Conference News
|
WITH Malaysia emerging as a regional leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR), it seems only right that it hosts an international conference on the issue. "Malaysia is one of the leading countries in CSR, certainly among developing countries and in Southeast Asia," says OWW consulting managing director Dr Geoffrey Williams, "because CSR is part of the National Integrity Plan and the government-linked companies transformation programme.. Read the full article in The New Straits Times .
|
| Press Release |
|
|
|
OWW Consulting, RUSS Consulting and the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry join forces to bring the Malaysian business community the first ever International CSR Conference complete with best-in-class CSR specialist speakers from 4 continents and the United Nations. KUALA LUMPUR, 18 March 2008 (Tuesday): From 29 to 31 July 2008 OWW Consulting, RUSS Consulting and the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting the first international CSR Conference in Malaysia: “International Corporate Social Responsibility Conference – Where Responsibility Meets Bottomline” in recognition of Malaysia’s fast growth and leadership in CSR. This groundbreaking event will take place at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
According to Dr Geoffrey Williams, Managing Director of OWW Consulting,
Malaysia’s only specialist CSR consultancy: “Thanks to the Malaysian
Government’s advocacy of CSR amongst Government Linked Companies and
the incentives for private companies to stay competitive in the
changing global corporate landscape, Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) principles and practices are now being embraced by the Malaysian
business community.” About OWW ConsultingOWW Consulting is a leading provider of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) solutions and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) research in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. We aim to help organisations to understand how their financial, economic, social and environmental performance can be enhanced through socially responsible business practices.Our portfolio includes: CSR and non-financial risk assessments and audits CSR Reporting and Advisory Services CSR Assurance Services CSR Training, Coaching and Mentoring CSR / SRI Research Services Our international partners include Vigeo Group , and Bureau Veritas , the leading non-financial assurance firm. Vigeo is a leading European Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating agency. Their clients include key French, UK, Swiss, Belgian, Dutch, Japanese, Italian and German asset managers and institutional investors. We are Organisational Stakeholders of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and supporters of the UN Global Compact . OWW was the first signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) in Malaysia and Singapore. About RUSS ConsultingRUSS Consulting is an Integrated Communications Consultancy established by Rasila Hamzah, an industry veteran with 30 years of experience in Public Relations and Corporate Communications, in July 2007.We provide our Clients with the full-suite of specialised Communications services including Corporate Social Responsibility, Investor Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications and Management, and Public Affairs. We also offer a strong network of media, government and corporate contacts in Malaysia and Singapore and a presence abroad in countries including Indonesia, Thailand, India, China and Australia. One of our outstanding features as an organisation is that our staff devote a chunk of their working time to pro bono projects such as this charity bachelor auction. We believe in striking a balance between leveraging our skills, resources and network for business purposes and for helping worthy causes. About the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI) In May 2003 the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI) emerged from the former European Union Business Council (EUBC). The EU presence in Malaysia commenced through the European Community Business Council incorporated under the Registry of Companies on 8 May 1993. The Chamber is a non-profit private sector organization. Members of EUMCCI are Bilateral Chambers and Business Councils and European or European-related companies through business councils or directly. The EUMCCI Board comprises representatives from all the European Union countries present in Malaysia. They are appointed by the respective Bilateral Chambers of Commerce or Business Councils. In cases where such organization doesn´t exist, they will then be represented by the respective Trade Commissioners/Commercial Counsellors. EUMCCI carries out activities that will catalyze and stimulate networking of European companies in Malaysia with the Malaysian business community, business associations, relevant ministries, official representations and other chambers in Asia. These activities are balanced between social and business activities. For more information, please contact: Nor Hezerine Mohd Noor, PR Executive Regina Yau, Associate Director and Head of Secretariat RUSS Consulting RUSS Consulting No.26-3, Jalan 28/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur No.26-3, Jalan 28/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2300 0795 / +603 2300 0705 Tel : +603 2300 0795 / +603 2300 0705 Fax : +603.2300 0295 Mob : +6016 229 8860 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Supporters
|
||
Organisers
|
||
