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Strategic memberships and partnerships
Strategic memberships & partners
World Benchmarking Alliance – WBA
The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) seeks to generate a movement around increasing the private sector’s impact towards a sustainable future for all.The WBA is now working to incentivise and accelerate companies’ efforts towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by developing transformative benchmarks that will compare companies’ performance on the SDGs. The benchmarks will be backed by the best available science, while leveraging existing international norms and standards.
Green America
CSE is a certified partner of Green America
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
CSE is a registered Organizational Stakeholder of the GRI partners, supporting its mission to develop globally accepted sustainability reporting guidelines.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The CSE is a CMI approved training provider, offering accredited recognition for organizations evaluating and improving their sustainable performance. Chartered Management Institute creates leaders through management and leadership development training, qualifications, membership and research.
First Climate
CSE is an exclusive representative of First Climate to offer its clients comprehensive solutions in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable investments and climate change mitigation and support them to achieve their sustainability and environmental objectives.
Water Footprint Network
The Water Footprint Network is a non-profit foundation under Dutch law. It is essentially an international network by and for its partners. The Mission of the Water Footprint Network is to promote the transition towards sustainable, fair and efficient use of fresh water resources.
CR Index and Corporate Responsibility Institute (CRI)
BITC’s CR Index is the UK’s leading benchmark of responsible business. It helps companies to integrate and improve responsibility throughout their operations by providing a systematic approach to managing, measuring and reporting on business impacts in society and on the environment. The CSE was one of the key founders of the Corporate Responsibility Institute in Greece, which, in collaboration with Business in the Community (BITC), has introduced the CR Index in Greece and elsewhere.
Ethical Markets
EthicalMarkets.com provides news and perspective on socially responsible investing, global corporate citizenship and LOHAS through reports, articles, newsletters and video gathered from around the world with analysis by editor-in-chief, Hazel Henderson.
American Center for Life Cycle Assessment
The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment is a non-profit membership organization formed in 2001. It is the professional society for Life Cycle Assessment in the United States. The work of ACLCA is primarily carried out through volunteers working in the ACLCA Committees. ACLCA is a part of the Institute for Environmental Research and Education, a 501(c)3 organization.
CSR Hub
CSRHub provides access to corporate social responsibility and sustainability ratings and information on over 17,000 companies from 135 industries in 133 countries. Managers, researchers and activists use CSRHub to benchmark company performance, learn how stakeholders evaluate company CSR practices and seek ways to change the world.
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
CSE is a PRI Signatory, supporting its mission to provide expertise and leadership in responsible investment consulting and help understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to enhance returns and better manage risks.
Business in the Community
BITC is a unique movement of over 800 member companies, representing 1 in 5 of the UK private sector workforce.
BITC inspires, engages, supports and challenges companies to continually improve the impact they have on society and the environment through their responsible business programme, sometimes referred to as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).Western Washington University
Western is an energized campus community with nearly 16,000 students and over 160 academic programs. Western offers the focus on students and the faculty access of a smaller college with the academic choice, opportunities for research, multicultural diversity, and room to grow of a large university. Not so big that you feel like a number; not so small that you have to conform to a mold. Large enough for you to define yourself and small enough that you make a difference.
Water Revolution Foundation
Water Revolution Foundation is the first independent, international, science-driven, non-profit organisation started from within the superyacht industry that is taking the lead to neutralise its ecological footprint and preserve the world’s precious oceans.
CSRwire
CSRWire is the leading source of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, press releases, reports and information. CSRWire members are companies and NGOs, agencies and organizations interested in communicating their corporate citizenship, sustainability and social responsible initiatives to a global audience through CSRWire’s syndication network and News Alerts. CSRWire content covers issues of Diversity, Philanthropy, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Environment, Human Rights, Workplace Issues, Business Ethics, Community Development and Corporate Governance.
World Engagement Institute
The World Engagement Institute (WEInstitute) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary and academically-based non-governmental organization with a unique and diverse set of capabilities. WEInstitute’s mission is to facilitate capable and professional global engagements for international sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC)
The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is the premier global community solely dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and events industry, not only through education but also by spearheading research, policy and standards. GMIC is a non profit professional meetings association with member representation in over 20 countries
CSE North America
CSE North America is a legal independent company in affiliation with the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence, based in Chicago.
Event partners
Amice
AMICE is the voice of the mutual and cooperative insurance sector in Europe. The Brussels-based association advocates for appropriate and fair treatment of all mutual and cooperatives insurers in a European Single Market. In Europe, the close to 3,000 insurers united in the mutual and cooperative sector account for more than half of all insurance undertakings and for a market share of almost 30%. They provide cover for more than 200 million customers and employ more than 350,000 staff within the European Union. AMICE has more than 100 direct members and represents 1,000 additional mutuals through their national associations. AMICE hence speaks for a significant part of the insurance sector.
Impakt Corp
If your corporation needs to better align its business and social outcomes, you’ve come to the right place. Impakt Corp are pioneers, thought leaders and advisors in the field of corporate social responsibility and community investment. Since 2001, Impakt Corp helped some of the largest corporations in the world to improve their performance in an area that is an imperative for business.
Association of Corporate Grantmakers
Since 2002, the Association of Corporate Grantmakers has provided Toronto’s grantmaking community with a forum to build their networks and skills in the areas of strategic philanthropy, corporate responsibility and building effective community partnerships.
Sustainable Atlanta
Sustainable Atlanta is a catalyst and facilitator for sustainable progress in Atlanta. Its mission is to educate, connect and leverage the work of public, private and community organizations as we advance health and quality of life in metro Atlanta. We accomplish this by improving cross-issue communications, convening diverse constituencies, and developing tools to facilitate innovation and prosperity for all Atlantans.
CSR-Resources
CSR-Resources.com is a one-stop information and collaboration platform for CSR practitioners to stay abreast, discuss, and showcase their latest activities to leverage their sustainability performance.
CSR-Resources.com provides as well low-cost consulting services to SMEs based in developing countries willing to engage in CSR activities.New York Build 2020
New York Build is the leading and largest free-to-attend construction & design show for New York and the Tri-state area and is officially supported by the Governor of NY. The show features: 20,000+ registered-attendees, 250+ exhibitors, 230+ speakers, AIA / CES approved workshops, entertainment & multiple business networking opportunities.
Greentech Media
Greentech Media (GTM) produces industry-leading news, research, and conferences in the business-to-business greentech market. Our coverage areas include solar, grid modernization, energy efficiency, wind, and other non-incumbent energy markets. GTM Research, the research arm of the company, produces competitive intelligence reports, data subscriptions, and strategic consulting. Using our extensive network and in-depth analysis, GTM hosts conferences for in-person networking and deal-making. GTM has operations in Boston, New York, and San Francisco.
CINCS
CINCS (pronounced ‘syncs’) is an environmental technology company creating a cloud based decision support solution to manage natural resource risks and impacts. Climate.IQ, our technology solution, gives organizations the ability to understand the dollar impacts of climate, weather and resource-related risks throughout their supply chains.
Green Chamber of Commerce
The GCC is an advocacy organization which researches and develops local and state legislative policy that directly impacts our members in sustainable business.
Green Meeting Industry Council
With a mission to transform the global meetings industry through sustainability, the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is at a moment of great opportunity. GMIC, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, is a membership-based professional organization which provides educational resources to planners, suppliers, and venues seeking to meet the ever-rising standards consumers set for sustainable meetings.
Net Impact
Net Impact is a new generation of leaders who use our careers to tackle the world’s toughest problems. We put our business skills to work for good throughout every sector. By doing so, we show the world that it’s possible to make a net impact that benefits not just the bottom line, but people and planet too.
Eco Business
Eco-Business is a media company serving Asia Pacific’s cleantech, corporate responsibility and sustainable business community. Our platforms include the award-winning Eco-Business.com site – the leading regional online publication in this space, and the Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development – Asia’s apex event on sustainable and responsible business.
edie.net
More than a million professionals use edie.net every year to stay up-to-date with the latest news, information and analysis.From legislation and compliance updates, innovation and technology advances and exclusive market intelligence to the latest commentary, debate and expert opinion and interview and case studies highlighting best business practice. Our editorial content directly addresses the issues that affect companies, making it an invaluable resource for an increasingly influential audience of decision makers across the spectrum of small, medium, large and enterprise-sized companies in the UK.
3PL News
3PL News is an interactive content marketing platform for the supply chain industry. It offers a myriad of content marketing tools and strategies to support the global marketing efforts of logistics service providers.
For more information visit 3PL News and connect with 3PL News publisher George Zafirov to discuss media collaboration options.ArabBrains
As part of The Brains Network, ArabBrains was founded by John Glassey & Matt Toplis with the intention of enabling intelligent Arabs to network online and submit innovations to be patented and subsequently taken to market. Since then, ArabBrains has evolved into so much more. As well as an online community for Arab innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers, we are now regarded as a top source of MENA education, innovation, ICT, science and technology news. This news is not only available via the website but also through our free e-newsletter, RSS feeds and social media outlets.
Innovation UAE
ArabBrains is proud to announce Innovation UAE which will incorporate the Arab Innovation Summit, to be held under the patronage of the Government of the UAE, hosted by Education Minister H.E. Hussain Al Hammadi.
Innovation UAE
ArabBrains is proud to announce Innovation UAE which will incorporate the Arab Innovation Summit, to be held under the patronage of the Government of the UAE, hosted by Education Minister H.E. Hussain Al Hammadi.
Partners in Project Green
Initiated by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Toronto and Region Conservation, Partners in Project Green is creating the biggest eco-business zone in the world, helping businesses turn sustainable practices into BOTTOM-LINE RESULTS. The fast-growing community of businesses, government bodies, institutions and utilities works together, building the LARGEST ECO-BUSINESS ZONE IN THE WORLD. We believe things go better when friends and neighbors work together. Like-minded organizations discuss sustainability issues, share creative ideas and success stories, and collaborate on green business initiatives that create REAL VALUE. Become an eco-business leader, and UNLOCK THE POWER OF COLLABORATION. Members take advantage of unique peer-to-peer learning and collaboration opportunities to achieve breakthrough results in energy performance, engagement, waste management, water stewardship. CSE and Partners in Project Green are happy to collaborate to bring Sustainability Practitioner training to Toronto.
The Wall Street Green Summit
The Wall Street Green Summit (WSGS), launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, is the most comprehensive sustainable finance event in the industry, covering cutting edge content, industry developments. The WSGS features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. The emergence of the “Impact Economy” is where main street investors team up with corporations, entrepreneurs and government to solve environmental and social problems while generating financial returns. Don’t miss the 16th Annual Wall Street Green Summit, March 27, 2017, Princeton University Club, New York. For more information or to register, go to www.wsgts.com or call Carmen Cook, VP, Marketing, Global Change Associates at 212-222-3775.
Business Community on Climate Change
The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) is an innovative public-private partnership between local government and the business community that works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through collaboration and direct action. Founded by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2007, BC3 provides a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration on projects that help us reach our collective climate goals. Examples include increasing electric vehicle adoption, helping shape congestion management policies, and creating a green tenant toolkit to enhance landlord-tenant engagement on sustainability.
Corporate Responsibility Officers Association (CROA)
CROA members transform ideas into action, advancing corporate responsibility (CR), the profession, and their careers. As the largest independent CR community, CROA supports the concept that to excel, organizations need to embrace multiple responsibility disciplines including sustainability, governance, social responsibility, and philanthropy. CROA welcomes corporate practitioners, providers of products and services, academics, governments, and non-profits as equal participants.
American Sustainable Business Council
Founded in 2009, The American Sustainable Business Council is a growing coalition of business networks committed to public policies that support a vibrant, equitable and sustainable economy. Today, the organizations that have joined in this partnership represent over 200,000 businesses and social enterprises and more than 325,000 entrepreneurs, owners, executives, investors and business professionals and other individuals. ASBC works with the organizations that have joined the Council as partners to help inform and shape the public policy decision-making process. The approach is focused and strategic, and it fills a major void in the movement for a better economy. www.asbcouncil.org
Carbon Credit Capital
Carbon Credit Capital is a leader in capturing the benefits of carbon finance in order to deploy projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and commercialize clean technologies. CCC, through its operations in the U.S. and India, works with international and local partners to identify, develop, certify and finance carbon emission reduction projects and renewable energy technologies.
Green Business Bureau
Green Business Bureau (GBB) offers the leading online green business certification program for small and medium-sized businesses. GBB’s certification is used by thousands of businesses nation-wide and its technology powers programs for organizations such as Intuit and Green America and municipalities such as Springfield, IL and Palm Springs, CA
New York City Fair Trade Coalition
The NYC Fair Trade Coalition is an all-volunteer, grassroots organization that promotes fair trade businesses and retailers in New York City and educates consumers on the importance of fair trade. It partners with ethically-aligned businesses, retailers, NGOs, and citizens in New York City to host events and engage the public in dialogue. It offers its members advertising support through its social media channels, coordinates sales events, and fosters networking among ethical and fair trade businesses.
Green Chamber of the South
The Green Chamber of the South is a membership organization dedicated to one core purpose: bringing together businesses and organizations across the Southeast to promote job growth, the innovation and adoption of green energy and clean technology, and the success of sustainability. The Green Chamber connects all types and sizes of organizations throughout the Southeast so that they may create enduring business connections, share best green practices, learn from one another, collaborate on projects, grow their bottom lines, create new green jobs.
Sustainable Purchasing & Supply Summit 2015
The first UK conference to present an holistic view of sustainable procurement and the role of the supply chain in more responsible business and government.
This unique one-day forum is organised with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), providing senior executives with a strategic view of the impact of their procurement and supply chain operations on the environment and society as a whole.Sustainable Business Magazine
Sustainable Business Magazine is the only industry publication focusing solely on sustainable business development. SBM helps to spread awareness of the values of sustainability, as well as the brilliant ways in which institutions continue to meet challenges and champion corporate social responsibility. The publication’s content is based around the three core components of sustainable business development; economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, and social sustainability.
Partners in Project Green
At Partners in Project Green, we bring sustainability solutions that drive real business benefits.
By providing critical knowledge, effective programs, and access to a community of like-minded peers, Partners in Project Green helps businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone unlock collaborative advantage and extract maximum value from pursuing sustainability excellence in the areas of energy performance, waste management, water stewardship and stakeholder engagement.ACI
Active Communications International, Inc. (ACI) is a leader in conference planning and production. With offices in Chicago, London, Pune, Portland, Poznań and Milwaukee, we produce world-class events focusing on areas of most relevance to our served industry sectors. We are dedicated to deliver high-quality, informative and value added strategic business conferences where audience members, speakers, and sponsors can transform their business, develop key industry contacts and walk away with new resources.
Do Sustainability
Dō Sustainability — publisher of DōShorts Sustainable Business Collection Sustainable business isn’t rocket science. But there are more and less effective ways to address sustainability challenges in your business. Our mission is to publish short works by leading sustainability experts which distil the evidence and emerging best practice on a wide range of business and sustainability topics. Our books point you to the strategies and tactics that work, so you can invest your time wisely, and deliver the right results.
Join our community! Visit our website to sign up to our newsletter and to see the books in this continually expanding collection of short works.
The Ocean Exchange
The Ocean Exchange is the intersection where organizations from around the world advance and promote their cutting edge solutions and innovations in materials, devices, processes, and systems. We have created the knowledge based catalyst for organizations to achieve Corporate Social Responsibility Goals.
By connecting innovators and organizations, The Ocean Exchange empowers the successful application of solutions for the greater good.
We are advocates for innovators. We are advocates for collaboration across industry and geography, while protecting the intellectual property of the innovator.
EcoSeed
EcoSeed is a leading source for global green news, finance, and other resources in delivering green and renewable energy to mainstream business. Our mission is to provide global, complete, innovative, and up to date news, information, resources, and opportunities. Either in keeping up with the latest or in search for more specific information and resources on Green and Renewable Energy, EcoSeed.org is the premier website for all your information needs. Combining Business and Green has never been made easier.
Revolve
Founded in 2010, Revolve is an international magazine covering environmental issues, energy challenges, and innovative ideas, with special sections on water, cities and photography. Revolve prints quarterly issues and annual country reports that are distributed to universities, think tanks, international agencies and through national distribution networks, as well as targets leading energy forums, water summits, and art expos around the world.
Ethical Performance
Ethical Performance is an independent company providing news and analysis on issues and trends in corporate social responsibility. Originally established in the UK market, it now provides information on CSR and SRI for companies, investors, professional service organizations and institutions worldwide.
The Canadian
The Canadian is an editorially independent and not-for-profit national newspaper. It is inspired by Canada’s very first newspaper called ‘Le Canadien’, that was founded in 1806. The Canadian is committed to defending the national public interest via a critical approach to mass-media coverage. Aspirations for Canada inspired the journalists of ‘Le Canadien’, as well as former Prime Minister Trudeau and many other Canadians, toward the pursuit of the Canadian Dream. Trudeau had specifically referred this Canadian Dream, as the pursuit of a socially progressive ‘Just Society’. Read our first article in The Canadian, “Lessons from Silicon Valley in Sustainability Reporting.
EcoMENA
EcoMENA is a regional think-tank, awareness-raiser and consultancy organization with a mission to highlight environmental scenario, promote green initiatives and foster sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa region. It encompasses all aspects of the Middle East environmental sector, including policy formulation, techno-commercial consultancy, business development, training courses, workshops, content-creation, brand marketing, knowledge dissemination, conference production and mentorship.
