Archives | April 2011
Date & Time
Thursday, March 31, 2011
8:30-13:00
Location
Swissotel, 3rd Floor Conference Room No. 9-10 #2, Chao Yang Men Bei Da Jie, Beijing
Asia Socially Responsible Investment Roundtable Learn more
Socially responsible investment (SRI) is the practice of integrating environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into the investment process. It is not only a means of risk mitigation for financial institutions, but also a powerful lever for shifting to a more sustainable global economy.
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
8-9 a.m. San Francisco / 11a.m.-noon New York / 5-6 p.m. Paris
Location
Webinar
Maximizing Benefits from a Sustainable Supply Chain Learn more
Companies across all sectors are working with their suppliers to improve the sustainability performance of their supply chains. By investing in energy efficiency improvements or new employee engagement strategies, companies can achieve real business benefits, including productivity and efficiency gains.
Speakers
- Tobias Fischer, Regional CSR Manager Far East, H&M
- Ayesha Barenblat, Director, Advisory Services, BSR
- Charlotte Bancilhon, Associate, Advisory Services, BSR
- Farid Baddache, Director, Europe, BSR (moderator)
Date & Time
May 17, 2011
9:30-13:00: BSR members only | 13:00-16:00: Open session
Location
Fredericiagade 27, 1310 Copenhagen K
The Business Case for Corporate Water Stewardship Learn more
Water has become a key strategic issue for leading global companies: 39 percent of companies are already experiencing detrimental impacts related to water issues, according to the CDP Water Disclosure’s first report. To prepare for increased water scarcity and growing consumption needs, water must be tracked, assessed, reduced, and reused. Companies today must understand their water footprints and develop an appropriate set of responses that address water-related risks within their direct operations as well as in their supply chains and in the watersheds in which they operate.
Speakers
- Peder Michel Pruzan-Jorgensen, Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, BSR
- Linda Hwang, Manager, Research, BSR
Date & Time
May 16, 2011
2-5 p.m.
Location
AstraZeneca, 2 Kingdom St, London W2 6BD, United Kingdom; Room: Indian, Level 7
Nanotechnology: CSR Implications and Stakeholder Expectations Learn more
Join BSR for a panel discussion on nanotechnology and how it could affect the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and food, agriculture, and beverage industries. The discussion will include an introduction to this new technology, an overview of some of the ethical, environmental, and social implications, and insights from a recently conducted pilot project with stakeholders on their expectations for the development and use of nanotechnology.
Speakers
- Dr. David Hollinshead, Director Science Policy, AstraZeneca
- Mike King, MATTER
Date & Time
May 19, 2011
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location
1 St James Square, London SW1Y 4PD
Future Expectations of Environmental Performance Learn more
Business operations and supply chains in particular rely on healthy, functioning ecosystems for raw materials, adequate supplies of clean water, and protection from natural disasters. Leading companies and investors are beginning to value and incorporate nature into global business decisions.
Speakers
- Farid Baddache, Director, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, BSR
- Linda Hwang, Manager, Research, BSR
- Shirley Oliveira, BP (Workshop Host)
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
8-9 a.m. San Francisco / 11a.m.-noon New York / 5-6 p.m. Paris
Location
Webinar
Integrating ESG in Investor Relations Learn more
The incorporation of ESG criteria into investment analysis continues to grow among mainstream investors. Signatories to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment have increased from 50 to more than 850 in the last four years, representing US$22 trillion in assets, or 10 percent of total global capital markets. Asset managers from Deutsche Bank to Goldman Sachs to State Street Global Advisors have all developed products focused on ESG integration.
Speakers
- Suzanne Fallender, CSR Communications Manager, Intel
- Laura Gitman, Managing Director, Advisory Services, BSR (moderator)
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