In 2010, Dr Wayne Visser – leading CSR writer, speaker and academic – is traveling to more than 20 countries to share innovations, best practices and lessons in CSR, which he will post online in video, audio and written weblogs.

As Dr Visser travels, he will offer free a variety of CSR talks, courses and workshop, sharing the insights he has gained, not only from his CSR Quest Tour, but from over 20 years of studying, researching, writing about, consulting on and teaching CSR, in more than 30 countries.

Talks, Courses and Workshops

The potential topics Dr Visser will cover include:

• The Future of CSR: From ISO 26000 to CSR 2.0
• CSR Theory and Practice: Concepts, Codes and Cases
• CSR Around the World: Comparisons Across Regions and Countries
• Creating Change Through CSR: In Society, Organisations and Individuals
• CSR Marketing & Communications: Beyond PR and Greenwash
• CSR & Corporate Governance: The Board Level Agenda
• CSR Events & Initiatives: How the World Was Changed
• CSR Thought Leadership: Lessons from the Top 50 CSR Books
• CSR & the Financial Crisis: Beyond Shareholder Capitalism

Would you like to be part of the CSR Quest tour?

The CSR Quest Tour itinerary is currently as follows (although this is subject to change):

• 13-16 January:  Turkey
• 24-27 January:  Kenya
• 4 February – 15 March:  Australia
• 16-20 March:  Singapore
• 21-27 March:  Indonesia
• 28 March – 3 April:  Malaysia
• 4-9 April:  Thailand
• 10-16 April:  Cambodia
• 17-29 April:  India
• 5-14 May:  Japan
• 15-29 May:  South Korea
• 30 May – 12 June:  China
• 13-26 June:  New Zealand
• 27 June – 10 July:  Chile
• 10-24 July:  Argentina
• 24 July – 7 August:  Brazil
• 7-21 August: Panama/Costa Rica
• 21 August – 4 September:  Mexico
• 4-18 September:  USA
• 18 September – 2 October:  Ecuador
• 2-16 October:  Columbia
• 17-30 October:  Peru
• 31 October – 13 November:  USA

More Information

You can, by hosting a talk, workshop or course by Dr Visser in your city. To discuss detailed arrangements, or to find out more about events in your country, email wayne@csrinternational.org.

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1. News Digest (Week 3: October 09)
2. Social Research Digest (October 09)
3. ISO 26000 Draft Standard
4. Featured Event: New Models of CSR (Virtual)
5. CSR Wiki
6. CSR Masterclasses in London & Berlin

1. News Digest (Week 3, October 09)

• US Headed for Massive Decline in Carbon Emissions (GLOBE-net) - Read more
• UK Aims for Zero Waste with 75% Reuse/Recycling in 10 Years (Greenbang) - Read more
• Nike, HP and SC Johnson Navigate Path to Greener Chemistry Supply Chain (GreenBiz.com) - Read more
• Green Car of the Year: 5 Finalists Revealed (Fast Company) - Read more
• Disney and Microsoft Top List of 50 US Companies Recognised as Leaders in CSR (CSRWire) - Read more
• Copenhagen Needs CCS (GLOBE-net) - Read more

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2. Social Research Digest (October 09)

• Fashion Industry Labour Report (UK/Asia: Labour Behind The Label) - Read more
• Business and Children Study (UK: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more
• Corporate Citizenship Report (US: Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship) - Read more
• CSR Communication Intensity Study (China/India: Corporate Governance: An International Review) - Read more
• Sustainability Labour Market Trends Study (Canada: Strandberg Consulting/University of British Columbia) - Read more
• Consumer Perceptions of Business Ethical Behaviour (Turkey/Egypt: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more

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3. ISO 26000 Draft Standard

ISO 26000 will provide harmonized, globally relevant guidance based on international consensus among expert representatives of the main stakeholder groups and so encourage the implementation of best practice in social responsibility worldwide.

Download ISO 26000

4. Featured Event - Virtual Global Summit: New Models of CSR

• More than 25 industry experts will share latest thinking and best practices at this premier event.
• The program on Nov. 5 (8 a.m. – noon PST) explores “Building and Evolving a Social Responsibility Program in a Tough Economy.”
• On Nov. 9 (2-6 p.m. PST) attendees will examine new tools for “Communicating Social Responsibility in the New Age.”

Read more

5. CSR Wiki

• African Institute for Corporate Citizenship (AICC) - Read more
• Carbon credits - Read more
• Cradle to grave - Read more
• Union busting - Read more
• White collar crime - Read more

Read more

6. CSR Masterclasses in London and Berlin

• CSR Past, Present and Future – An overview of key concepts and trends – 4 Nov, London
• CSR Around the World – Profiling CSR in different regions and contexts – 5 Nov, London
• CSR As a Change Strategy – Looking at how CSR change happens – 6 Nov, London
• For Berlin (13-15 November), see more information.
• To host the Masterclasses in your country, email wayne@csrinternational.org

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1. News Digest (Week 2: October 09)
2. Environmental Research Digest (October 09)
3. CSRI 2009 Directory of Organisations
4. Blog: CSR & SMEs – Lessons from Mexico
5. CSR Leaders
6. CSR Masterclasses in London & Berlin

1. News Digest (Week 2, October 09)

• UK’s Travel Industry Launches Branded Sustainability Scheme (ECOVI) - Read more
• EU Raids Drug Companies (The Guardian) - Read more
• High Street Retailers Accused of Exploiting Workers in Asia (The Guardian) - Read more
• Copenhagen Talks on the Brink as US Refuses to Budge on Kyoto (businessGreen.com) - Read more
• Apple Quits Chamber of Commerce Over Climate Change (The Huffington Post) - Read more
• Survey Finds a Majority of Corporate Respondents Measuring Their Carbon Footprints (Social Funds) - Read more
• Cadbury Fairtrade Ad Accused of Racial Stereotyping (Marketing Week) - Read more

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2. Environmental Research Digest (October 09)

• Greening Consumer Electronics Report (Global: ChemSec/Clean Production Action) - Read more
• Resistance to Corporate Environmental Action (Canada: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more
• Climate Risks for Financial Markets Study (Emerging Markets: Ceres/RiskMetrics) - Read more
• Climate Change and the Insurance Market (US: Environmental Claims Journal) - Read more
• Carbon Disclosures Report (UK: Carbon Disclosure Project) - Read more
• E-Waste Survey (US: Journal of Environmental Management) - Read more

Read more

3. CSR International Directory of Organisations

With listings from more than 20 countries, the 2009 CSR International Directory of Organisations is made publicly available as an electronic resource for those looking for CSR contacts and services around the world.

Listing in the directory is free. However, to stand out, there is also the option of including a logo and 150 word profile description, at a cost of £50. The Directory is updated quarterly.

The deadline for inclusion in the 2010 edition is 8 January 2010.

Download the Directory

4. CSR Blog – SMEs and CSR:  Lessons from Mexico

By Dr Wayne Visser

In a country where more than 95% of businesses are micro-enterprises, how do you make CSR relevant? … You figure out how to turn social, environmental and ethical responsibilities into a business model, rather than a peripheral add-on. …

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5. CSR Leaders

• Rachel Carson (Ranked 38) - Read more
• Peter Senge (Ranked 52) - Read more
• Jeffrey Immelt (Ranked joint-63) - Read more
• Anita Longley (Ranked joint-63) - Read more
• Andrew S. Winston (Ranked 75) - Read more
• Manfred Max-Neef (Ranked 86) - Read more

Read more

6. CSR Masterclasses in London and Berlin

• CSR Past, Present and Future – An overview of key concepts and trends – 4 Nov, London
• CSR Around the World – Profiling CSR in different regions and contexts – 5 Nov, London
• CSR As a Change Strategy – Looking at how CSR change happens – 6 Nov, London

For Berlin (13-15 November), see more information.

To host the Masterclasses in your country, email wayne@csrinternational.org

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1. News Digest (Week 1: October 09)
2. CSR Wiki

1. News Digest (Week 1, October 09)

• European Commission Takes Action to Make Urban Travel Greener (GLOBE-Net) - Read more
• Deloitte: Investors Return to ‘Cleantech’ Sector (SustainabilityForum.com) - Read more
• Draft ISO 26000 Standard on Social Responsibility Published (SustainabilityForum.com) - Read more
• Best Corporate Citizens: Hotels (Fortune) - Read more
• Study Results Show That CSR is not a Fad (The CSR Digest) - Read more
• America’s 10 Greenest Brands? (GreenBiz.com) - Read more

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2. CSR Wiki

• Animal Testing - Read more
• Animal Welfare - Read more
• BITC - Read more
• Business Ethics - Read more
• Civil Society Organisations - Read more
• Consumerism - Read more
• Consumer Rights - Read more
• Corporate Governance - Read more
• Corruption Perceptions Index - Read more
• Credit Crunch - Read more
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes - Read more
• Ethical Consumption - Read more
• Montreal Protocol - Read more
• Rio Earth Summit - Read more
• World Fair Trade Organisation - Read more
• World Social Forum - Read more

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1. News Digest (Week 5: Sept 09)
2. Governance Research Digest (Sept 09)
3. Book Review Digest (Sept 09)
4. CSR Blog: Worth more alive than dead
5. CSR Masterclasses in London & Berlin

1. News Digest (Week 5, Sept 09)

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• Seventh Generation Commits to Sustainable Palm Oil (3BL Media) - Read more
• UN Chief Hails New York Climate Success (businessGreen.com) - Read more
• Report Urges New Approach to Valuing Business (CSR Europe) - Read more
• IBM, Cisco and Duke Unveil Smart Grid Initiatives (businessGreen.com) - Read more
• BP Settles Spill Containment Violations (Yahoo!) - Read more
• San Fransisco Airport Debuts Carbon Offset Kiosk (businessGreen.com) - Read more
• UN Plans ‘Shock Therapy’ For World Leaders on Environment (The Guardian) - Read more

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2. Governance Research Digest (Sept 09)

• Mining and Metals Sector Ethical Report (Global: Covalence) - Read more
• Corruption and International Marketing Study (France/Japan/US: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more
• Corruption and Transparency in Africa (Africa/US: US Chamber of Commerce) - Read more
• Fair Trade Case Study: Cafédirect (UK: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more
• Emerging Markets Human Rights Report (Brazil/Russia/India/ China/South Africa: Maplecroft) - Read more
• Codes of Conduct in Supply Chains Study (UK: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more

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3. Book Review Digest (Sept 09)

• Soil Not Oil: Climate Change, Peak Oil and Food Insecurity by Vandana Shiva - Read more
• When Principles Pay: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Bottom Line by Geoffrey Heal - Read more
• The Truth About Green Business by Gil Friend (Review by Bénédicte Pluquin) - Read more
• Cradle to Cradle: Remaking The Way We Make Things by William McDonough & Michael Braungart - Read more

Read more

4. CSRI Blog

Worth more alive than dead: Our biodiversity challenge

One of my enduring critiques of the CSR movement is that it has failed to have a dramatic impact on the biggest global challenges we face. Despite all the CSR reports and ISO management systems, things are getting worse, not better. This is most true when it comes to biodiversity loss. It is not exaggerating to say the we are causing the sixth mass extinction in the history of planet earth

Read more

5. CSR Masterclasses in London and Berlin

• CSR Past, Present and Future – An overview of key concepts and trends – 4 Nov, London
• CSR Around the World – Profiling CSR in different regions and contexts – 5 Nov, London
• CSR As a Change Strategy – Looking at how CSR change happens – 6 Nov, London

For Berlin (13-15 November), see more information.

To host the Masterclasses in your country, email wayne@csrinternational.org

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1. News Digest (Week 3: Sept 09)
2. Social Research Digest (Sept 09)
3. Sponsor a Research Digest
4. CSR Expo in London
5. CSR Masterclasses
6. CSR Research Archives
7. “CSR Quest” World Tour

1. News Digest (Week 4, Sept 09)

• Green Surge Gives Carbon Trade Hub its First Profit (The Independent) - Read more
• Buffett and Bogle Join Call for Long-Term, Responsible Investment (Responsible Investor) - Read more
• Report: Switch From High to Low Carbon Energy to Boost Employment (businessGreen.com) - Read more
• For American Consumers, A Responsibility Revolution (Time) - Read more
• IBM Starts to Build Greener, ‘Smarter’ Planet in Iowa (The New York Times) - Read more
• Companies That Cut CSR in Downturn Risk Backlash (OgilvyEarth) - Read more
• Ethiopia Seeks Climate Change Answers From Public (Yahoo!) - Read more

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2. Social Research Digest (Sept 09)

• Green Retail Information Report (US: Miller Zell) - Read more
• The Business Case For Supplier Diversity (US/UK: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more
• Preventing Greenwash Report (Global: BSR/Futerra) - Read more
• Perceptions of Sustainable Tourism Development (Canada/US: Sustainable Development) - Read more
• Corporate Environmental Departments Survey (US: Greenbiz) - Read more
• CSR in the Blogosphere (Global: Journal of Business Ethics) - Read more

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3. Sponsor a Research Digest

Our weekly Research Digests are now obtaining large readership through direct distributon and on the website.

We are offering branding opportunities by inviting organisations to sponsor the Digests. Rates are as follows:

• A single Research/News Digest (Social OR Environmental OR Governance OR Book Reviews OR News): £50
• A month of ALL Research OR News Digests (4 issues – Social AND Environmental AND Governance AND Book Reviews): £175
• A year (12 issues) of Social OR Environmental OR Governance OR Book Review Digests: £500
• A year of ALL Research OR News Digests (48 issues – Social AND Environmental AND Governance AND Book Reviews): £2,000

For more information, email wayne@csrinternational.org

4. CSR Expo in London

CSR International is hosting its first CSR Expo from 10 am – 4 pm on 20 November at Goodenough College in London.

This will be an opportunity for:

• CSR consultants to showcase their services
• Companies to profile their CSR activities and products
• Universities to advertise their courses.
• Recruitment agencies and companies can advertise CSR jobs and career opportunities.

Costs for a display stand are as follows: Corporates/consultants – £550, Universities – £450, NGOs – £350.

Entry for visitors will be free. For more information, or to book a display stand, email info@csrinternational.org.

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5. CSR Masterclasses in London and Berlin

• CSR Past, Present and Future – An overview of key concepts and trends – 4 Nov, London
• CSR Around the World – Profiling CSR in different regions and contexts – 5 Nov, London
• CSR As a Change Strategy – Looking at how CSR change happens – 6 Nov, London

For Berlin (13-15 November), see more information.

To host the Masterclasses in your country, email wayne@csrinternational.org

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6. CSRI Research Archives

The CSR International website has achive material from Research Digests going back to 2004.

So be sure to use the SEARCH function on the website.

7. “CSR Quest” World Tour

Wayne Visser, CEO of CSR International, is looking into the feasibility of visiting CSRI member countries in 2010.

The purpose of the visits will be threefold:

• To meet the CSRI members.
• To give lectures, talks, Masterclasses and courses on “The Future of CSR”.
• To conduct and share action research into CSR best practices around the world.

If you are interested in Dr Visser visiting your city or country, and/or wish to host him, please email wayne@csrinternational.org

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1. News Digest (Week 2: Sept 09)
2. CSR Research Digest (Sept 09)
3. CSRI Affiliate Consultants
4. CSRI Directory of Organisations
5. CSR Masterclasses
6. Top 100 CSR Leaders
7. CSR Wiki

1. News Digest (Week 2, Sept 09) - Read more

• EU’s Barosso Plans ‘Radical’ Action to Cut CO2 (Reuters) – Read more
• France and Germany Declare War on Bankers’ Bonuses (The Guardian) – Read more
• Starbucks Serves Up Its First Fairtrade Lattes and Cappuccinos Across the UK and Ireland (Fairtrade Foundation) – Read more
• UN: Rich Countries Will Suffer Unless They Help Poor on Climate Change (The Guardian) – Read more
• Venture Firm’s ‘Green’ Funds Top $1 Billion (The New York Times) – Read more
• Is It Time for Boards to Take a Creative Approach? (The Times) – Read more

2. CSR Research Digest (Sept 09) - Read more

• Leading a Sustainable Enterprise – Report (Global: IBM Institute for Business Value) – Read more
• CSR in Emerging Markets (Asia: Journal of Business Ethics) – Read more
• Next Generation Corporate Citizenship – Report (Global: Center for Corporate Citizenship Germany) – Read more
• Sustainable and Socially Responsible Practices Ranking – Study (Global: Sustainable Development) – Read more
• Trust in Business – Report (UK, US, France, Germany, India, China: Edelman) – Read more
• The Impact of CSR on Organisational Performance (Dubai: Journal of Business Ethics) – Read more

3. CSRI Affiliate Consultants - Read more

Are you a CSR consultancy? Why not become a CSR International Affiliate Consultant? In 2010, CSRI will launch CSR International Advisory Services, aiming to become the world’s biggest and best global network of CSR consultants.
For more information, or to apply, email info@csrinternational.org

4. CSRI Directory of Organisations - Read more

The deadline for inclusion in the first edition is 30 September 2009.

5. CSR Masterclasses - Read more

• CSR Past, Present and Future – An overview of key concepts and trends – 4 Nov, London
• CSR Around the World – Profiling CSR in different regions and contexts – 5 Nov, London
• CSR As a Change Strategy – Looking at how CSR change happens – 6 Nov, London

To host the Masterclasses in your country, email wayne@csrinternational.org

6. Top 100 CSR Leaders - Read more

Profiles (short biographies) have been posted for:

• Amartya Sen (ranked 28) – Read more
• David Suzuki (ranked 36) – Read more
• Wangari Maathai (ranked 52) – Read more
• Tim Smit (ranked 63) – Read more
• T. Boone Pickens (ranked 75) – Read more

7. CSR Wiki - Read more

New entries include:

• The Natural Step – Read more
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development – Read more
• World Summit on Sustainable Development – Read more

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CSR International is providing a global collaborative network for advisory services on CSR. The ambition is to become the leading international CSR consultancy in the world.

Benefits

• Affiliate Consultants are entitled to use the CSR International logo in their communications (subject to the conditions in section 3 below).
• CSR International will collaborate with Affiliate Consultants, where appropriate, in the scoping, acquisition and delivery of its own future international research and consultancy assignments.
• Affiliate Consultants will have the opportunity to collaborate with each other in the scoping, acquisition and delivery of their own research and consultancy assignments.

Fees

Annual Affiliate Consultant fees vary from £500 to £2,500 (depending on the size of consultancy).

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More Information

For more information or to apply, email your wayne@csrinternational.org.

1. Become a CSRI Affiliate Consultant
2. Volunteer Internships Available
3. CSR Masterclasses in London
4. First CSR International Trade and Careers Expo
5. The Low Carbon Revolution: It’s Closer Than You Think
6. CSR 2.0 World Tour
7. CSR International Directory of Organisations
8. CSR News
9. CSR Research
10. CSR Books

1. Become a CSRI Affiliate Consultant

Are you a CSR consultancy? Why not become a CSR International Affiliate Consultant? In 2010, CSRI will launch CSR International Advisory Services, aiming to become the world’s biggest and best global network of CSR consultants. Affiliate Consultants will be permitted to use the CSRI logo (alongside their own), to link with other Affiliates, and to be included in any international commercial research or consulting work that CSRI procures. Annual Affiliate Consultant fees vary from £500 to £1,500 (depending on the size of consultancy). For more information and/or an application form, email wayne@csrinternational.org.

2. Volunteer Internships Available

Would you like to gain some CSR experience? CSRI is seeking an intern to contribute to its research and news publications. Tasks will involve compiling a weekly CSR News Digest and assisting with the dissemination of CSRI’s portfolio of themed Research Digests. Hours are flexible and working is remote (online), but will require a minimum time commitment of 5 hours a week. Please note that this is a voluntary (i.e. unpaid) position. The position is available with immediate effect. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to info@csrinternational.org.

3. CSR Masterclasses in London

Are you up to date on CSR developments? CSRI will once again offer its three one-day Masterclasses, including:

I. CSR Past, Present and Future – An overview of key concepts and trends – 4 November

II. CSR Around the World – Profiling CSR in different regions and contexts – 5 November

III. CSR As a Change Strategy – Looking at how CSR change happens – 6 November

Course fees range from £150 to £350 per class. To book a place, for more information, or if you would like to host a CSRI Masterclass in your city or organisation, email info@csrinternational.org.

4. First CSR International Trade and Careers Expo

CSRI is planning its first CSR International Trade and Careers Expo from 18-20 November in London. This will be an opportunity for CSR consultants to showcase their services, for companies to profile their CSR activities and products and for universities to advertise their courses. In addition, recruitment agencies and companies can advertise CSR jobs and career opportunities. For more information, or to book a display stand, email info@csrinternational.org.

Also, diarise 3-5 March 2010 for the First CSR International Summit in London.

5. The Low Carbon Revolution: It’s Closer Than You Think

A few days ago, the UK government announced its Low Carbon Transition Plan, which will revolutionize the British economy. A few weeks ago, the Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change launched its Copenhagen Communiqué, calling for a bold global policy deal. Less than a month ago, the US house of representatives voted to bind the world’s largest economy to cutting carbon emissions by 17% from 2005 levels in 2020 and 83% in 2050. The revolution is here! Let’s look at these harbingers of change in a bit more detail. Read more http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2719

6. CSR 2.0 World Tour

In 2010, Prof Wayne Visser, founder of CSR International and author of six books on CSR, and the forthcoming World Guide to CSR, will embark on an international tour to promote CSR 2.0, visiting as many CSRI members in as many countries as possible. Along the way, Prof Visser will collect and share examples of CSR best practice around the world. If you would like Prof Visser to visit your country, city or organisation, or wish to book a lecture, presentation, Masterclass or consultation, please email wayne@csrinternational.org to indicate your interest.

7. CSR International Directory of Organisations

Preparations have begun for the publication of the 2009 CSR International Directory of Organisations. This will be made publicly available as an electronic resource for those looking for CSR contacts and services. Listing in the directory is free (organisation, keywords, website, contact person and email). However, to stand out, there is also the option of including a logo and 250 word profile description, at a cost of £50. To confirm your inclusion in the Directory, email info@csrinternational.org.

8. CSR News

These weekly Digests are prepared by CSR International, with news selected by SustainabilityForum, as a free service to CSRI members.

• 3 July News Digest – View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2589
• 13 July News Digest – View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2608
• 27 July News Digest – View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2757

9. CSR Research

Each monthly digest summarises our selection of between 6 and 10 research surveys, reports or journal papers, with links to further information or downloadable pdfs.

• CSR Digest – View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2603
• Environmental Digest – View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2687
• Social Digest – View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2735
• Ethics Digest – View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2759

10. CSR Books

Each month, we review a selection of CSR books. If you have a book you would like us to review, or if you would like to review a book, please let us know. This month’s CSR Book Review Digest includes:

• SA 8000: The First Decade, edited by Deborah Leipziger
• Corporations and Citizenship, by Andrew Crane, Dirk Matten and Jeremy Moon
• Multinationals in the Community: A Social Capital Approach to Corporate Citizenship Projects by Ian W. Jones, Michael G. Pollitt and David Bek
• Classic book: Factor Four: Doubling Wealth, Halving Resource Use, by Ernst von Weizsäcker, Amory Lovins & L. Hunter Lovins

View http://www.csrinternational.org/?p=2763

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