Global Stories
Increase in Socially Responsible Investment
The world is becoming more socially and environmentally conscious. The people are willing to make some changes in the way they live, travel and...
In the future cities, could be built with food waste
About half of all the food produced in the world ends up in the trash, accounting for about 60 million tons of food. Applying...
Indians at Davos 2019, World Economic Forum’s annual meet
Microsoft's Indian-origin CEO Satya Nadella will be among the co-chairs of the 2019 edition of the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Indians at...
How AI can transform CSR
CSR is gaining more and more importance in the business world. The companies with a good CSR strategy in place have a distinct competitive...
Saudi Arabia: The impact of CSR on businesses
To date, there is no unified worldwide definition for corporate social responsibility (CSR). But most definitions agree that CSR for businesses means the way...
CSR important for Atlantic Canadian businesses, employees and society
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a deciding factor in where consumers buy, and job candidates apply. Simply put, CSR is the way in which...
Asia: EU, ILO begin project to improve corporate social responsibility in Asia
The EU, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have joined hands to launch the 'Responsible Supply...
Safety Accord for Fashion Workers
Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment producer after China. The country’s $30 billion industry employs an estimated four million people, of which 80 per...
Pakistan: OICCI members invested over 20 billion rupees in 2018
Foreign investors who are members of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) have invested in excess of Rs20 billion during the...
Canada: Offering choice in CSR activity spurs employee engagement
Employees working for companies with strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs tend to find their jobs more meaningful, boosting engagement.
And that impact is up...
Malaysia: Govt. encourages CSR programmes from private sector
The private sector in Malaysia is encouraged to organise more corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes, especially ones involving education aid to help underprivileged students.
Johor...
USA: Companies’ Commitment to CSR Influences Buying Decisions More Than Price
People prioritize environmental and human-focused causes over price, according to a new survey from Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews firm.
Most people say...