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1 - The Real Avatar: Mine - Story of a Sacred Mountain
Mine, narrated by Joanna Lumley,
tells the story of the remote Dongria Kondh tribe's struggle to protect
Niyamgiri, the mountain they worship as a God. London-based mining company Vedanta
Resources plans a vast open-pit bauxite mine in India's Niyamgiri hills, and
the Dongria Kondh know that means the destruction of their forests, their way
of life, and their mountain God.
Music by
Skin and Robot Club.
Update:
David v. Goliath: Indian tribe in ‘stunning’ victory over mining giant 24 August
A tribe in India has won a stunning victory
over one of the world’s biggest mining companies. In an extraordinary move,
India’s Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has blocked Vedanta Resources’ controversial plan to mine bauxite
on the sacred hills of the Dongria Kondh tribe.
Mr Ramesh said Vedanta has shown a ’shocking’ and ‘blatant disregard for the
rights of the tribal groups’. The Minister has also questioned the legality of
the massive refinery Vedanta has already built below the hills.
The news is a crushing defeat for Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal , Vedanta’s majority owner and
founder.
2 - Children Of The Congo From War To Witches
Children Of The Congo From War To Witches is available to watch on Renderyard. We are donating money from all the film
views to the Eastern Congo Initiative to help the refugee war children
in the Congo. We want to try and reach 1 million views in one month.
Children Of The Congo - From War To Witches is available to watch now and Renderyard. We will be donating money raised from each view the film gets to the Eastern Congo Initiative founded by Ben Affleck. So start watching today. Watch the
film at http://dai.ly/b2jrhW
In the brutal war in Congo where over five million people have died
in the past decade, children have endured the brunt of the suffering.
"Children of Congo" documents the plight of street children living in
Kinshasa and confirms the wide-spread accusations of child witchcraft,
torture and child prostitution. The film also examines the efforts to
reintegrate demobilized child soldiers, displaced refugees, and orphaned
children following the eruption of the massive Nyiragongo volcano, near
the city of Goma in Eastern Congo. These heroic efforts are finally
bringing some measure of hope and stability to the lives of the
Congolese people.
Make a direct donation to the charity at http://bit.ly/4SUVH2
Thank you for your support.
3 - The Story of Cap and Trade
The Story of Cap & Trade is a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the leading climate solution being discussed at Copenhagen and on Capitol Hill. Host Annie Leonard introduces the energy traders and Wall Street financiers at the heart of this scheme and reveals the "devils in the details" in current cap and trade proposals. If youve heard about cap and trade, but arent sure how it works (or who benefits), this is the film is for you. Find out more at http://www.storyofcapandtrade.org.
4 - Bici-Bote con Amazon HervéPuraVida.com
Cruce de la Amazonía con la fuerza de las piernas y en una bicicleta-barco construido a partir de un barco tradicional típica por
lo general se encuentran en aguas de la Amazonía.
Viajando
alrededor de 3.500 kilómetros en las aguas del Río Napo y Río Amazona, a
través de Ecuador, Perú y Brasil.
Uno de los retos humanos que
buscan una experiencia más cercana con el bosque tropical en completa
autonomía.
Una oportunidad para superar sus límites y
demostrando que nada es imposible, con voluntad y determinación,
especialmente los sueños.
Una aventura ecológica para conocer a
la gente, la fauna y flora de uno de los más salvajes lugares de la
tierra.
A través de esta expedición original, pionero
en su género y totalmente amigable para el medio
ambiente.
5 - The Water Diary (part of the movie 8 www.notimeleft.org)
A story through a child's eyes about living through a drought.
Directed by:
Jane Campion
6 - Low Emission Program 7
In this issue of the Low Emission Program, an electric boat will take us from the Arcachon basin in France to Ireland, where we will bike through the country’s majestic beauty. Then, we'll take a plane. But we will try to make up for it. Air France is now offering customers the opportunity to donate to the Action Carbone Association. The money will go to finance projects in various fields such as reforestation, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
7 - 'Anticipation' by IAAH + DIA
IAAH + DIA shares their perspective when we learn from lessons of the past and live with a sense of anticipation as we head toward a zero emission future. Journey-to-zero.com
8 - Party at the Pumps 2
UK Protestors shutt down the Islington based Shell petrol station on the 15th of May 2010 for 5 hours on a sunny Saturday in protest against Shell's involment in the Canadian Tar Sands project. Crank up the volume and enjoy....... Party at the Pumps is in solidarity with communities around the world who are resisting Shells destruction of lives and livelihoods, poisoning of lands and waters, and fuelling of climate chaos. In Northern Canada, Shells tar sands projects are ignoring First Nations treaty rights, causing rare forms of cancer and killing wildlife. This action is jointly called by London Rising Tide/London Tar Sands Network and Climate Camp London. http://www.no-tar-sands.org http://www.risingtide.org.uk http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/london
9 - City vs Automobile : enemies engage
In Paris, Barcelona and Los Angeles local authorities are trying to encourage citizens to abandon their cars for cleaner modes of travel. But opposition is great. Some people just love their automobiles and don't want anything to obstruct their route. In Paris, a redevelopment project targeting the Place de la République aims to give more room to cyclists and pedestrians. But drivers oppose a draft law that aims to reduce car traffic by nearly 15%. In Barcelona, the redevelopment of the city’s main artery is also criticized. Local officials hope to cut traffic by about 80%, by extending the streetcar and expanded pedestrian areas. Approximately, 79% of Barcelona residents voted against this redevelopment. In Los Angeles, where public transportation is nonexistent, the local government is promoting carpooling. Cars carrying two or more passengers can use the fast lane that is strictly reserved for carpooling. However, crafty drivers have found interesting ways around this law. Watch to find out more.
10 - Enjoy Café Mujer and change the lives of Peruvian female coffee farmers!
TransFair USA
The
act of raising a family alone is not easy, but being a women
entrepreneur with only a small coffee plot to provide for your children
is downright heroic. For Peruvian female farmers in this situation, Green Awakening
created Café Mujer. The company works directly with cooperatives to
source organically grown coffee, which results in an increase in farmer
income by at least 30% when compared with farmer sales to importers.
For three weeks this summer starting today, TransFair USA
will receive a $2.50 donation from every bag you buy from Green
Awakening! Please help them give this gift to the Fair Trade movement.
As a gift to you, any order with six or more bags will have free
shipping. What a great way to stock up on coffee, change the lives of
women in Peru, and support the Fair Trade movement directly.
Green Awakening is a savory, all-organic, 100% Fair Trade Certified™
coffee grown exclusively by small cooperatives in the mountains of
Peru. Their motto? “Better Taste. Better Conscience.”
Let’s work together to make these women role models, inspiring young
girls in Peru and America while having a Green Awakening with delicious
coffee!
About Transfair
TransFair USA, a nonprofit organization, is the leading third-party
certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. TransFair USA
audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies and their
international suppliers to guarantee that the farmers and workers
producing Fair Trade Certified goods were paid fair prices and wages.
TransFair USA educates consumers, brings new manufacturers and
retailers into the Fair Trade system, and provides farmers with tools,
training and resources to thrive as international businesspeople. Visitwww.transfairusa.org for more information.
About Green Awakening
Green Awakening, a brand of The Inclusive and Sustainable Group, LLC
produces gourmet, organic, fair trade-certified, coffees. Their mission
is to help improve the lives of cooperative-based coffee farmers in
Peru while contributing to positive environmental and societal change.
Green Awakening coffee sales fund a network of non-profit partners. As
a certified B Corporation, Green Awakening has met and adheres to
stringent operational guidelines in the support of and to promote
corporate social responsibility business practices.
Buy the coffee: Green Awakening
Contacts:
For TransFair USA
Rachael Lee Holstein
Senior Manager, Resource Development
510-844-1419
rholstein@transfairusa.org
www.transfairusa.org
@fairtradeusa
For Green Awakening
Dario Agama
941-803-0610
dagama@green-awakening.com
www.green-awakening.com
@green_awakening
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11 - Video ReportAlert: Highlights Coca-Cola Enterprises CRS Report 2009
CorporateRegister.com, 3BL Media and Elaine Cohen of Beyond Business present highlights from Coca-Cola Enterprise's (CCE) Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report released in June 2010. The full report can be viewed at crs.cokecce.com or www.corporateregister.com. Highlights include: 1) Energy conservation and climate change, 2) Water stewardship 3) Sustainable packaging and recycling, 4) Product portfolio/balanced and active lifestyle and 5) Diverse and inclusive culture.
12 - Forest Day 3 at COP15 Copenhagen
The Colombian forest has been the setting for a drug industry battlefield for years. The growing market for drug consumption in Europe and the United States encouraged by media and lifestyle, provokes a huge damage in third world countries where production is made at a very low costs. Authorities do as much as they can but the market is very demanding and poverty drives local broke farmers into growing illegal crops to support their families. For years, Colombia has been fighting drug production but consumption is not controlled in the big economies. In general terms, Colombian institutions an people fight between survival and preservation with minimal resources.
13 - I'm a Mac ... and I've Got a Dirty Secret
Hello, I'm a Mac, and I'm helping fuel the war in the Congo -- the
deadliest war in the world. So are PCs, cell phones, digital cameras and
other electronics. That's what Apple's famous ads don't tell you. So
actor/activist Brooke Smith and cinematographer Steven Lubensky teamed
up with actors Joshua Malina and John Lehr to create a version that sets
the record straight.
To learn more about conflict minerals and
how you can help end war in the Congo, visit www.raisehopeforcongo.org.
14 - Dissecting garbage
An experiment in organising waste.
15 - G20 Global Day Action in Toronto
G20 Global Day Action in Toronto
16 - Winners of L.E.A.F. Ecommercial Contest Are Announced
Back in January, in partnership with Inside the Outdoors Foundation,
Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Bay Naturalist & Friends and
OC Parks, we helped launch a contest for all OrangeCountyHigh School
students. The task was simple; create a 30 or 60 second public service
announcement (PSA) focused on any environmental topic of their choice.
We challenged them to make an ECOMMERCIAL that would tell send a
message about what was most important to them when it comes to
sustainability and environmental awareness.
After the April 9th deadline, there were more than 100 entries to
review and choosing a winner was a difficult task indeed! There were 3
different judging bodies and with five winning spots up for grabs and a
grip-load of prizes the competition really heated up in the last week.
Sunday, April 25th, we were happy to come together at the Earth Day
Celebration 2010 presented by Newport Bay Naturalist & Friends at
the OC Parks’ Peter and MaryMuthInterpretiveCenter to celebrate the
winners and their achievements. Winners walked away with cash prizes, Stormy Monday skateboards, Volcom product, Electric product, and prizes from all the other sponsors (big thanks to all of them!).
In the end, it came down to four winning ECOMMERCIALS:
Volcom Panel
1st Place –here.
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17 - Video ReportAlert: Highlights Coca-Cola Enterprises CRS Report 2009
This report is the Company's fifth Corporate Responsibility and
Sustainability report titled “Clear on our Commitments: Our Journey to
2020." In 2009, the company announced Commitment 2020, a set of goals
in five CRS focus areas that they have committed to achieve by the year
2020. Yes, that’s long term thinking and long range targeting.
CorporateRegister.com, 3BL Media and Elaine Cohen of Beyond Business present
highlights from Coca-Cola Enterprise's (CCE) Corporate Responsibility
and Sustainability Report released in June 2010. The full report can be
viewed at crs.cokecce.com or www.corporateregister.com.
Highlights include: 1) Energy conservation and climate change, 2) Water
stewardship 3) Sustainable packaging and recycling, 4) Product
portfolio/balanced and active lifestyle and 5) Diverse and inclusive
culture.
18 - Illegal gold in French Guyane. Part 2
How can we, as consumers, fight against illegal mining that's ravaging the world's tropical forest and threatening the populations who live there ? 'From Showcase to Mine' is an investigation into illegal gold in French Guiana, by the WWF.
19 - Parisian suburbs connect, Barcelona gets greener
This month in the Low Emission Program we take a ride through the
Parisian suburbs and cruse down Barcelona's congested highways before we
try to solve one of China's major problems--poor urban design. Paris and Barcelona seem to be en route to a greener future, but how will Chinese cities deal with an explosive population growth?
20 - Sustainable Water management with Legislative Theatre
This is a documentary on the experience of cooperation for the sustainable management of water with the tool Legislative Theatre.
This tool enable to reach consensus by bringing together citizens, experts and elected officials. Collective intelligence of sessions led to the emergence of possible solutions and shared choices for a sustainable future.
This documentary will take you from India to France with Augusto Boal to explain the method. The wisdom of Albert Jacquard, Pierre Rabhi and Jean-Marie Pelt enlighten you in your environmental stewardship.
More info on Sustainable Water Project: www.eaudurable.org and the participative theatre group Echomédiens: www.echomediens.org
Director: Michael Davignon, Sylvie Moretti, David Marcourd
Music: Les Arbres qui marchent www.lesarbresquimarchent.fr
Coproduction: éCohérence www.ecoherence.org - DB2M productions http://db2mproductions.com
21 - Fighting the gender pay gap
Women earn an average of 17% less than men in the European Union, though this figure varies widely between countries and professions, and is usually greater in the private sector. The difference exists even though women often have better educational qualifications than men. Moreover, women remain hugely under represented in all spheres of power and decision making.
The video was filmed in Germany (example of a school in Munster which has instigated a 'Girls' and Boys' Days'), in Finland (introduction of the Gender Equality Act in 2006 and analysis of its impact in the public sector with the Finnish Police, and in the private sector with the Neste Oil Porvoo Refinery) and in Belgium (example of a woman coming up to retirement, who has recently had an unpleasant shock when discovering how low her pension will be).
22 - CSRminute May 27, 2010
Three-quarters of consumers in a new survey give companies only an
average or below average grade on how they’re engaging customers around
key sustainability issues, according to the 2010 Cone Shared
Responsibility Study, released last week by Cone LLC. The report states
that 84 percent of Americans believe their ideas can help companies
create products and services that are a win for consumers, business,
and society, yet only half, 53 percent, feel companies encourage them
to speak up on corporate social and environmental practices and
products. 60 percent of those surveyed say they would be more likely to
buy a company’s goods and services if that company incorporated their
ideas about sustainability.
Naturally Advanced Technologies has raised $1.4 million dollars US
to expand its business. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Crailar
Fiber Technologies, the company is developing proprietary practices in
collaboration with Canada’s National Research Council and the Alberta
Research Council. Crailar technology offers cost-effective and
environmentally sustainable processing and production of natural, bast
fibers such as hemp and flax for use in textile, industrial, energy,
medical, and composite material applications.
For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com.
23 - CSRminute May 26, 2010
RONA, Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of hardware,
renovation, and gardening products, is supporting the new agreement
between members of the Forest Products Association of Canada—FPAC—and
nine leading environmental organizations for sustainable management of
72 million hectares of Canada’s Boreal Forest. Many of FPAC’s 21
members are RONA suppliers. RONA notes that the aims of the Canadian
Boreal Forest Agreement are similar to those of the company’s Wood
Products Procurement Policy, which mandates that 100% of the softwood
lumber sold in its stores has to come from forests certified under
Forest Stewardship Council standards.
The Make the DASH Count Foundation has started its second area
board, the 495 Hopkinton Youth Board, to serve the greater Boston area.
Make The DASH Count is a national nonprofit designed to teach young
people about philanthropy through direct experience. Since its founding
in 2002, the foundation has distributed over $210,000 through its Youth
Board members to more than 55 non-profit organizations serving at-risk
youth. Youth Boards now serve the Seattle area in Washington as well as
the Boston region.
For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com.
24 - Destroy one world to build another
The spot "Destroy one world to build another" denounces the consequences of deforestation. You can watch more responsible ads on the Creative
Gallery of ACT Responsible.
Since 2001,
Swiss-based not-for-profit organization ACT Responsible has been collecting global advertising that 'promotes
responsible communication on sustainability, equitable development and
social responsibility' in a bid to highlight how the creativity of
advertising professionals can be used to address the world's
problems.
25 - Can you imagine Tarzan without jungle?
You can watch more responsible ads on the Creative
Gallery of ACT Responsible.
Since 2001,
Swiss-based not-for-profit organization ACT Responsible has been collecting global advertising that 'promotes
responsible communication on sustainability, equitable development and
social responsibility' in a bid to highlight how the creativity of
advertising professionals can be used to address the world's
problems.
26 - FullBloom's Commitment To The Environment: Packaging
FullBloom Baking Company received Platinum LEED status for its green practices. Our purchasing director shows a few examples.
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27 - Fairtrade bananas in the Dominican Republic
This short film documents two Fairtrade certified producer organisations, BANELINO and ASOBANU in the Dominican Republic.
28 - Fairtrade tea building futures
This short film shows the impact that Fairtrade is having on the lives of tea workers and their families in Chamraj Tea Estate in Southern India.
29 - CSRminute: International Securities Exchange Benefits Ronald McDonald House
The International Securities Exchange, on its tenth anniversary, has
partnered with Ronald McDonald House New York to launch its first CSR
program, “Ten in Twenty-Ten.” ISE has organized ten events to be held
throughout the coming year to benefit the families staying at Ronald
McDonald House New York, including dinners, summer outings, and holding
a Wish List drive. In addition, ISE is donating all profits from
organizing the 2010 Options Industry Conference on behalf of the entire
U.S. Options industry. Ronald McDonald House New York provides housing
and support services for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
The Grameen Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps
microfinance institutions replicate the business model of the Grameen
Bank, has introduced the Pioneer Fund, its newest campaign. The Pioneer
Fund is a new initiative which seeks to provide direct financing of the
next generation of microfinance institutions that are working in remote
or underserved areas, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. According
to the Grameen Foundation, over 90 percent of funding in the
microfinance sector goes to 150 of the largest MFIs, while the
remaining ten percent goes to 9,850 smaller MFIs who focus on the
poorest of the poor. The Pioneer Fund aims to help this second group of
MFIs.
For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com.
30 - CSRminute: Coca-Cola Installs HFC-Free Machines in U.S Capital; Ideas for the World's Top 100 Brands
Coca-Cola Enterprises has installed 35 climate-friendly vending
machines in the U.S. Capitol. The new machines are
hydro-fluorocarbon-free and use a natural refrigerant gas that reduces
greenhouse gas emissions by 99 percent. The House of Representatives is
the first location in the U.S. to feature the new machines. More than
400 of the HFC-free models will be installed by Coca-Cola North America
throughout the country in 2010.
Robin of Shoreditch, an anonymous band of creative outlaws, has
invented a new method to rob the rich to help the poor: the 100 Brands
Project, launched to raise funds for relief efforts in Haiti. The group
of ad industry creatives offers each company on BrandZ’s 100 Top Brands
Index an idea to help that company’s business grow. In return, the
Robin of Shoreditch team sends an invoice for one ten-millionth of the
value of that brand as a fee, 100 percent of which goes to the DEC
Haiti Appeal. If all 100 of the world’s A-list, biggest brands pay
their invoices, the group will raise and donate $195,207.10 for Haiti
relief.
For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com.
31 - Global Corporate Responsibility Specialists Partner to Announce VideoReportAlert™
Three leading global specialists in Corporate Responsibility (CR)
are partnering to introduce a dramatic innovation in the way CR reports
are communicated. The new service, the VideoReportAlert™,
will change the way companies disseminate their non-financial reports.
CorporateRegister.com has partnered with 3BL Media and Elaine Cohen of
Beyond Business Ltd to offer video introductions for CR reports, which
will offer a fresh and exciting format for companies to tell the world
about their CR performance and objectives.
The partnership offers an innovative and unique way to dramatically
expand the exposure for CR reports, reaching even more stakeholders
through additional media channels.
“With the amount of resources that organizations are devoting to
producing their CR reports, it is important that they reach as many
stakeholders as possible. Adding video, in combination with social
media to their communications effort can dramatically increase
awareness of their report and overall commitment to CR and
sustainability”, says Greg Schneider, CEO of 3BL Media.
This complements the existing recognized and effective CR report announcement service, ReportAlert™, provided by CorporateRegister.com with the overwhelming popularity of video as the medium of choice for news and content on the web.
“More companies already choose ReportAlert to announce their CR
reports than any other provider, and the new VideoReportAlert™ service
offers these leading reporters the most effective format to get their
message across to the stakeholders who matter” says Paul Scott, Director of CorporateRegister.com.
Hosted by Elaine Cohen, the VideoReportAlert™ will offer brief
highlights from the reports, as well as insights and examples from the
report that Elaine personally selects.
The VideoReportAlert™ will be distributed throughout 3BL Media’s
network consisting of thousands of media points, professionals,
consumers, social networks, online communities, as well as category
specific and mainstream news sites and aggregators. Reuters Insider, a
video news portal of Thomson Reuters as well as dozens of other
mainstream and CR-focused video sharing sites will also be
utilized. Additionally, the video will be hosted on
CorporateRegister.com’s highly trafficked website and be available for
social media sharing, embedding and downloading.
For an example of a VideoReportAlert™, please click here.
For additional information and pricing, please contact: Paul Scott, Director, CorporateRegister.com at info@corporateregister.com or by phone at +44 (0)20 70143366.
About CorporateRegister.com
CorporateRegister.com
is the primary reference point for corporate responsibility (CR)
reports and resources worldwide. Most content is available free of
charge as a service to the global CR stakeholder community.
CorporateRegister.com also provides a variety of specialist tools for
advanced users. Current services include data access, distribution,
site profiles, and benchmarking and best practice initiatives. Over
3,800 CR reports were published during 2009, and around 4,100 are
expected during 2010.
About 3BL Media
3BL Media
is the leading CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), sustainability,
and cause marketing communications company. The company’s experienced
team of professionals helps organizations—from nonprofits to
multinational corporations—have a positive influence on society and the
environment through information sharing that leverages the most
cutting-edge technology and social media. 3BL Media is the producer of 3BL TV
featuring The CSR Minute, CSR Unscripted and The CSR Report and
maintains the largest distribution network of CSR-focused media points,
professionals and consumers.
About Elaine Cohen/Beyond Business
Elaine Cohen is the co-founder of Beyond Business Ltd,
a leading CSR consulting and sustainability reporting firm providing
CSR strategy, processes, reporting and CSR communications services to
global clients. Elaine is a widely read CSR blogger and writer for
several prominent CSR online and print publications, expert CSR Report
Reviewer and video commentator for 3BL Media.
For CorporateRegister.com
Paul Scott
info@corporateregister.com
+44 (0)20 70143366
For 3BL Media
Greg Schneider
gschneider@3blmedia.com
For Beyond Business Ltd
Elaine Cohen
info@b-yond.biz
32 - The Fruits of Fairtrade in South Africa
This short film explores how Fairtrade is changing the lives of workers on Fairtrade certified citrus fruit farms in South Africa. ...
33 - The business case for Fairtrade cotton
Lisa Butcher's visit to cotton farmers in Gujarat, India highlights the opportunity for the fashion industry to make Fairtrade cotton the norm.
34 - Organic, Green, and Fair Trade . . . Fundraising?
Organic,
Green and Fair Trade: these are three words you don’t usually find in
your kid’s school fundraiser. In a market littered with cheap tricks
and even cheaper products, here’s an alternative to making your next
fundraiser good for the environment, good for small farmers and good
for you!
Many of us have been there… staring down at a glossy catalog, our
eyes glazing over from one crowded page to the next. A small child is
bouncing on their toes nearby, eagerly awaiting your purchasing
decision and thinking only of the plastic toy (made in China) that they
will receive at the end of this for all their hard work. At this point
we close our eyes and point to something at random. This time: a tub
full of cookie dough. The last time: holographic gift wrap that made
your head hurt just thinking how and where or how it was made.
The truth is these items sell. Schools need to fundraise in order
to offer important services, like after- school programs, classes
focusing on the arts and sciences, even paying for practical and common
sense items like markers, tape and special reading materials. The large
fundraising companies cater to these needs, touting large margins in
exchange for inexpensive junk. We buy because we care about our schools
and our community… but there are alternatives available that allow us
to support our schools while also supporting a more fair and just food
system.
I’d like to introduce you to Equal Exchange Fundraising: a program
of the first and largest Fair Trade company in the United States. Equal
Exchange offers something you won’t find anywhere else in the
fundraising world: organic and fairly traded foods, beautiful fairly
traded gifts and recycled cotton gift wrap (tree-free!). With Equal
Exchange Fundraising, your school or organization can support
sustainability, enjoy award-winning products and make a difference in
the lives of small farmers and artisans across the globe.
Hundreds of schools have made the switch. “I don’t think I could do
any other fundraiser,” said Kim Montgomery, a seventh grade teacher in
Houston, Texas, who has participated in the fundraiser for the past
three years. “The Equal Exchange fundraiser has great products and a
good mission.” These products include fairly traded and organic coffee,
chocolate bars, cocoa, tea, and healthy snacks – things people consume
every day. Here’s a fundraiser that helps fund a school’s valuable
programs – things like arts and science programs – while also
benefitting small-scale farmers who grow really high-quality foods in
remote parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The Equal Exchange Fundraising Program also provides an opportunity
to talk with kids about where their foods come from, how wealth is
distributed around the world, and how we can make choices as consumers
to make that wealth distribution fairer. There’s even a Fair Trade
curriculum, Win-Win Solutions.
With this curriculum, your child can learn about the life of a cocoa
farmer and how their daily actions have direct impact on the lives of
farmers across the globe.
You can contribute to a more just world, be green, raise money for your school and eat well – all in one simple fundraiser. For more information and to sign up for a free info kit, go to www.equalexchange.coop/fundraiser.
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35 - A streetcar ride through Market Street in San Fransisco in 1905
San Francisco's main avenue in 1905 as seen from the front
window of a streetcar moving along Market Street. The film was created by the legendary Miles
Brothers and has been widely available through the Library of Congress
and You Tube. It was shot just before a violent earthquake/fire
destroyed the area in 1906.
The soundtrack is the first track from Airs' Moon Safari album. The video is public domain and can be found at archives.org. Together, I think, we get an awesome clip. Credit for the brilliant pairing goes to cleaverb.
36 - Ceres Conference 2010: 3BL Media's Christine Arena interviews President at Aveda Corp.
3BL Media's Christine Arena interviews Dominique Conseil, President at Aveda Corp. while attending the Ceres 2010 Conference, Roadmap for a Sustainable Future, on May 5-6, 2010 in Boston, MA.
Ceres, a leading coalition of
investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups
working with companies to address sustainability challenges such as
climate change, and 3BL Media, a
leading CSR and sustainability communications company, have partnered
to raise awareness about organization' efforts and progress around
sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues.
Boston-based Ceres has been working for 21 years to integrate climate
change and other global sustainability challenges into business and
investor practices worldwide. Ceres developed the Ceres Principles in
1989 to serve as a code of environmental conduct for companies. It also
developed the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), now the de-facto
international standard for corporate reporting on social and
environmental practices. Earlier this year, Ceres released "The 21st
Century Corporation: Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability ," a vision and
practical roadmap for integrating sustainability into the DNA of
companies. The Roadmap is designed to provide a comprehensive platform
for sustainable business strategy and for accelerating best practices
and performance across entire business models – from the board room, to
operations, to supply chains.
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For complete access to the Ceres 10 video archive created by 3BLMedia click here
37 - French Companies Proactive on Environment
What can companies do to encourage their employees to get to the office using less pollution? Would you be willing to take the eco- friendly solutions your employer offers? In this week's Low Emission Program we take a look at some unique approaches taken by certain organizations that promote a clean, less congested environment.
38 - Greenpeace : Give Earth a hand !
Give Earth a hand !
39 - CSRminute: Forbes Launches CSR Blog; Global Reporting Initiative Asks for Info
Forbes, the magazine of record for the mainstream global business
community, has announced a new CSR blog. Frederick Allen, the
Leadership Editor of Forbes, promises to bring together contributions
from the best minds in CSR, with bloggers from business schools,
nonprofits, consultancies, and companies. The blog will supplement
Forbes’s corporate citizenship and leadership coverage.
The Global Reporting Initiative has announced public surveys of
sustainability issues for the categories of construction and real
estate, and of event organizers. The surveys are intended to address
sector specific issues not covered in GRI’s general guidelines. All
stakeholders are invited to submit feedback through an online survey at
globalreporting.org, from now until August. The surveys will result in
detailed reporting guidance for the two sectors. The Global Reporting
Initiative has developed the most widely used Sustainability Reporting
Framework adopted by companies and organizations worldwide.
For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com.
40 - CSRminute: Canada's 50 Greenest Employers List; Ammado Helps FIGS Donates School Uniform
The editors of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project have announced
that country’s Greenest Employers list. 50 Canadian companies and
organizations were recognized, including some of Canada’s best known
such as the Research in Motion, the Royal Bank of Canada, and McGill
University’s Health Center. Other winners included less familiar
organizations with innovative environmental initiatives, such as New
Flyer Industries Canada and Rescan Environmental Services. Now in its
third year, the Canada’s Greenest Employers competition includes
detailed reasons for selection of the winners, outlining hundreds of
eco-friendly ideas that employers have put into place.
FIGS, a California-based maker of ties and bow ties, has started a
program to donate a school uniform to an African child for each
purchase made on its Web site. In Africa, a proper uniform is a
requirement for attending school, and those who can not afford one
often go uneducated. FIGS is focusing on providing uniforms to needy
children in 105 schools in Kenya and Tanzania. The company was
assisted in developing the campaign by Ammado, an online network that
connects socially engaged companies, individuals, and non-profits in
forming active communities.
For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com.
41 - CSRreport with Christine Arena: interview with Judy Sandford at Addison
3BL Media's Christina Arena interviews Judy Sandford, Senior Strategist at Addison while attending the Ceres 2010 Conference, Roadmap for a Sustainable Future, on May 5-6, 2010 in Boston, MA.
Ceres, a leading coalition of
investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups
working with companies to address sustainability challenges such as
climate change, and 3BL Media, a
leading CSR and sustainability communications company, have partnered
to raise awareness about organization' efforts and progress around
sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues.
Boston-based Ceres has been working for 21 years to integrate climate
change and other global sustainability challenges into business and
investor practices worldwide. Ceres developed the Ceres Principles in
1989 to serve as a code of environmental conduct for companies. It also
developed the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), now the de-facto
international standard for corporate reporting on social and
environmental practices. Earlier this year, Ceres released "The 21st
Century Corporation: Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability ," a vision and
practical roadmap for integrating sustainability into the DNA of
companies. The Roadmap is designed to provide a comprehensive platform
for sustainable business strategy and for accelerating best practices
and performance across entire business models – from the board room, to
operations, to supply chains.
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42 - Fair trading ?
Winner of the 2009 film competition organized by BeFair.be / Trade for Development Center.
A film by Joeri Christiaen
Music by Frederik Segers
Creative Producer : Perrine Gauthier
A THURISTAR production
With the technical support of Grid-vfx and PMG worldwide
www.THURISTAR.COM
43 - UPS Airline Pilot Named Winner Of Top Global Service Award
UPS (NYSE: UPS) has awarded Paul Warrington of Rancho Cucamonga,
Calif., the Jim Casey Community Service Award, the company's top honor
worldwide for community service. Warrington, an assistant chief pilot
at the UPS Airlines, was recognized for his long-standing commitment to
the impoverished and underserved people of Cambodia.
For the past seven years, Warrington and his wife have made regular
trips to Cambodia to help improve the lives of residents by donating
supplies and providing education on water purification methods and
disease control. During the last four years, Warrington and his wife
have led numerous mission trips and together, their teams have
completed more than 12,000 volunteer hours.
The Jim Casey Community Service Award winner is chosen annually from
nominations solicited from UPS's global workforce of more than 400,000
employees. The Casey Award was created to recognize outstanding
community service, a hallmark of UPS's corporate legacy and commitment
to social responsibility.
Warrington’s dedication to community service is evident in local
communities here in the U.S. as well as overseas. He has worked with
the Agape House, a California shelter for women and children, as well
as helped relocate a Somalian refugee family to Kentucky (the
headquarters of UPS’s global air operations). For these community
service efforts, Warrington also has been awarded the President’s
Volunteer Service Award by President Barack Obama.
"Success is not about what you gain or accomplish in life," says
Warrington, "It’s what you do to improve the lives of others that
really matters. I count myself considerably blessed to be able to help
others and am honored to use my talents and gifts to make a difference."
"Paul’s dedication to helping those in need is remarkable and a
wonderful example of how to answer the call to service," observed UPS
Chairman and CEO Scott Davis. "We recognize at UPS that volunteerism
helps make us a stronger and more successful company. Paul’s community
involvement is an inspiration to us all."
Founded in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation's major
areas of focus include community safety, nonprofit effectiveness,
economic and global literacy, environmental sustainability and
diversity. The UPS Foundation pursues these initiatives by identifying
specific projects where its support can help produce a measurable
social impact. In 2009, The UPS Foundation donated more than $43
million US to charitable organizations worldwide. Visit community.ups.com for more information about UPS's community involvement.
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44 - Sodexo to Customers: Eat Low on the Food Chain for Earth Day
Choosing just one all plant-based meal on April 22 could make a big
difference to the planet. So says Sodexo, Inc., a leader in Quality of
Daily Life Solutions, who is asking its 10 million U.S. customers to
eat low on the food chain this Earth Day. To inspire the change, Sodexo
chefs are cooking up new ways to serve the classic peanut butter and
jelly combination.
Environmental advocates estimate that Sodexo’s PB&J For A Day
campaign could save 1.3 billion gallons of water, 12,400 tons of carbon
emissions and about 5,500 acres of land if all of the 10 million served
daily by Sodexo choose one plant-based meal.
Customers at Sodexo-served college
campuses, corporate cafés, hospitals, and senior residences will be
given the option to choose a plant-based protein meal on Earth Day in
the fun form of creative peanut-butter and jelly cuisine. Sodexo’s
Earth Day menu choices will include: Fluffer Nutter Club Sandwich,
Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana with Chocolate Chips, Toasted Peanut
Butter Baguettes with Jelly Dipping Sauce, Peanut Butter Pancakes with
Jelly Syrup, and for dessert customers can try the PB&J Sweet Shot
or a PB&J Muffin. You can find the recipes and cooking demonstration videos online.
For this campaign, Sodexo is partnering with the PB&J Campaign, a project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
(SEE). The PB&J Campaign approaches positive change one meal at a
time by illuminating the differences one single dining decision can
make. Eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich instead of a hamburger for
a simple reason: one sandwich can save 133 gallons of water and 24
square feet of land over a burger, and each one served will save 2.5
pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, which is the same benefit as
driving a hybrid car for half a day.
The company recently announced broad and detailed commitments for sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The Better Tomorrow Plan
adds a global approach to Sodexo's continuing commitment to improving
the quality of daily life for customers in three key areas of the
environment, health and wellness, and community development.
Sodexo in North America
Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com),
a member of Sodexo Group, is a leading provider of Comprehensive
Service Solutions serving more than ten million customers daily in
corporations, health care, long term care, retirement, schools, higher
education, government and remote sites. Headquartered in Gaithersburg,
Md., Sodexo, Inc. operates in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $7.7
billion (USD) in annual revenue and 120,000 employees. The Sodexo
Foundation (www.SodexoFoundation.org)
is an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in
1999, has made more than $12.7 million in grants to fight hunger in
America. Visit the corporate blog at www.sodexoUSA.com/blog.
Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions
Quality of Life plays an important role in the progress of individuals
and the performance of organizations. Based on this conviction, Sodexo
is the strategic partner for companies and institutions that place a
premium on performance and well-being, as it has since Pierre Bellon
founded the company in 1966. Sharing the same passion for service,
Sodexo's 380,000 employees, in 80 countries design, manage and deliver
an unrivaled range of On-site Service Solutions and Motivation
Solutions. Sodexo has created a new form of service business that
contributes to the economic, social and environmental development of
the communities, regions and countries in which it operates and to the
fulfillment of its employees.
CONTACT: Monica Zimmer
301 987 4461
monica.zimmer@sodexo.com
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45 - First Eco-friendly university campus in Spain
Universidad Europea de Madrid is the first ISO 14000 university campus in Spain.
46 - CSRminute: UPS Foundation Gifts Global Girls Fund; New Orleans Building Green Homes
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47 - Le Havre in pictures
Le Havre hosted the 2009 China Europa Business Convention. As China, supported by its Ministry of Trade and its new Environment Ministry, is pursuing a two-pronged objective of increasing its European imports and further expanding its efforts in Sustained Urban Development, China Europa 2009 intends now more than ever to provide Chinese and European companies and local authorities with opportunities for unique partnerships and business deals.
48 - The circular economy of TEDA
Demo zone of the circular economy, TEDA (Tianjin Economic Technological Development Area) invites corporations to play a role in environmental issues. The Waste minimization Club is a good example of that involvement.
49 - Sichuan rebuilds its biodigesters
After the 2008 violent earthquake Sichuan Province is rebuilding its biodigesters. Deyang residents are able to produce their own energy by using biogas digesters in their own house.
50 - Chongqing, the vertical city
More than 300 skyscrapers in only 9square km. Chongqing wins the record of the area with the highest density of skyscrapers in China. Between mountains, rivers and towers as far as the eye can see, 600 modern bridges link all the different districts. Chongqing, “ the city of mountains”, “the vertical city” or “the capital of bridges” as named by its inhabitants...
