Archives | March 2011
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
8-9 a.m. San Francisco / 11a.m.-noon New York / 5-6 p.m. Paris
Location
Webinar
Conflict Minerals and Corporate Responsibility Learn more
Pending U.S. regulations will require companies to report on "conflict minerals" in their supply chains, with the goal of severing the link between trade in tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold and the illegal funding of militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the same time, NGOs are encouraging corporate action on this issue, companies are asking their suppliers for mineral-sourcing information, and industries are defining due diligence efforts.
Speakers
- Marshall Chase, Manager, Advisory Services, BSR
- Sasha Radovich, Manager, Advisory Services, BSR
- Faris Natour, Director, Research & Innovation, BSR (moderator)
Date & Time
Tuesday March 8, 2011
9 a.m.-4 p.m. (CET)
Location
36 rue de l’Arcade, 75008 Paris
Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Sector Meeting—Investing in Local Sourcing Learn more
Increasingly, companies in the food, beverage, and agriculture (FBA) sector are investing in local sourcing and, as a result, developing new types of partnerships with suppliers. The benefits of this trend include stronger supplier relationships, which can build trust, help guarantee supply, improve product quality, and support sustainable development.
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
8-9 a.m. San Francisco / 11a.m.-noon New York / 4-5 p.m. Paris
Location
Webinar
Preparing for the 2011 Proxy Voting Season Learn more
Proxy voting is an important tool that many investors use to show their support for ESG issues, with a goal of garnering attention for areas they view as critical to a company's business.
Speakers
- Peter DeSimone, Director of Programs, Social Investment Forum; Board Member, Sustainable Investment Institute
- Paul Hodgson, Senior Research Associate, Governance Metrics (formerly The Corporate Library)
- Laura Commike Gitman, Managing Director, BSR (moderator)
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
8-9 a.m. San Francisco / 11a.m.-noon New York / 5-6 p.m. Paris
Location
Webinar
Stories From the Field: The Business Case for Better Working Conditions Learn more
To ensure responsible labor practices—in both farms and factories—business leaders should start by meeting basic government, buyer, and corporate standards. However, companies should also look for how investments in better working conditions can improve their bottom lines.
Speakers
- José Amaya, , Regional OHS Manager for Central America, Gildan Activewear
- Pablo Largacha, Director, Public Affairs and Communications for Central America, The Coca-Cola Company
- Richard Feinberg, Professor, University of California, San Diego
- Terry Nelidov, Project Manager, DR-CAFTA Responsible Competitiveness Project, BSR (moderator)
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