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David Martel CSRminute: Avea Recognized by Best Business Awards; Top Systems Delivers Microfinance Software to BBVA Foundation

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.


Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Wednesday, September 1st:
Avea, the Turkish cell phone company, was recognized for its social responsibility by the Best Business Awards, a British organization that evaluates business practices. The company’s strategic plan includes sustainable and community projects, with a special focus on education. Avea is the third-largest mobile phone company in Turk… Continue

Added by David Martel on September 1, 2010 at 2:26pm — No Comments

David Martel CSRminute: O2 Launches U.K.'s First Mobile Phone Eco Index; Babson College Presents CSR Program for New Students

This is a cross post from 3BL Media. Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Tuesday, August 31st: Apple has refused to sign on to the UK’s first mobile phone eco index, launched by O2. The index was developed in collaboration with major manufacturers and is coordinated by O2, a subsidiary of Telefonica, and the Foru… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 31, 2010 at 6:21pm — No Comments

David Martel CSRminute: Dell to Sponsor SRI in the Rockies; KBR Donates $20K to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.



Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Monday, August 30th:
Dell will be a Benefactor Sponsor of the annual SRI in the Rockies Conference to be held in November, for the first time in San Antonio, Texas. The SRI in the Rockies Conference is the longest-runni… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 30, 2010 at 3:22pm — No Comments

David Martel UPS Founders’ Day … Celebrating 103 Years of Promises

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.

In 1907, Jim Casey and Claude Ryan started American Messenger Company in a Seattle, Wash., basement office space. The two young entrepreneurs and their employees delivered messages to people throughout the day and night. Early on, the company strived to disti

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Added by David Martel on August 30, 2010 at 2:57pm — No Comments

David Martel Organizing for Change

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.

Board Life Matters
by Melissa Sines (with Rebecca Southers)


“There’s just so much that’s wrong with the world – and with my community – that I don’t even know where to start.” I’ve heard this statement a lot. Okay, I admit, I’ve even said it

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Added by David Martel on August 30, 2010 at 2:31pm — No Comments

David Martel CSRminute: Sunny Delight Beverages Issues Sustainability Report; Spandana Microfinance Plans IPO

Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Friday, August 27th: Sunny Delight Beverages, maker of the Sunny D brand, has decreased carbon emissions 17 percent since 2007, according to its 2009 Sustainability Report. SDBC’s sustainability goals include reducing per-unit non-product related water use 25 percent; per-unit energy usage 25 percent; and per-unit carbon footprint 25 percent, all by 2011. In addition, the company also targets sending zero waste… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 27, 2010 at 3:06pm — No Comments

David Martel The Case for Corporate Social Responsibility

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.


Paul Klein's Blog
On Monday, the Wall Street Journal ran an editorial by Dr. Aneel Karnani called The Case Against Corporate Social Responsibility… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 27, 2010 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Chris Jarvis Collaborating for Sustainable Change: New Approaches to Accelerate Innovation


The following blog entry is a cross-post from my blog Realizing Your Worth.
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Added by Chris Jarvis on August 27, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

David Martel Navigation Lessons from the Next Generation

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.

Transformative Governance - Insights on Nonprofit Board Service
from Linda Crompton of BoardSource

One of the “hot topics” in nonprofit governance conversations these days is the subject of young people in the sector. In fact, the discussions have been going on for quite some time now; for the past couple of yea… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 27, 2010 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Peter Deitz Request for Proposals - Enhancements to the Social Actions API (Deadline: 9/1/2010 at 5pm ET)

Hi My Social Actions community,

I just shared an important update on the Social Actions Developers Google group. Below is a copy. We'd appreciate your help in identifying a qualified dev firm to implement the changes described in the RFP.

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Added by Peter Deitz on August 27, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

David Martel CSRminute: Suncor Energy Sets Sustainability Goals for 2015; H. E. Butt Grocery Raises $ for Food Bank of Texas Through Help End Hunger Campaign

This is a cross post from 3BL Media. Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Thursday, August 26th: Suncor Energy has set four environmental goals for water use, reclamation, energy efficiency, and air emissions, outlined in the company’s 2010 Report on Sustainability. The targets include reducing fresh water consumption 12 percent, increasing reclamation of disturbed land area 1000 percent, improving energy efficiency 10 percent, and cutting air emissions 10 percent… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 26, 2010 at 10:06am — No Comments

David Martel Tips to Driving Green

Taiga Company Blog
Do you have to drive a hybrid vehicle or electrical car to drive green? Sure, "green" cars are cool and are sparking innovation and eco awareness, but approaching your current vehicle with a sustainability mindset can also help to save cost and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Within our eco friendly training, we are often approached by those requesting resources and guidanc… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 25, 2010 at 4:13pm — No Comments

David Martel CSRminute: Ecolab Named One of "Best Corporate Citizens" in China; Sierra Club Ranks Greenest Schools, Green Mountain College #1

This is a cross post from 3BL Media. Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Wednesday, August 25th: Ecolab is one of 21 global companies to receive the award “Best Corporate Citizen for Driving Sustainability in China 2009-2010.” Ecolab was recognized for its programs in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety, and infect… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 25, 2010 at 3:08pm — No Comments

Michael Maranda Ten Principles for Digital Excellence, invitation to help revise

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Added by Michael Maranda on August 24, 2010 at 11:57pm — 2 Comments

David Martel CSRminute: Rio Tinto Diamond Mine Wins Zimbabwe CSR Award for Community + HIV/AIDS Programs; Washington Wine Industry Foundation Receives $120,000 Grant for Sustainable Winery Guide

This is a cross post from 3BLMedia. Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Tuesday, August 24th: Rio Tinto’s Murowa Diamonds mine has won the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility Programs award for 2009. Murowa Diamonds was presented the award by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai for its community programs with a special focus on employee welfare and HIV/AIDS program. The company’s i… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 24, 2010 at 3:13pm — No Comments

David Martel Vivi Turns 1, Happy Birthday!

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) HO-HO-KUS, NJ - August 24, 2010 - VIVI, an environmentally-friendly children's clothing store, celebrates its one year anniversary on August 24, 2010. Having weathered the depressed economy, a major

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Added by David Martel on August 24, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

David Martel CSRminute:UFood Grill Joins HealthCorps for Teen Obesity Program; Minimum Wage Protest in Bangladesh

This is a cross post from 3BL Media. Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Monday, August 23rd: UFood Restaurant Group has formed a cause marketing partnership with HealthCorps, the non-profit organization founded by surgeon and talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz. The program will generate contributions to fight teen ob… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 23, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Karl Miller Why Insurance Donations Are Needed

The New York Times recently ran a piece about insurance in Rwanda, and highlighted the difficulty many Rwandans have in paying the minimal premiums and co-payments involved in the government health plan. This is a big part of the reason Policies for the Poor was formed. Donating to give people access to healthcare does not cost a lot, and its benefits can literally be life-saving.

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Added by Karl Miller on August 20, 2010 at 3:57pm — No Comments

David Martel CSRminute: Samsung Doubles Microcredit Loan Budget; Vodafone Essar Sponsors Eco-Rickshaws

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.

Hello, I’m Emily Polk, and these are your CSR Minute headlines for Friday, August 20th:

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Added by David Martel on August 20, 2010 at 1:15pm — No Comments

David Martel As another school year begins, Trend Micro provides advice on Internet safety for kids

This is a cross post from 3BL Media.

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) August 19, 2010 - The Internet should be a place where families can communicate, learn, shop, and share without having to worry about the safety or security of their personal information or themselves. Using the Internet is an important life skill for all kids, so parents and teachers need to… Continue

Added by David Martel on August 20, 2010 at 1:05pm — No Comments

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