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September 2007
Here's a roundup of some of the relevant news recently crossing our desks:
Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is accepting applications for its Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards. Two companies — one large and one small — will be awarded, as well as one nonprofit organization nominated by a corporate partner. The application deadline is Oct. 3.
http://corporatephilanthropy.org/excellenceawards/
Companies demanding more environmentally sound suppliers
A growing majority of corporate decision makers will consider green credentials when selecting future outsourcing companies, according to a recent study by Brown-Wilson Group, a Florida company that studies the outsourcing industry. The study offers 12 steps to develop a green outsourcing initiative.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070815005380&newsLang=en
Corporate responsibility reporting awards
CorporateRegister.com, which runs a free online depository of almost 15,000 CSR reports, has announced the CR Reporting Awards. The organization is inviting its 20,000 registered users to vote on-line to choose the award winners. Companies that published reports between October 2006 and September 2007 can nominate themselves for a range of awards, including: best overall report; best first-time report; best SME report; and best integrated report (combining financial and SCR data). In addition, there will be awards for different aspects of transparency in reporting, under the following categories: best carbon reporting; creativity in communications; relevance and materiality; openness and honesty; and credibility through assurance. Winners will be announced in spring 2008.
http://www.reporting-awards.com/
Coca-Cola forms recycling arm
Coca-Cola has announced the launch of Coca-Cola Recycling LLC, which will focus on capturing beverage packaging materials in North America for recycling within the Coca-Cola system. The company plans to build the world’s largest plastic bottle-to-bottle recycling plant in Spartanburg, S.C., and has announced its goal to recycle and reuse 100 percent of its plastic packaging in the United States.
http://ir.cokecce.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=262794
Mohawk Paper a leader in green power
Center member Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. is now on two of the Environmental Protection Agency's lists of most sustainable companies. The company is number 22 on the EPA's National Top 25 list of Green Power Partners, and is now on the list of 100% Green Power Purchasers.
http://www.mohawkpaper.com/carbonneutral
BCLC announces Corporate Citizenship Awards finalists
The Business Civic Leadership Center has announced the finalists for the 2007 Corporate Citizenship Awards. Included in the group were Center members: Best Buy, Inc., the Dow Chemical Company, Microsoft Corporation and Verizon Communications (Corporate Stewardship, Large Business Award); Freddie Mac, Time Warner’s Cartoon Network (U.S. Community Service Award); Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline (International Community Service Award); Lockheed Martin (Partnership Award). One winner in each category will be unveiled on Nov. 7.
http://www.uschamber.com/bclc/awards
Center member REI introduces eco-sensitive label
Center member Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, has announced that select REI brand products will carry an eco-sensitive label, designating items manufactured with a high percentage of recycled, rapidly renewable and/or organic fibers. By mid-September, more than 40 REI brand styles will be labeled as eco-sensitive, with additional offerings scheduled for the coming seasons.
http://www.csrwire.com/News/9438.html
New sustainability blog aimed at CSR managers and sustainability professionals
Andrew Savitz, author of The Triple Bottom Line, has launched the Triple Bottom Line Blog to keep CSR managers and sustainability professionals up-to-date on current issues, provide analysis and advice, highlight practical resources, and encourage a dynamic conversation about the challenges and opportunities of sustainability.
http://www.csrwire.com/News/9447.html
Wells Fargo kicks off green marketing campaign
Center member Wells Fargo & Co. has announced a green marketing campaign that will give Washington State customers three eco-friendly new services: Wells Fargo customers that purchase Energy Star-rated appliances with a Wells Fargo credit card are eligible to receive a rebate on the total purchase amount; credit card customers enrolled in Wells Fargo Rewards Program may redeem points for renewable energy certificates which the bank will match; customers who switch from paper bills to online statements online bill pay will receive $10. The pilot campaign is beginning in Washington but may be expanded if successful.
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=35853
Wal-Mart to fund research on sustainability
Wal-Mart has announced a $1.5 million donation to the University of Arkansas Applied Sustainability Center to fund projects related to advanced research on greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture, and environmental education. The gift is part of Wal-Mart's Sustainability 360 approach, according to the company.
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/08-29-2007/0004653708&EDATE=WED+Aug+29+2007,+03:00+PM
Nominations open for 2008 World's Most Ethical Companies
Ethisphere has announced the opening of nominations for its World’s Most Ethical Companies 2008 Rankings. To nominate a company, visit the Ethisphere web site at:
http://www.ethisphere.com/nominations
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