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CSR Spells Success for Services Firm
 CBSR Advisor, Agnieszka Rum and Stantec's Senior Sustainability Consultant Wesley Gee were recently interviewed by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada magazine on achieving bottom line benefits with CSR while operating internationally.
Stantec, the professional services consulting firm, has 11,000 employees in offices worldwide and offers design, engineering, project management and other services for infrastructure and facilities projects. "Sustainability is a huge priority for our international business," says Gee. "A large number of our clients, both public and private, have high expectations. So do employees. They want us to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to what industry wants and needs."
Rum agrees. "If Canadian companies want to operate internationally, they need to achieve value for external stakeholders in the market and look for shared value opportunities to generate more business." Investors are also setting the bar higher, expecting transparency and sustainable corporate practices that include disclosing environmental and social risks, and reporting on opportunities and performance.
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 Member Spotlight
ATB Financial and Calgary Homeless Foundation - Embracing New Models of Partnership
As Canadian businesses integrate social and environmental commitments into their organizations, those with a strong history of community involvement are moving away from traditional corporate philanthropy and sponsorship toward models with a much wider impact. ATB Financial and the Calgary Homeless Foundation recently announced a partnership which shows how a business can integrate their expertise with their community involvement strategy to help address some of the most challenging social issues of our time.
ATB Financial recognized the value of a partnership that would leverage their banking skills and financial expertise to help with the complex issue of homelessness. The result is the ATB Social Enterprise Incubator.
Members Share Recent CSR News Alterna Savings wins 2012 National Credit Union Community Economic Development Award - Read full story Stantec Publishes 2011 Sustainability Report - outlines performance towards environmental, social, and economic goals and identifies several areas for ongoing improvement. Download Report (PDF)
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New Member Welcome!
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10th Annual CBSR Summit on CSR
The Regeneration of CSR: The Essential Role of Business in Building a Sustainable Future
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November 7, 2012 8AM-6PM
One King West, Toronto
The essence of Corporate Social Responsibility is changing in dramatic and disruptive ways. In the last decade, the CSR discussion has evolved from mitigating risks, to the realization that strategically embedding positive environmental and social impact is good for business.
This year, we are gathering industry and thought leaders to celebrate the Regeneration of CSR and define what it means to be a truly sustainable company.
To learn about sponsorship opportunities for this event please contact Steven Fish at 416.703.7435 x225 or steven@cbsr.ca
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Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Awards - Apply now!
 The ECR Awards honour and celebrate corporate Canadians for outstanding work and dedication towards creating sustainable and ethical practices within the business framework.
Nominate a colleague, team or yourself. Winners will be celebrated at a dinner following the CBSR Summit.
Learn more and download entry form.
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CSBR WEBINAR - International Sustainability Strategies and Solutions - Case Studies and Best Practices from BSR
July 11, 4:00-5:00 PM EST (1:00-2:00 PM PST) Join CBSR and BSR webinar as BSR (Business for Social Responsibility) shares their 20 years of international expertise in sustainability, and highlights best practices and case studies from their financial services and mining/energy consulting practices.
This webinar will focus on:
* A brief update on CBSR's plans for 2013
* How to access BSR advisory services
* Case studies from BSR's financial services and mining/energy consulting practices
Learn more and register Free for CBSR Members
CBSR WEBINAR - A Canadian Discussion on CSR - A National Look at the Impact, Challenges and Opportunities
October 18, 2012, 1:00-2:00 PM EST (10:00-11:00 AM PST)
Join CBSR for a Canadian look at how CSR is having a regional and national impact. How are the challenges and opportunities different across our country? What are the opportunities and risks from a sector and geographical perspective?
Partner Events and Learning Opportunities The Natural Step Canada's Sustainability Week in Whistler July 9-13, Whistler, British Columbia Highly-reputable in-person Strategic Sustainable Development courses coming up in Whistler. Click here for course details (For CBSR Member discount, please contact Saralyn Hodgkin) Sustainability Learning Centre Measuring & Reporting your Carbon (GHG) Footprint, Course Available anytime (August 1, 2011 - September 27, 2012) on demand ONLINE Access to GHG Group Community of Practice (videos, resources, readings, exercises) Click here for details For a full listing of Canadian and international CSR Events please visit our website.
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RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS
Chris Coulter, President, GlobeScan, presents the 2012 Radar Research WEBINAR highlighting insights into changing public expectations and consumer perceptions of CSR.
Click here for recording of this webinar session.
Implementation Strategies: Keeping Your CSR Plan Moving Forward - WEBINAR
discussion with CBSR and CSR leaders Royal Canadian Mint, and InterfaceFLOR Canada.
Click here for recording of this webinar session.
(To access member resources, please log-in with your CBSR member username and password)
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CSR RESOURCES
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ISID: Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Towards a Framework for Resource Extraction Industries - Conference Overview Report
Click here to download (PDF)
Water Management in Mining: A Selection of Case Studies - innovative ways to respond to water challenges in different contexts.
Click here to download
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