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Dear 2010 CSR Workshops Prime Movers and Participants: Hereunder is the 9th newsletter. Please download the 3-pages overview of the outcomes of the July CSR Workshops (new addition). Reminder: Outcomes of all individual workshops and by themes are posted on China-Europa Forum website. Please also visit and bookmark the dedicated page on CSR Resources of the China Europa Website. On this page, you will find:
– Links to workshops’ specific pages with additional resources; – The report prepared for the workshops: « CSR Frameworks in China and Europe »; – Various other resources. I hope you will appreciate this newsletter and remain at your disposal for any information. All comments are welcome. Thank you and best regards, Joelle Brohier NEWS
GLOBAL
EUROPE
Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)
European SRI Assets under Management have soared from Euro2.7 Trillion (31/12/2007) to Euro5 Trillion (31/12/2009) (Eurosif study)
Vigeo study estimates the SRI assets under management to a more modest Euros75 Billion – based on a different definition. But with a high increase too: +41% in June 2010 vs June 2009
Carbon Emissions Reduction Target for 2020
Rift between investors and businesses on the discussed possible European Union commitment to 30% carbon emissions reduction by 2020 (vs agreed 20%):
European Institutions
European Commission launches « Innovative Union » as part of the Europe 2020 Strategy – Will provide stimuli to the private sector for innovation that results in « jobs, green growth and social progress »
Calls for more CSR
Federation of European Environmental Organisations: Claims that some retailers like Carrefour, Tesco lack to provide legal information about some chemicals contained in the products they sell. Refers to REACH requirements
Reporting
Survey of Sustainability Reporting of Swedish State-Owned Enterprises shows progress in reporting, but much left to be done for improving Sustainability practices
CHINA
Climate Change
Processes
Engagement of Business Organisations
Award
Calls for more CSR
NGO report highlights land grabbing practices in China by middlemen acting for Stora Enso (European paper company)
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