Best of 2024: Corporate Social Responsibility | Smart Meetings
Listen to audio Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has steadily grown into an important part of conferences, and more planners than ever are meeting CSR requirements, innovative programs, and a wealth of opportunities for those seeking these goals. In 2024, we see the role of CSR continue to expand, with new nonprofits and initiatives reimagining what CSR means. Meaningful Conference: The role of corporate social responsibility in real-world impact We review the latest data on corporate social responsibility and its impact from global and local perspectives, and dive into new innovative partnerships, tips for meeting professors, and case studies in one of America's most beautiful places. “Team Dedication” Initiative 2 Do-gooders Revitalize CSR Activities We learned from 2 Guys Doing Good, a Cause Business Alliance that integrates team building and corporate social responsibility activities, how to combine these two elements that conference professors often The primary factor to consider. Steven G. Foster, co-founder of 2 Guys Doing Good, writes: It’s important…
Best of 2024: Corporate Social Responsibility | Smart Meetings
Listen to audio Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has steadily grown into an important part of conferences, and more planners than ever are meeting CSR requirements, innovative programs, and a wealth of opportunities for those seeking these goals. In 2024, we see the role of CSR continue to expand, with new nonprofits and initiatives reimagining what CSR means. Meaningful Conference: The role of corporate social responsibility in real-world impact 2150112349 We review the latest data on corporate social responsibility and its impact from global and local perspectives, and dive into new innovative partnerships, tips for meeting professors, and case studies in one of America's most beautiful places. “Team Dedication” Initiative 2 Do-gooders Revitalize CSR Activities We learned from 2 Guys Doing Good, a Cause Business Alliance that integrates team building and corporate social responsibility activities, how to combine these two elements that conference professors often The primary consideration. Steven G. Foster, co-founder of 2 Guys Doing Good, writes: It’s important to…
Singapore: Shared responsibility framework to be implemented
in short On October 24, 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) announced that they will implement a Shared Responsibility Framework (SRF) against phishing scams through a set of guidelines on December 16, 2024. . Under the SRF, financial institutions (FIs) and telecommunications operators (telcos) are given the responsibility to reduce phishing scams. MAS and IMDA expect responsible entities to be liable for any fraud losses resulting from failure to discharge any relevant duties under the "waterfall" approach. MAS and IMDA released a joint consultation paper on the SRF on 25 October 2023 (“consult"), the consultation period will end on 20 December 2023. You can access our previous reminders on the consultation here. Our local Principal Ying Yi Liew and Assistant Joan Choo also contributed to the Singapore Law Gazette (September 2024 July issue) writes an article about who is responsible for fighting fraud and explores the SRF, recent regulatory changes…
4 proven ways to maintain supply chain responsibility
Supply chain accountability is critical to achieving ESG goals in the logistics sector. Fortunately, logistics service providers, port terminal operators, intermodal marketing companies, and non-vessel operating common carriers can use more efficient technologies to stay ahead. Also read: Managing the supply chain through disruption: 2024 ILA strikes on the Gulf and East Coast Restructuring an organization internally can be complex. Talking big is easy, so savvy logistics interests have adopted these four methods to ensure the honesty of their partners and hold those who make mistakes accountable. 1. Relationship Management Responsibility occurs when every link in the supply chain understands its responsibilities and accepts them wholeheartedly. 75% of industry participants have invested resources to achieve sustainability-related goals based on ESG criteria. The remaining 25% of logistics companies have not taken any action, indicating that they have other priorities. This disconnect can lead to organizational culture clashes. All businesses can inadvertently undermine external partners in pursuit of their own interests. Cultivating…
Palladium Hotel Group Celebrates Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative
In the past year, Palladium Cares has helped people, communities and the planet through 486 projects, including opening training centers and working with local NGOs. In just one year, Palladium Hotel Groups’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative has Palladium CareSignificant progress has been made in several projects in Europe and the Americas. With a mission of People, Community and Planet, the program aims to improve the quality of life inside and outside the company, promote employee well-being, support local communities and promote environmental sustainability. Initiatives include opening training centers, providing employee scholarships and working with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In 2023, Palladium carried out a total of 486 activities, including 156 environmental activities, 190 internal company activities and 140 external activities. Gloria Juste, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Palladium Hotel Group, said: "We are proud of the impact that Palladium Cares has had in Europe and the Americas since its inception, advancing our mission in the regions we…
Caesars Entertainment Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
As an industry leader in corporate social responsibility, Caesars continues to achieve ambitious and diverse goals. More than 23 years ago, Caesars Entertainment Corporation established its Code of Commitment to “adhere to the highest ethical and legal standards, conduct business with honesty and integrity, and respect internationally recognized human rights wherever we operate.” Today, the company has become an industry benchmark for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in many meaningful ways. Commenting on Caesars Entertainment's recently released 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Heather Rapp, Caesars Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, said: "At Caesars Entertainment, we are committed to continuing to grow, diversify and achieve our corporate social responsibility goals. We are in a period of progress as we achieved and exceeded our interim emissions reduction goal three years ahead of schedule, and as a result of this work, we are able to implement new, more ambitious goals this year. Our success in the environmental impact category inspires us…