GoodCompany Newsletter: Spring 2009 
7th CBSR Summit on CSR:
November 5, 2009 
  
Save the Date!
 
Theme:
Transformational
CSR

Featured luncheon speaker:
Dr. John Ruggie
United Nations Special Representative on Business and Human Rights
 
A Special Globe & Mail Information Supplement: Transformational CSR 
Time is running out: be a best employer!
50 Best Employers Study
The deadline for participation in the Hewitt Best Employers in Canada survey is May 31.
 
Participation will provide powerful new data on CSR and employee engagement. 
 
 
Hello Friends:
 
Creating transformation from the economic downturn is on the minds of many in the sustainability field. I believe we have a great opportunity for leadership right now and look forward to discussing with you throughout the year.
 
Warm regards,
Adine Mees, President & CEO
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
News & Views
 
Stakeholder Relations in the Oil Sands: Managing Uncertainty
A new CBSR quarterly executive briefing on the current landscape in Canada.

Member News

Thomson Reuters Releases Corporate Responsibility Policy

Loblaw Releases 2nd Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Canada Post: Stamps to "Lick" Global Warming

Coca Cola Encourages Canadians to Become Olympic Torch Bearers by Taking Environmental Actions

Hydro Quebec Releases Sustainability Report 2008

Sustainability Momentum Builds at The Co-operators 

Learn more

 
CSR Publications 

"Green" Winners
An A.T. Kearney analysis shows that companies committed to sustainability are achieving above average performance during the economic downturn.
 
CR Reporting Awards '08: Global Winners & Reporting Trends
Global report output is still increasing, according to this report by Corporate Register.

The Suncor/Petro-Canada Merger: An ESG Analysis
Jantzi Research finds merger could produce strong ESG performance.

Corporate Social Responsibility - A Legal Analysis
First comprehensive legal text on global CSR.

 
Upcoming CSR Events
 
Social Media and Corporate Trust: Challenge and Opportunity
May 7, Toronto, Empire Club 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

Investing in Water
May 26, Toronto, Centre for the Environment, University of Toronto 
 
Dr. James Lovelock
May 26, Toronto, Corporate Knights
 
Conference of Montreal
June 8-11, Montreal, International Economic Forum of the Americas
 
Don't hesitate to contact us with comments or questions.
 
Sincerely,
Robyn Hall, CBSR