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 Message from the CBSR Board
In October 2011, the CBSR Board of Directors outlined a process for the review of the organization's strategic vision and operating model, as well as the recruitment of a new leader. At that time the Board indicated the process would take approximately 6 months, and that the organization would likely be in a transition phase until the Spring of 2012. Now just past the half-way point, the process remains on track. The Board of Directors met on February 15th, received a status update, and provided direction on the remaining stages of the process.
For the immediate term, it is business as usual - CBSR will continue to service clients and members, adding value to their CSR programs. CBSR will also continue to work towards its Mission and Vision, and play a relevant role in the Canadian CSR community.
To ensure the conclusion of the process within the original timeline, the Board has struck a Special Committee. The Special Committee's mandate is to consider strategic alternatives that will strengthen CBSR and enhance the organization.
This consideration of strategic alternatives by the Special Committee has already begun. The Committee's focus is consistent with the direction and opportunities that were presented in the stakeholder consultations undertaken in late 2011, which included meetings with over 50 individuals and an online member survey.
We want to ensure you, on behalf of the Board, that the CBSR Team remains focused on working with our members and partners to advance their CSR work. We thank you for the ongoing support of CBSR during this transition period.
Rob Moore
CBSR Board Director & Interim CEO
Don Rolfe
CBSR Board Chair
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Member Spotlight
Bombardier Collaborates on Future Green Train - Creating a Convergence of Innovation and Sustainability
The recent Gröna Tåget - Swedish Green Train initiative -
is a groundbreaking innovation project through which Bombardier is shaping ecological and economical mobility for the future. It brought the Swedish Transport Administration, the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Bombardier and other partners together to share expertise.
Read the full story
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Member News
Microsoft Canada is challenging Canadian high school and post-secondary students to imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems. Read the full story here
Bullfrog Power teamed up with Chevrolet Canada to launch the Chevrolet Volt Bullfrog Power Edition-Canada's first electric vehicle (EV) bundled with emissions-free, renewable electricity. Read the full story here Interested in sharing your CSR story with the CBSR network? If you are a current CBSR member, contact your CBSR Advisor to learn more about profiling opportunities.
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Adding Value to Your Next CSR Report
 Agnieszka Rum, a CSR Advisor at CBSR provides helpful guides to help your business advance along your sustainability reporting journey.
This is a reflection and summary based on the sustainability reporting webinar delivered together with Stantec and Loblaw.
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Strategic Community Investment Programs Help Engage And Motivate Employees
Justmeans, the world's leading source of information for the sustainable business industry, recently consulted Carol Foran, Senior Manager, Member Engagement at CBSR on the topic of strategic community investment programs and employee engagement.
Carol explains that for companies, value is in employee retention; having a strategic community investment program helps companies maintain and grow employee satisfaction.
Click here to read the article
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Join CBSR at GLOBE 2012
Join CBSR at Globe 2012, March 14-16, in Vancouver! Visit our booth 1722 for networking opportunities.
CBSR would like to offer members and friends complimentary Trade Fair Passes. Get more information and register.
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CBSR Events
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Communications: ENGAGE WITH IMPACT - March 6, 2012, 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
How do you move your CSR communications from generating awareness to the next level and inspire action? Join this CBSR webinar to hear from Bullfrog Power, Mountain Equipment Co-op, and Carillion as we explore communications and marketing techniques to engage business customers, engaging employees, and engaging consumers. Click here to register Free for CBSR Members CSR and Social Media: Uncovering Opportunities and Best Practices - March 29, 2012 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)Join CBSR and industry experts for a lively discussion on using social media to drive your CSR agenda forward. This session will highlight the experience and expertise of several guest speakers to arm participants with ideas to continue advancing your CSR social media efforts.
Click here to register Free for CBSR Members____________________________________________________ CSR Events and Learning Opportunities Green Employer Forum - February 28 (6:00PM EST), Toronto. This event will event will showcase organizations whose employees are positive about their record on environmental stewardship. Get more information and register
Is Corporate Canada Ready for the Green Economy?
ACCA Canada is hosing a panel discussion to debate and explore the need for a new economic system to avoid large scale disaster, help alleviate risk as well as provide opportunities for growth and prosperity.Get more information for:
March 1, Toronto
March 6, Vancouver. CBSR's SVP Myrna Khan,is one of the panelists in the Vancouver session. GRI-Certified Sustainability Reporting Courses - LEAD Canada, in association with Sustainalytics, is offering two-day courses in sustainability reporting. Courses are offered in Toronto and Vancouver in March, 2012. Get more information and register
Fireside Chat: Building Shared Values in the Green Economy - March 7 (4:30PM EST), Toronto. Join Toronto Sustainability Speakers Series to hear from two distinguished leaders who have seized upon a special mix of culture and entrepreneurship to propel their companies forward in the green economy. Get more information and register
Responsible Business Convention 2012 - March 14-15, London, UK. Join the second Business in the Community (BITC) convention featuring 16 provocative issue led sessions and interactive panel discussions. Get more information and register (CBSR Members receive 20% discount with the code CSR360 on registration)
IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training Program for Emerging Leaders - March 22-23, Toronto. The Natural Step Canada is inviting passionate 19-25 year-olds to apply to be part of IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training. Get more information and register.
Life Cycle Assessment of Products, Processes & Services - March 28 & 29, Toronto. In this program you will learn LCA concepts, inventory, impact assessment, data quality management, post impact calculations, modeling, statistics and the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards. Learn more and register for 1 day course for 2 day course (CBSR Members receive a 20% discount)
For a full listing of Canadian and international CSR Events visit our website. ____________________________________________________
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ResourceS FOR MEMBERS
CSR REPORTING: Engaging with Integrity and Making it Meaningful - CBSR webinar on global reporting trends, GRI developments, and insights on how to make your 2012 CSR performance stand out. Click here for recording of this session and Q&A.
NEW! CBSR REPORT: CSR Global Reporting Trends encompasses information on reporting priorities, challenges, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of integrated reporting. Click here to access the report.
(To access Member Resources, please log-in with your CBSR member username and password)
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CSR ResourceS
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Export Development Canada (EDC) is seeking to educate Canadian exporters about exposure to corrupt business practices and is developing relevant tools and resources to strengthen Canadian business practices abroad. As part of this program, EDC seeks participation in a short survey to gauge current understanding, awareness and practices. For more information and to participate in the survey, click here.
Canadian Responsible Investment Conference - June 18-20, Montreal, Quebec. Held on the eve of the historic Rio+20 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, this conference will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and interviews on the theme of SRI+20: The Future of Investing. Sponsorship Opportunities are now available. (CBSR Members receive a 10% discount) To learn about the benefits of sponsoring this event, click here (PDF)
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