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Vol. 8 Week 11 | 14 March 2012     HIGHLIGHT Upcoming workshop in Hong Kong: Next Level CSR-Shaping a New Future for your Organisation Workshop The Next Level CSR workshop will focus on harnessing your organisation’s CSR energy in creating new initiatives that are embraced by internal and external stakeholders. Check out more details from the links below. Next Level CSR-Shaping a New Future for your Organisation Workshop (29 March 2012) Corporate Governance, Fair Operating Practices and Government Relations The next module of the new Professional Master’s in CSR offered by CSR Asia in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, will be delivered in Bangkok over four intensive days from Friday 23rd to Monday 26th March, 2012. The module, which can be taken as an individual ‘stand-alone’ course, will focus on the good corporate governance that is the foundation of good CSR. Key corporate governance challenges in the region will be considered including the power of shareholders, government relations, competition, Board diversity, socially responsible investment and bribery and corruption. Interested applicants can visit www.csrcenter.ait.asia or email csrcenter@ait.asia for further details. ARTICLES Next level CSR I started working in Corporate Social Responsibility based on the conviction that it can make a difference in the world. Two years ago I moved to Hong Kong and my drive started to shrink slowly as I felt sustainability and CSR are seen differently... Read more Tackling Food Waste A few weeks ago, I attended an event organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on the topic of ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’. The event invited speakers from business, Government and NGOs to share their approach ... Read more “Temporary employment” in China The topic of labour shortages comes up every year in China after the Lunar New Year break. These days, when you mention migrant workers at this time of years the terms “shortage” and “rising wages” are sure to be included. A typical ... Read more New Mandatory Reporting Laws on Energy and Waste in Singapore Singapore has made a noteworthy step in the area of mandatory corporate energy and greenhouse gas emissions measurement and simplification of energy regulation. Two new laws, one on energy and the other on waste, will come into ... Read more NEWS Malaysia: Safety under threat: Bekok Dam Farming related chemicals, including fertilisers and diesel-powered machinery, ... Read more Commercial Plant to Start Producing Hydrogen from Woody Biomass in April Idex Eco Energy Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese... Read more This week’s roundup includes stories about AmCham CSR Awards, Guangdong’s emission reduction efforts, water resources in Beijing ... Read more CSR Wednesday - "The case for diversity in the boadroom" March 14, 2012 Malaysia Training - "CSR Essentials" March 27, 2012 Hong Kong Training - "Reporting and Communications" April 17, 2012 Malaysia Training - "Investing for Impact: Tools and Approaches for Community Investment" May 15, 2012 Hong Kong Training - "Reporting and Communications " June 5, 2012 Singapore CSR Asia Summit 2012 September 18-19, 2012 Hong Kong Published by: Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in the articles are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of CSR Asia. Copyright © 2011, CSR Asia. All rights reserved Join us now on LinkedIn

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