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CSR Strategy and Execution

No matter where a company is on its CSR journey, we partner with senior executives to architect global strategies tailored to their specific challenges, assets, and culture. Guided by our proven processes, we integrate the disciplines of environmental sustainability, corporate … Continue reading

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ARAMARK: Enriching Lives Every Day

“Enriching Lives Every Day” is ARAMARK’s global CSR-related mission, strategy, and theme.  It is a simple message that conveys complex corporate and individual responsibilities to the company’s 250,000 employees. As one of the world’s largest food, health care, uniform and … Continue reading

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Innovation in Corporate Citizenship: Korn’s Panel at 2012 BC Conference

For the second year, Nikki Korn facilitated the session Innovation in Corporate Citizenship at the International Corporate Citizenship Conference 2012 hosted by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship. The session focused on how companies are offering innovative products and … Continue reading

CSR at Davos: Deborah Leipziger in CNBC article

Deborah Leipziger provided an expert opinion on trends in CSR and examples of best practices in a CNBC article on the high profile of CSR at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Read the article on CNBC.

Boston University Net Impact 16th Annual Case Competition: Sherman Judges

Risa Sherman judged the Boston University Net Impact annual case competition where teams of MBA students from across Boston competed to solve a business challenge dealing with current issues in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Teams of four students … Continue reading

“Corporate Citizenship Journey” – Feldman at BC

Mark Feldman moderated a panel discussion on best practices in developing signature cause programs at the BC Center for Corporate Citizenship in Boston: “The Corporate Citizenship Journey: Where Does it Begin?” Panelists included Rick Martella, Vice President of Corporate Affairs … Continue reading

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Earth Day Every Day

Last Thursday was the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day that celebrates our planet. 

Earth Day has recently been used as a convenient opportunity for businesses to express their pledge to environmental consciousness and promote their up-and-coming green products.  Historically, many of these marketing campaigns were designed to appeal to  eco-conscious consumers, and could be perceived as “greenwashing.”  Last Thursday, we expected nothing less than the status quo.

What did we see instead?  An impressive showing of restraint from the business community.  Sure, there were the usual marketing gimmicks, but there was less hype and more substance.  Continue reading

Cause Consulting Ranked #3 CSR Communications Firm

Cause Consulting is proud to announce its #3 spot on the CR Top Ten in Communications and Advertising List appearing in the January/February 2010 issue of Corporate Responsibility Magazine.

“This list evaluates firms, segment by segment, against their peers based on customer feedback and rates them based on their ability to help public companies keep their corporate responsibility promises,” according to CR Magazine. The list is based 100% on customer organization responses to an online survey that is recorded anonymously.

We’re honored to be on this prestigious list in the same magazine issue that unveils the CR 100 Best Corporate Citizens List,® recognizing companies working hard at corporate social responsibility every day. Our team is passionate about our work and committed to developing innovative strategies and initiatives in the corporate responsibility field. We deeply appreciate our clients’ participation in this survey and are grateful for their ongoing support and partnership. Learn more at Cause Consulting. Continue reading

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Adobe Releases 2011 CSR Data Summary

Adobe Systems has published its first corporate responsibility data summary, which provides a snapshot of Adobe’s CSR-related reporting metrics for fiscal years 2008 – 2010. It is designed for stakeholders seeking to quickly view numbers and practices in the areas of employee … Continue reading

Adobe Ranks #14 in Newsweek Green Rankings 2011

Adobe has been ranked #14 among the greenest companies in the U.S. by Newsweek magazine. Adobe ranks #4 within the Information Technology and Services industry. Read more and view the full rankings.

Adobe Releases First CSR Summary Report

Adobe has published its first corporate social responsibility summary report highlighting the company’s CSR programs promoting sustainability, charitable giving, and responsible corporate citizenship. View the report.

ARAMARK Unveils ‘Enriching Lives Every Day’ CSR Theme

‘Enriching Lives Every Day’ will serve as ARAMARK’s CSR platform for creating positive experiences and environments that enable people and organizations to thrive. Through this theme, ARAMARK focuses energy on initiatives that support its diverse workforce; enhance and protect the … Continue reading