GoodCompany Newsletter: Fall 2010
Collaboration can address complex social and environmental issues


The need for intra-sectoral and cross-sectoral collaboration to address complex sustainability challenges is top of mind today. Learn more about how your organization can assess and move forward your organizational parternships and collaboration.
 
 

Community Impact Measurement 

Canadian corporations are making significant investments in their communities through corporate community involvement programs and are increasingly interested in generating the greatest possible impact and return on investment of social and environmental performance. In 2010 CBSR released a framework for the measurement of community impacts and has been sharing the approach with community investment practitioners.

Learn more and review. For more info contact Blake Connoy at
blake@cbsr.ca  
  


Network for Business Sustainability
Research Insights
Managers' attitudes towards learning can affect the outcome of organizational collaborations
Cross-sector social partnerships are successful when they create a shared vision based on trust 
Learn more about NBS

Ethical Corporation  

As a CBSR newsletter subscriber you can take advantage of a 30% discount on online subscription to Ethical Corporation. Gain access to the world's largest online database for sustainability (contains over 7,000 searchable articles) plus access the highly renowned Ethical Corporation magazine online for just CANS$335. Simply subscribe on or by November 24 and quote the discount code 'CB30'. As a further offering, Ethical Corporation will send you their recently published electronic briefing on the state of CR in Canada.

Remember to sign up on or by November 24 and quote the discount code 'CB30' 

Hello Friends: 
 
Last month, on October 20 - 22 CBSR held its 8th annual Summit on CSR. And like the previous two years, it was a sell-out, standing room only event. We began the event with a CEO roundtable that included CBSR members Groupe Aeroplan, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Talisman Energy and Capital One. 

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Warm regards,
Adine Mees, President & CEO
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility

CBSR's Upcoming Learning Events 
                                     
                   

Paper Chase: Sourcing Strategies in the Race to Reduce
November 17, 1-2pm EST Webinar                                          


Despite advances in digital technologies, paper continues to be a tool required by almost all businesses. How can companies source their paper more sustainably?

Climate Change: A Canadian Legal Perspective
December 14, 2-3pm EST Webinar
 

Discover the business risks and opportunities of current and future climate regulations.

CBSR's 8th Annual Summit Round-up
Don't miss out on resources, video interviews by 3BL Media and highlights from CBSR's 8th Annual Summit.
  
  

Welcome to CBSR's newest members! Cisco Systems Inc. and Tarion Warranty Corp. 

In Brief:

BMO Financial Group meets target, now carbon neutral

KPMG and Free the Children announce partnership

Loblaw - Great Shoreline Cleanup

Rogers publishes inaugural CSR report

The Co-operators creates social media-based program to engage staff and agents in sustainability

Wal-mart's workforce getting green and engaged
 
Read all about our members good works

 

CSR Publications, Initiatives and News 
The voluntary International Standard, ISO 26000:2010, Guidance for social responsibility aims to help all types of organizations to achieve the benefits of operating in a socially responsible manner. 

COP16: United Nations Climate Change Conference
Delegates will convene in Mexico from November 29 to December 10 to discuss future commitments for industrialized countries under the Kyoto Protocol 

Canadian lawmakers vote down controversial Bill C-300
Mining Weekly  
 
The Case for CSR Revisited: CSR and the Role of Business Today
Online debate and commentary in response to Wall Street Journal article

Mayday Network report, On the Journey Towards a Sustainable Future
Mayday Network Annual Report provides good news on UK sustainability traction

CSR Events 
 

Sustainability for Leaders
Fall course - offered in Vancouver, Toronto, Saint John and Ottawa
The Natural Step


Energize employees and strengthen your company through employee volunteering
November 10, Toronto
Toronto Sustainability Speakers Series

Green Business Strategy Summit 2010
November 12, Toronto
Toronto Greenhouse
CBSR Members receive discount upon registration


GRI-Certified Training Courses
Calgary and Vancouver, November
LEAD/Jantzi Sustainalytics
November 24, Toronto
Green Enterprise Ontario Sustainability Speaker Series

Life Cycle Assessment for Products, Processes and Services
Course, November 25, Toronto

Sustainability Learning Centre

Sustainability Training
Courses, Toronto November 29-December 3 and Vancouver February 7-11

The Accountability Project

Sustainable Supply Chain Management
December 7, Toronto
Sustainability Learning Centre

The Ethics in Finance-Robin Cosgrove Prize
Deadline March 2011

 
CIM Conference and Exhibition 2011: Mines Without Borders
May 21-25, Montreal 
 

Canadian Responsible Investment Conference
June 20-22, Victoria, BC

SIO

Don't hesitate to contact us with comments or questions.
 
Sincerely,
Robyn Hall, CBSR