2012-04-03 12:35:37 // Sustain Team
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Nearly half of all Kiwis say they would be willing to pay more for purchases from retailers that make social contributions to the community.
2012-04-02 16:37:10 // Esther Goh
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'Conscious capitalism' is a term frequently bandied about these days, but it seems outdoor apparel brand Patagonia really is walking the walk.
2012-03-23 16:36:02 // Esther Goh
More than three-quarters of New Zealand businesses take part in corporate giving but less than half keep track of their community initiatives.
2012-01-12 16:07:02 // Siobhan Leathley
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New Zealand’s increasing levels of obesity and Type 2 diabetes can be linked to fast food corporations sponsoring charities and sports events, according to Waikato District Health Board.
2011-07-05 11:14:33 // Sustain Team
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The OECD has just released its updated 'OCED Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: Recommendations for responsible business conduct in a global context'. The Guidelines, which set out an expected code of conduct for multinational enterprises (including New Zealand of course) have been endorsed by the 12 OECD member countries and this time round place an even greater focus on human rights.
