Category: Corporate Social Responsibility
corporate social responsibility
In my last blog entry, I talked about the importance of developing sustainability goals and targets. You have now made some tough decisions about what you want to achieve sustainability-wise. But before you start working toward your goals, you need to develop a clear action plan. If you don’t have a plan, you likely won’t have focused or coordinated effort, which can lead to less-than-ideal results.
Read the rest of entry »
As CIAC enters its 50th year, it’s fitting to reflect on the origins of our association and what we have achieved over the past five decades.
CIAC started in 1962 as the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association, with a small group of companies located in Quebec and Ontario. Like most business associations, CCPA’s exclusive purpose was to deal with economic issues. However, as the chemistry industry evolved over the next two decades, it faced a number of domestic and international safety incidents, (including the infamous Mississauga train derailment) which forced the association to rethink its “raison d’être”.
Read the rest of entry »
So your company has thought about its sustainability profile and you’ve identified a strategy, goals and actions that make sense for your business. You have your corporate leaders’ support, and you’ve identified the people who will be responsible for championing and driving the initiatives. What now?
Wonderful goals and lots of activity are great, but unless you have measurable targets in place, how can you demonstrate your company’s progress? Establishing measurable targets is a crucial step i ...
Read the rest of entry »