It’s always good to hear about communities that embrace sustainability as the key to enhanced quality of life, economic opportunity, and strengthened infrastructure.
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Let’s do a quick word association with CSR. What comes immediately to mind?
We’ve all had the chance to work with high achievers in the workplace. They seem to have boundless energy and to be active in a little bit of everything.
AMD's director of corporate responsibility, Tim Mohin, posted an editorial in AMD's most recent e-update suggesting that sustainability is a way to drive employee engagement within companies.
Here's what Mohin had to say:
For small communities around the country, economic development can be both a blessing and a curse.
[Editor's Note: Applications for the 2012 Siemens Sustainable Community Award are being accepted until Friday, Jan. 13th. More info]
California has long been seen as on the forefront of environmental innovation and sustainability. So it’s not surprising that two out of the nine Siemens Sustainable Community Awards finalist are from California.
By Tracey J. Noe, Senior Director, Global Citizenship and Policy, Abbott

On October 20-23, BSR (Business for Social Responsibility) convened an extensive group of professionals from multinational corporations, consultancies, NGOs, and governments at its annual conference, titled “Reset Economy. Reset World.”