Comments for Collective Responsibility http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org Driving Sustainability and Responsibility to the Core Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:41:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Enough with the Band Aids. It’s Time for Solutions! by Collective Responsibility » China and the Transition to a Sustainable Economy http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2012/02/04/enough-with-the-band-aids-its-time-for-solutions/comment-page-1/#comment-26001 Collective Responsibility » China and the Transition to a Sustainable Economy Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:41:30 +0000 http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/?p=3005#comment-26001 [...] last week’s piece on moving from band-aids to solutions, I thought I would share the above as another example of where I see flawed thinking on [...] [...] last week’s piece on moving from band-aids to solutions, I thought I would share the above as another example of where I see flawed thinking on [...]

]]> Comment on Poyang Lake Pays the Price for China’s Progress by » Adding a “California” of power, while affecting a “California” of people Sustainable John http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2012/01/25/poyang-lake-pays-the-price-for-chinas-progress/comment-page-1/#comment-25289 » Adding a “California” of power, while affecting a “California” of people Sustainable John Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:34:14 +0000 http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/?p=3000#comment-25289 [...] a recent post by ChinaCSR got me thinking again about China’s water issues, and especially the [...] [...] a recent post by ChinaCSR got me thinking again about China’s water issues, and especially the [...]

]]> Comment on What value(s) should really drive corporate responsibility? by Ingrid Cheng (@fitnesswla) http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2012/01/10/what-values-should-really-drive-corporate-responsibility/comment-page-1/#comment-25150 Ingrid Cheng (@fitnesswla) Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:19:05 +0000 http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/?p=2961#comment-25150 Vision & Mission Dream: Creating a Better World. My vision is to create a better, healthier world. My mission is to empower women to believe in themselves and go after their dreams no matter what circumstances they are in with my book of Yoga Life Lessons and non-profit center. I partner with like-minded professionals and companies to create win-win.  Vision & Mission
Dream: Creating a Better World. My vision is to create a better, healthier world. My mission is to empower women to believe in themselves and go after their dreams no matter what circumstances they are in with my book of Yoga Life Lessons and non-profit center. I partner with like-minded professionals and companies to create win-win. 

]]> Comment on Ethics and Wanting to be a Social Auditor by Perrine http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2012/01/08/ethics-and-wanting-to-be-a-social-auditor/comment-page-1/#comment-25132 Perrine Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:29:34 +0000 http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/?p=2957#comment-25132 This is gold Rich! I am sharing this widely :-) PS: best wishes for 2012 - for you and your family! This is gold Rich! I am sharing this widely :-)

PS: best wishes for 2012 – for you and your family!

]]> Comment on Ethics and Wanting to be a Social Auditor by Renaud http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2012/01/08/ethics-and-wanting-to-be-a-social-auditor/comment-page-1/#comment-25114 Renaud Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:47:32 +0000 http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/?p=2957#comment-25114 Very funny... Some kids want to work for governments and others for 3rd party audit firms, for the same motives! Very funny… Some kids want to work for governments and others for 3rd party audit firms, for the same motives!

]]> Comment on Apple Takes A Step Forward Towards CSR. But is Still Exposed…VERY Exposed by Perrine http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2011/11/16/apple-takes-a-step-forward-towards-csr-but-is-still-exposed-very-exposed/comment-page-1/#comment-24003 Perrine Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:02:07 +0000 http://www.cleanergreenerchina.com/?p=2862#comment-24003 Yes agree with you. It is probably that risks (reputational or operational) are not perceived to be big enough for the company?!? Thanks for the link. and yes, love seeing the photos of Ryan - he seems like a very happy little man. Hope you manage to get some sleep at night! Cheers, P. Yes agree with you. It is probably that risks (reputational or operational) are not perceived to be big enough for the company?!? Thanks for the link. and yes, love seeing the photos of Ryan – he seems like a very happy little man. Hope you manage to get some sleep at night! Cheers,
P.

]]> Comment on Apple Takes A Step Forward Towards CSR. But is Still Exposed…VERY Exposed by Rich http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2011/11/16/apple-takes-a-step-forward-towards-csr-but-is-still-exposed-very-exposed/comment-page-1/#comment-23997 Rich Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:07:44 +0000 http://www.cleanergreenerchina.com/?p=2862#comment-23997 Hi Perrine Life with the new addition is fantastic! What I am thinking more about at this point is the fact that Apple has 82 BILLION USD in cash... and they feel no need at all (or accept no responsibility for) the impacts that the production of their products have on the environment or labor. It is an egregious disconnect. The report highlights were covered in China Daily. My TA is currently looking for the report itself, and will send to me when she finds... http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-11/09/content_14067599.htm Hope all is well R Hi Perrine

Life with the new addition is fantastic!

What I am thinking more about at this point is the fact that Apple has 82 BILLION USD in cash… and they feel no need at all (or accept no responsibility for) the impacts that the production of their products have on the environment or labor. It is an egregious disconnect.

The report highlights were covered in China Daily. My TA is currently looking for the report itself, and will send to me when she finds…
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-11/09/content_14067599.htm

Hope all is well
R

]]> Comment on Apple Takes A Step Forward Towards CSR. But is Still Exposed…VERY Exposed by Perrine http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2011/11/16/apple-takes-a-step-forward-towards-csr-but-is-still-exposed-very-exposed/comment-page-1/#comment-23991 Perrine Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:32:43 +0000 http://www.cleanergreenerchina.com/?p=2862#comment-23991 Great post Rich - very interesting situation that unfolds at a critical time for Apple with the new Iphone4S launch and new company leadership. it will be interesting to see what Apple does after the factory audits are done. How it will disclose the information, etc. and obviously which actions are being taken. I have been out of the loop lately and missed the release of the report on CSR practices in China (that you mention at the end of your post). Would you have any link to download the report? Cheers - hope all is well with the family :) Great post Rich – very interesting situation that unfolds at a critical time for Apple with the new Iphone4S launch and new company leadership. it will be interesting to see what Apple does after the factory audits are done. How it will disclose the information, etc. and obviously which actions are being taken.

I have been out of the loop lately and missed the release of the report on CSR practices in China (that you mention at the end of your post). Would you have any link to download the report?

Cheers – hope all is well with the family :)

]]> Comment on Empowering I.T. Departments to Create Responsible Systems by Coco Liu http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2011/11/07/empowering-i-t-departments-to-create-responsible-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-23915 Coco Liu Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:46:59 +0000 http://www.cleanergreenerchina.com/?p=2835#comment-23915 Very true! We definitely need to develop a system that can automatically avoid energy waste rather than relying on users' engagement. I know that there are many people who prefer to wear jackets in the office in the summer instead of adjusting the air conditioner temperature. Thanks again for raising this issue up and hope to learn more in the future. Coco ClimateWire China Correspondent Very true!

We definitely need to develop a system that can automatically avoid energy waste rather than relying on users’ engagement.

I know that there are many people who prefer to wear jackets in the office in the summer instead of adjusting the air conditioner temperature.

Thanks again for raising this issue up and hope to learn more in the future.

Coco
ClimateWire China Correspondent

]]> Comment on When Landfills Overflow. When there is No Away by Rich http://www.collectiveresponsibility.org/2011/09/22/when-landfills-overflow-when-there-is-no-away/comment-page-1/#comment-23248 Rich Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:02:48 +0000 http://www.cleanergreenerchina.com/?p=2649#comment-23248 Hi Chris. Actually, what I lead them to think about (on the solution side) less about technology and more focused on the economics and supply chain of waste... and how that will HAVE to change as government regulations are passed that increase the cost for waste disposal. Why do regulators do that? simple... in China the pressure of media and citizens Which leads back to the firms, and the impression that I leave with my students (198 MBAs). That ultimately, this problem will land on THEIR desk and they need to develop a solution for their firm. Thanks for the comment RB Hi Chris.

Actually, what I lead them to think about (on the solution side) less about technology and more focused on the economics and supply chain of waste… and how that will HAVE to change as government regulations are passed that increase the cost for waste disposal.

Why do regulators do that? simple… in China the pressure of media and citizens

Which leads back to the firms, and the impression that I leave with my students (198 MBAs).

That ultimately, this problem will land on THEIR desk and they need to develop a solution for their firm.

Thanks for the comment
RB

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