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CSR – Comparison across different countries

August 20th, 2007 No comments

Not only Germany is dealing with the issue of social responsibility. What about the other countries in the EU – how interested are they in topics relevant for their society? Are social issues higher on the agenda than ecology? Who is seen as responsible:  the individual, the Government or companies? It is also interesting to see how respondents evaluate the various sectors and brands. There are clear differences in perception, even within an industry. Do “good” brands exist? Which industries are perceived as behaving responsibly and are what are the differences between countries? Not to forget the question about the economic benefits. Is responsible behavior rewarded by the consumers? Are they prepared to pay more for products from sustainably acting businesses? Do they differ between the industries? For which brands is ethical behavior worthwhile? And again, how is that different across nations?
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CSR: Just Sparkasse points

August 16th, 2007 No comments

Published in: Bank und Markt 2007/8
Author:
Dr. Hildegard Keller-Kern

Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Image -

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Tackle climate change with the 3R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

August 2nd, 2007 No comments

Added Value chief executive advises marketers perplexed by their role in climate change to begin with the 3R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle – they could become a springboard for ethical innovation.

Marketers shouldn’t be overwhelmed when considering their role in combating climate change. A good start point is the 3R’s.

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