Posted by Adrian on 12 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Environment, Celebrity, Charities, Philanthropy, CSR
Although I understand that balanced journalism is to be praised, I think it is worth briefly summarizing all the incredible things Anita Roddick achieved in her tragically short life. I am not ignoring the fact that she had her faults and was criticized for ‘selling out’ to L’Oreal, but what is wrong with uncomplicated thanks […]
Posted by Adrian on 08 Aug 2007 | Tagged as: Environment, Charities, CSR
Since being limited to 5 things that I believe the third sector should be focusing on it has been playing on my mind that I wasn’t able to make it six. So now I am going to! The sixth target is not something that will necessarily generate direct benefit for the charity itself, but it […]
Posted by Adrian on 12 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: Environment, Charity Events, CSR
Between 9pm and 10pm on Thursday 21st of June many of London’s most famous landmarks will execute a black-out to raise awareness of global warming. Householders in London will also be encouraged to switch off all non-essential lights and appliances. The aim is for London to beat the energy saving record of Sydney’s Earth Hour […]
Posted by Adrian on 30 May 2007 | Tagged as: Environment, Philanthropy, CSR
Now another big bank jumps nimbly onto the green bandwagon. HSBC is setting aside £50m for an initiative to tackle climate change. Far from being skeptical I am thrilled to see these monsters of the business world take up the cause.
In this case they are also practicing what they preach by creating a “a green […]
Posted by Adrian on 14 Feb 2007 | Tagged as: Environment
There was a great article in the Guardian yesterday that looked into eco-friendly gift options for Valentine’s Day.
I know it is all commercialized etc but that excuse doesn’t really create much of a get-out clause with your expectant other half (yes, I know they said they didn’t want anything….but they were lying).
Some of the suggestions, […]
Posted by Adrian on 25 Jan 2007 | Tagged as: Environment, Government, CSR
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland has been labeled a junket now for many years. I am told that journalists and reporters battle for the right to cover the conference from this picturesque, mountain resort. However, one BBC blog makes some uplifting reading.
Apparently there was breakfast meeting this morning to honour social entrepreneurs […]