All Corporate social responsibility articles – Page 23
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NewsRelaunched Spar site focuses on healthy lifestyle
Symbol group Spar UK has relaunched its website to push its community involvement and champion its investment in athletics sponsorship.
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AnalysisRetailers must make their own luck in 2010
There won’t be a double-dip recession, Retail Week Conference delegates heard, but this year will be bumpy.
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Walmart to reduce supply chain greenhouse gas emissions
Walmart wants to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015.The target figure represents 1.5 times the retailer’s estimated global carbon footprint growth over the next five years and is the equivalent of taking more than 3.8 million cars ...
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NewsM&S sets out plan to become world's most sustainable retailer
M&S has launched a drive to become the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015, introducing a raft of new commitments under its ethical Plan A programme.
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NewsTesco ramps up Fairtrade clothing
Tesco is gunning to become number one in volume for Fairtrade cotton clothing, as it doubles its range of Fairtrade cotton school uniforms.
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NewsSales of Fairtrade goods rise 12%
Sales of Fairtrade goods rose 12% in 2009, according to a YouGov poll commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation.
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NewsSainsbury’s says it is the world’s fair-trade leader
Sainsbury’s has claimed that it is the world’s largest retailer of Fairtrade products, as retailers gear up for Fairtrade Fortnight next week.
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OpinionA holistic view makes good business
Working towards responsible corporate citizenship certainly can advance a retailer’s stature within the wider social context.
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NewsMarks & Spencer teams up with local authorities in recycling initiative
Marks & Spencer is to create recycling partnerships with four local authorities as part of its Plan A sustainability initiative.
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OpinionRetail surgery: As we are promoting our green credentials, how much focus should we put on asking suppliers to prove they are managing their emissions?
As we are promoting our green credentials, how much focus should we put on asking suppliers to prove they are managing their emissions?
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NewsTesco opens first zero carbon supermarket
Tesco has opened what it claims is the world’s first zero carbon supermarket in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire and has pledged to spend over £100m with UK green technology companies.
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NewsPrimark ramps up ethical trade commitment
Primark has committed to ramp up its ethical trade activities following an in-depth investigation by the Ethical Trading Initiative.
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NewsTesco launches ‘Buy One, Get One Free Later’ deals
Tesco has this week launched a ‘Buy One, Get One Free Later’ deal, which it claims will help customers cut down waste.
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OpinionRetailing the green agenda
Retailers can help governments deliver results on carbon emissions, says Ian Cheshire.
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OpinionWhat’s the point of a door?
Unusually, I was asked to appear on TV last week to talk about shop doors, or rather the lack of them.
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AnalysisMigrant workers: Rubber-stamping your staff
Ensuring the documentation of migrant workers is all in order can be an administrative nightmare and requires delicate handling. Liz Morrell finds out how best to approach it.
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NewsAsos to unveil ethical site area
Asos is to launch an ethical area on its website called the Green Room.
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Analysis
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme affects up to 25,000 organisations. Are you one of them?
In April 2010, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme comes into effect. It helps organisations save energy, save money and become leaders in tackling climate change.
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Analysis
Air freight: The sky’s the limit
Opting for air freight could help fashion retailers sell more, but what are the costs and challenges of jetting in your best-sellers, asks Alison Clements.
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NewsCarrier bag charges in Wales by May 2011
Shoppers in Wales may have to start paying for plastic bags before May 2011.