The Social Responsibility Club at the Instituto de Empresa (IE) transitioned to a Net Impact Chapter on 26 April. Net Impact’s mission is to improve the world by growing and strengthening a network of new leaders who are using the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact. With over 120 chapters across the world, a central office in San Francisco, and partnerships with leading for and nonprofit organizations, Net Impact enables members to use business for social good in their graduate education, careers, and communities.
For more information click here.
Archive for April/2006
Apr
Net Impact Chapter at Instituto de Empresa
Written on April 28, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Governance, Diversity, Environment, Jobs, Net Impact Chapter, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship
Apr
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2006
Written on April 27, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Governance, Corporate Responsibility, Diversity, Environment, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship
Max Oliva, Associate Director of IE’s Social Impact Management
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2006 have been announced today. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) has been ranked No. 1
Now in its 7th year, the “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list identifies companies among the Russell 1000, the S&P 500, and KLD’s Domini 400 Social Index that excel at serving a variety of stakeholders. Firms are ranked on service in eight stakeholder categories: shareholders, governance, community, diversity, employees, environment, human rights, and product.
Some companies that have been in the list all 7 years are:
Brady Corporation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cummins, Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Graco Inc.
Herman Miller, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Intel Corporation
Modine Manufacturing Co.Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Procter & Gamble Company
St. Paul Travelers Companies
Southwest Airlines Company
Starbucks Corporation
Timberland Company
Whirlpool Corporation
To view the full list and/or read more about it click here.
Apr
UN Secretary-General Launches ‘Principles for Responsible Investment’ Backed by World’s Largest Investors
Written on April 27, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship
Max Oliva, Associate Director of IE’s Social Impact Management
(CSRwire) New York – “In a historic development for global financial markets, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan was today joined by a group of the world’s largest institutional investors at the international launch of the Principles for Responsible Investment.
The heads of leading institutions from 16 countries, representing more than $2 trillion in assets owned, officially signed the Principles at a special launch event at the New York Stock Exchange. The Principles were developed during a nearly year-long process convened by the UN Secretary-General and coordinated by the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the UN Global Compact.”
The principles are being implemented as well in Spain. On April 26th, the “4th Day on Implementing the 10 Principles” took place at Instituto de Empresa. DKV Seguros and Bancaja gave their views in regards to the 6th Principle (the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.) and on how their companies are successfully implementing it. FCC Construcción gave their insight on the 7th principle (Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges).
Apr
ECOINNOVACIÓN
Written on April 26, 2006 by Javier Carrillo in Environment
Dr. Javier Carrillo Hermosilla
Director Ejecutivo del Centro para la Gestión Eco-Inteligente
INSTITUTO DE EMPRESA Business School
(Artículo publicado en el diario ABC el 5/3/2006.)
El concepto de ecoeficiencia fue acuñado en 1992 por las compañías pertenecientes al World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Pretende la creación del mayor valor con el menor impacto ambiental. La ecoeficiencia es en definitiva una filosofía de gestión que permite guiar y medir el desempeño ambiental de las empresas y otros agentes en su actividad económica. La ecoinnovación lleva al progreso de la ecoeficiencia. Consiste en nuevos (o modificados) procesos, técnicas, sistemas, productos y servicios que evitan o reducen el daño ambiental.
Apr
IE Students placed 3rd on The Global Citizenship Challenge
Written on April 26, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Governance, Corporate Responsibility, Social Entrepreneurship
Van Culver, IMBA 2006 Candidate
Instituto de Empresa Global Citizenship Challenge Team: Van Culver, Russ Browder, Imke Buttkus, Alberto Ordiales, and Alex Corrie (left to right).
On April 1st, a team of Instituto de Empresa (IE) MBA students joined five other business school teams for the finals of The Global Citizenship Challenge, held on the campus of Thunderbird’s Garvin School of International Management in Phoenix, Arizona. The team, sponsored by PwC & IE Corporate Responsibility Center and IE, competed against 55 teams from top business schools to earn the right to attend the finals, where they placed 3rd. IE was the only non-U.S. school selected for the finals. The Challenge, sponsored by Merck, The X-Prize Foundation, and Net Impact, is the largest global case competition in the world focusing on corporate citizenship, sustainability and international development. The final round question challenged teams to devise a way to facilitate cooperation amongst the private and public sectors in order to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. The IE team proposed an entrepreneurial approach, whereby a social enterprise would match complementary organizations with opportunities in developing countries and provide services to help maintain the partnerships.
Apr
Vote Now for 2006 Commitment to Development Award
Written on April 25, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Governance, Corporate Responsibility, Diversity, Environment, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship
Max Oliva, Associate Director of IE’s Social Impact Management
The 2006 Commitment to Development Award honors an individual or organization from the rich world who has made a significant contribution to changing attitudes and policies towards the developing world. It is sponsored by Center for Global Development and Foreign Policy magazine.
The nominees for this year are:
Bill and Melinda Gates, Philanthropists
Bono, Musician and Development Advocate
Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Global Call to Action Against Poverty (Make Poverty History, One Campaign, etc.)
Jeffrey Sachs, Professor and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University
Jim Fruchterman, Founder and CEO of Benetech.org
Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President
Louis Michel, European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid
Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-AZ)
William Clinton, Former US President
William Easterly; Author and Professor, NYU
Or Nobody, No award should be given for 2006.
Once you vote, you can see how the nominees are doing on the final race, which ends this week. The Award Recipient, who will be chosen by an expert panel, and the People’s Choice winner will be announced on May 2. To cast your vote click here.
Apr
FT – Sustainable Banking Awards
Written on April 24, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Philanthropy
Max Oliva, Associate Director of IE’s Social Impact Management
Financial Times, together with the International Finance Corporation are hosting the Sustainable Banking Awards. The award has been created in order to recognise banks that have shown leadership and innovation in integrating social and environmental objectives into their operations. This year, 48 institutions from 28 countries are taking part in the competition.
The 2006 awards will be given in five categories which are:
• Sustainable Bank of the Year
• Emerging Markets Sustainable Bank of the Year
• Sustainable Bankers of the Year
• Sustainable Deal of the Year
• Sustainable Energy Finance Deal of the Year
The FT Sustainable Banking Awards has a panel of judges which can be viewed here. The technical advisers on the awards programme are consultants of Sustainable Finance Ltd.
The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards Ceremony at the Financial Times offices in London on June 12, 2006.
Apr
ONE – MAKE POVERTY HISTORY
Written on April 20, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Responsibility, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship
Max Oliva, Associate Director of IE’s Social Impact Management
“Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.” Nelson Mandela
The white band has become the symbol of the global fight to end poverty.
In 2005 8 million people wore the white band in the world’s largest movilization in history against poverty.
In 2006 a month of mobilization will be launched on September 16th which will build up to a climax on a global white band day on the “International Day on the Eradication of Poverty” on October 17th.
To know more about this global movement visit the links bellow and view the most moving video series on FILMS TO WATCH featuring Bono, Nelson Mandela and many others.
“What will our generation be remembered for? The internet? Yes. The war against terror? Yes. Wouldn’t it be great if we were also remembered as being the ones that set about making poverty history?” Bono
Global Call to Action Against Poverty, worldwide alliance committed to making world leaders live up to their promises, and to making a breakthrough on poverty. See who is part of the global alliance.
MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY, UK member of the coalition.
ONE, US member of the coalition.
Apr
Premios de investigación social 2006
Written on April 18, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Social Entrepreneurship
Max Oliva, Subdirector de Social Impact Management, Instituto de Empresa
Caja Madrid, a través de su obra social, convoca este premio apoyando investigaciones con conclusiones aplicables.
Este premio tiene como uno de sus objetivos el fomentar la investigación social y su aplicación práctica para dignificar y mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas socialmente vulnerables.
Podrán participar personas físicas, mayores de edad, que sean autores y titulares de todos los derechos de autor inherentes al trabajo que presentan y que investiguen en el campo de lo social.
Obra Social Caja Madrid quiere fomentar la investigación sobre los problemas que sufren las personas socialmente vulnerables y sobre el modo de resolver esos problemas.
Los premios son los siguientes:
- Primer premio: 35.000€
- Segundo premio: 12.000€
- Tercer premio: 10.000€
El plazo para presentar la solicitud es el 1 de junio de 2006.
Para más información haz clic en Premios de investigación social 2006
Apr
PR News Announces Finalists in Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
Written on April 13, 2006 by Max Oliva in Corporate Responsibility
Max Oliva, Associate Director of IE’s Social Impact Management
The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon Communications, Ford Motor Co., Gap Inc. and DaimlerChrysler AG are candidates of the 2006 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. It is offered by PR News, which in their own words is “the most trusted, executive level, reader-supported publication that helps enhance the business impact of PR”. It is the only national honor celebrating CSR, in which corporations can go a long way towards making an impact on a community, on key stakeholders, and on a company’s bottom line.
The award winners will be announced at a June 20th awards breakfast in Washington, DC sponsored by Cone Inc. and CSRwire.
The finalists are selected in nine CSR communications categories including: Community Affairs, CSR Reporting, Diversity, Philanthropy, Environmental, Community Affairs, Human Rights and Business Ethics.
“If our CSR award entries are any indication, it’s clear that PR professionals now understand their critical role in moving corporate citizenship to the top of the priority list,” notes Diane Schwartz
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