WHY GLOBAL CSR SUMMIT?

For companies that are active worldwide, sustainability is a global responsibility. It cannot be separated from everyday business and is not simply a marketing tool. We in the pharmaceutical industry appreciate that our operations have environmental effects and impact society at the local, national and international level – and sustainability is consequently the duty of every employee from every business area. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming a bigger priority to organizations in Asia Pacific. Companies today must look beyond profit objectives and be mindful of the non-economic impact of their operations. While CSR is not a new concept or practice, actual initiatives in the region are still at its infancy. Where CSR was viewed as a non-revenue generating activity by some corporations, many others that have ingrained CSR as part of their organizational culture and business initiative are reaping the benefits in both monetary and non monetary terms such as enhanced goodwill, branding, customer loyalty, corporate governance, regulatory compliance etc.

With a rising educated middle class population in many Asian countries where customers and the various corporate stakeholders are demanding greater accountability and integrity among corporations, many more companies are now increasing their CSR initiatives. In today's market, small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) make up 92% of all firms, account for 51% of the workforce and 34% of the gross domestic product (GDP), SMEs as well as larger MNCs have a significant role to play in addressing CSR priorities.

Whether publicly listed or private held, all businesses have to take into account not just the financial bottom-line but also their responsibility to employees, shareholders, consumers, business public private partnerships (PPP). For corporations that operate in multiple territories, good CSR will also increase the success of the corporation in its cross border operations. Global CSR Summit 2010 will showcase the best practices from across Asia and tackles some of the most pressing issues within the Asian CSR framework.

Key Benefits Of Attendance:

1. Master the essentials of CSR
2. Develop sustainable products to minimise your company’s environmental impact
3. Communicate ethical values to your employees
4. Understand the link between CSR and financials
5. Maximise your community involvement through effective social investments
6. Best practice CSR reporting
7. Analyse the importance of Socially Responsible Investment
8. Detect new trends in CSR
9. Find the right set of tools for your business needs
10. Benchmark with leading international and regional CSR leaders