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can invest in listed companies that combine a strong financial position with solid social and environmental performance. In addition to the usual risk and return analysis, we make a thorough assessment of how sustainable these companies are. Abertis Infraestructuras Best in class - Transportation, Spain Abertis Infraestructuras manages mobility and telecommunications infrastructures. It is especially known for its toll roads, airports and car parks. The company makes very positive efforts with respect to the environment, which is all very relevant due to the nature of the company’s activities. It conducts many programs in order to reduce its own ecological footprint, but also that of its suppliers: for instance, it uses a fair amount of solar energy for its operations. Austria Best in class - Country Austria is a country with a well functioning democracy and a government that looks after the well-being of its citizens. The country is not subject to international sanctions and has signed and ratified important international conventions. Compass Group Best in class - Restaurants, United Kingdom Compass Group provides contract foodservice, serving about 4 billion meals a year to people at work. The company also provides support services such as cleaning, reception services and building maintenance. Interestingly, as a service provider, the company's performance on social issues lags behind its industry peers. Crédit Foncier Best in class - Financials, France …

Angelo Manetta – K0834961 IN2118: What challenges do ecological concerns present to traditional theories of international relations? The environmental challenges throughout the world are numerous and complex. Most governments and institutions now clearly realize that environmental issues are now directly related with other social/ cultural and socioeconomic issues. Promoting sustainable growth and assuring the protection of biodiversity on the planet is the only path…

analyze the social and environmental practices adopted Banco Brades co based on analysis of documents available at this company. There is growing interest in developing research projects that incorporate issues related to environmental issues. Was used to analyze the main characteristics of the banking sector involving thi s issue, highlighted the environmental responsibility of Bradesco. It was found that this institution carries out various programs that demonstrate their…

Environmental organizations Friends of the earth: We stand for three big ideas: There is a tomorrow: We need to use the planet like there is a tomorrow. This means living within the limits of the natural world. Everyone gets a fair share: Everyone, everywhere, now and tomorrow, deserves to have a good life. Change the rules: We need to change the rules so that the economy works for people and the environment, not pit one against the other. TreePeople: TreePeople is an…

relacionados a sua natureza didático-pedagógica e administrativa, além do sistema educacional vigente no país, o qual deve seguir.O presente trabalho analisa as políticas de gestão de qualidade, gestão ambiental e o método de negociação de conflitos utilizado pelo Colégio. Palavras-chave: qualidade,negociação, ambiental, [pic]ABSTRACT The College sloop, educational institution, operating under the Childhood Education, Elementary and Middle, must adapt to new…

mais de um quilômetro de altura, conter ventos superiores a 160 km/h e durar mais de 20 minutos. Os redemoinhos de fogo podem destruir árvores de 15 metros de altura.[3] O exemplo dos efeitos que pode ter um fenômeno destas características sucedeu-se em 1923 durante o Grande sismo de Kantō, o qual provocou uma tormenta de fogo do tamanho de uma cidade e produziu um redemoinho de fogo que matou a 38,000 pessoas em quinze minutos na região de Hifukusho-Ato, Toquio. Umscheid, Michael E.…

Management.qxp 8/06/07 16:52 Page 1 HSE Management Helping companies meet with Health, Safety & Environmental regulations BUSINESS CHALLENGE In today’s business environment, companies are under growing pressure to comply with Health, Safety and Environment regulations. Increasingly, they are looking for an integrated approach to these issues to keep their compliance costs low, avoid potential litigation and even to protect their corporate image. SOLUTION What…

2) most papers focus on business ethics; and 3) most papers focus on South Africa. Hence, there is great scope for expanding the amount of research on corporate citizenship in Africa, as well as improving the diversity of its content and its geographic coverage. Introduction Corporate citizenship in Africa is a critical area of scholarly enquiry, driven by the legacy of colonialism and apartheid, the human needs of the continent in the face of widespread poverty, and the trend towards…

and public sector, civil society, international organizations, and media from all over the world are finding themselves increasingly exposed to the below mentioned types of questions and dilemmas. Is CSR a new flavor of the month? Is Milton Friedman right? “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits.” Is the business of business business? Companies should focus on making profits…

policies on a dual marketing center: An ecological marketing approach. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Vol. 9 Issue 2, 1994, p41-51. BANERJEE, Bobby How green is my value: Exploring the relationship between environmentalism and materialism. Advances in Consumer Research, Vol. 21 Issue 1, 1994, p147-153. BANERJEE, Subhabrata et al. Shades of green: A multidimensional analysis of environmental advertising. Journal of Advertising, Vol. 24 Issue 2, 1995, p21-32. BASU, A.K.; CHAU,…