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People I follow on Twitter – CSR News

This is the next part in the “People I follow in Twitter“ series I started several weeks ago.

Today’s post is about the people or better in this case, the organizations I follow to when I am looking for news relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The following list is a good mix of interesting organizations and websites.

CSR News on Twitter

  • Apesphere: A good all around news website on sustainability and CSR topics apesphere logo People I follow on Twitter – CSR News
  • CSR Wire: One of the most important CSR News agencies csrwire People I follow on Twitter – CSR News

If you feel that I have missed someone that provides equally good information on CSR News please feel free to suggest them here.

Introducing the new SustainabilityForum.com

image1 Introducing the new SustainabilityForum.comAfter many months of late nights after the regular work the day has finally arrived where I can announce to you that the new version of the SustainabilityForum.com is now live.

Once you look at the new website you will see a clear difference to the old website. The difference is that SustainabilityForum.com is not just a discussion forum anymore but now comprises of four main areas all proving information on Sustainability topics.

The four areas of  the new SustainabilityForum.com website are:

  1. The Discussion Forum: Our discussion forum is main place for you our members to share information on Sustainability topics and other off topics. Our topics range from Sustainable Energy to Jobs and Internships in the Sustainability sector. So no change here.
  2. NEW: Our Daily News: This is the place for daily news on a broad range of sustainability topics. We are constantly scanning the web for sustainability-related information and news that could be of interest to our members and you the reader. Our intention with this news area is to provide the reader with the most interesting news items of that day or from the past few days. We are only including the news that is truly interesting, no corporate spin and surely no green washing allowed here.
  3. NEW: Our Blog: Our blogging area is where an opinion is wanted and expressed in order to provide the reader with a different angle to a certain Sustainability topic. We are always looking for news guest or paid writers that would like to post in our blog area. If you are interested in writing for us or simply would like to blog on SustainabilityForum.com then please get in touch and write us an email to admin(at)sustainabilityforum.com.
  4. NEW: The Events Area: If you organizing an event or would like to hold a online chat on a certain topic then this events areas will be just right for you. We hold regular online events where members can share and discuss interesting news and information on the topic of that particular events session

The new SustainabilityForum.com will continue to cover a wide range of Sustainability topics. The only difference is that we will now have a more structured and convenient way of bringing the interesting news to you.

Looking for blogger/authors
SustainabilityForum.com is expanding and we are always looking for writers to that would like to publish their articles. As a writer you can either choose to be a guest writer or a paid writer that would like to contribute on a regular basis. If you are interested in writing for us or have your blog posts published on SustainabilityForum.com then please get in touch by sending an email to admin(at)sustainabilityforum.com.

Your Feedback is wanted
Please visit our new SustainabilityForum.com and let us know what you think by sending us an email to admin(at)sustainabilityforum.com in order to make it even better and customize it to your needs.

See you on SustainabilityForum.com hopefully.

All the best,

Fabian

The SustainabilityForum.com News and Blog Show

image1 The SustainabilityForum.com News and Blog ShowWe are almost at the point where we are ready for the new SustainabilityForum.com to go live this week.

Part of the new SustainabilityForum.com will be a weekly Show recorded via ustream, posted on youtube and the events section on the website.

Here is my welcome message and a short summary of the purpose of the show:

All feedback as always is much appreciated.

Update And Some Interesting News Items Of This Week

Yesterday has been a really good day. It seems to me that the last few months have just gone by like the wind. Crazy. But yesterday was the first day where I felt that change is in sight and I can finally move on to tackle new challenges and focus on the goals I have set myself.

In any case. Here is a brief update of what I have been up to in the last few weeks:

  • Finishing up a major Sustainability project for a client
  • Preparing to launch the new and improved SustainabilityForum.com
  • Moving into the new house here in the UK
  • Growing my Twitter network to get to know more like-minded people from across the globe.

All in all……very busy. But that’s a ‘good’ busy. icon smile Update And Some Interesting News Items Of This Week

I will also have time over the next few weeks to post more which I am really happy about.

As a consequence today’s post will continue with my the weekly Top 3 news items. This has always been popular with my readers, so I will continue with it of course.

Top 3 News Items This Week

Interestingly enough are two of the top three news items about the importance of Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility during the recession. Very encouraging trend in my opinion when everyone is talking about cost cuts, layoffs, etc.

Why Corporate Responsibility is a survivor
Good article in the Financial Times on how Corporate Responsibility will not be put aside and labeled a “management fashion” during the recession. It is already much more then that.

Don’t Give Up Sustainability Now Or You’ll Pay Later
A very informative article on the journey of investing in Sustainability. A good read.

No new coal without CCS in the UK, says government
The UK foreign minister David Miliband announces that all new coal plants will have to demonstrate carbon capture capabilities. Lets wait and see whether they will stick with being so positive about CCS.

Sustainability News Review – Where are the Social Topics?

news coffee Sustainability News Review   Where are the Social Topics?It is Sunday again and this means that whenever I have time I will give an update on the Sustainability / CSR news items  which I found interesting during the past 7 days.

This week was an interesting week in the sense that the news items were again dominated by environmental news. It seems to me that there are fewer and fewer companies reporting on interesting social topics providing stories of real value to the reader. The result is that environmental topics dominate the Sustainability news agenda, and that social topics have lesser attention these days – suprising in times of credit crunch…..
I would identify  a valuable Sustainability / CSR  news item as something with a clear message, relevant substance and not just the message that “Company XYZ has cut its CO2 emissions by x percent and introduced a new Sustainability management program”.

In my opinion, that’s pure corporate spin. However amongst the majority of ordinary news here are some truly interesting news items  – happy browsing!

Investor Groups Point Finger at Climate Laggards: Exxon, Massey and Others
Intersting article on GreenBiz on the unveiling of the list of the companies that are lagging on environmental action.

Uptime Institute names ‘Global Green 100′
he US-based Uptime Institute this week announced its list of “Global Green 100,” the top corporations to demonstrate “significant energy efficiency achievements” at their data centres.

Brits call for less free carrier bags
More than 80% of people in Britain believe that retailers should stop giving away free plastic bags to their customers.

Five features of great socially responsible leadership
Great article from Mallen Baker.

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My Top Sustainability News Stories of the Week – 23.01.2009

I could not really end this week without another post on my top Sustainability news.

So here are three choices of interesting Sustainability stories from this week.

The first is about investment in sustainability or green initiatives, the second about the future of the utilities sector and the final news item on the latest research on the state of the Amazon rain forest deforestation. A pretty diverse selection but interesting news items in my opinion.

Happy browsing.

While Everything Else Stops, Green Still Means Go

Despite the economy, investment in short term green initiatives is still going strong as companies realize how quickly they can cut costs through efficiency projects. Interesting article.

Ten Predictions for the Utility Industry

Energy efficiency will become the “first fuel” choice for electric utilities, according to a list of Top 10 Predictions for the North American Utility Industry, published by Rick Nicholson, vice president of research at Energy Insights.

Group: Amazon deforestation drops sharply

Deforestation in the Amazon dropped sharply in late 2008, a Brazilian environmental group said Friday. The government credited improved law enforcement, but environmentalists say a slowing economy likely contributed. Good news for the Amazon finally.

The Top 3 Annual 2008 Sustainability News Reviews

Thousands of news stories on Sustainability topics where published during 2008 and the end of the year is always a time where most websites release information about their most popular news stories of the year.

I always liked these reviews and have selected the three most interesting websites on the topic of Sustainability and their annual news reviews for 2008 for your convenience.newspaper The Top 3 Annual 2008 Sustainability News Reviews

Picture Credit: Zarco Drincic

Top 5 Sustainability & CSR News Stories Of The Past Week – 01.12.2008

top5 Top 5 Sustainability & CSR News Stories Of The Past Week – 01.12.2008A little later then usual here are the Top 5 Sustainability & CSR News stories of the past week. I really like the last article on IKEA. Well worht checking out.

My Top 5 Sustainability/CSR News Stories the past week:

US execs: CSR initiatives do boost the bottom line

Three quarters of business executives now accept that responsible corporate citizenship brings with it financial rewards.

Greenhouse Gases Warmest Ever in 2007

It’s no fun reporting on ever-rising greenhouse gases – the United Nations weather agency, the World Meteorological Organization, says carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide reached record highs in 2007, and methane rose to its highest level in 10 years.

A Green Deal for Transportation

Interesting article on the need for the US Auto Bailout to be more sustainable.

London 2012 publishes sustainable procurement code

Olympic’s green procurement guidelines likely to get tougher as Games approach.

IKEA Goes Beyond Plastic Bags

Great read from the GreenBiz column on IKEAs effort to become more sustainable.

Top 5 Sustainability & CSR News Stories This Week – 14.11.2008

top5 Top 5 Sustainability & CSR News Stories This Week   14.11.2008After last weeks stronger focus on CSR this weeks focus in the news I saw was more on environmental topics again. Less corporate news but more reports and opinion. Especially on Climate Change. All in all has it been an interesting week. I do not really have a clear favourite this week. I like then all. So take your pick.

Here are my Top 5 of this week:

Big Global Investors Getting Tough on Climate Change

Interesting news item on what is needed in any case. Big investment involvement regarding climate change.

Gore urges Obama to deliver 100 per cent renewables within a decade

Former vice president and potential climate change ambassador calls for national smart grid and renewables targets to underpin climate policy.

Employees peer pressured into being green

Would you turn off the light just because Jenny did it? Apparently so, according to a YouGov poll.

Report Finds That Most Corporations Fail to Address Risks That Threaten Long-Term Profitability

A recent report by EIRIS found that the majority of companies are exposed to significant unmanaged risks on key environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, SocialFunds.com reports.

Is Carbon Capture and Storage the Fix?

Promoted in Europe, the technology for storing CO2 emissions underground could someday transform electric utilities and other industry into eco-friendly businesses.

Top 5 Sustainability & CSR News Stories This Week – 07.11.2008

top5 Top 5 Sustainability & CSR News Stories This Week   07.11.2008This week has obviously been a big politics week seeing the new president-elect Barack Obama win the US Election. So how much damage can Bush still do? Take a look at the first link. Interesting article.
Otherwise has this week seen a mix of environmental and economic news items. The big fear is the financial crisis. Only the future will tell whether the outlook is really that bad. The third article tackles this to some degree.
But my favourite of this week is the last article. NetImpact, an international NGO, has published its BusinessAsUnusal student guide to graduate business schools. This time focusing on the sustainability of business schools across the globe.

My Top 5 News stories of the week:

How much environmental damage can Bush do in last 100 days?

US House of Representatives committee warns Bush administration could use last few months in office for huge roll back of green legislation.

Budgets Squeezed, Some Families Bypass Organics

As budgets of consumers decrease what will they do when it comes to organic food? Nice NY Times article.

UK: Climate change to take formal role in planning decisions
The UK Government moves to address renewables project bottleneck by forcing all national planning strategies to make it clear how they will mitigate climate change

Brazil sees carbon market saving Amazon
Growing concern over climate change, and the potential of the carbon credit market, could give the Amazon forest a financial value rivaling the lucrative activities that are eating it away, Brazilian officials believe.

Choosing the right business school – From a Sustainability point of view
Bainbridge Graduate Institute tops rankings as study reveals burgeoning demand for green MBAs. Very useful publication from NetImpact.