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The Practitioner - February
In the first of a series, KPMG head of CSR Mike Kelly provides us with some practical insights into the current issues facing corporate social responsibility professionals.
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Diageo: drinking
responsibly, working responsibly
From responsible drinking policies to community investment, the world's largest premium drinks business faces a distinct set of challenges. Geoffrey Bush tells briefing how the company manages responsibility across its diverse international operations.
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New technology news
round-up
Is there life-after-death for the dot.com revolution? Yes, if the continuing flow of initiatives from ICT companies is to be believed. Now, old economy companies should reexamine the role they can play.
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New technology: beyond
the dot.com backlash
Recent job cuts at Cable & Wireless, following the share price collapse, and the near disappearance of Marconi, provide just two more reminders that the bursting of the dot.com bubble has had a 'real economy' cost.
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Marks & Spencer: on
the move
Michael House in Baker Street has been Marks & Spencer’s head office for nearly 50 years. Recent times have not been easy for the great British brand, but it’s bouncing back. Together with new look collections and jazzy ad campaigns, Marks & Spencer is moving into ultra-modern offices in Paddington, North London. Briefing speaks to CSR director, Ed Williams, about the company’s plans for leaving one community and moving into another.
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Elena Bonfiglioli: the
full interview
The full Briefing interview with Elena Bonfiglioli, who six months ago swapped her advocacy hat and convenor cloak at CSR Europe, for the garb of the day-to-day CSR practitioner. Briefing asked Microsoft’s new CSR manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa how she feels in her new clothes.
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Boots Group: continuing
the social legacy
Social responsibility has traditionally been at the very heart of the way Boots conducts business. With the publication of its first CSR report, the household name is realising the importance of articulating this vision.
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Labour's fifth CSR
minister
Mr Wicks is Labour's fifth CSR minister in four years. However this time CSR comes under the same brief as energy, sustainability, fuel poverty and nulclear security rather than social enterprise and small business policy.
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Social enterprise news
round-up (Apr/May)
There appears to be one thing all parties can agree on: social enterprise is good for the economy and makes a real difference to people across the country.
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Sport is very much in the
news..
After the London Olympics decision, pressure is on companies to help fund the huge costs through sponsorship. So the IBLF's report on the potential for wider impact is timely.
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Wal-Mart's CSR epiphany
To continue to be the world's most successful retailer, Wal-Mart must extend its customer base beyond low-income consumers to the growing middle classes.
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