The Sustainability Learning Forum

Practice what you preach

Dr. Ulrich von Dreessen, BASF

All experts agree that the inclusion of the value chain is crucial for the further sustainability development in Asia. We spoke with Dr. Ulrich von Deessen, President Competence Center Environment, Health and Safety, BASF SE about BASF’s sustainability strategy and their experiences in China. more[...] login_required

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von Dreessen, Ulrich

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CSR-Reports

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Secrets Behind Innovations in CSR Reporting

Susan McPherson, Fenton

How do companies handle CSR reporting? What is new and innovative? And most important: where do experts see the market going? Susan McPherson from Fenton talks with Allyson Park, VP Worldwide Public Affairs & Communications, Coca-Cola, Ephi Banaynal, Global Director, Sustainability Management & Strategy, SAP, Kierstin Regelin, Global Social Innovation, HP and Emily Cichy, Manager, Corporate Citizenship, Disney. more[...] login_required

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New trends in sustainability reporting

Richard Ketchen

When it comes to determining the primary audience for sustainability reports, is it investors, customers or another stakeholder group? A recent study by Ernst & Young and GreenBiz.com found employees to be the second most important audience for sustainability reports. That’s not surprising when you consider that the study also found employees to be second only to customers as drivers of sustainability initiatives. more[...] login_required

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Webinar: The Value of Sustainability Reporting

Nancy Manchilla, ISOS Group

The webinar organized by ISOS Group and Concept Green looks at sustainability reporting from various perspectives—investment analysts, capital providers, corporate social responsibility watch groups and sustainability reporters and reviewers. more[...]

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Webinar: Sustainability Reporting

Todd Heslin, Apathco

This webinar will provide a 101 guide to the in's and out's of sustainability reporting. Jonathan Sweet from OneSteel will be the guest presenter and will speak about OneSteel's use of the Global Reporting Initiative to add value to the OneSteel business. more[...]

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McPherson, Susan

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Joining the Dots

Teresa Fogelberg, Global Reporting Initiative

The trend toward transparency on corporate non-financial performance is gaining momentum and there are a number of frameworks, systems, and principles that help companies disclose information. A key requirement for making sustainability disclosure standard practice for companies and other organizations worldwide is harmonization between these guidance sources. more[...]

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Communicating Progress

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When joining the Global Compact, companies make a commitment to issue an annual Communication on Progress (COP), a public disclosure to stakeholders (e.g., investors, consumers, civil society and Governments) on progress made in implementing the ten principles of the UN Global Compact, and in supporting broad UN development goals. more[...] login_required

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Securing Yields through Sustainability

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How do we respond to the world’s increasing demand for food while protecting the environment and biodiversity for future generations? BASF’s sustainable agricultural work helps to address these global challenges. Our business is well-positioned to help customers become more sustainable. We provide farmers with reliable and innovative products, but also support them with our know-how. more[...]

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von Mielecki, Rainer

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Whistleblowing systems as a practical foundation of democratization

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Current protest movements illustrate that citizens regard corruption as a great obstacle to democratization. Because of this corruption prevention plays an important role in companies and government agencies, as required by Principle 10 of the United Nations Global Compact. Therefor Whistleblowing systems can be an effective part of a stratagy for corruption prevention. more[...] login_required

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Whistleblowing Systems as a Practical Foundation of Democratization - Business Keeper

Kenan Tur, Business Keeper
Business Keeper AG

The current protest movements in various countries illustrate that citizens regard corruption as one of the greatest obstacles to democracy and that they demand responsible behavior from politicians. The interface between politics and business represents the most significant gateway for decisions that are not in the interest of the state and its citizens. Because of public pressure and an increase in international legislation, corruption prevention plays an increasingly important role in companies and government agencies, as required by Principle 10 of the United Nations Global Compact. more[...]

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