UPCOMING CSR & RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT EVENTS

 

 

August

 

7              Financial Management Workshop, Brisbane

A workshop that gives you the resources you need to understand and prudently manage the financial operations of your organisation. For further details visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops.

 

7 – 8       Building Organisational Capacity for Sustainable Strategy, Sydney

With Dr Sanjay Sharma, Dean of the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal. For further information visit www.accsr.com.au

 

7 – 8       Soft Commodities Markets and the Capital Flows, Sydney

Including a session on Energy and the Food Chain and the rush towards biofuels it will help you seize the demand opportunities in agriculture. To register call (02) 9080 4307 or visit www.informa.com.au/softcommodities

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8              Funding Strategy, Brisbane

This workshop will deliver a boost to your fund-raising confidence, skills and strategy. Packed with personal stories, case studies and tools the workshop will make sure that you’re approach to raising money is competitive and effective. For further information visit www.socialventuresaustrlaia/content/Workshops.

 

12           Making Corporate Social Responsibility strategic, Sydney

                Dealing with the challenge of turning corporate social responsibility into strategy. For further details visit www.csi.edu.au

 

13 – 14  Eight Energy in Western Australia Conference 2008, Perth

                Regarded as one of the premier conferences in the energy industry. For further information email motive@vianet.net.au

 

14           Board Performance and Corporate Social Responsibility, Sydney

                How to place corporate social responsibility within boardroom discussions. For further information visit www.csi.edu.au

 

15 – 17  Green Tech 08, Sydney

                With a core focus on green building, sustainable design and clean technology. For more information visit www.greentechshow.com.au

 

17           Live Green 2008, Sydney

                An event for your future. For further details email mnatoli@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

 

18 – 19  Water Industry Fundamentals, Melbourne

A comprehensive examination of current regulatory developments, industry structures and trends together with water system optimisation and planning. For further information visit www.iired.com.au or phone 02-9080 4050.

 

18 -20    SEGRA 2008, Albury

                Sustainable economic growth for regional Australia. For more information visit www.segra.com.au/segra.

 

18 – 20  Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference, Auckland

Focusing on the risks and opportunities facing business as a result of climate change with an emphasis on emissions trading. Go to www.climateandbusiness.com for registration and further programme details.

 

19           Making Corporate Social Responsibility strategic, Melbourne

                Dealing with the challenge of turning corporate social responsibility into strategy. For further details visit www.csi.edu.au

 

20           Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Albury

A big picture perspective on climate change. For further details contact Kate Charters on (07) 3210 0021 or email executive@managementsolutions.net.au

 

20 – 21  Integrating Climate Change into Environmental Management, Newcastle

This is designed to provide practical and cutting edge information to assist participants meet the challenge of climate change management, greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and reporting, carbon trading schemes and reducing your carbon footprint. For further details visit www.grahamabrown.com.au

 

21           Is it easy being Green?, Sydney

                Marketing in the Age of Spin. Is your company worried about greenwash? For further information email green.capital@tec.org.au

 

21           Performance and Corporate Social Responsibility, Melbourne

                How to place corporate social responsibility within boardroom discussions. For further information visit www.csi.edu.au

 

22 – 23  VAEE Conference 2008, Melbourne

Conference theme is “Riding the Sustainable Green Wave”. For further information contact Ian Jenkin on (03)9349 1806 or visit www.vaee.vic.edu.au

 

26           Introducing CSR, Melbourne

Learn about CSR concepts and theories and how CSR is practiced around the world. For further information visit www.accsr.com.au

 

26           Greenspeed August, Are we keeping up with solar energy innovation?

                For further information visit www.agdf.org.au

 

27           Annual Public Sector Update, Melbourne

                Navigating governance challenges. Online registration can be done at www.CSAust.com/PublicSectorUpdate

 

28           Annual Public Sector Update, Brisbane

                Navigating governance challenges. Online registration can be done at www.CSAust.com/PublicSectorUpdate

 

28           Is it easy being Green?, Melbourne

                Marketing in the Age of Spin. Is your company worried about greenwash? For further information email green.capital@tec.org.au

 

29           3rd Business and Human Rights workshop, Sydney

The corporate sector is arguably of of the most important international influences on human rights. For further information visit www.momnetumpartnerships.com

 

September

 

4              2008 NRW Natural Resources Conference, Townsville

‘Perish or prosper: balanced management of North Queensland’s natural resources’. For further details call (07) 3244 7786 or visit www.nrw.qld.gov.au

 

8 – 9       Planning & Evaluation Workshop, Melbourne

                A 2 day intensive workshop which will overhaul the way you look at your organisation and the techniques you have for making decisions.

                For further details  visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

 

9              Experience CSR, Melbourne

Learn how to develop and implement effective CSR strategy and tactics. For further information visit www.accsr.com.au

 

10           Organisation Building & Growth Workshop, Melbourne

                A workshop for those who want to grow their organisations. For further information visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

 

10           Board Development Workshop, Sydney

Are you a non-profit leader, or a current or potential board member? This afternoon workshop turns the spotlight on what’s required to make your non-profit board deliver. For further information visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

 

10           Annual Public Sector Update, Hobart

                Navigating governance challenges. Online registration can be done at www.CSAust.com/PublicSectorUpdate

 

10 – 11  Environs Australia 2008 Sustainability Awards, Sydney

The Environs Australia 2008 Sustainability Awards will recognise nine award categories for progressing sustainability at the local government level. For further information visit www.environs.org.au

 

10 – 11  Local Government Sustainable Development 2008, Sydney

Topics include: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Local Government. For further details contact Denise McQueen on (03) 8534 5021 or email denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au

 

11           Financial Management Workshop, Melbourne

A workshop that gives you the resources you need to understand and prudently manage the financial operations of your organisation. For further details visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops.

 

12           Funding Strategy, Sydney

This workshop will deliver a boost to your fund-raising confidence, skills and strategy. Packed with personal stories, case studies and tools the workshop will make sure that you’re approach to raising money is competitive and effective. For further information visit www.socialventuresaustrlaia/content/Workshops.

 

14 – 20  Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability, California, USA

A camp-like retreat to discuss turning sustainable business strategies into competitive advantage. For further information visit www.ethicalperformance.com

 

15 – 16  Planning & Evaluation Workshop, Sydney

                A 2 day intensive workshop which will overhaul the way you look at your organisation and the techniques you have for making decisions.

                For further details  visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

 

15 - 17   Fund Raising and Capital Creation Forum, Monte Carlo, Monaco

                For more information visit www.capitalcreationeurope.com

 

15 -19    Solutions through Collaboration, Darwin

                The leading minerals industry forum for communicating sustainable development. For further information visit www.mineralsorg.au

 

17           Organisation Building & Growth Workshop, Sydney

                A workshop for those who want to grow their organisations. For further information visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

 

17           Board Development Workshop, Sydney

Are you a non-profit leader, or a current or potential board member? This afternoon workshop turns the spotlight on what’s required to make your non-profit  board deliver. For further information visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops

 

17           Annual Public Sector Update, Adelaide

                Navigating governance challenges. Online registration can be done at www.CSAust.com/PublicSectorUpdate

 

18           Financial Management Workshop, Sydney

A workshop that gives you the resources you need to understand and prudently manage the financial operations of your organisation. For further details visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops.

 

19           Funding Strategy, Sydney

This workshop will deliver a boost to your fund-raising confidence, skills and strategy. Packed with personal stories, case studies and tools the workshop will make sure that you’re approach to raising money is competitive and effective. For further information visit www.socialventures.com.au/content/Workshops.

 

19 -22    Sustainable Living Community Workshop, Armidale

Armidale’s Creeklands will open up to exhibitors, suppliers, creators and supporters of sustainable goods and services. The expo will include a workshop and forum area and a regional produce market. To find out more call Alison Buckley on 02-6771 4697 or 0427 659 525.

 

21 – 25  World Sustainable Building Conference, Melbourne

                Pathways to a connected, viable and livable planet. For further details visit www.sb08melbourne.com

 

22-23     Carbon Solutions Forum, Melbourne

This unprecedented conference helps businesses benchmark their carbon reduction efforts against the Australian business community. For more information contact Cheryl Samarasinghe on (02) 9555 2358 or email Cheryl.samarasinghe@ethicalinvestor.com.au

 

22 – 26  Environmental Auditors Certification Workshop, Newcastle

This popular workshop will have even more relevance under the requirements of greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and reporting regime that will become mandatory from July 1, 2008. For further information visit www.grahamabrown.com.au

 

23           Ethical Issues in Philanthropy and Fundraising, Melbourne

                Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/business/philanthropy for registration forms.

 

24 – 25  RIAA International RI Conference, Melbourne

                Capture the latest strategies, research and ideas on responsible investment. For further information visit www.responsibleinvestment.org

 

29 – 30  National Food Pricing Summit, Sydney

Bringing together senior management from across the food industry. For further information email registration@informa.com.au or visit www.informa.com.au/foodpricing.

 

30           2008 Fundraising Workshop Series for Board Members, CEOs and Senior Executives in the Non-Profit Sector

                For further details visit www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/industrysolutions

 

30 – 3 Oct

                The 4Rs International Conference, Sydney

Planning for a socially inclusive future for Australia. Australia remains the only Western democracy without a national human rights framework. For further information visit www.the4rsconference.org

 

October

2              Corporate Social Investment, Melbourne

                Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/business/philanthropy for registration forms.

               

7 – 10     Ethanol & Biofuels Asia 2008, Singapore

The biggest and most influential event, where top industry players gather together to interact and discuss critical issues. For further information call +63222772

 

7 – 10     Carbon Finance Asia 2008, Singapore

                Buy and sell CERs at Carbon Finance. For further information visit www.terrapinn.com/2008/carbon

 

9 – 10     Carbon Solutions Forum, Sydney

                Strategies for reducing businesses carbon intensity. For further details visit www.carbonsolutionsforum.com

 

9 – 12     RENEXPO, Germany

The international trade fair unites the whole spectrum of renewable energies and offers as a cross-section-fair an overview over the German as well as the international market. For further information email international@energie-server.de

 

13 – 14  Managing Complex Relations and Leading the Way in Corporate Responsibility, Perth

                A two day workshop to help organisations develop a CSR roadmap. For further information visit www.moss.org.au

 

13 – 16  Carbon Finance World 2008, Sydney

Be a leading voice as the nation makes a corporate move towards carbon finance, emissions reduction, carbon risk management and trading. For further details email terrapin@au.terrapinnmedia.com

 

14           Communicating CSR, Melbourne

Learn the essentials of credible CSR communications. For further information visit www.accsr.com.au

 

14           Reporting CSR, Melbourne

Learn about the essentials of credible CSR reports. For further information visit www.accsr.com.au

 

14 – 17  Global Fraud Summit 2008, Singapore

                For further details visit www.globalfraudsummit.com

 

14 – 17  Carbon Finance World 2008, Sydney

Be a leading voice as the nation makes a corporate move towards carbon finance, emissions reduction, carbon risk management and trading. Visit the Carbon Finance World website at au.terrapinnmedia.com

 

15           Annual Public Sector Update, Sydney

                Navigating governance challenges. Online registration can be done at www.CSAust.com/PublicSectorUpdate

 

16 – 17  Managing Complex Relations and Leading the Way in Corporate Responsibility, Melbourne

                A two day workshop to help organisations develop a CSR roadmap. For further information visit www.moss.org.au

 

20 – 21  Managing Complex Relations and Leading the Way in Corporate Responsibility, Sydney

                A two day workshop to help organisations develop a CSR roadmap. For further information visit www.moss.org.au

 

21           Measuring CSR, Melbourne

Learn about best practice in CSR measures that contribute to CSR performance improvement. For further information visit www.accsr.com.au

 

22           2008 Day of Confrontation, Melbourne

It will change your point of view, challenge popular beliefs and wake sleeping dogs. For further information visit www.superevents.com.au or ring Katrina Plaffy on 02-9299 5300

 

22 – 23  AGDF Annual Forum 2008: Is Sustainability Affordable?

                For further information visit www.agdf.org.au

 

23 – 24  Managing Complex Relations and Leading the Way in Corporate Responsibility, Brisbane

                A two day workshop to help organisations develop a CSR roadmap. For further information visit www.moss.org.au

 

23 – 24  Climate Change Risk Management Excellence, Sydney

                For further information contact Madhavi Ganeshan on 61-2-9238 7109 or email madhavig@marcusevansau.com

 

24 – 25  Biodynamic Agriculture Australia Workshop program, Tamar Valley, Tasmania

An introduction to Biodynamic viticulture. For further information contact biodynamics.net.au or phone (02)6655 0566.

 

27           Annual Public Sector Update, Darwin

                Navigating governance challenges. Online registration can be done at www.CSAust.com/PublicSectorUpdate

 

27           Australian Insurance Summit, Sydney

Creating value out of risk including topics on global warming and climate change risk and response. For further information visit www.elitemedia.com.au

 

28           Non Profit Finance Forum, Adelaide

                For further details email admin@ethicalinvestor.com.au

               

28 – 29  8th EUAA Annual Conference, Melbourne

The program will cover a diverse and interesting range of topics for the Energy Users Association of Australia. For further details visit www.euaa.com.au

 

30           Non Profit Finance Forum, Perth

                For further details email admin@ethicalinvestor.com.au

               

30 -31    Carbon Expo Australasia 2008, Gold Coast

The first significant Carbon Trade Fair and Conference organised by leading industry associations for Australian businesses to showcase their range of carbon market products and services. For further information visit www.carbonexpo.com.au

 

November

 

3 – 4       CSR Asia Summit 2008, Bangkok, Thailand

The programme will explore topics unique to the Asian CSR context, with the theme for this sixth summit being ‘Pushing the boundaries of environmental and social responsibility’. For further details visit www.ethicalperformance.com

 

12 – 14  INCE2008, Brisbane

                Brave New World offering three days of professional development and peer-networking. For further details call 07-3310 3800

 

17 – 20  Australia’s 1st Conference on Green Travel & Climate Change, South Australia

Strongly supported by the SA Tourism Commission, the SA Department of Environment and Heritage bringing together the World’s leading authorities on Climate Change and creating Green destinations and associated Sustainable travel. For further information visit www.ecotourism.org.au

 

18           2008 Fundraising Workshop Series for Board Members, CEOs and Senior Executives in the Non-Profit Sector

                For further details visit www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/industrysolutions

 

18           Responsible Banking and Credit Stress, Sydney

Revealing the human face of financial strife and its implications for responsible lending practices and corporate responsibility. For further details contact Janet Hudson on 6682 4019 or email admin@ethicalinvestor.com.au

 

24 – 26  Clean Energy Council Conference & Exhibition, 2008, Gold Coast, Queensland

The Council represents over 400 businesses, with billions of dollars of invested assets – covering the entire technology portfolio of emerging and mature technologies. For further information email jstuart@cleanenergycouncil.org.au

 

27           Green Strategy 2008, London, UK

                For businesses responding to climate change. Visit www.greenbizevents.co.uk for details.

 

27           Experience CSR, Sydney

                Learn how to develop and implement effective CSR strategy and tactics. For further information visit www.accsr.com.au

 

December