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ASSE, sustainability pros urge corporations to improve supply chain safety management

"It’s not enough to condemn local factory owners"

November 29, 2012

With workplace tragedies such as the recent factory fires in Bangladesh killing more than 100 people last weekend and in Pakistan killing more than 300 workers in September, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the Center for Safety and Health Sustainability (the Center) urge corporations to implement effective safety management programs and practices in their supply chains to help prevent these disasters from happening.

Has sustainability been trivialized?

November 28, 2012

Question for group: There is a growing consensus that the word “sustainability” is becoming a hindrance for the green economy, but what should it be replaced with?

Survey: CEOs see sustainability as non-financial metric

No wonder sustainability offers have weak authority

November 20, 2012

Corporate spending on energy, environment and sustainability management in 2013 will grow by less than 10 percent, according to a Verdantix survey.

Sustainability audit fatigue leads to cooperation between competitors

November 7, 2012

Brands and suppliers are increasingly willing to share supply chain sustainability data, to cut costs and overcome audit fatigue, reports Stephen Gardner of the Ethical Corporation: Business Intelligence for Sustainability.

Camfil Farr APC unveils "Remembering Tree" sculpture

30-ft-tall steel tree designed, created by company welder Kelly Stevens

November 1, 2012

Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) unveiled a unique art piece to representatives, distributors and employees gathered for an international sales meeting at the company's corporate headquarters.

The competitive edge of corporate sustainability

October 31, 2012

Sustainability is changing how businesses work and compete. Many leading companies realise that an innovative CR strategy, aligned with goals and resources, delivers a competitive edge. This competitive edge has seen many companies increase their ROI plus realise and take advantage of opportunities in new markets.

What are the skills business sustainability leaders should have?

October 22, 2012

Identifying, developing, and retaining quality resources has always been critical to long-term business sustainability. However, some experts now believe traditional subject matter expertise will not be the limiting factor in the future.

New poll of business leaders highlights sustainability priorities for global companies

October 18, 2012

Results from the fourth annual “BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2012,” released today, outline the progress global business has made on 14 key sustainability challenges over the past 20 years, the areas where business is likely to make the most progress over the next 20 years, and key priorities for the year ahead—including human rights and climate.

Weekly news round-up

October 13, 2012

Here were the top stories related to occupational health and safety featured this week on www.ishn.com:

GRI reports record feedback on sustainability guidelines

October 8, 2012

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) says record amount of feedback received from sustainability experts, organizations and professionals on the next generation of the GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Guidelines reflect a growing interest worldwide in sustainability reporting.