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Re: Social responsibility requires unified approach, not double standards

shereenm — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:17:32 -0000

I agree. If corporations truly embrace CSR, then there would be no instances of such hypocrisy.

Re: We’re back!

shereenm — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:09:17 -0000

Thank goodness you are back! :) I missed reading your posts.

Re: An interview with Enrico Wensing: Founder of Ecosphere Net & author of I Am Sustainability: How the Human Body can Save the Planet

shereenm — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:35:13 -0000

This is an interesting and unique approach to sustainability. What a great way to encourage people to think about sustainability by creating a way for them to connect to the concept.

In regards to the lack of participation on CSR blogs, I think part of the reason has to do with the fact that many readers are busy and simply visit blogs to gather information (as mentioned in one of your earlier posts I think). I also agree with the fact that some information may simply be overwhelming for readers, especially when there is a lot of information being posted daily. Sometimes I find that SB posts so much information that I don't know what to respond to. I would suggest writing shorter blog posts and maybe post 2 topics a day at most (some days I find you post really long posts or 3-4 posts). That way it could give readers some time to think over the content and contribute something meaningful and insightful.

Also, how many people are currently aware of SB? What are the number of readers you expect each week and how has SB been promoting its blog? For those that do read the blog, have you conducted any polls or surveys to find out why they may not be participating? Have you been conducted any research since the inception of the blog? After research, perhaps, you might be able to find what's working for SB and what isn't in order to elicit more readership and participation.

Just my thoughts!

Re: Sustainability reporting for just image building?

shereenm — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:14:30 -0000

If a company is truly engaging in CSR, its actions will motivate and inspire many people. If a person has to search for a CSR report on a company's website to figure out if it is socially responsible, then the company hasn't done a very good job of doing CSR. Why use social responsibilty and sustainability reports as ways to boost PR, when you can engage in CSR initiatives that really make a difference, which will improve the company image anyway? This doesn't mean that companies should not report on CSR, but it means that their actual contributions to CSR should be known enough that most people don't need to refer to a report to determine how socially responsible a company is, However, if a company is reporting on its CSR initiatives, it also has the responsibility of making sure that the information is easily accessible and understandable to most people. The fact that it currently isn't indicates a lack of real understanding of CSR, in my view.

Re: An interview with Ms. Nausheen Jivani of P&G Pakistan: Our CSR activities foucs children

shereenm — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:46:36 -0000

I really enjoy reading the interviews that you conduct with different Pakistani companies. It's a great way to get a sense of how different corporations perceive CSR, as well as it creates awareness of the CSR initiatives that are taking place in Pakistan. Keep it up!

Re: Profitability vs Responsibility 1 - What should be the ideal ratios?

shereenm — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:33:01 -0000

Where did you come up with the standard ratio of 2-5% of spending on CSR initiatives? Is this outlined in a guideline or is this something Social Bridges has proposed?

Re: Pakistani women on the rise…

shereenm — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:26:36 -0000

I am pleased to see that there is a greater presence of Pakistani women in the workforce today. Looking at the statistics in the article though, we could still stand to see some more increases of women in high-level positions, especially in the corporate sector. I am sure that CSR would be given more importance if there were more women to advocate for it.