2004 PAST EVENTS

 

Event:	The UK and The Greater Pearl River delta: Developing Corporate Social Responsibility Together
Date:	Wednesday - Thursday, 8 - 9 December 2004
Venue:	Crowne Plaza Hotel Shenzhen
Details:	This seminar is being jointly held on 8 December 2004 by the British Consulates- General in Guangzhou and Hong Kong, the Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate General in Guangzhou, and the Guangdong Human Resources Management Association The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) recognises that a business’s activities have a wide impact on the society in which it operates, and that managing those impacts brings enormous benefits for both the business and also for society.  The seminar will show how CSR maximises sustainable and profitable business.  The seminar will demonstrate how the adoption of good CSR practice has enormous benefits for ensuring the continued and vigorous growth of enterprises, and for the development of a stable and prosperous society. A range of high level speakers will make presentations at the seminar, including from the Shenzhen government, from Chinese civil society, and from renowned UK and Hong Kong companies operating in China such as B&Q and Li and Fung.  Mr Stephen Haddrill, Director General at the UK Department of Trade and Industry, will also speak

 

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Event:	HIV/AIDS - It is YOUR business
Date:	Monday, 29 November 2004
Time:	8.00 - 10.00pm
Venue:	The Bishopsgate Room, 30/F Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong
Details:	This Breakfast Briefing on HIV/AIDS is organised by The British Chamber in association with Standard Chartered Bank

 

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Event	Proving the Business Case for Employee Volunteering: A case study, Race for Mentors – a project between business, an NGO and a government school
Date:	Friday, 26 November 2004
Time	8.30 - 10.00am
Venue:	The Foreign Correspondents' Club Hong Kong 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Details:	Community Business has measured the business benefits arising as a result of one specific employee volunteering programme- Race for Mentors.  This programme has brought together the government sector, the private sector and the non-profit sector over a 6 month programme where corporate volunteers have mentored youth from a government school.  The business case for all 3 parties has been measured and the case study proves that if undertaken strategically, there is a strong business case for employee volunteering. Speakers: ·         Shalini Mahtani, CEO, Community Business ·         Mr Tse, School Principal of Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School     ·         Nancy King, Director, Corporate Services, Credit Suisse First Boston and Mentor for Race for Mentors 2004

 

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Event:	Mainland - Hong Kong: CSR Exchange
Date:	Friday, 19 November 2004
Time:	10.00am - 1.00pm
Venue:	The Walt Disney Company (Asia Pacific) Limited, 18/F Shell Tower, Times Square, One Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Details:	We are delighted to announce that a group of Mainland government officials will be visiting Hong Kong and would like to you to learn about CSR in Hong Kong and to share what is happening on the Mainland. As such we have organised a morning session for you to meet with them. Ms Shalini Mahtani, CEO of Community Business will be speaking on  'An overview of CSR in Hong Kong' Mr Gan Wenchuan, Chief Secretary of Guangdong Province Human Resource Management Association will be speaking on  'CSR in the Mainland' Presentation by The Walt Disney Company (Asia Pacific) Limited, Corporate Citizen of Community Business
Note:	For Corporate Citizens of Community Business only. Venue Sponsor: The Walt Disney Company (Asia Pacific) Limited

 

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Event:	12th International Greening of Industry Network (GIN) Conference
Date:	Sunday - Wednesday, 7 - 10 November 2004
Venue:	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Details:	The theme of the conference will be 'Partnerships for Sustainable Development'. Ms Shalini Mahtani, CEO of Community Business will be speaking on 'Partnerships Between Businesses and NGOs'. For full programme, please click http://web.hku.hk/~gin2004/html/schedule/ProgramBook-10-22.htm

 

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Event:	Highlights of CSR in Hong Kong
Date:	Thursday, 4 November 2004
Time:	1.00 - 2.00pm
Venue:	Hong Kong Golf Club, Deep Water Bay
Details:	Speaker: Shalini Mahtani, CEO, Community Business

 

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Event:	The Women’s Financial Education Summit 2004
Date:	Tuesday, 2 November 2004
Time:	Conference: 8.30am – 5.30pm          Dinner: 5.50 – 9.00pm
Venue:	Intercontinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, HK
Details:	The summit is presented by Citigroup and INSEAD in association with the Financial Times.  Community Business' Shalini Mahtani will be a panelist at the session entitled 'Leading Social Enterprise: Addressing the Needs of Women in Not for Profit Organisations'.  This one-day interactive forum is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas on financial education and help shape the direction for expanding financial educational opportunities for women in Asia.  This event will bring together NGOs, academia, government, corporate and charitable organisations.  For details, click here.

 

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Event:	CSR and Leadership
Date:	Monday, 18 October 2004
Time:	7.00 - 8.30pm
Venue:	Le Manege, 1/F Canton House, 54-56 Queens Road, Central, Hong Kong  Map available off website - www.lemanege.org
Details:	Organised by The SLaM Network in Hong Kong and supported by Community Business.  Presenter: Shalini Mahtani. Founder & CEO, Community Business

 

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Event:	National Leadership Development Seminar 2004
Date:	Saturday, 16 October 2004
Time:	11.00am - 23.00pm
Venue:	LG4 Common Room HKUST
Details:	Organized by AIESEC in HONG KONG and supported by Community Business.   It is hoped that new members can get into AIESEC culture, understand the global reality, define their own values and expectation and, ultimately, connect to the world. In order to be a global citizen, this year, AIESEC in HONG KONG is raising members' awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility through online discussion forum and workshops.  With the support by Community Business, AIESEC members may even have chance to discuss it with Ms Shalini Mahtani. Speaker: Shalini Mahtani. Founder & CEO, Community Business
Note:	This event is for 120 fresh members from 6 Local Committees, which are CUHK, HKBU, HKU, HKUST, Lingnan and PolyU.

 

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Event:	'How to Manage Corporate Responsibility in Asia' Conference
Date:	Thursday - Friday, 14-15 October 2004
Venue:	Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Details:	Following last year's successful event in Singapore, this important conference in Hong Kong will focus on how and why companies are trying to improve Corporate Responsibility performance. On 14-15 October you will hear about How companies can cost-effectively engage with local communities across Asia - and what's in it for corporations Why environmental engagement and protection is now a mainstream business issue across the region. You will hear best practice case studies The business case for raising human rights and labour standards in Asia - the risks in inaction, and the opportunities for leadership and increased staff and contractor productivity How corporate responsibility practices can increase reputation among key stakeholder groups For details, click here.

 

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Event:	International Conference 'Make A Difference Through Corporate Social  Responsibility'
Date:	Monday - Tuesday, 11 - 12 October 2004
Venue:	Baolong Hotel, Lane 180, Yixian Road, Shanghai, The People’s Republic of China
Details:	Organised by Fudan University and Ms Shalini Mahtani, CEO of Community Business will present on “The role of multinationals in CSR in Hong Kong". On 11-12 October you will hear about The Definition of Corporate Social Responsibility The Interaction Between Corporate and Society How Can the Multinational Corporations and the Local Enterprises Performance the Role of CSR well? The Relationship between the Government and the CSR Make a Better Society of Well Balanced Developed: CSR in China

 

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Event:	Women of Influence, 'Your future - Your Choices', Conference and Awards
Date:	Wednesday, 6 October 2004
Time:	8.00am - 2.15pm
Venue:	Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Room 301 (New Wing), 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Details:	Organised by Amcham and supported by Community Business, this is a half-day conference featuring successful female role models from Hong Kong and overseas.  They will share insights on the choices available to today's working women and how to manage the hurdles along the way.  The conference will conclude with the presentation of several Women of Influence awards at a special awards luncheon.  For details, click here.

 

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Event:	CSR for Train the Trainer Workshop
Date:	Sunday, 26 September 2004
Time:	9.00 - 12.00 noon
Venue:	Decided by British Council in Guangzhou
Details:	Organised by British Council, Guangzhou, this is a half-day training workshop, to support the British Council in it’s CSR capacity building project in Guangdong Province to local government officials Trainer: Shalini Mahtani. Founder & CEO, Community Business. Shalini will deliver training on CSR-its overall framework, its global history and development, relevant laws and practice with regard to labour issues

 

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Event:	Community Business Leadership Team Reception
Date:	Thursday, 23 September 2004
Time:	6.30 - 8.30pm
Venue:	MTR Corporation, 33/F Two IFC, Central, Hong Kong
Details:	The Community Business Leadership Team comprises the CEO (or equivalent member of Senior Management) from all of our "Corporate Citizens".   The aim of the Leadership Team is to provide a forum where corporate leaders can meet and share issues and concerns on Corporate Social Responsibility in confidence and to be ambassadors for CSR. Phil Gaffney, Managing Director of Business Development and Operations of MTR Corporation will be the Head of the Leadership Team.  We are honoured to have Phil heading this Team, particularly given the MTR's experience and commitment to Sustainable Development.
Note:	Restricted to invitees at Corporate Citizens of Community Business only.

 

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Event:	Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong: Survey Results Revealed
Date:	Wednesday, 22 September 2004
Time:	12.30 - 2.00pm
Venue:	The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Details:	Research conducted by Community Business and the University of Hong Kong reveals worrying facts about the balance between work and 'life' for employees in Hong Kong.  Results are based on a survey of over 1000 employees across various sectors including Financial Services, Professional Services, Real Estate, Transport, Construction, Telecommunication and others. This research reveals: ·         Hours worked by employees across sectors ·         Unpaid Overtime and Working late: what are the reasons for this and how regular is it? ·         Effects on health and impact on sick leave ·         Satisfaction with annual leave, personal life and current job Speakers: ·         Shalini Mahtani, CEO, Community Business ·         Richard Welford, Deputy Director, Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, University of Hong Kong

 

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Event:	'Altruism or Economics', Asian Forum on CSR 2004
Date:	Thursday - Friday, 2 - 3 September 2004
Venue:	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Details:	Community Business is a supporting partner of Asian Forum on CSR 2004, which is the largest CSR event in Asia with over 300 delegates from companies and NGOs expected.  This year’s theme is 'Driving Forces for CSR – Altruism or Economics?'  This conference is a must for companies committed to CSR in Asia.  Shalini Mahtani, CEO of Community Business will speak about 'The Business Case for Diversity' at the forum.  For details, click here.

 

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Event:	3rd conference in EnviroSeries 2004 - The Business Case for Sustainable Development
Date:	Thursday, 22 July 2004
Time:	9.00 - 5.30pm
Venue:	BEC Auditorium, G/F, Jockey Club Environmental Building, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Details:	This conference aims to demonstrate the business case for sustainable development  - that by acting as responsible corporate citizens businesses can become catalysts for local and global sustainability and improve rather than reduce their competitiveness.   The event will bring together local and international business leaders and experts to address the following issues:  The reasons and benefits for businesses to pursue sustainable development   Experience from local and overseas business leaders in integrating sustainable development considerations in their business values and practices Managing sustainability performance tools and best practice The role of Hong Kong businesses in promoting local and global sustainable development   Corporate sustainability in the Pearl River Delta context

 

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Event:	CSR in Hong Kong: Some Guidelines for Singapore
Date:	Thursday, 15 July 2004
Time:	11.45 - 2.00pm
Venue:	Orchard Hotel Singapore, 442 Orchard Road, Orchard Ballroom 3, Level 3
Details:	Speaker: Shalini Mahtani. Founder & CEO, Community Business Shalini will give AmCham members and their guests an overview of corporate social responsibility and how it is being incorporated into business operations in Hong Kong companies. The topics she will cover include: The Big Picture Leadership commitment Local vs multinational companies Stakeholders needs Business case Hong Kong civil society and CSR The CSR agenda for the future Shalini as founder and CEO of Community Business works with companies on issues surrounding community investment and diversity in the workplace. She w as senior associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers and assistant vice president at Banque Nationale de Paris Paribas. In 1999 she left banking to pursue a full-time career with the non-profit sector. Shalini is a graduate of the London School of Economics in UK and holds a CPA from Chicago. She is active in a number of civil society organizations in Hong Kong concerned with issues of gender, education and race discrimination.

 

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Event:	First Asia Pacific CSR Seminar Series and Social Venture Network Asia Conference
Date:	Monday - Tuesday, 12 - 13 July 2004
Time:	9.00 - 5.00pm
Venue:	Rasa Sentosa, Sentosa, Singapore
Details:	Key Objectives: To raise awareness and bring forward the development of CSR in the Asia Pacific region as a whole To showcase CSR best practices of the region To help companies in the region understand how to incorporate CSR into business practices To drive CSR in the Asia Pacific region To encourage, recognise and involve Youths in the evolving and molding of CSR To consider the legal/accounting approach to CSR To capture the Spirit of CSR and infuse the need for the Spirit for friendship, comradeship and areas of common values moving forward To encourage and drive home the value of networking and synergies particularly in the Asia Pacific region

 

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Event:	Embracing People with Disabilities in the Workplace
Date:	Tuesday, 29 June 2004
Time:	4.30 - 6.00pm
Venue:	British Consulate General, 1 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Details:	This roundtable will cover: Challenging common stereotypes and attitudes that employers> have of people with disabilities Company initiatives to embrace people with disabilities-those> that have worked and those that have not Government resources and initiatives to support employers to> recruit and retain people with disabilities Speakers: Nelson Yip, CEO, Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power Louise Lam, Head of Human Resource Operations for Hong Kong, HSBC Francis Wong, Acting Senior Labour Officer (Selective Placement), Labour Department HKSARG

 

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Event:	What is CSR?
Date:	Tuesday, 1 June 2004
Time:	2.30  - 4.30pm
Venue:	The University of Hong Kong
Notes:	Intensified Learning Opportunities Programme students

 

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Event:	Embracing Diversity in the workplace- Training workshop
Date:	Wednesday, 5 May 2004
Time:	2.30 - 5.00pm
Venue:	Equal Opportunities Commission, Unit 2002, 20/F., Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Details:	Jointly organized by Community Business and the Equal Opportunities Commission This workshop is for line managers and HR professionals looking to further their understanding of diversity in the workplace in Hong Kong.   Specifically, the aim of the workshop is to address:     1. Definitions of Diversity relevant to Hong Kong     2. Importance of Diversity including the legal framework and business case Practical applications of diversity through case studies There is no charge for this workshop, but we will need a deposit of $100 which is refundable when you attend the course.

 

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Event:	CSR and Public Relations
Date:	Thursday, 29 April 2004
Time:	6.30 - 8.00pm
Venue:	Foreign Correspondents Club, The Verandah 1/F
Details:	Organised by Council of Public Relations Firms in Hong Kong. Speaker: Shalini Mahtani, CEO, Community Business

 

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Event:	Business and HIV/AIDS
Date:	Wednesday, 24 March 2004
Time:	4.30 - 6.00pm
Venue:	The Auditorium, Citibank, 25/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Details:	Speaker: Senator Mechai Viravaidya, Thailand Mechai Viravaidya, a leading personality in the fight against HIV/AIDS, is a Thai Senator and the founder and Chairman of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA), one of Thailand's most successful and innovative non-profit development organisations.  We are delighted to have Senator Viravaidya back in Hong Kong to share his knowledge with companies, non-profit organisations and interested individuals in Hong Kong.  Book now!

 

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Event:	Women in the Workplace
Date:	Monday, 8 March 2004
Time:	12.00 - 2.00pm
Venue:	The Auditorium, Citibank, 25/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Details:	Speaker: Anna Wu, former President of the Equal Opportunities Commission Shalini Mahtani, CEO, Community Business
Note:	Only for invitees of Citibank

 

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Event:	Business Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility: 2004 Survey Results
Date:	Wednesday, 3 March 2004
Time:	4.30 - 6.00pm
Venue:	Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, 11 Floor, Two Exchange Square, Central
Details:	A Community Business Event with ASrIA and the Corporate Environmental Governance Program (CEGP), University of Hong Kong. This research seeks to define and identify the elements of Corporate Social Responsibility that businesses can use as a basis for their CSR policies and practices.  It then goes on to carry our survey of what some of the largest companies are doing in Europe, North America and Asia. In total 450 companies were surveyed in 15 different countries (including Hong Kong SAR). Speaker:  Dr. Richard Welford, CEGP

 

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Event:	Employee Volunteering:  Lessons learned from multinationals
Date:	Friday, 27 February 2004
Time:	12.30 - 2.00pm
Venue:	Allen & Overy, 10 Floor, Three Exchange Square, Central
Details:	A Community Business roundtable Speaker:   David Halley, Business in the Community, UK David Halley is Head of International Development at Business in the Community and author of The Complete Guide to Employee Community Involvement", European Commission 1999, and "The ECI Company Workbook," CSR Europe 2000.  David will share his experiences in develping employee volunteering programs in Europe.  David has worked extensively with companies such as Citigroup, Microsoft, CISCO, Marks and Spencer, KPMG, Vivendi, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and GE Capital.

 

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Event:	Making Money Out of Corporate Social Responsibility
Date:	Tuesday, 24 February 2004
Time:	9.00 - 5.30pm
Venue:	Island Ballroom, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong
Details:	A British Consulate-General event in association with Community Business and Business in the Community (BITC), UK A high-level workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) that will focus on the business and economic case for CSR, majoring on competitiveness, encouraging innovation and expanding market opportunities.
Note:	All CEO's and CSR professionals at Corporate Citizens of Community Business have already been invited.  Others are welcome to enroll directly with Kate Harrison at the British Consulate General by email kate.harrisson@fco.gov.uk

 

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Event:	Corporate Social Responsibility in Hong Kong: A Survey of Best Practice
Date:	Tuesday, 17 February 2004
Time:	4.30 - 6.00pm