Australia’s 1st survey on the role of the CSR Manager
ACCSR has released Australia’s first survey on the role of the CSR Manager. The research report suggests that the CSR job market could grow by up to a third in the next 12 months, placing this small but rapidly growing management function firmly on the corporate map.

The survey was based on 181 responses of people currently working in or seeking to work in CSR. It is the first survey to examine the key demographics of people working in CSR in Australia; and includes information on the CSR Manager’s work environment, job activities, pathways into CSR, remuneration and benefits, and support structures.

To download the report click here

CSR Business Breakfast
This CSR Business Breakfast on “How CSR is Reshaping the Role of Business and Sustainable Development” will feature presentations from International Sustainability Expert Paul Hohnen and Rachel O’Neill, Director of the Carbon Solutions Group at nabCapital. The event will be moderated by Leon Gettler, Senior Business Journalist at The Age.

This breakfast is essential for managers and analysts who want to keep up to date with international thinking in CSR and sustainability. The presenters will describe the key implications of the changing CSR landscape for businesses, NGOs and investors.

Individual and table bookings are available.

To download a registration form click here.

For more information: phone 03 9826 1767 or email kateniblocksiddle@accsr.com.au

CSR Masterclass for NGOs “What CSR Means For NGOs And How NGOs Can Benefit Strategically”

In this afternoon Masterclass, Paul Hohnen will explore opportunities for increasing NGO leverage with the government and business sectors and discuss accountability issues facing the advocacy community. The Masterclass will also include a special presentation by the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

To download the brochure for this event click here (220 KB PDF), email kateniblocksiddle@accsr.com.au or call 03 9826 1767.

CSR Masterclass for Government “The Role of Government in CSR/Sustainability”

Jointly hosted by ACCSR and the Centre for Public Agency Sustainability Reporting

Paul Hohnen will explore some of the thinking that lay behind the attention given by the 2007 G8 Summit to CSR issues. He will also discuss how governments around the world are using varied approaches to encourage increased use of CSR by the business community. The Masterclass will include a special presentation on what sustainability means for government in Australia by the Centre for Public Agency Sustainability Reporting.

To download the brochure for this event click here (220 KB PDF), email kateniblocksiddle@accsr.com.au or call 03 9826 1767.

ACCSR News & Events: October 2007

IN THIS ISSUE:
Australia’s 1st survey on the role of the CSR Manager
CSR Business Breakfast
Masterclass for NGOs
Masterclass for Government
ExperienceCSR in Sydney
GRI Readers’ Choice Awards
CSR Job Vacancies
ACI National Conference
About ACCSR

ExperienceCSR in Sydney

Our popular CSR business simulation ExperienceCSR workshop will be held in Sydney on Wednesday November 28th.

This award-winning business game teaches participants how to develop and implement effective CSR strategies and tactics and enables learners to:

• Explore CSR theory in action
• Reflect on simulation results and identify opportunities to improve
• Apply learning to real world CSR projects with decision supporting tools
• Share knowledge with peers in a collaborative space

To book your place email kateniblocksiddle@accsr.com.au or call 03 9826 1767.

To download a brochure click here

GRI Readers’ Choice Awards

The Global Reporting Initiative Readers' Choice Awards, in which individuals from around the world are invited to score sustainability reports, are now open. To participate go to http://awards.globalreporting.org

CSR Job Vacancies

The Responsible Investment Association of Australia is looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager. RIIA supports and promote investments that seek to deliver sustainable outcomes. The position has a broad range of responsibilities, activities and internal and external relationships. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to take on a variety of responsibilities and develop new skills over time. For more information contact Louise O’Halloran at louiseo@eia.org.au

The Society for Knowledge Economics is seeking an Executive Director. The role will be 20-25 hours a week on an initial six-month contract which may develop into a permanent position. SKE is a professional body with a national charter to raise awareness and instigate a debate on the changing nature of the global economy, and the related need for the appropriate measurement and management of knowledge capital. The Executive Director will play a key role in advocacy, business development and fundraising. Applications close 15 October 2007. For more information see www.ske.org.au

ACI National Conference

Dr Leeora Black, Managing Director of ACCSR, will be speaking at the Australasian Compliance Institute’s 11th Annual National Conference on November 22nd-23rd at Conrad Jupiters, Gold Coast. For more information please see www.compliance.org.au

ABOUT ACCSR

The Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility is a leader in CSR research, learning and strategy. Our unique capability-building approach helps organisations identify and understand their social responsibilities, capacity and impact and develop strategies and tactics to reduce social risks and improve both performance and social responsiveness.