We conducted a survey on recycling, and what would attract employees to reduce, re-use and recycle in the office. We asked them for suggestions, what concerns they had in terms of waste, etc.
We also conducted a survey on wellness.
As for our exte…
I would suggest that you show the business case, using CSR as a way to cost savings, increasing employee engagement, reputational value - both tangible and intangible value.
Then present your case to them directly. I showed the figures for paper us…
I think you are spot on. One of the challenges we are facing in our region are expectations by some of aligning our efforts with 'western' standards when we are facing our own challenges - the UAE has a phenominal global footprint - water, waste, en…
July 6, 2009
Belinda Scott is now a member of Development Crossing
What would you most like to get out of this network?
Networking, Share Best Practices
What knowledge, skills and experience do you have that you would be happy for people to contact you over?
Sharing experiences of writing CSR report and the challenges faced with trying to increase understanding and awareness of CSR and sustainability in an semi-government organisation in the GCC.
Hi Greg. Thanks for sharing the link to you site. It looks very interesting. One of the issues in India where most of the poor have limited land is that when they grow cash crops (including bio fuels) they compromise their own food security. I am ta…
Hello Surya, Thank you for your response.
I am afraid, I am not the Ipsita Basu from Surat.
I appreciate your optimism, but the point is to mainstream good ideas into sustainable livelihood outcomes at the macro level. Somehow we seem to be obsessed…
Innovation Flash, Issue 7 - August 2010
Should we keep on calling insurance at the bottom of the pyramid
"microinsurance?" That is the question Peter Wrede from AKAM proposes to discuss
in the editorial. The Newsletter highlights the Facility's new…