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CSRwire Canada
New!
50 Best Employers Study
CBSR is proud to be partnering with Hewitt Associates on a special research topic on Corporate Social Responsibility for the Best Employers in Canada Study 2010
 
 
Current events for CBSR members
 
 GlobeScan/CBSR Salon Event:
 CSR in the Economic Downturn
 
 CSR Expert Series:
 
Sustainable IT Value Chain
 
Sustainability Trends & Leadership in Canadian Real Estate
 
 
GoodCompany, Winter 2009
Hello Friends:

Welcome to 2009 and the ongoing roller coaster ride! Our work continues amidst budgets, inaugurations and day-to-day challenges.
 
I invite you to read CBSR's thoughts and predictions on the past month and the year ahead. A selection of CBSR and CSR news also follows, in a new format.
 
Warm regards,
Adine Mees, President & CEO
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility 
CBSR News 
 
 
 
 
CBSR Partners with Hewitt on Best Employers in Canada Study 2010: New Research Criteria on Employee Engagment and Corporate Social Responsibility
 
Welcome to new CBSR members
AstraZeneca, Oxford Properties Group, Jantzi Research, NorTerra, Research in Motion, Imperial Tobacco,
CBRE, Total E&P Canada, Future Shop Canada
 
The new cbsr.ca
CBSR has launched a new web presence, including a member area with tools and resources. Visit often! 
 
6th Annual CBSR Summit on CSR: Notes available
Check back on details of the October 20, 2008 CBSR Summit.
Member News
 
Report Confirms Westport LNG Fuel System Leads to 21% Reduction in GHG Emissions

EnCana was the only North American oil and gas company to be awarded a class distinction in 2009 by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM)
 
MEC Discloses Factory Names and Locations for Own-Brand Products
CSR Publications 
This new publication by the David Suzuki Foundation (peer reviewed by CBSR) is for companies that want to manage their climate impact. Available for free download.

50 Best Employers Study
CBSR's Climate Change Guide is now available for online bulk ordering for your staff team. Register and order your hard copies today.
Upcoming CSR Events 
 
Building Sustainable Communities
February 24-26, Kelowna, Fresh Outlook Foundation
March 5, Toronto, Bullfrog Power
 
Ethical Sourcing Forum North America 2009
March 26-27, New York City, Intertek
 
The Alternative Energy Finance Forum
March 31-April 1, Calgary, Conference Board of Canada
 
April 6, Toronto
 
April 20-21 & October 1-2, Vancouver, SFU
May 5-6 & October 15-16, Toronto, University of St. Michael's College
 
Sustainable Manufacturing Summit
April 29-30, Chicago, Green Power Conference
 
2009 CSR: Measuring, Managing and Sustaining Performance
April 30-May 1, Toronto, Conference Board of Canada
 
2009 Western CSR: Assessing the Business Value of CSR
May 11-12, Calgary, Conference Board of Canada
 
The Alberta Water Conference
May 19-20, 2009, Calgary, Conference Board of Canada
 
Don't hesitate to contact us with comments or questions.
 
Sincerely,
Robyn Hall
CBSR