Category Archives: Corporate Social Responsibility

Case Studies on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Case Study on Waste Management

Waste management is the collection, transport,processing or disposal, managing and monitoring of waste materials. This case study examines the history and philosophy of onsite wastewater regulation and management in Fairfax County, Virginia.   For more information click here.... www.nesc.wvu.edu/nodp/pdf/ffva.pdf   www.fesmag.com/index.php/news/foodservice-issues/item/5080-a-case-study-in-waste-management   www.adb.org/documents/india-ppp/case-studies/india/case-study-swm-guwahati-assam.pdf   www.seas.columbia.edu/earth/wtert/sofos/Vivek_Sustainable%20Waste%20Management-%20Case%20study%20of%20Nagpur%20INDIA.pdf   www.cityfarmer.org/NairobiCompost.html   www.honeywellsystems.com/documents/L_WSTMGTCS_D.pdf   www.baruch.cuny.edu/spa/researchcenters/nonprofitstrategy/documents/SolidWaste-full.pdf   www.bcsc.org.uk/research/sustainability/casestudydocs/001_BritishLand_WasteManagement.pdf    

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Will Wall Street Redefine The MBA Curriculum?

Management courses at business schools have always been the subject of much debate and discussion. Schools have had to modify and adapt to constantly changing economic demands, but 2010 might just be the most game changing yet. Today, we are well [...]

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Climate Change, Wildlife, and Wildlands: Chesapeake Bay and Assateague Island Rising Seas, Changing Climate

Poplar Island’s story is not unique. The University of Maryland’s Laboratory for Coastal Research found that at least 13 islands in Chesapeake Bay have disappeared entirely since the region was first described and mapped by Europeans. Many more islands are [...]

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Tips for energy saving

Here is a good article which is targeted towards identifying the opportunities for power saving in a typical industrial setup. A real nice read for all who believe in the statement that "Energy is future"Register to mark your comments energy management

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Anglo American: Setting new standards of Business ethics and corporate social responsibility

Anglo American is a world leader in mining. It is a UK-based plc that operates in many countries around the globe, including Africa, Europe and the UK. It extracts metals, such as copper and platinum, and coal and its Tarmac [...]

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Ecolabels as Regulatory Measures - A comparative study of the Eco Flower and the Nordic Swan

Eco-labels show consumers which products' impact (multi-criteria basis) on the environment is the smallest compared to competitively and functionally similar ones and is intended to change consumption patterns. Generally most voluntary eco-labelling schemes have similar distinctive features, the main goal [...]

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TravelGreen.org : NTA’s Inaugural Green Convention

One of the largest events the National Tour Association executes each year is its Annual Convention. And, while the organization has made strides in many areas toward sustainability, the decision to commit to operating a greener Convention was made in [...]

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Gulf Coast Wetland Sustainability in a Changing Climate

The wetlands of the U.S. Gulf Coast provide services that are significant to the quality of life in the region, help sustain the national economy, and help protect life and property from climate extremes. Fisheries, recreation, and tourism have all [...]

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The Honda way: Power of Imagination

Honda's minivan and sport utility vehicle assembly plant in Lincoln, Ala., is reminiscent of a medical center. That could be the result of the grounds. The beautifully designed and landscaped exterior - the green grass and colorful foliage, and covered [...]

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Environmental Policy Implementation in Rural China: A Case Study of Yuhang, Zhejiang

The rapid growth of rural enterprises has transformed the Chinese countryside. Although rural industrialisation has resulted in increased financial well-being, it has also contributed to decreased environmental quality. While China has strong environmental protection laws, this paper will demonstrate that [...]

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