On September 25, 2010, the Energy Chamber will be partnering with the Heroes
Foundation to clean up Vessigny Beach in support of the 25th anniversary of
the International Coastal CleanUp (ICC)
We are encouraging all members to support this environmental effort as we
clean up the Vessigny Beach area. Many other organizations will also be
cleaning up other beach sites in Trinidad and Tobago and all over the world...
Is your company transparent and socially responsible? Is your company a champion for environmental and community development and sustainability? Does your company exemplify commitment to the ideals of good governance?
If so, then perhaps you should consider participating in the Energy Chamber’s CSR Leadership Awards and shine a spotlight on your company as a good corporate citizen!
Here's a look at the winning projects and initiatives from 2009!
* CSR VIDEO FEATURING BG Trinidad and Tobago; Omega Telecom Limited and BHP Billiton Trinidad
* CSR VIDEO FEATURING BG Trinidad and Tobago; Methanex Trinidad Limited; Guardian Holdings Limited
Since its inception in 2008, The Energy Chamber’s CSR Leadership Awards continue to provide a platform for corporate highlight their CSR initiatives. This is the Energy Chamber’s flagship event which gives recognition and promotion to outstanding CSR initiatives in areas such as good governance and transparency; environmental sustainability; community development and strategic social investment.
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There is an increased move under the Obama Administration to ramp up international "anti-bribery" practices overseas. The effort is motivated by the notion that business should not be conducted in one way in more modernized countries and then practiced differently in others.
The overal goal is teh creation of a golabl consensus that corruption in unacceptable, according to the US Justice Department Criminal Division. The administration also links corruption with national security issues such as arms and narcotics trafficking and terrorism.
The FBI is deploying "legal attaches" to at least 75 overseas missions mandated to investigate bribery on the road to tackling overseas corruption
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The Energy Chamber will launch its 3rd annual Corporate Social Responsibilty Leadership Awards on June 15, 2010.
For companies based in Port of Spain and wishing to obtain more information on the 2010 Awards programme, the Energy Chamber will be present next week at the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) on May 20th and 21st at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad.
Come meet the Energy Chamber at the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI) booth and get first hand information on how your company can participate in this year's Awards programme.
Contact Cindy@energy.tt or 354-4188
Read More...The much anticipated annual CSR Leadership Awards will be launched very soon and for those who are not aware, this programme culminates with a premiere ceremony which awards local CSR practitioners for execllence in best practice.
For those of you who've heard of our annual Awards programme but could not participate for whatever reason, this just may be the year for you!
Stay tuned for further details and updates of the 2010 CSR Leadership Awards programme.
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EmailFor the upcoming Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2010, a CSR element will be included in the form of a participative workshop session free to attendees.
BG Trinindad and Tobago Limited, the Official CSR Partner for the STCIC's 2010 Energy Conference, has sponsored workshop facilitator Susan Cote-Freeman, a programme manager for Transparency International's Private Sector programme, who will lead discussions. The workshop will be opened by BG Trinidad and Tobago's Chief of Staff, Krysta De Lima.
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EmailGuyana is a leading participant in the Global Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) which involves 50 donor and forest countries administered by the World Bank in developing REDD strategies (Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation)
86% of Guyana is covered by forests with some 80% tropical rain forests. Guyana is currently refining its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) where REDD would be the major financing mechanism.
Read More... EmailCARICOM has unveiled a united strategy on mitigating against the effects of Climate Change ahead of the upcoming UN Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen next week. The intent of the campaign is to support a common, regional approach in dealing with climate change issues. CARICOM's Secretary General, Edwin Carrington, stated that the regional approach to mitigating against climate change was based on studies carried out by the Caribbean Community Centre for Climate Change (CCCCC) which concluded that global temperatures exceeding 1.5 degrees celcius will have devastating impacts on the Caribbean region.
Read More... EmailMozambique is widely cited as one of the countries most affected by climate change as a result of fast rising sea levels. The country has one of the longest coastlines in Africa spanning almost 1,650 miles with some 13 million people inhabiting the coastal areas. Year by year, the situation in Mozambique worsens as sea waters continue to erode the country's coastline.
Read More... EmailSome 7000 publicly listed companies may have to follow a 'voluntary" corporate governance code being drafted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in addition to the mandatory code prescribed by India's Securities and Exchange Board.
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"Managing Risks through CSR Best Practice", a CSR Workshop for TTEC 2010- December 18, 2009
The Jagdeo Initiative-Guyana's REDD scheme- December 2, 2009
CARICOM's collective position on Climate Change- December 2, 2009
Mapping Corporate Social Responsibility in Trinidad and Tobago is a pioneering study undertaken by UNDP and STCIC. Its aim is to provide an overview of the current level of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and related activities of the private sector in Trinidad and Tobago. Learn more.