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Waitrose becomes first supermarket to launch ‘breakthrough’ refrigeration technology
2/7/2009
Waitrose has become the first supermarket to develop a new, propane based refrigeration technology, which will dramatically reduce its carbon footprint by 20 per cent.
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UK Implements Standard to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
2/7/2009
A new standard published by BSI will potentially help organizations make energy cost savings and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. BS EN 16001 shows organizations how to establish the systems and processes necessary to improve energy efficiency across their operations.
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Helveta’s timber track and trace technology receives £3m investment
2/7/2009
Helveta Limited, the leading provider of global timber track and trace technology, today announced that it has raised £3m in a new funding round.
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The IKEA Sustainability Report 2008
1/7/2009
The IKEA Sustainability Report 2008 is now available on the Swedish home furnishing company’s website. The document highlights, among other things, IKEA’s partnership with WWF which has worked on improving methods of growing cotton.
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L'Oreal publishes its 2008 report
30/6/2009
Cosmetics company L'Oréal has published its 2008 Sustainable Development Report, available in pdf and hard copy
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OTE publishes 2008 CR Report
29/6/2009
OTE, the leading provider of telecommunications services in Greece and South Eastern Europe, has published its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report.
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Verizon publishes 2008/2009 CR Report
24/6/2009
Verizon has published its 2008/2009 corporate responsibility report, Doing the Work
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Ford Motor Company has released its 2008/9 Sustainability Report
15/6/2009
Ford Motor Company has released its 2008/9 Sustainability Report, entitled Blueprint for Sustainability - Our Future Works. Despite a challenging business and economic climate, Ford Motor Company accelerated its sustainability strategy and remains deeply committed to making positive contributions to society and reducing the environmental impact of its products 'while remaining economically viable'.
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Green Rocket awarded Social Enterprise Mark
10/6/2009
Brighton based environmental PR company Green Rocket has been awarded the nationally recognised Social Enterprise Mark.
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CNBC and Allianz launch competition to find ‘Green’ Entrepreneurs
10/6/2009
The search begins today to find Europe’s green entrepreneurs for a new TV series to be screened on CNBC later this year.  Called ‘The Good Entrepreneur’ the new business competition, backed by business and financial news channel CNBC and financial services provider Allianz, aims to find the entrepreneur with the best eco-business concept which is sustainable, responsible and innovative.
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BAA's 2008 corporate responsibility report
10/6/2009
BAA's 2008 corporate responsibility report has been launched this week.
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Enel publishes seventh annual sustainability report
9/6/2009
For the consecutive seventh year Enel has published its Sustainability Report - this year more closely connected than ever to its Annual Report.
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Marks & Spencer publishes 2009 How We Do Business Report
8/6/2009
In its 125th year, the latest M&S sustainability report updates progress against its 100 Plan A commitments which were launched in January 2007. As the company nears the halfway point of the five year commitments, 39 have been achieved with 24 resulting in new, more demanding targets.
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Xstrata Sustainability Report 2008
8/6/2009
Xstrata's Sustainability Report 2008 sets out the mining company's performance against a range of key indicators and targets in 2008 and reports on the sustainability challenges facing its business.
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Nexen Inc's 2008 Sustainability Report
4/6/2009
Nexen Inc, a Canadian-based global energy company, has released its 2008 Sustainability Report, titled “Balance.”
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Mobilising development: Vodafone's latest CSR Report
3/6/2009
Vodafone’s latest CR Report, published today, highlights how the company’s expansion in emerging markets is promoting economic development by increasing access to communications.
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RWE npower publishes sixth corporate responsibility Report
2/6/2009
UK energy company RWE npower has released its sixth full corporate responsibility report. The report describes how the company is responding to the challenge of delivering affordable and reliable energy to its customers with the least impact on the environment. It also describes its achievements in 2008, and the targets it has set for 2009 and beyond as they strive to undertake all aspects of its business responsibly.
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BT launches 2009 sustainability report
1/6/2009
BT's 2009 sustainability report is now available. Assured by LRQA, the report, 'Changing world: Sustained values' details BT's progress against key sustainability targets and outlines why, despite tough economic conditions, the company is standing firmly behind its commitment to be a responsible and sustainable business.
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Tesco publishes latest CR Report
27/5/2009
The Report sets out Tesco’s policies on social, environmental and ethical issues and performance across the Tesco Group over the past year. For the first time it includes Group-wide KPIs for the next year, reflecting Tesco's increasingly international business.
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British Land Publishes 2008/09 Corporate Responsibility Report
22/5/2009
British Land has published its Corporate Responsibility Report 2008/09.
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Complimentary copies of Best Practice Publication
21/5/2009
The spring 2009 issue of Ethical Performance Best Practice is now out – and the publishers have 100 copies of the acclaimed twice-yearly publication to distribute free.
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the green house partners with Pall-Ex to trial a revolutionary waste recycling initiative
18/5/2009
the green house, a leading environmental services management company in the UK, today announces a partnership with Pall-Ex, the palletised freight distribution network, to offer a new waste recycling service that will ensure that thousands of tonnes of waste is diverted from landfill.
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ITV publishes latest corporate responsibility report
15/5/2009
ITV has published its latest corporate responsibility report
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Standard Life Corporate Responsibility Report 2008
14/5/2009
Standard Life plc today published its fourth Corporate Responsibility Report. The 2008 Report outlines the asset managing group’s progress over the last 12 months towards its stated goal of being “an outstanding corporate citizen in each of its communities by 2012”.
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Sustainable construction projects honoured by Holcim
12/5/2009
The second cycle of the Holcim Awards competition has reached its pinnacle, with the top sustainable construction projects out of thousands of submissions from all continents having been selected.
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Shell: Helping build responsible energy future
9/5/2009
Royal Dutch Shell plc has released its 12th Sustainability Report
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E.ON publishes its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report
7/5/2009
E.ON AG has published its 2008 corporate responsibility report. For the first time, E.ON's CR report is fully integrated into the company's Group website - stressing that CR is an integrated part of the business.
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A lot of hot air: managing greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain
6/5/2009
A new report, ‘Managing greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain: the new agenda’, written by Acona and Insight Investment, argues the importance of establishing a clear and compelling link between an organisation’s corporate strategy and the management of their entire greenhouse gas emissions.
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Ethical standards in the workplace are going up
6/5/2009
A new report published today sets out the findings of the second survey of full-time employees in Great Britain on ethical standards and attitudes in the workplace. 
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Legal & General Plc - 2008 CSR Report
6/5/2009
Legal & General has published its 2008 CSR Report. The report outlines the financial services company’s aim of taking a long-term approach to business.
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Lafarge launches its 8th Sustainability Report
5/5/2009
Cement and building materials company Lafarge has produced its eighth Sustainability Report.
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Beat recession by going green UK plc told
1/5/2009
Alarming new statistics revealing more than half of the nation’s businesses have not yet considered their contribution to climate change have been released today.
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SEGRO publishes Sustainability Report 2008
30/4/2009
The newly-published SEGRO Sustainability Report 2008 focuses on how sustainability delivers value for the property investment and development business and its customers.
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H&M releases Sustainability Report 2008
27/4/2009
H & M Hennes & Mauritz, the Swedish clothing retailer, has published its Sustainability Report for 2008
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Nestlé's 2008 Creating Shared Value Report
23/4/2009
Nestlé's 2008 Creating Shared Value report – ‘Nutritional Needs and Quality Diets’ - has just been published.  The report focuses on nutrition, the first of three key subject areas on which the company is focusing its Creating Shared Value efforts - nutrition, water and rural development.
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Corporate Sustainability in Context
21/4/2009
Corporate Sustainability in Context is a quick guide for managers who have to come up with answers. It explains in simple language how corporate sustainability began and what it has become. And there’s an essential glossary of sustainability terms.
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Deutsche Post DHL's Sustainability Report
20/4/2009
Deutsche Post DHL, the global mail and logistics services group, has published "Changing Ways", its 2009 Sustainability Report.
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Outokumpu publishes 2008 corporate responsibility report
17/4/2009
Finnish stainless steel business Outokumpu has titled its 2008 corporate responsibility report Outokumpu and our environment.
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BP launches its Sustainability Review 2008
16/4/2009
The review provides a concise account of BP’s responsible operations, environmental performance and its role in society – and aims to demonstrate how the company is continuing to focus on three priorities: safety, people and performance.
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Hydro-Quebec's Sustainability Report 2008
15/4/2009
Hydro-Québec is pleased to present its Sustainability Report 2008 entitled "Our Commitment to the Future."
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Mondi Group: Sustainability summary report 2008 and new sustainability web section
9/4/2009
Mondi, the international packaging and paper group, has launched a new sustainability section on its web site in conjunction with the publication of its Sustainability summary report 2008.
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Sompo Japan launches its 7th Annual Report
1/4/2009
One of Japan's largest insurance and financial groups, Sompo Japan Insurance, has launched its seventh annual report on its corporate social responsibility activities.
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Army Leads Green Movement
31/3/2009
The British army today made the world’s first military zero carbon investment in renewable energy.  Barracks will now be heated and powered by cutting edge highly efficient technology which turns trees into green power.
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CDC to invest US$15m in Advanced Finance Investment Group’s inaugural fund
31/3/2009
CDC Group plc (“CDC”), the UK’s development finance institution is investing US$15m in Advanced Finance Investment Group’s (AFIG) inaugural fund - Atlantic Coast Regional Fund.
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VIGEO's methodology is awarded AI CSRR Certification
30/3/2009
Vigeo, the CSR ratings agency, has received the CSR Research Quality Standard certification (CSRR-QS), a mark of recognition for its Equitics methodology and its analysis and monitoring processes.
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Standard Chartered 2008 Sustainability Review
27/3/2009
Standard Chartered 2008 Sustainability Review is now available
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Procter & Gamble Increases Sustainability Goals
26/3/2009
Procter & Gamble has increased its established set of corporate sustainability goals for 2012.
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GlaxoSmithKline publishes 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report
24/3/2009
Multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has published its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report
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National Ethical Investment Week
23/3/2009
CCLA, The Co-operative Financial Services and Henderson Global Investors to sponsor second National Ethical Investment Week
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Business donations to good causes are expected to be down by over a third as a result of the economic downturn
23/3/2009
The survey of 450 senior business leaders in the UK, commissioned by The Social Investment Consultancy and carried out by YouGovStone, found that corporate giving is expected to drop by 34% this year, with 60% of respondents expecting their organisation to cut its charity budget.
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Ricoh launches range of “second life” machines that are as good as new
19/3/2009
As part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions from the manufacture, operation, and recycling of its devices, Ricoh UK has launched its R series range of recycled MFDs (multifunctional devices).
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How sport helps business fulfil CSR obligations
17/3/2009
How sport helps business fulfil CSR obligations - new report published 25 March.
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The European Tool Box Road Show
13/3/2009
From February 2009 to January 2010, CSR Europe and its national partners will, develop and implement national sessions on new CSR tools and networks throughout Europe as part of a European Toolbox Road Show.
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IBE offers guidance on industrial espionage
13/3/2009
Institute of Business Ethics offers guidance to organisations on this ethical and legal minefield
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BASF and Grameen Healthcare Trust announce establishment of joint business venture
12/3/2009
BASF and Grameen Healthcare Trust have announced the establishment of a joint social business venture.
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CSR Salary Survey published
12/3/2009
People working in corporate social responsibility (CSR) appear to be ‘overwhelmingly happy’ with their lot, according to the latest annual CSR salary survey.
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adidas Group Sustainability Performance Review for the Year 2008
6/3/2009
For the eighth year running the sporting goods company adidas Group has published a report on its efforts to be a sustainable business. This year the report runs on the theme of 'Sport Matters', re-emphasising the fact that the Group takes its values from sport.
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Annual Chatham House conference, Corporate Responsibility 2009
6/3/2009
The annual Chatham House conference, Corporate Responsibility 2009: Building a New Corporate Agenda, will be held  from 30-31 March 2009 at Chatham House in London.
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CDP report demonstrates the power of government procurement to move UK towards a low carbon economy
4/3/2009
The Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) first Public Procurement report released today reveals the power of the public sector to use procurement to transform the UK to a low carbon economy.
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New Belfast hotel gives green light to environmental initiatives
4/3/2009
The new Fitzwilliam Hotel  Belfast, opening 12 March 2009, has been created with the initiatives of  reuse, recycle and reduce to ensure the hotel operates environmentally  effectively.
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Capital Markets for A Sustainable Recovery-UKSIF Launches Online Support for the Debate.
3/3/2009
UKSIF, the sustainable investment and finance association, has today launched its Sustainable Capital Markets Library to support the growing debate on how to build a robust financial framework for sustainable investment and finance. The launch comes in the run-up to the London Summit on the global economic crisis on 2 April.
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Top 100 index of social businesses launched at Voice09
21/2/2009
A powerful new online index that charts the growth and impact of social businesses was launched at Voice 09 last week.
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T-Mobile launches ideas-sharing initiative as part of its new corporate responsibility strategy
26/2/2009
T-Mobile today announced the launch of The Spark, a new initiative for sharing ideas that will be turned into practical solutions to combat social and environmental issues.  It is part of T-Mobile’s new corporate responsibility programme, and aims to apply the potential of mobile communications to the issues we all care about.
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Mining and metals companies reaffirm commitment to sustainability
25/2/2009
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has released its 2008 Annual Review, entitled ‘Embracing Change’.
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UTC Integrates annual financial and corporate responsibility reporting
24/2/2009
United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries, has become the first of the 30 Dow Jones industrial companies to publish a fully integrated annual and corporate responsibility report.
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Doughty Centre launches first in series of How to CR Guides
24/2/2009
The Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield School of Management has published the first in a new series of 'How to' Guides, to help practitioners develop corporate responsibility (CR) champion networks within their organisation.
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Hibernian Aviva to use renewable energy
23/2/2009
Hibernian Aviva has entered into a two-year energy supply deal with electricity provider Energia.
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Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks raise over £390,000 for Help the Hospices
11/2/2009
Employees of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have recognised a landmark first anniversary, having raised over £390,000 for the Help the Hospices charity in just one year.
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Volvic & Evian close the recycling loop
11/2/2009
Britain's top bottled water brands Volvic and Evian are to go plastics-neutral in the country's first ever true "closed loop" plastics recycling initiative.
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McDonald's appoints green agency
8/2/2009
McDonald's has appointed a communications agency specifically to focus on its corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy.
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Tomorrow's accountant has a central role to play in sustainable development
4/2/2009

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is publishing a series of briefing papers for its members about core accounting disciplines in relation to sustainability.

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Former Head of Sustainability at Standard Chartered joins Arthur D. Little
4/2/2009
Sustainability & Risk Practice welcomes Chris Smith as Principal
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Achilles launch carbonReduction initiative for the supply chain
4/2/2009
The Achilles Group has launched a collaborative supply chain initiative aimed at enabling organisations to measure, manage and report their carbon emissions. carbonReduction offers a practical facility for buyers and suppliers to work together in meeting their greenhouse gas emission targets based on CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme); an established international program based on the World Resources Institute gas protocol.
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Ludgate Environmental Fund announces interim report and accounts
4/2/2009

Ludgate Environmental Fund Limited ("LEF" or "the Fund"), the AIM quoted investment company focused exclusively on the environmental/cleantech sector, has announced its interim report and accounts for the period ending 31st December 2008.

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New name unveiled for Csrnetwork and Sd3
1/2/2009

Two Tomorrows has been unveiled as the new name for two leading sustainability and corporate responsibility consultancies, Csrnetwork and Sd3, who merged on 1 January 2009. Two Tomorrows operates globally with offices in Bath, London (UK); San Francisco (USA) and Seoul (Korea).

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The Go-Ahead Group releases its 07/08 CR Report
7/1/2009

The Go-Ahead Group has just published its web-based 2007/08 Corporate Responsibility report - the seventh year the UK transport company has produced such a document and the fourth year it has done so online.

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BMW publishes first UK sustainable value report
7/1/2009

BMW Group in the UK has produced its first sustainable value report. The document reveals that despite significant increases in production at all four of its UK plants, the general trend over the past five years has been a reduction in energy consumed per vehicle produced.

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Anheuser-Busch Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report
5/12/2008

Global Leader in Responsibility Highlights Key Performance Data in Alcohol Awareness, Environment, People, Community, Accountability.

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Arthur D. Little releases water management report
24/11/2008
A new report from global management consultancy Arthur D Little warns businesses that merely adopting a reactive response to water management can damage corporate performance.
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Proctor & Gamble Releases 10th Annual Sustainability Report
20/11/2008
Titled 'Designed to innovate sustainably', the report highlights the company's long-term commitment to responsible growth and progress toward meeting its sustainability goals.
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Sulzer releases sustainability summary
6/11/2008
Sulzer has published its Sustainability Summary 2008, which has achieved the highest Global Reporting Initiative Application Level.
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Arthur D. Little launches new carbon futures report
24/10/2008

A new white paper from the global management consultancy Arthur D. Little looks at the future of carbon markets post-2012.

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ICCSR to hold its sixth annual symposium - 7/11/08
10/10/2008
The International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility is to hold its sixth annual symposium on Friday 7 November.
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Alliance Boots releases its 2007/08 CSR Report
6/10/2008
Alliance Boots has published its 2007/08 Corporate Social Responsibility Report for the year ended 31 March 2008.
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Holcim awards for sustainable construction
6/10/2008

The competition showcases sustainable buildings and presents prizes to ten projects that demonstrate the latest eco-friendly and sustainable approaches in the building and construction industry. The international awards are handed out by the Swiss-based Holcim Foundation.

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EBF CSR Publication
24/9/2008
EBF CSR Publication
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The development of CSR in Asia
18/9/2008
Corporate social responsibility is still very much associated with large multinational corporations with global brands to protect. That should be no surprise since they clearly see the business benefits in linking reputation and image to good CSR and the benefits associated with human resource management and risk reduction. An oft-asked question is why don't we see more large Asian conglomerates as enthusiastic about CSR.
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France Telecom releases Corporate Responsibility Report
18/9/2008

France Telecom has published its latest Corporate Responsibility Report, which covers measures undertaken in 2007.

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Bosch, Dupont and Xerox Join Eco-Patent Commons
18/9/2008

Geneva, 8 September 2008 - Bosch, DuPont and Xerox Corporation have joined the Eco-Patent Commons, a first-of-its-kind business effort to help the environment by pledging environmentally-beneficial patents to the public domain. The three companies and founding member Sony pledge environmentally friendly patents to the public.

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Anglo American announces substantial investment in communities and the environment in Brazil
18/9/2008

Anglo American is pleased to announce a substantial commitment to invest $92 million in local communities and biodiversity projects in Brazil, following the completion of the transaction to acquire a controlling shareholding in the Minas-Rio iron ore project and the Amapá iron ore system.

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Lafarge rated for website accessibility
18/9/2008
Lafarge has become the first CAC 40 company to earn a silver rating for making its company website accessible for disabled people. The rating has been issued as part of the French Accessiweb label and is complemented by an A grade from the European label Euracert.
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Ethical trading guidance for retailers
18/9/2008
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is launching new guidance to retailers on how to trade ethically. Advice ranges from initial pointers about the essential ingredients of a company's ethical trading strategy plus tips for buyers on how to integrate ethical trade into their decision-making, to information on accessing the ETI Workbook.
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Barclays announces sponsorship of Mandela Rhodes Scholarships
18/9/2008

21/08/2008 - Barclays yesterday announced that it would be sponsoring three Mandela Rhodes Scholarships in perpetuity. The announcement was made at the Mandela Rhodes Foundation's official 90th birthday celebrations for Nelson Mandela, held at his home in Cape Town, South Africa.

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De La Rue finalizes global deployment of TrueContext Pronto forms in nine countries
18/9/2008

9 July - De La Rue International has completed the global rollout of TrueContext's Pronto forms solution throughout its Field Mobility team. By replacing paper forms with an electronic handheld solution, De La Rue is benefiting from operational productivity gains as well as an impressive array of environmental savings.

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OpenSRI to launch collaborative web platform
18/9/2008
OpenSRI has announced the launch of the first collaborative web platform on Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) and Corporate Social Responsibility. The project is supported by Intertek Group.
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3i launches dedicated Corporate Responsibility website
18/9/2008
3i has launched a dedicated corporate responsibility website. It has also tried to take a 'straightforward' approach to dealing with the issues raised in the recent debate on the role of private equity.
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WBCSD's Cement Sustainability Initiative urges G8 leaders to adopt sectoral approaches to accelerate reductions in carbon emissions
18/9/2008
2 July 2008 - The WBCSD's Cement Sustainability Initiative, currently co-chaired by Lafarge and Taiheiyo Cement, has called on G8 members and the UNFCCC to accelerate the creation of a policy framework that will allow the development of effective sectoral approaches.
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SC Johnson releases Public Report
18/9/2008
June 30, 2008 - " When you reach for any SC Johnson product, you can feel good about it." These words, spoken by SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson in the company's latest TV advertisements, are supported by the data reported in the family company's 2008 Public Report, released today.
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City of London launches City Climate Pledge
18/9/2008

On Monday 23 June, the City of London Corporation will launch its City Climate Pledge. The Pledge is a new initiative, designed to help companies in the City of London play their part in addressing climate change.

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Global ethics prize builds on success
18/9/2008
The Robin Cosgrove Prize for Ethics in Finance is now open for the 2008-9 edition. The global prize aims to promote greater awareness among young people with an interest in the banking and related financial industries of the benefits of ethics in finance.
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Global Compact Launched in Greece
18/9/2008
The Global Compact has been launched in Greece, in a ceremony in Athens attended by dozens of representatives of Greek business, civil society, government and the United Nations.
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Lloyd's teams battle it out to be crowned charity challenge champions
18/9/2008
More than 100 underwriters and brokers have gathered in the Old Library at Lloyd's for the official launch of Lloyd's Charity Challenge
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Atlas Copco launches energy efficiency roadshow in Europe
18/9/2008
Atlas Copco has announced that it will run a worldwide 'roadshow' for its most energy-efficient oil-injected compressors ever produced, the new GA90-160 kW range.
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Business travel largely unaffected by environmental concerns
18/9/2008

Research released by Barclaycard Business shows that just one per cent of business travellers adhered to their company environmental policy and reduced the amount they travelled in 2007.

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Making money sustainably - a definitive guide for all business
18/9/2008
A new report is set to become the definitive guide to succeeding in the new economy. leader business 2.0, published by Forum for the Future, provides businesses with a rigorous framework for achieving their objectives in a more sustainable way.
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GlaxoSmithKline named a top employer for promoting healthy lifestyles
18/9/2008
GSK was among 52 employers to receive the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National Business Group on Health's Institute.
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CBS Outdoor launches new green initiative
18/9/2008
By facilitating a six week trial of an innovative new material, CBS Outdoor plans to provide a greener alternative for bus advertisers that uses recyclable fibres.
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Companies from Brazil and India scoop most awards at inaugural GRI Readers' Choice Awards for sustainability reporting
18/9/2008
The Global Reporting Initiative has announced the winners of the Readers' Choice Awards for sustainability reporting at the Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency.
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More CEE blue-chips issuing stand-alone english-language environmental, social and governance reports
18/9/2008
The Partners for Financial Stability Program has published its tenth semi-annual survey of reporting on corporate social responsibility by the ten largest listed companies (by market capitalization) in 11 Central and Eastern European (CEE) Countries.
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Generation Investment Management closes Climate Solutions Fund at $683million
18/9/2008
Generation Investment Management, the London-headquartered fund management business dedicated to long term investment and sustainability research, has successfully closed its Climate Solutions Fund at $683 million.
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New website for sustainability reporting
18/9/2008
The effectiveness of European countries in encouraging sustainability reporting can now be judged at a glance with the launch of a website by The European Sustainability Reporting Association.
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Csrnetwork assures Kesko's 2007 corporate responsibility report
18/9/2008

Csrnetwork has provided the independent assurance statement for Finnish retailer Kesko's eighth non-financial report, which includes case studies of its sustainable activities.

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Mixed response from food and drinks companies on water sustainability
18/9/2008
Many food and drinks processing companies have much to do before they can claim to be operating sustainably in terms of water consumption, concludes a new report published this week by the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility
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Brent Council donates 500 PCs and laptops to Africa
18/9/2008
Schools and hospitals in Africa are directly benefiting from over 500 PCs, laptops and monitors donated by the London Borough of Brent via Computer Aid International.
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Adnams launches the UK's first carbon neutral beer
18/9/2008
Adnams, the leading environmental brewer, has launched East Green, the UK's first carbon neutral beer. Produced in its eco-efficient brewery in Southwold, Adnams' innovative new brew is to be distributed exclusively by Tesco nationwide from 28 April 2008.
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Children's Safe Drinking Water Program provides one billionth litre of clean water
18/9/2008
The Children's Safe Drinking Water Program celebrated the creation of its one billionth litre of clean drinking water at a rural clinic near Lagos, Nigeria.
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GlaxoSmithKline backs developing world coverage
18/9/2008
GSK, the global pharmaceutical and healthcare company, is sponsoring an international development journalism competition to promote coverage of crucial developing world issues.
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New report offers best practice for eco-labelling
18/9/2008
Pop into any supermarket today and you can't fail to be struck by the number of labels making claims about the social and environmental attributes of a range of different products. Organic, Fairtrade and FSC Certified - "eco-promises" are made about a range of issues in advertising, in store promotions and on products themselves. For consumers this can be confusing. Which issues are most important? And which labels can they trust?
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Sue Ryder Care shops announce support to help combat climate change
18/9/2008
Sue Ryder Care has pledged its support to tackle the issue of Climate Change through its nationwide chain of shops and has signed the Third Sector Climate Change Declaration. Drawn up by Every Action Counts (EAC),
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Royal Mail Group partnership smashes fundraising target
18/9/2008
The three-year partnership between Royal Mail Group and the hospice movement's national charity Help the Hospices finishes today having raised nearly double its original fundraising target of £1 million.
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Arthur D Little produces its white paper
2/9/2008

Arthur D. Little's, "Green Purchasing Power" white paper, looks at how leading businesses are benefiting from a sustainable approach to procurement through reduced costs, lowered risk levels, increased stakeholder value and greater scope for innovative products and pricing.

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