Davos 2018: 5 Communications Themes From A Revived World Economic Forum
A Davos week that began with dire prognostications on the collapse of trust ended in upbeat mood, with economic optimism helping to allay concerns about political upheaval. Crisis, what crisis? A Davos week that began with dire prognostications on the collapse of trust ended in upbeat mood, with corporate bosses buoyed by the kind of […]
iORDER – Duty of Care and Prudence
Nonprofit boards have a duty of care and prudence in performing its role. This fact is well known and accepted. However, as stewards of nonprofit organizations, knowing what these duties entail and how to operationalize their responsibilities are issues faced by the board members. Here is a mnemonic that I have devised to help us […]
Why collaboration will be key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2015, when the United Nations established a set of shared goals and targets for achieving sustainable development around the world, the development community has been excited, energized but also a little bit wary. While the ambition contained within the Global Goals is high, the challenge is vast. What is more, we face a moving […]
CSR, Development (MDGs) and the UN Global Compact
CSR, Development (MDGs) and the UN Global Compact Background Paper for the conference organized by UNITAR and the Jewellery Industry in the UN Pavilion (Shanghai Exposition, China, Sept 21-23, 2010) Source: MHCi Monthly Feature September 2010 Governments acknowledged the UN Global Compact as a means not only to motivate business to adopt a responsible approach […]
WWF overview of CSR
WWF overview of CSR Partnership: enhancing technologies/applications Summary: The role of business and industry is rapidly changing. The past decade has seen the growth and increased influence of transnational corporations in all matters including those relevant to sustainable development. Transnational corporations (TNCs) affect society and ecological systems in a number of ways, both directly through […]
TCS committed to CSR
TCS committed to CSR Partnership: preservation of the environment Anil Urs Summary: IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has structured its corporate social responsibilities (CSR) on two distinct tiers – impacting communities directly in line of its business and concern for preservation of the environment. The company also has formed ‘Maitree’, an association of employees […]
A touchy, feely Coles takes on responsibility
A touchy, feely Coles takes on responsibility Partnership: Sustainability By Rick Allert Summary: The size of Coles Myer brings benefits for their customers, for their employees and of course their shareholders. But it also brings responsibilities in terms of how they conduct themselves. They understand that both their business and those of their product suppliers […]
Figaro Coffee video case
Figaro Coffee video case The mind has exactly the same power as the hands Summary: The mind has exactly the same power as the hands: The mind has exactly the same power as the hands – not merely to grasp the world but to change it. Even small companies like Figaro Coffee can engage in […]
