CSR Key Facts: Iowa State at Texas A&M Nov 1, 2009
com: CSR Key Facts: Iowa State at Texas Ale ... CSR Key Facts: Iowa State at Texas An. (TheeBearsDen.com)
Mattison excited to be a Cyclone Nov 1, 2009
CSR: Can you talk about your special relationship with Coach Herman ... CSR: How important is it that you are already comfortable with Coach Burnham's defensive scheme ... CSR: Who were the other schools that you also strongly considered. (CycloneNation.com)
DTC: Hardly charitable to charities Oct 31, 2009
The changes suggested in the draft code pertaining to charitable trusts are such that at a time when a large number of corporate CSR bodies or NPOs are engaged in exemplary social work and adding significant value to the overall social objective of the nation, they are bound to shrink the funds available to the social sector. There may be some who misuse the not-for-profit status but that can hardly be the reason to throw the baby with the bath water. (India Times)
CSR Key Facts: Iowa State at Texas A&M Oct 31, 2009
com: CSR Key Facts: Iowa State at Texas Ale ... CSR Key Facts: Iowa State at Texas An. (CycloneNation.com)
CR needs to be driven from the top Oct 31, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: One of the biggest reasons corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not widely practised by Malaysian companies is because it is seen as nothing more than an unwanted cost. However, CSR Asia (Malaysia) director Rikke Netterstrom believes that incorporating good sustainability practices can help companies to safe money ... Netterstrom said company heads needed to take the initiative to spearhead CSR.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Make this world a better place Oct 30, 2009
Eighty per cent or more MNCs reported analysing the 00004000 CSR performance of potential partner firms in developing countries; 50% or more chose certain partners over others because of CSR concerns; and 88% reported that CSR issues are more influential today. From a sheer business standpoint it makes sense to report on CSR activities ... The World Bank in its report, Opportunities and Obstacles for CSR responsibility reporting in developing countries, (World Bank Report, March 2004)... (India Times)
CSR Third-Quarter Profit Drops 64% After Shipments Fall in Handset Unit Oct 29, 2009
CSR Third-Quarter Profit Drops 64% After Handset Shipments Fall - Bloomberg ... CSR Third-Quarter Profit Drops 64% After Handset Shipments Fall. (Bloomberg -- UK)
CSR Breakdown: Justin Hamilton Oct 29, 2009
By Posted Oct 29, 2009. Iowa State assistant coach provides his insight on sophomore center Justin Hamilton exclusively with Cyclone Sports Report. (CycloneNation.com)
Punters got the rough end of the pineapple Oct 29, 2009
UBS, the investment bank that took the lion's share of the business raising all those billions - earning enormous commissions in the process - has now seen fit to alter the capital raising mechanism to minimise the inequalities in its latest offering for CSR.. But it has done little to erase the bitter taste. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Lloyds, National Express, Shell May Move: U.K., Irish Equity Preview Oct 29, 2009
(CSR LN): The U.K. maker of microchips used in Nokia Oyj mobile phones said fiscal third-quarter operating profit dropped to $10. 6 million from a year-earlier $30. (Bloomberg -- UK)
BG Group, Glaxo, Prudential, RBS May Move: U.K., Irish Equity Preview Oct 28, 2009
(CSR LN): The U.K. maker of microchips used in Nokia Oyj mobile phones is seeking acquisitions as it plans to expand into near-field communications, the technology used in payment systems such as Londons Oyster card, the Financial Times reported, citing Chief Executive Officer. The shares fell 10. (Bloomberg -- UK)
More eyebrows raised when companies don’t engage in CSR, says Welford Oct 28, 2009
More eyebrows raised when companies don t engage in CSR, says Welford ... More eyebrows raised when companies don t engage in CSR, says Welford ... KUALA LUMPUR: With more companies practising corporate social responsibility (CSR) despite the global economic downturn, today more eyebrows are raised when businesses buck the trend, says CSR Asia chairman Richard Welford. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
CSR Exclusive: Adrian Bennett Commits To ISU Oct 27, 2009
CSR: What were the main factors that led to your commitment ... CSR: What do you like about Cyclone head coach Paul Rhoads ... CSR: What did defensive coordinator Wally Burnham say to you when you committed. (CollegeInsiders.com)
CSR in South African Diamond Mining Oct 27, 2009
Bench Marks Foundation Reviews Corporate Social Responsibility. South Africa's Bench Marks Foundation reviewed the corporate social responsibility practices of De Beers, Alexkor and Transhex to determine community perception and gaps. (Suite101.com)
CSR calls for cash to sweeten sugar spin-off Oct 26, 2009
CSR in trading halt as capital raising planned ... CSR has begun positioning itself for its planned demerger next year by raising $375 million in fresh equity capital to ensure its building products and sugar arms wont be weighed down by debt when they separate ... CSR said today it would simultaneously offer its retail and institutional investors seven new ordinary shares for every existing 40 in a fully underwritten entitlement offer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ethics and managers during the GFC Oct 26, 2009
There is no doubt that the global financial crisis has relegated corporate social responsibility (CSR) in all its many guises into the second division of corporate Australias priorities ... Debt and ethicsIt is an interesting new development in the CSR arena that high debt levels, which manifested themselves so patently during the GFC, now appear to have an ethical dimension ... In the ethics and social responsibility sphere there are a number of indexes which rank companies according... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Oct 26, 2009
October 26, 2009 08:58pm AEDT. IAN Thorpe has provided the country's drug testing agency with medical evidence in an attempt to clear his name of doping. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
CSR to Sell $347 Million in Shares to Help Fund Spin-Off of Sugar Business Oct 26, 2009
CSR to Sell A$375 Million in Shares; Reports Loss (Update2) - Bloomberg ... CSR to Sell A$375 Million in Shares; Reports Loss (Update2) ... 66 each, 16 percent less than the last traded price, CSR said today in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Ten taken seriously Oct 23, 2009
Meanwhile, Gallagher thinks that conglomerate CSR should defer the planned de-merger of its sugar business until the second quarter of the 2010 calendar year amid an improving outlook for the 2011 financial year. Despite years of planning, the process presently appears rushed,'' Gallagher said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Credit card canceled without warning? Oct 21, 2009
If they had told me they were reducing thier credit exposure I would have apprecited the call but the CSR rep lied and said they tried to call me after I asked how they made the decision on who to cut. They even reduced a credit limit on one of my cards saying I did not use it anyway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Rethinking cable TV service? Oct 20, 2009
The CSR told me she would have to schedule a truck roll and charge me $49 for the service, since I had hooked up the boxes myself. I told her I must have connected the boxes correctly, since they both worked for hours before malfunctioning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Document CSR Performance With GRI G... Oct 20, 2009
Document CSR Performance With GRI G3 Guidelines. Document CSR Performance With GRI G3 Guidelines ... The copyright of the article Document CSR Performance With GRI G3 Guidelines in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Environmental Impact Assessment Of Jubilee Field And Matters Arising Oct 8, 2009
The oil companies have committed themselves to undertaking rigorous corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a way of ameliorating the impact of their activities on the communities ... Historically, CSR has been a voluntary initiative by industry ... Current practice has called for a radical review of the way CSR is conceptualised. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Star Studded Turn-out at APEC CEO Summit in Singapore Oct 7, 2009
Other Dine Around Singapore dinner highlights include talks on "CSR partnerships that make a difference" at the Asian Civilisations Museum and "Competing for talent in a shrinking talent pool" at One on the Bund. An exciting list of sightseeing options has also been arranged for accompanying persons, which offer a taste of old and new Singapore. (JCN Network, Japan)
Hubert Makes It Official Oct 5, 2009
CSR: How excited are you to know that you will be playing your college football in the Big 12 ... CSR: How was your talk with Coach Rhoads today ... CSR: How important is it to you that Coach Rhoads is a defensive-minded coach. (CycloneNation.com)
Just what Ray Horsburgh is doing stuck in the midst of a battle is puzzling. Oct 2, 2009
He is also a director of CSR, where the board has just executed a plan to the split the $1. 3 billion company into separate sugar and building businesses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Panasonic upbeat on new concept Oct 2, 2009
He said the company hoped that it could effectively communicate and share the Mottainai concept with the public through various channels that Panasonic had created such as its web portal, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, exhibition and advertising campaigns ... The first CSR pilot project on Mottainai education was conducted on 40 pre-school children from Beacon House Subang Jaya last month followed by an eco-exhibition from Oct 1 to the end of the month, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
$47m bill - High Court rules in Alcan's favour Sep 30, 2009
The High Court has upheld the company's appeal against the Commissioner of Territory Revenue which billed it a total of $47,517,997 arising from its acquisition of Gove Aluminium from CSR in 2001. That comprised stamp duty on the value of land passed from GAL to Alcan, calculated at $31,050,000, plus a penalty of $16,467,997, under NT provisions designed to counter the avoidance of conveyance duty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CSR Talks Visit With Bennett Sep 30, 2009
Date: Sep 30, 2009 Cyclone Sports Report talks with Houston Klein Forest (TX) High School safety Adrian Bennett about how things went during his recent official visit to Iowa State this past weekend. to read the rest of this story. (CycloneNation.com)
Toyota Publishes 'Sustainability Report 2009' Sep 30, 2009
The second section, which concerns social contribution activities, discusses the drafting and development of the Toyota Supplier CSR Guidelines that outline TMC's approach to safety technology and vehicle development. It also gives information on TMC's efforts to commercialize its people-assisting robots. (JCN Network, Japan)
Schumpeter: The pedagogy of the privileged Sep 26, 2009
A second popular argument is that business schools need to put more emphasis on business ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) ... But it would be a mistake to expect too much from CSR. Both business schools and businesses have been talking about it for years without turning business people into angels (one of the loudest advocates was Ken Lay, the chairman of Enron) ... Moreover, many admirers of CSR confuse the sort of creative destruction that makes us all richer, in the long run,... (The Economist)
Trees of profit Sep 26, 2009
" For example, in the Intramuros area of Manila, Oikos staged plantings following a scandal that revealed decades-old trees were cut there. Another large planting took place at Manila's Smoky Mountain, the former central garbage dump that was transformed into a low-income housing area. Planting events have been held in several areas of the Philippines and Malaysia, where co-founder Conconi now lives, in partnership with environmental groups, schools, community organizations, government and... (Asia Times Online)
What The Hell Is Wrong With DirecTV Sep 24, 2009
a free HD DVR. I did not ask for the special priced programming, just the HD DVR. After 10 days of "negotiating" with numerous CSRs ... just as I told the CSR they would do, they starting the win me back crap with mailings offering ... I was told that the CSR was wrong to tell me that it was okay to cancel. (Multichannel News)
De Beers refutes Bots report Sep 24, 2009
Presenting its report in Johannesburg on Wednesday, the Bench Mark Foundation an independent organisation monitoring corporate performance in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR) said that Botswana was severely water stressed. "This situation is aggravated by mining, which is by far the dominant industry in the country," it said. (iAfrica.com)
NTT and NTT DOCOMO to Participate in ITU Telecom World 2009 Sep 24, 2009
- CSR initiatives, including mobile phones incorporating universal designs, solar-powered waterproof handset, mobile phone prototype using surplus wood, etc. Five panelists from the NTT Group, including Satoshi Miura, President and Chief - Executive Officer of NTT and Ryuji Yamada, President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT DOCOMO will participate in forums during ITU Telecom World 2009 (chronological order). (JCN Network, Japan)
Who Is Jake Williams? Sep 24, 2009
CSR caught up with Jake to see how he is enjoying his larger role in the Iowa State offense ... CSR: Do you feel you would be getting the same opportunity with the old staff ... CSR: Coach Herman told me right before the season that, "all Jake Williams does is make plays." What does it feel like to hear those words. (CycloneNation.com)
ArcelorMittal for new site in J'Khand Sep 23, 2009
In reply, the company stated: "We remain committed to our current site in Jharkhand, but we will always consider other back-up options to ensure project completion. A series of pro-active CSR programmes is being carried out in the area focusing on health, education, capacity building and livelihood." ... Speaking to ET, Mr Sinha said: "Senior company officials have been assuring us that they remain committed to the Jharkhand project. We also have information that the company has been doing... (India Times)
Community Engagement Practices and ... Sep 23, 2009
Obtaining Community Support for CSR Initiatives. Community engagement practices assist organisations to gauge and develop relationships with stakeholders. (Suite101.com)
Corporate Social Responsibility - The Vodafone Way Sep 22, 2009
The company says they do corporate social responsibility (CSR) because they want to and not because they have to, adding that because their people have been resourced and empowered to share this belief, every level and sector of their business continuously strives to do what is right by their customers, community and environment. Indeed, at his first encounter with the Ghanaian media, Vodafone Ghana CEO, Mr David Venn, declared that CSR was his passion and that as far as he was concerned , CSR... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
BTW, the only way to secure yourself from annoying calls and spy devices is to... Sep 20, 2009
When I called Dish again in October 2007 after still not getting the rebate applied, the CSR apologized and said a credit would show up on the next statement ... I called Dish and asked what was going on with the rebate, and the CSR told me that there shouldn't be a problem ... Out sourced calls to unintelligible CSRs, looooooooooooooooong wait times on any type of service calls, incompetant installers and "technicians" who will eventually show up after the second or third missed appointment,... (Multichannel News)
Tata Steel CSR initiatives honoured by UK trade wing Sep 19, 2009
JAMSHEDPUR: Tata Steel's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have earned the steel giant the 'UK trade tment (UKTI) India Business Award' 2009 ... Tata Steel's CSR initiatives have earned it the 'UK trade & Investment (UKTI) India Business Award' 2009. (India Times, India)
Judge OKs W sale to Unity House Sep 18, 2009
Local developer Brian Anderson bought the hotel in 2004 from Colony CSR Investors. In October, First Hawaiian Bank filed for foreclosure, claiming Anderson s company, Anekona W owed more than $4. (Pacific Business News, HI)
ELIZABETH KNIGHT Sep 17, 2009
CSR's demerger will only work if its two daughters can flourish on their own ... Virgin Blue warned it might cut up to 400 jobs, CSR downgraded its earnings because the construction market had deteriorated and Perpetual dropped a first-half profit 84 per cent lower than the previous year thanks to investment losses and customer withdrawals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Intel Continues with a Major Role in Asia's Foremost CSR Event Sep 17, 2009
Manila, Sept 16, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Intel once again will play a major role as a strategic partner supporting the eighth annual Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) and the Asian CSR Awards to be held at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Manila on November 19 009. The theme of the conference is "Sustaining CSR in Difficult Times: How Business Can Benefit and Why It Still Makes Business Sense." ... In association with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Intel also offers the... (JCN Network, Japan)
AMB Property Corporation(R) Launches Corporate Sustainability Report and Website Sep 16, 2009
Some of the information included in this press release contains forward-looking statements, such as those related to our expectations for CSR initiatives, which are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from... (PR Newswire)
What's new? CSR Sep 16, 2009
CSR's long-mooted plan to split its sugar and renewable energy business away from the building products, aluminium and property business looks a step closer as an outright trade sale of the sugar business no longer appears doable. In June, CSR's directors finally relented to the inevitable decision that its conglomerate structure was not benefiting shareholders ... The move to demerge the sugar and renewable energy businesses from the rest of CSR has long been sought by the market, given the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
MHI to Donate Photovoltaic Power Generation System and Sponsor Lecture Course and Scholarship in Vietnam Sep 15, 2009
The donation is being made in accordance with the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, one theme of which is to support emerging countries through its products ... MHIVA employs HUT graduates, and MHI's newest initiatives here stem both from the company's CSR commitment to support Vietnam's effort to boost its level of industrialization and its desire to secure well trained employees in the future ... As a company conducting global operations, MHI places great importance in... (JCN Network, Japan)
CSR Key Facts: Iowa State vs. Iowa Sep 12, 2009
By Posted Sep 11, 2009. Cyclone Sports Report provides you with all that you need to know about this week's huge matchup with Iowa along with its weekly prediction. (CycloneNation.com)
The Role of PR Within the Organisat... Sep 11, 2009
Community and society: corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Exploring Public Relations. R. Tench & L.Yeomans (Ed. (Suite101.com)
Management idea: Corporate social responsibility Sep 10, 2009
The recent debate about corporate social responsibility (CSR) has focused on three main areas. The environment. (The Economist)
CSR Talks With Chasson Randle Sep 8, 2009
Date: Sep 7, 2009 Chasson Randle, who was just recently ranked the 56th best player in the Class of 2011, told Cyclone Sports Report that he has set a tentative date to visit Iowa State this fall. When that visit will likely take place and his current thoughts on the Iowa State basketball program are just a few of the topics that were covered when we went one-on-one with the Rock Island (IL) High School star. (CycloneNation.com)
Impacting lives through Cause Branding - The MTN Factor Sep 7, 2009
Cause Branding, essentially, is branding corporate social responsibility (CSR). Since the launch of MTN Ghana Foundation (MGF) in November, 2007, the company has taken CSR to such levels that the term "corporate social responsibility" has become synonymous with the MTN brand ... MTN has made such a strong statement in CSR that Cause Branding is also becoming proverbial with the MTN brand, just as the challenge of network quality is. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mazda Publishes Sustainability Report 2009 and Annual Report 2009 Aug 31, 2009
It outlines Mazda's corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies as well as achievements for fiscal year 2008 (April 2008 to March 2009) ... The Mazda Sustainability Report 2009 covers Mazda's CSR activities that are aimed at contributing to the development of a sustainable society ... To reflect this, the title of the report was changed from "Social and Environmental Report" to "Sustainability Report." This year's report touches on Mazda CSR activities which are focused mainly on the... (JCN Network, Japan)
CSR Non-Conference Preview: Army Aug 31, 2009
CSR: Four offensive linemen have graduated from last year's team ... CSR: So which quarterback will be running the triple option for you this year ... CSR: It seems you may have the tallest wide receiver in the country in Ali Villanueva (6-foot-10, 283-pounds). (CycloneNation.com)
CSR Non-Conference Preview: Kent State Aug 28, 2009
Date: Aug 27, 2009 Cyclone Sports Report continues its non-conference preview by talking with Kent State head coach Doug Martin. to read the rest of this story. (CycloneNation.com)
Former pals tussle to direct Traffic Aug 26, 2009
He's also chairman of the Essendon Football Club, a member of the Business Council of Australia, chairman of Toll Holdings and a non-executive director of CSR.. Those with slightly longer memories will recall Brown was the Victorian Liberal Party leader between 1989 and 1991, when he was defeated by Jeff Kennett in a backroom coup before the 1992 state election. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cash for Clunkers ends tonight Aug 25, 2009
CSR buys and processes scrap material. The company has a shredder at its Harrisburg location, which is ready for a daily clunkers diet, according to Marcus. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
CSR Insider: The Melvin Ejim Interview Aug 24, 2009
Date: Aug 23, 2009 Cyclone Sports Report is first to give you this exclusive interview with Brewster Academy forward Melvin Ejim on why he is so excited to be heading to Iowa State. to read the rest of this story. (CycloneNation.com)
CSR Talks With Jason Smith Aug 24, 2009
CSR: What has he improved on the most in the last year ... CSR: What are his biggest strengths on offensive end ... CSR: What does he still need to improve on as a player. (CycloneNation.com)
CSR Talks With Harrison Barnes Aug 24, 2009
Date: Aug 23, 2009 Scout. com's number one ranked small forward Harrison Barnes talks with Cyclone Sports Report about what led to him to cut his list to six, where Iowa State stands with him at this point, and whether he thinks Ames High School will repeat as state champions. (CycloneNation.com)
ISU Lands 2011 Commitment Aug 23, 2009
CSR: Who did you hang out with the most during your visit this weekend ... CSR: What else did you do during your visit ... CSR: What is your relationship like with the Iowa State coaches. (CycloneNation.com)
Environment Strategy and Responsibl... Aug 21, 2009
The move for (CSR) includes looking at the environment effects of business actions and taking steps to eliminate or minimize adverse impacts. CSR is an increasingly significant movement now. (Suite101.com)
CSR Non-Conference Preview: North Dakota St. Aug 21, 2009
CSR: The offense loses Tyler Roehl who was your leading rusher last season and who had 13 touchdowns ... CSR: You lose almost your entire wide receiver depth from last season ... CSR: It seems that your offensive line play should be relatively solid this year. (CycloneNation.com)
CSR: Five Questions With A.J. Klein Aug 20, 2009
CSR: What does it mean to hear positive comments coming from Coach Rhoads about your play so far during camp ... CSR: How have the older linebackers helped you so far ... CSR: What does the defense have to improve on the most before you guys take the field against North Dakota State. (CycloneNation.com)
Unity House bids $8.5M for former W hotel Aug 19, 2009
First Hawaiian Bank filed for foreclosure in October on the hotel, which developer Brian Anderson bought in 2004 from Colony CSR Investors LP. The hotel sits on fee-simple and leased land. The bank claimed Anderson s company, Anekona W, owed more than $4. (Pacific Business News, HI)
