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October 23, 2012

On Monday, the National Safety Council presented its 2012 Robert W. Campbell Award to Firmenich, at the Opening Session of its Congress & Expo. This award is presented annually to organizations that integrate environmental, health and safety (EHS) management with business operations as a cornerstone of corporate success.

“Green” casinos? MGM Resorts chief hailed for corporate responsibility

October 22, 2012

It’s a sign of the times; 30 CEOs are vying for the honor of being named Annual Responsible Chief Executive Officer of the Year by CR Magazine.

What are the skills business sustainability leaders should have?

October 22, 2012

Identifying, developing, and retaining quality resources has always been critical to long-term business sustainability. However, some experts now believe traditional subject matter expertise will not be the limiting factor in the future.

New poll of business leaders highlights sustainability priorities for global companies

October 18, 2012

Results from the fourth annual “BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2012,” released today, outline the progress global business has made on 14 key sustainability challenges over the past 20 years, the areas where business is likely to make the most progress over the next 20 years, and key priorities for the year ahead—including human rights and climate.

Resources insufficient to protect world's poorest from climate change

The Climate Vulnerability Monitor warns that 100 million lives could be lost by 2030 if climate change and carbon-intensive energy practices are not addressed.

Robert Kropp

October 16, 2012

SocialFunds.com -- The second edition of the Climate Vulnerability Monitor, commissioned by the 20 nations of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and conducted by DARA, paints a grim picture of the future of a world in which climate change remains unchecked.

Weekly news round-up

October 13, 2012

Here were the top stories related to occupational health and safety featured this week on www.ishn.com:

GRI reports record feedback on sustainability guidelines

October 8, 2012

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) says record amount of feedback received from sustainability experts, organizations and professionals on the next generation of the GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Guidelines reflect a growing interest worldwide in sustainability reporting.

Hani Qrohfleh from Industrial Scientific to present at the HSE Forum in Energy

October 8, 2012

Industrial Scientific Corporation, the global leader in Gas Detection as a Service, announced today that Hani Qronfleh, Middle East Regional Manager, will speak at the 8th Annual HSE Forum in Energy.