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 (from 08.08.2010) Articles & Commentary|Themes|CSR actors:
The future belongs to Social Business
how it all began
A few years ago, I happened to meet Franck Ribou, the chairman of Danone. We discussed different topics and I suggested to him: "Why don't we establish a Grameen-Danone joint venture in Bangladesh?" "And what is this company supposed to do?" he asked; I replied "to produce yoghurt - you just told me how good it is." And I continued: "Let's do it for a very specific purpose: there is a great number of malnourished and ill-fed children in Bangladesh. There are millions of them. We will put all the elements these children need into the yoghurt: vitamins, iron, zinc - everything they are lacking. We will dose it for exactly this type of malnourished children, according to the recommendation of the scientists. And the price of this yoghurt will be such that the parents can afford, when they are buying their children a snack in their village. In this way, the children will receive all the nutrients and trace elements they need to become healthier."
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 (from 09.09.2008) Articles & Commentary|Themes|CSR actors:
Interview with Yvon Chouinard, Founder and Owner Patagonia
Throughout his 50 years in business, Chouinard has truly practiced what he preaches. Patagonia is a progressive company with an on-site daycare center and communal offices. Chouinard himself has donated millions to environmental causes. ... [read inside]
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 (from 25.08.2008) Articles & Commentary|Themes|CSR actors:
The World Watch Institute
The potentials for a post-carbon economy
The Worldwatch Institute is working to head off catastrophic climate change by supporting efforts to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2050. Institute research has shown that energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal, combined with high levels of efficiency, can replace fossil fuels while creating new industries and jobs. Our researchers are working to inform policymakers about the potential for a post-carbon economy and how to achieve it, with a special effort to assist China, India, and other developing countries. ... [read inside]
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