Tag Archives: csr
Bunzl Retail Gets The Green Light For Eluma Energy Savings
Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by Ross.
Distribution and outsourcing giants Bunzl have slammed the brakes on its energy consumption by installing a new, high-tech light system that is expected to cut lighting costs by around 70%.
Bunzl Retail has switched to advanced Somar Eluma warehouse lighting throughout their warehousing, racking and picking bays at its 200,000sq ft Manchester depot - and in [...]
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Tesco Awarded Carbon Trust Standard After Absolute Carbon Reductions
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Ross.
Tesco has announced that it has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard by the Carbon Trust, and that it has finally achieved a reduction in its absolute carbon emissions.
Compared to the 06/07 and 07/08 financial years, Tesco’s absolute carbon emissions were reduced by 0.7% over 08/09. That translated to impressive carbon intensity reductions of 12.5% [...]
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Using CSR Reporting To Identify New Business Opportunities
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Ross.
CSR reports can be much more than a way of mitigating risks of litigation and bolstering shareholder confidence. A comprehensively prepared CSR report represents a wealth of strategic information which can be mined for ways to cut costs and create new product lines.
Azko Nobel present a great example of how companies can benefit from direct [...]
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Honest CSR: Coca Cola Leads The Way
Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Ross.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting is seen as a major marketing weapon in the modern corporate environment, as increasing proportions of consumers demand more than just affordability and reliability from their products. Being honest and upfront about a company’s efforts is the best way to avoid accusations of greenwashing, and this week leading soft drinks [...]
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Avoid Greenwashing - Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting With Substance
Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Ross.
Recent years have seen an explosion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting, as companies have become aware of the public’s craving for business to act more responsibly. 79% of the world’s largest companies make their CSR reports publicly available - that’s a 30% jump from 2005. Despite the economic downturn consumers are still showing a [...]
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Somar Adds Extra Insulation To Save More Energy
Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Ross.
Despite already having substantial insulation throughout the loft space of Somar House, last week saw Somar International commission an extra layer of insulation in a bid to further drive down the company’s energy costs. Over 200m2 of 100mm thick loft insulation was professionally installed over a two-day period without any disruption to the company’s operations, [...]



