CSR Asia Summit 2008
3 – 4 November 2008 Bangkok, Thailand
http://www.csr-asia.com/summit08
Key Themes
Partnerships for Sustainable Development
• Partnerships to achieve national and global development goals
• Developing partnerships with NGOs and the development community
• Factors which help and hinder a successful partnership
• How can partnerships leverage CSR to achieve real change?
Supply Chain Challenges
• Moving from inspections to partnerships
• Capacity building and training
• Worker participation and engagement
• Labour issues and the changing regulatory environment
Community Investment, Social Innovation and Poverty Reduction
• The role of business in poverty reduction in the region
• How business and community investment can contribute to the MDGs
• From philanthropy to community-based capacity building
• How community investment can build value for business
The Regulatory Environment: Soft Laws and Standards
• Changing laws and requirements in relation to CSR
• From voluntary CSR to regulatory requirements
• What are the implications of soft laws and standards on companies in Asia?
• New frameworks for better CSR
Measuring and Monitoring CSR
• Measuring inputs and outcomes of CSR initiatives
• Tools and approaches for measurement and benchmarking
• Measuring the real benefits of CSR for companies, people and the environment
• Reporting and communicating learning and achievements
Environment and Biodiversity
• From eco-efficiency to behavioural changes
• Climate change and business responses
• The business case for biodiversity
• Resources and debates over alternatives
For more information, to discuss a potential presentation or for sponsorship opportunities please contact CSR Asia at: enquiry@csr-asia.com
