GoodCompany Newsletter: Fall 2009
7th CBSR Summit on CSR:
November 5, 2009 
 
Theme:
Transformational
CSR

The Summit features presentations and break-out sessions with leading minds in CSR. A few seats remain! 

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Hello Friends:

The word "transformation" seems to be everywhere these days in the CSR world. At CBSR we have been particularly focused on the leadership piece of the transformation equation this year. We already know that when the CEO and management team of an organization is leading on CSR, significant change can result...

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Warm regards,
Adine Mees, President & CEO
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
 
News and Views 
 
Upcoming session in Toronto with guest of honour, HRH The Prince of Wales, and session in Vancouver for Canadian CEOs. 

Effective CSR Governance: CSR at the Board Table 
CBSR research and expert insights on the Board's role in incorporating CSR into governance
Canada joins global business call for "an ambitious, robust and equitable deal on climate change"
 
Welcome to the newest CBSR members
: Bayer Inc., Pacific Rubiales, Stantec, The Globe and Mail, Xstrata Nickel
 
Member News
 
Hydro-Québec, a leader in sustainable transportation, and Prix Québécois de l'Entreprise Citoyenne 2009 - Environment Category Finalist

Loblaw Companies Limited to test new clean energy technology   
 
Seventh Generation launches Sustainability Institute
 
The Natural Step releases PROBE for Sustainable Business tool
 
Coca-Cola Bottling Company launches sustainability Facebook page
 
 
CSR Publications & Interesting Links
 
Water Scarcity & Climate Change: Growing Risks for Businesses and Investors
CERES & Pacific Institute report on the business opportunity in the face of water scarcity and global climate change.
 
Highlighting community investment trends. 
 
MIT Sloan Management Review                                
In this report, MIT and partner Boston Consulting Group (BCG) interview 1,500 corporate executives to understand why companies aren't acting on sustainability even though they see it as important.  
 
Edelman uses 4,475 interviews to draw insights on the increasing 'Trust Divide' between corporations and the public that they serve.
 
CSR Events
 
November 30-December 4, Vancouver
January 25-29, Toronto 
IRCA Certified Sustainability Practitioner Training

Sustainability for Leaders
Fall/Winter, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax
The Natural Step Canada

Community Sustainability Planning
Fall/Winter, Toronto
The Natural Step Canada
 
May 4-5, Montreal
The Interuniversity Research Centre for the Life Cycle of Products, Processes and Services (CIRAIG)
 
Don't hesitate to contact us with comments or questions.
 
Sincerely,
Robyn Hall, CBSR