Don't Miss 2011 CBSR Summit Early-Bird Savings - Ends September 15th

(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) September 13, 2011 - The 9th CBSR Summit on CSR: Canadian Business as a Global Citizen: Social and Environmental Performance on the World Stage    

On Wednesday, October 26 join CBSR for a must-attend day of peer networking and learning.

Many Canadian companies operate abroad, our supply chains extend outside our borders, we contribute when disaster strikes overseas, and we have one of the most culturally diverse workforces in the world. But, do we know how our social and environmental performance is perceived globally, and what actions are required to ensure a sustainable future.

This year’s Summit, themed Canadian Business as a Global Citizen: Social and Environmental Performance on the World Stage, addresses how corporate Canada is perceived around the world, and how our initiatives influence our bottom line, as well as, our impact outside our own borders.

   WHAT:  CBSR’s 9^th Annual Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility                Canadian Business as a Global Citizen: Social and Environmental
               Performance on the World Stage
     WHEN:  Thursday, October 26, 2010                11:30a.m – 6:30p.m.                Morning workshops - 8:00a.m. -11:30a.m.              
   WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Hotel                  370 King Street West,
                 Toronto, Ontario

REGISTER NOW! Early-bird ends September 15

Don't miss these great speakers at Canadian Business as a Global Citizen: Social and Environmental Performance on the World Stage

Keynote Address: When the Bottom Line isn't enough
Stephen Lewis Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ryerson University, Celebrated Humanitarian and Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa

This year's featured speakers bring a diversity of perspectives and opinions which guarantee an interesting afternoon of discussion.

• Ross Gallinger, Executive Director, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

• Jean-François Gascon, Vice President, Capacity Building, SNC-Lavalin Group

• Andrew Heintzman, President, Investeco Capital Corp.
  

• Mark Lee, Executive Director, SustainAbility

• Janet Longmore, President & CEO, Digital Opportunity Trust

• Dr. Michael Schull, Chair, Dignitas International

• Louis Guay, Coordinator for Corporate Social Responsibility, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)

• Adine Mees, President & CEO, Canadian Business for Social Responsibility

• Signi Schneider, Chief CSR Advisor, Environment and Corporate Responsibility, Export Development Canada

Panelists will provide interesting perspectives, inspiration and lively debate on the global role and perception of Canadian business' performance. And we will examine the flexibility and sensitivity required to operate from Canada and in unique local communities worldwide.

See the full Summit agenda - click here

Don't miss your opportunity to register and save!

Questions? For more information please contact: summit@cbsr.ca

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