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Social Research Digest – May 2012

Summary

The Justmeans Social Innovation Awards exist to honor the global leaders from the business and nonprofit sectors that are tackling global issues through social innovation. Since the Social Innovation Awards launched in early 2009, they have recognized companies that have implemented groundbreaking strategies and programs that drive social and environmental responsibility and innovation.

Key Findings

  • This year marked one of the most diverse years ever as applications came from over 17 countries on five continents and ranged in organizational size from the small startup nonprofit to the Fortune 100 company.
  • Last year alone over 40% of the Fortune 100 participated in the awards program.
  • Previous winners include Thomson Reuters Foundation, SAP, S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Nokia, Cisco Systems, Novo Nordisk, Herman Miller, Inc., Gap Inc., Better World Books, amongst other leading companies and organizations.
  • 2012 Social Innovation Awards winners are:
Best Social Investment Strategy Vestergaard Frandsen
Best Employee Engagement Strategy Santander Brasil
Best Use of New Media Stonyfield
Best Online Report Nestlé Waters North America
Best Integrated Report SAP
Best Stakeholder Engagement SAP
Best Product Design Be Green Packaging, LLC
Best Incorporation of Ethical Sourcing/Certification H.J. Heinz Company
Most Strategic Use of Philanthropic Funds Hewlett-Packard
Best Sustainability Performance Novo Nordisk

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