaders from various industries will gather at this year’s CSR Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur on 27 and 28 September, the annual flagship event of CSR Asia, to discuss CSR developments across four themes: Asian CSR strategies; environmental issues; community investment; and, sustainable supply chains and food security. View a full copy of the [...]
Plan ‘Sustainability Communications,’ Not Green Marketing, for 2011
17th Nov 2010 by Deborah Evans
I hear from lots of companies that they don’t do much to promote their sustainability initiatives, citing either fear of being accused of greenwashing or the fact that they are doing it for the “right” reason, not for the publicity. PR firm Cohn & Wolfe has a great name for this: “green muting.”
LRQA Presents on CDM and Climate Change Mechanisms at Carbon Forum Asia
27th Oct 2010 by Madlen King
Madlen King, LRQA’s Global Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, was a panelist during the “CDM – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” session on Day One of the Carbon Forum Asia in Singapore
Green-washing builds cynicism, how can hotels convince stakeholders they are sincere?
12th Oct 2010
A recent article from The Asian Hotel & Catering Times, September 2010, looks at how green-washing builds cynicism in both staff and guests, which may damage the brand. Ruth Williams looks into how hotels can convince stakeholders they are sincere.
Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships Summit
Event: 7th Dec 2010 – 8th Dec 2010
The ‘Sustainable Agricultural Partnerships Summit’, will focus specifically on collaboration and partnerships between key stakeholders in the agricultural community. To encourage this process, and create a dialogue between farmers and the food industry on sustainability issues.
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.
Carbon TradeEx America Tradeshow & Conference
Event: 28th Sep 2010 – 29th Sep 2010
Carbon TradeEx America is set to continue to be the premier carbon industry event in North America. We are working with the Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) to present the leading carbon market conference and trade show in North America.
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