Major Environment Studies Launched by Article 13, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) specialists.

Article 13, the corporate responsibility specialists, announced the launch of a new four-part series on the elements, earth, wind, water and fire. Article 13 will be presenting some of the leading thinking on a number of the most pressing problems we face on our planet and how to fix them. The updates will explore the threats each of the elements currently faces and how they threaten us. The series will also assess how both business and government are taking steps to deal with the issues.

The element series commences with the earth. With the world’s population continuing to grow, we must ask whether the earth can continue to accommodate the demands placed on it. We, therefore, examine the current state of agriculture. Food is being produced more efficiently and at a lower cost than ever before, but at what cost to the environment, to developing countries and human health. Read Article 13’s CSR expert view “Mother Earth: we grow fat while it grows thin” at http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strCategory=Expert%20View.

In the accompanying briefing papers, we look at the whole area of consumption. Our desire to consume both food and possessions goes far beyond need. What drives us and what can businesses do to encourage more responsible behaviour? Not surprisingly, our consumption habit produces a lot of waste, particularly food waste. Until recently a hidden problem, it is now recognised and retailers are getting on board.
Read more at http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strCategory=Briefing%20Papers.

Our CSR best practice case studies examine different ways of reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill. Biffa Waste Services is striving to turn waste into fuel while Sainsbury’s is leading the way in its use of compostable packaging.
To view, visit http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strCategory=Best%20Practice.

Finally, in the CSR View from the Field accompanying this update, Laurel Green, Rio Tinto’s Group Climate Change Executive writes on her company’s efforts to combat climate change by finding new and better ways of using and producing energy.
Learn more at http://www.article13.com/csr/viewfromthefield.asp.

Interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR) but not sure what to do and where to start? Want some information with which to talk to the board? Need practical examples of how other companies are using CSR to achieve sustainable business success? Article 13 can help you.
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Copyright Article 13 – June 2007
Article 13 are specialist advisors in governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development. We develop policy and strategy through the use of research and engagement to deliver innovation, governance and organisational responsibility. We typically help companies, governments and academic institutions to meet the growing pressure for better performance, whether it is social, environmental, ethical or economic.