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New Report from BCG and the WBCSD Details Business Benefits and Best Practices from Circular Economy Leaders

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The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) joined forces to offer practical guidance for organizations seeking to successfully transition to the “circular economy.” Their report—“The New Big Circle. Achieving Growth and Business Model Innovation through Circular Economy Implementation”—is the result of a research effort that included a survey […] ... lees meer

Circular Business Models for the Built Environment: research report by Arup & BAM

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Arup and BAM have launched a study exploring the benefits that circular business models (CBMs) offer stakeholders within the built environment sector. The report, supported by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) as part of the framework of the CE100 programme, proposes a shift in the way the construction value chain has been historically seen. The […] ... lees meer

Global survey of leading companies reveals improved strategic disclosure in non-financial reporting

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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched new research, Reporting Matters 2014, showing that the quality of corporate non-financial reporting amongst leading companies is improving, and while there is a great diversity of approaches in the reports reviewed, sustainability reporting is the norm for the world’s leading companies. The research sample, composed […] ... lees meer

Groundbreaking Analysis Reveals Route for Businesses to Uncover Billions in Hidden Profits from Climate Change Action

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Smart companies innovate their way through business challenges. A new analysis shows they can also innovate to solve a global challenge – and profit along the way. The 3% Solution: Driving Profits Through Carbon Reduction, released today by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and CDP, provides a groundbreaking assessment of how companies can reap big profits […] ... lees meer

Nyenrode benoemt Taco van Someren tot Professor of Sustainability and Strategic Innovation

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Nyenrode Business Universiteit has appointed Prof. Dr. Taco C.R. van Someren as the new Sustainability and Strategic Innovation chair. Within the context of this chair position, Van Someren will be combining two professional areas crucial to the future of individual businesses, value chains and society as a whole: sustainability and strategic innovation. Van Someren has international experience in this field, both within a business and governmental context. The chair will be incorporated into the Center for Sustainability (CfS) at Nyenrode. ... lees meer

BearingPoint Supply Chain Study Suggests Brand Image is Main Motivation for U.S. Companies to be “Eco-Friendly”

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BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE: BE), one of the world’s largest management and technology consulting firms, announced the results of a survey that suggest that corporate image is one of the most significant motivations for U.S. companies to be “eco-friendly”. The survey results were gathered from data from more than 600 executives from large firms around the world. ... lees meer

Getting the right message across

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Public relations used to be about simple events and publicity, but not anymore. Companies need much more than that. This is the era of corporate reputation management, media and crisis training, employee engagement, catalyst communications and corporate social responsibility plus sophisticated IT-driven media thinking. Very few public relations firms can perform all those functions with maximum effect. ... lees meer

CSR slow to catch on in Hungary

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of those fashionable buzz phrases that some cynical observers may interpret as purely a PR exercise for companies that want to create a good image, or repair a damaged one. ... lees meer

European Corporate Sustainability Framework (ECSF) ready

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The European Commission /European Social Fund, an international consortium of academics, consultants and quality experts have developed a new generation management framework, and a set of stakeholder oriented (measurement) tools. This ECSF framework is able to support companies in demonstrating responsible ways of doing business and achieving higher performance levels as sustainable operating organizations. This way ECSF can contribute to European businesses manifesting the European values and sustainable principles in achieving world class corporate performance. ... lees meer

August 2002 Update of GRI

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August 2002 update of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). * GRI at the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development * Sustainability Reporting Events Held in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia * Guidelines Revisions Near Conclusion * GRI Welcomes EU Proposals on CSR * Relocation of Secretariat to Amsterdam * More Organisations Release Sustainability Reports ... lees meer