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Is the Canadian Mining Industry an Accomplice of Forced Labour?


By MICHAEL KOURABAS
Published: JAN 10, 2015

Is Canada a silent partner of human rights abuses of mining operations in Eritrea?

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Sector Collaboration Spearheaded by Kruger Products Brings Rewards in Sustainability


By KRUGER PRODUCTS TEAM
Published: NOV 26, 2014

Kruger Products sits down with sector colleagues to discuss best practices with regard to Sustainable Transportation and Logistics.

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Brand’s CSR Opportunity: Adopting a Retail Perspective


By ANNELIZA HUMLEN
Published: NOV 13, 2014

Successful communication at retail is about inspiring response. Whether via the sale of a product/service, or the engagement & shared advocacy for a corporation’s CSR efforts. Retail delivers a level of storytelling that is immersive, multi-sensori

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Sustainability from the CEO’s Office: Intel’s Leadership in Removing Conflict Minerals from the Supply Chain


By FRANCESCA RHEANNON
Published: JAN 29, 2014

When something is wrong its just wrong. Companies can find solutions if they are committed to making a change. The CEO of Intel, Brian Krzanich talks about the process of removing conflict minerals from Intel's supply chain.

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McDonald’s: “Yes, our burgers are 100% beef!” Building Trust through Good Communication


By ADINA KAUFMAN
Published: OCT 17, 2013

More and more consumers are making it clear that they want to do business with companies that they can trust. Increasing consumer trust increases top line sales. But maintaining consumer trust requires honest business practices and open lines of com

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Retailing with Purpose: Enriching the People and the Places They Live


By ANNELIZA HUMLEN
Published: APR 08, 2013

...beyond the feel good benefit that CSR offers, it is a pragmatic way of increasing the likelihood of a retailer having a thriving community to serve in the future, and the customers and local talent needed to stay in business.

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Retail with Purpose: How retail brands can humanize sustainability


By ANNELIZA HUMLEN
Published: DEC 02, 2012

Retailers need to enrich the community, not degrade or overpower their identity. Retail that is thoughtfully managed and conscientiously integrated into the social ecosystem can become an enduring source of local pride.

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“Retail with purpose” – The enduring impact of social responsibility at retail


By ANNELIZA HUMLEN
Published: APR 21, 2012

A retailer’s social sense of purpose and responsibility to a local community should go far beyond a branded cause or local philanthropy. There should be a different philosophy and mindset all together regarding the role and purpose of retail within

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3 Ways Retailers Can Help Their Suppliers Tackle Sustainability


By JENNIFER WOOFTER
Published: FEB 23, 2012

I agree with the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) recent prediction that sustainability will transform the retailer-supplier relationship. But it remains to be seen whether that change is positive or negative for the parties involved.

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