International governments have started implementing the principle of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into policies and strategies affecting all sectors of society, in order to ensure that both the public and the private sectors adopt practices and methodologies that demonstrate a sense of responsibility towards society, the environment, and the economy. The United Nations Secretary-General recently…
Education to Employment Bridge Saudi continues to build Employment – Education Bridge In Pursuit Of Knowledge based economy. In Saudi Arabia, like many countries, companies are keen to demonstrate their commitments towards improving the connection between school leavers and the jobs market. Not only does this commitment demonstrate an understanding by companies of the gap…
Leading CSR and sustainability advisory firm, EMG Group has announced a strategic partnership with international accountancy network, HLB International. The partnership will see EMG as HLB International’s strategic advisor for the further advancement of the network’s CSR and sustainability strategy. Headquartered in London, HLB International is a dynamic network of independent accounting firms and business…
Energy efficiency can reduce energy use, costs and lower emissions. Therefore, to maximise the energy savings potential in your company, make the effort to raise the awareness of everyone involved including managers, executives, staff and suppliers through an energy efficiency awareness training and program. As a result, energy-efficient processes available today provide opportunity to: reduce…
Last week, EMG Advisory Board Member Gerrit Heyns spoke on Climate Change and other issues at a global CEO conference held in Dubai. Heyns: “Perhaps the biggest impact of the Paris COP on business is the juxtaposition of risk and opportunity. Climate change is no longer measured in terms of cost alone, but also in…
Development Goals (SDGs), and on a separate occasion nearly 200 governments signed the Paris Agreement at COP21, an enduring, legally binding treaty on climate action. Despite their notable, distinct objectives, the SDG and COP21 have something in common: the advancing and greening of society through women. The lead-up to COP21 saw more than 60 governments…
Which CSR skills will your team need? To foster inclusivity and enhance a culture of community and shared values, it is central that a CSR team be comprised of a diverse group of individuals. The team could consist of employees with comprehensive and relevant sets of skills, experience, and knowledge as follows: (a) Employment relations:…
While the sustainability challenges we face today have seldom been so pressing, the opportunities they bring for organizations that rise to these challenges have seldom been so great. Low-hanging fruit has typically been found in areas such as energy reduction, material minimization, and other forms of cost efficiencies. But how does a strategy focused on…
Education and soft skills initative by Abdul Latif Jameel Company. This is an initiative which incorporates a number of strategies to inspire young people and develop their career prospects. It is a non-profit organization which is turning towards economic sustainability. It has 27 branches in the KSA and five others internationally. Its financing of entrepreneurial…
Governmental policies can be helpful to companies and non-profit organizations seeking to increase their recruitment of Saudis and to attract more women to the workforce. In terms of recruitment, best practices in this regard can be gleaned from other Arab countries. Morocco adopted a gender-equality strategy in 2006 by means of a new labor code…
Excerpt from an interview with Alisa Anantvoranich. Alisa: What does leadership mean to you? Drs Davis: Leadership to me is about one’s ability to manage and bring about change. A successful leader not only has the required technical skills of managing people, budgets and operations, but, importantly, is able to manage change. Taking this one…
The CSR certified training event is organised by EMG-CSR and hosted in Trinity Hall, one of the most beautiful and oldest colleges of the renown Cambridge University, UK. The certified training events are held 4 times per year, every 3 motnhs. The CSR certified training includes hands-on, innovative and thought-provoking training courses on corporate social responsibility…
