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Events: October 2011

Oct 3 2011

Webinar | BSR Events

Preparing for the International Integrated Reporting Committee’s Proposals Learn more 

A better model of reporting is needed. That is the rationale behind the International Integrated Reporting Committee’s (IIRC) vision of a new reporting framework that brings together financial, non-financial, and sustainability disclosure to provide a more holistic accounting of business value. Now the IIRC has published its discussion paper, “Towards Integrated Reporting – Communicating Value in the 21st Century,” laying the groundwork for a new reporting framework.


Oct 12 2011

Paris | BSR Events

Implementing the Guiding Principles on Human Rights and Business in the ICT Industry Learn more 

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In June 2011 the United Nations Human Rights Council approved new “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework”, proposed by UN Special Representative John Ruggie. This decision represents one of the most significant milestones so far on the issue of business and human rights. After six years of consultation, debate and discussion, more clarity exists today than ever before on the responsibilities that businesses hold to respect human rights.


Oct 14 2011

Paris | Building Shared Value in a Complex World

Human Rights and Transnational Enterprises Learn more 

Practical applications of the UN’s Guiding Principles on Human Rights for companies in the Extractives, Infrastructure and Primary Materials Sectors. This workshop is part of the BSR series Global Frameworks and Company Responses: Building Shared Value in a Complex World.


Oct 19 2011

Webinar | Sustainability Matters

Myth-Making and Culture-Changing: Telling Your Sustainability Story Learn more 

Sustainability is one of our culture's "core stories"—used to define who we are and our purpose in life. Today, more often than not, big brands own those stories and can use them to influence customers by promoting the values of sustainability.