
We regularly distribute press releases to keep our wide network up-to-date with our work and activities in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability and governance. Explore the links below to read our recent CSR press releases...
Sustainability Inside-Out: Investigating coaching's role in sustainability 22 September 2008
Article 13's latest research reveals the critical role coaching can play in the shift towards sustainable and profitable business. Most large organisations are making moves towards sustainability. Leading organisations are integrating ecological and social factors into strategy. But what about their cultures? Is sustainability truly integrated? Are there opportunities for game-changing innovation to be driven by a shift in the values and attitudes of indviduals and teams.
Article 13 is celebrating its 10th birthday in September. Rather than throwing an extravagant birthday party to celebrate our achievements in the business responsibility arena, we are sending out a special birthday card to our vast array of clients, associates, suppliers and network members. The money we would have spent on a party is being donated to a ChildReach project in India and we encourage you to join us in supporting this worthy cause. Make your donation now at https://secure.efundraising.org.uk/tailored/donation.asp?charity=73394 (select Article 13 from the drop down box).
As part of our commitment to environmental management and the protection of natural resources, reinforced by our active membership of the UN Global Compact, Article 13 is supporting World Water Week (17 to 23 August 2008). This involves Article 13 donating its unused mobile phones through WaterAid's recycling scheme and advocating water conservation amongst its networks.
Article 13, the leading corporate social responsibility consultancy, is profiling examples of Chinese organisations applying CSR principles on its website. These case studies are part of the company's latest feature exploring sustainability risks presented by the burgeoning Chinese economy and show that some companies are addressing sustainability issues, despite the gloom and doom predictions.
CSR experts, Article 13, today announced successful completion of phase 1 and 2 of their website accessibility programme. Article 13 reviewed accessibility standards and enhanced the design, navigation and editorial content of the company's website to ensure access by the widest possible audience.
This year in one of our many efforts to support local social and environmental initiatives, Article 13 are sponsoring team members Jim Ormond, Fiona Banyard, Monika Balcerzak and Plamen Raychev in London's Tree-athlon. The event takes place on 20 September 2008 and resonates with our values of protecting the environment and raising awareness of the need for urban regeneration. If you are interested in joining Article 13 in their endeavour, please visit www.justgiving.com/article_13 and give an amount that you think is appropriate for protecting our environment.
Many companies stress the desire for their employees to live their values, but how can companies take this further and align corporate and personal values? Equally how can an organisation get employees to accomplish more and innovate differently? These questions are part of a new research project, undertaken and published by Article 13, in which the authors take an in-depth look at the growing importance of employer-employee engagement.
Article 13 in partnership with the CBI has published a new batch of case studies profiling the initiatives being undertaken by four members of the CBI to embed and integrate corporate social responsibility in their mainstream business strategies. The CBI members showcased in this edition are: Arup, DHL Express UK, HMG Paints and National Grid.
CSR experts, Article 13, have launched a new feature on their website exploring sustainability risks presented by the burgeoning Chinese economy as well as some of the activities already underway to try and enhance the sustainability of this growth.
Article 13 has released its half year UN Global Compact Communication on Progress this week, detailing actions and commitment to human rights, labour rights, the environment and anti-corruption.
Article 13 in partnership with Reed Learning plc is running the successful 'Green Learning' programme for individuals at all levels, who want to reduce the negative impact of their business' operations on the environment, whilst positively affecting the companys' financial bottom line.
Article 13, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) experts and signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC), celebrated World Environment Day on 5 June 2008.
Article 13 is making a special effort in 2008, the 60th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, to promote the freedom of all peoples regardless of race, religion, origin or ethnicity. The company's human rights initiatives and advocacy work is being communicated widely to encourage other businesses to take action on human rights abuses.
In August 2007, SmartWorks (a Global Action Plan initiative) conducted an Environmental Audit and Assessment of Article 13 Group. The programme was recently followed up in March 2008 to see what changes or improvement had been made.
As part of Article 13's commitment to the transparent and accountable integrity of its business operations, an integrity clause has been added to all legal agreements with internal and external stakeholders. The clause seeks to ensure the ethical integrity of the individuals and organisations working with, for or under the name of Article 13 Group and their commitment to advocate transparent and accountable business dealings and promote anti-corruption in all its forms.
Article 13's latest stakeholder event was held last week in central London. The evening was a huge success, which allowed the Article 13 team, clients, associates and suppliers to come together and discuss the future of CSR into the year 2020 and global implications for, and of, sustainability.
Once again, the Article 13 team is taking action in support of Fairtrade Fortnight. As a company, we already choose fair trade of our caffeine fixes and other standard grocery needs. As individuals outside the office, we are not always so diligent. So, this Fairtrade Fortnight, we have pledged to make the fair trade choice a conscious one each time we walk down the aisles of our local supermarkets or add items to our virtual shopping baskets.
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