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Registration for the next Certificate of Advanced Studies in CSR 2011 jointly organised by Geneva University and MHC International Ltd, is now OPEN. The courses 4th edition will start on January 13, 2011. Download the 2011 CAS in CSR brochure. Download the registration form. We can only encourage you not to wait for registering, as demand to attend has grown dramatically over the years and we intentionally limit the number of participants to ensure great networking and a valuable and powerful learning experience.  In the meantime to eventually welcome you in January 2011, we remain with our best regards.  Enjoy your summer time ! The CAS in CSR 2011 Team.     

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Communication in Corporate Responsibility is changing. There is a shift from talk to action; from strategy to influence; from business case to brand. MHC International Ltd and truebranding would like to invite you to a full-day Executive Forum to learn about the latest developments in corporate responsibility (CR) communications. The event is an exclusive forum open to sustainability, marketing, communication and brand directors. This is no usual forum. The day brings together a group of experts and guest speakers from sustainability, innovation, branding, social media and communications, to give you insight into trends and developments in CR communications. More news

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Dear CSR Geneva,   This is a reminder for the next CSR Geneva Breakfast, taking place on Friday 9th July 2010. Please note that for this time only, were meeting on a Friday. Many thanks for all those who registered so far. We still have a few places available. Please send a note to me if you plan on attending and have not done so yet. It is the 10th year that Jem Bendell has reviewed trends in CSR every quarter for the Journal of Corporate Citizenship, and every year for the Lifeworth Annual Review of Corporate Responsibility. What might the next 10 years look like? Will a "Corporate Responsibility Movement" take shape, as Dr Bendell suggests in his new book? Come and discuss your ideas with the co-founder of CSR Geneva, on what is likely to emerge in the field of CSR, social enterprise and responsible investment - and whats needed. Jem will be just back from the UN Global Compact Summit in New York, and offer some insights on that event. All participants are asked to take time to reflect on what they think the future holds, before the breakfast. Speaker and facilitator Jem Bendells profile is at http://ch.linkedin.com/in/jembendell and his company is at http://www.lifeworth.com/consult. Breakfast Venue: Private Room at Le Pain Quotidien - bd Helvétique  21,   Friday 9 July 2010, 8-9am. It’s in a room on the right-hand side of the café as you look from the street - come in through its own glass door there. Please bring CHF 16 per person for the breakfast and discussion - this will buy you one hot drink, a fresh orange juice, a croissant and all sorts of interesting bread with jam, honey and chocolate spread - anything on top of this must be paid for additionally: its delicious, we hope to see you there! Best wishes, Daria Cibrario on behalf of CSR Geneva www.csrgeneva.org

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Mrs Michelle Lemaitre, IOC and Mr William Gaillard, UEFA, lecturing at the last CSR RoundTable on June 26, 2010 in Geneva on Is Sport Socially Responsible ?  

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Bottom of the Pyramid or the First Mile model ? Our focus at Vayugrid is to leverage the First Mile model around Renewables and Demand-Supply community linkages, and make a difference to the world, however small, to key challenges of today--such as fragmentation, inclusion and sustainable growth and inclusive capitalism. We believe that Gandhi’s socio-economic model of Production by the Masses, rather than Mass Production is sustainable due to the inclusive linkages of demand-supply communities, thus creating jobs and impacting local GDP. We believe the key to a sustainable future lies in renewables, inclusive bottom-up growth, and creating sustainable communities, where people and communities will not just produce but also consume, making them Prosumers.

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June 3 - 5, 2010 - Zermatt Summit 2010 The objective of the Zermatt Summit is to explore and formulate a roadmap of how to navigate through the challenges currently facing mankind and help create a better world. People need to be placed at the centre of the globalization process, whereby the world of high finance would serve the economy, the economy would serve the common good, and the common good would care for the people, enhancing the prospects of poorer and socially marginalised groups. The notion of Common good The rapid process of globalization makes it an even greater challenge to balance the needs of human beings whether they are material, spiritual or emotional with those of society at large. Under these circumstances, using terms such as the ‘common good’ could be very helpful in defining new rules. Implicit in the common good is a full respect for both the individual and collective interests of society while at the same time asking the individual to demand less while the community at large concedes some of its power. The Zermatt summit will focus on the respective roles and responsibilities of institutions and individuals from the perspective of furthering the common good. Browse the Zermatt Summit Program

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May 20 - 21, 2010 - Geneva    UN-Connecting the World  – Online Tools for a better-informed World Society – International Conference Center Geneva (CICG) 20-21 May 2010    

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May 21, 2010 - Geneva - Sustainability Conference organised by SIPPO "Experiences from the Industries on Implementing Sustainability, CSR and Trade with Biodiversity". More news.

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May 26, 2010 - The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are organizing a series of open lectures on a regular basis at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, entitled The Geneva Lecture Series.   The fourth lecture, delivered by Dr. Jane Goodall, United Nations Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, on the topic “Nature’s wake-up call: Why we must heed the warning”, will take place on Wednesday, 26 May 2010 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Following the remarks, the public will be invited to participate in a debate moderated by a well-known journalist. Simultaneous interpretation in English and French will be available for the duration of the whole event. For those not able to attend the conference, please note that the event will also be broadcast live on Webcast (www.un.org/webcast).

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May 28 - 29, 2010 - @ Geneva / CICG. The Geneva Forum on Social Change (GFSC) was established in January 2009 by students of the International Organizations MBA Programme (IOMBA) at the University of Geneva as an annual event which uses the power of documentary media to promote positive social change. Last year’s Forum brought together professionals, academics, scholars and volunteers for a 2-day event that covered a range of topics including education in conflict areas, fair trade and equitable partnerships, environment, women as agents of social change, and many other issues of key global importance. The event featured 10 award-winning documentary films, 7 panel discussions, 2 media workshops, and 3 keynote speakers including the Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Prominent filmmakers, academics and professionals lead stimulating discussions about the most pressing social issues.  

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June 3, 2010    "Sustainble Fashion : The Future of Luxury" by Dr Jem Bendell, Director Lifeworth Associate, Professor Griffith Business School

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Web site in Japanese We are pleased to announce that part of our web site is now available in Japanese. 日本語 

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The Corporate Responsibility Salary Survey Report now available. The CR Salary Survey, now in its third year, aims to add clarity and transparency to the roles, salaries and backgrounds of the professionals working in this space. This year, weve took the survey global. The Report now provides the most timely and accurate picture of how the industry looks on the ground, from those people working day-to-day in Corporate Responsibility around the world. The online survey was completed by nearly 600 CR professionals worldwide through out January and February and this years results are some of the most exciting ever. Here is a snapshot from the Report: - 595 people participated in the survey: 72% describing themselves as working in-house and the remainder working as consultants for external clients - 46% participants live in the UK, 25% in North America, 16% in the Rest of Europe and 13% from Rest of the World (South America, Africa, Asia and Australia). - While women continue to outnumber men in the sector (56% of participants were female). There is no evidence that the pay gap identified in previous surveys is narrowing. - Median salary fell within a range of $85-90k, with highest average salaries in North America - Top 5 job functions for those working in-house: Reporting, Environment, Community Investment, Climate Change and Stakeholder Engagement - Top 5 job functions for consultants: Reporting, Audit/Assurance, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change and External Marketing - Respondents appear to be satisfied with their jobs and 80% felt as or more secure in their role compared with 12 months ago For the full report which includes a more detailed breakdown of CR salaries, bonuses and benefits across job levels and around the world, the opportunity to read commentary by top CR professionals and much more please go to http://www.crsalarysurvey.com

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 "Executive Summer Course on CSR and International Development", July 4 - 11, 2010 . Last seats available. Book NOW. The Go-To place for tomorrows CSR practitioners and responsible business leaders.

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April 15, 2010.   Read Graham Sinclairs article published in Lagefi newspaper. 

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Human Rights Reporting: Is it your Business? Monday, 19 April, 2010, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Restaurant La Broche – 1204 Geneva. Entrance fee: CHF 15.—including networking cocktail. Please registration online here >> About the event: How do companies report on business and human rights? What are the trends? How can companies improve their understanding and why should they publicly disclose policies and practices relating to human rights? What are the implications for what and how companies communicate with their stakeholders? You will have the chance to hear the findings of a recent report analyzing 57 sustainability reports from companies representing a range of industry sectors. A representative from ABB and Nestlé will comment and highlight selected examples of corporate human rights reporting. The author of the report: Dr. Liz Umlas, an independent researcher specializing in human rights. Confirmed Guest Speaker representing the private sector: Ron  Popper, Head of Corporate Responsibility at ABB. Christian Frutiger,  Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé S.A. The talk will be moderated by Dr. Guido Palazzo, Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Lausanne.  

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11.03.2010 CSM Roundtable : Integrating Sustainability into Marketing and Sales  April 15 and 16, 2010

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Corporate Social Responsibility and International Development. Handout of the webinar of March 9, 2010  Download here.

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4.3.2010. Simon Zadek - Lecturing at Geneva University. Simon Zadek (far left), AcountAbility former CEO, was giving a lecture last week to the 28 participants attending the Certificate of Advanced Studies in CSR . This course is directed since 2008 by Prof. Michael Hopkins (second from left) CEO of MHC International Ltd. Next to Michael, Dr Catherine Ferrier - Course Coordinator and Christopher H. Cordey - Course strategy, development and marketing.

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25.02.2010 First steps after Copenhagen : The Private Sector’s Role in Dealing with Climate Change Workshop in Geneva, March 23, 2010. More news here. Registration.

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25.02.2010 SAVE THE DATE : 27th session of UNCTADs Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 13 to 15 October 2010. The main agenda item of the session will be the capacity-building framework for corporate reporting standards and codes. The session will also discuss additional topics under "other business" including: corporate governance disclosure and environmental reporting. In addition to the 27th session of ISAR, there will be a technical workshop on 12 October on the accounting and reporting dimensions of climate change emissions. Register here.

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24.02.2010 Forum on Continuing Education. Geneva University - March 15 and 16, 2010  21 diplomas and Certifications of which the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Corporate Social Responsibility. 

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17.02.2010 The International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility is to hold its seventh annual research symposium on Tuesday 27th April 2010.The theme this year will be Corporate Innovation and Sustainable Community Development.

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11.2.2010 Anti-corruption workshop : The Relevance of International Anti-Corruption Initiatives for the Private Sector. Geneva March 16, 2010

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2.2.2010 MHC International Ltd, a CSR research and advisory services company, has released its 2010 CSR Update. Read "Capitalism in question" from Dr Jem Bendell, Director, Lifeworth and Associate Professor, Griffith Business School. Jem will lecture at the Certificate of Advanced Studies in CSR on June 3rd, 2010.

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06.01.2010 UNCTAD and Green2Greener will organize a conference in Geneva on January 20-21, 2010 which theme is "Redefining Sustainability in the International Agenda - Inspiring Greater Engagement in Biodiversity Issues. Free participation but registration is required by filling out the registration form. More....  

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22.12.2009 The Next 4 Billion .... four billion low income people who constitute the base of the economic pyramid. Download the survey. 

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