Conference on business performance and CSR.The International Research Group for Business Performance & Corporate Responsibility of Middlesex University Business School, London, is organising its second one-day International Conference on Business Performance & Corporate Social Responsibility on Wednesday 22 June 2005 in central London. http://mubs.mdx.ac.uk/conferences/bpcsr05/index.htm

Social Venture Network annual conference. The art of good business: adding value through corporate social responsibility will take place in Lucca, Tuscany from 29 September to 1 October. Contact Gabrielle Hamm for further information, gabriellehamm@yahoo.com.

Ethical Corporation Europe 2005 - The Four P's of Corporate Responsibility June 1-2, 2005, London, UK http://www.ethicalcorp.com/europe2005/
Now in its 4th year, Europe's biggest ethical business conference will focus on the four P's of corporate responsibility, and aims to answer how you can give Power, Purpose, Personality and Performance to your corporate responsibility objectives.
Topics that will be covered include:
* Power: Can a company be too big to be responsible? * Lobbying: buying undue influence or a democratic must? * Purpose: The case for the business case. What happens when there's no money in ethics? Can the business case survive? * Life without the business case: Real life, not new religion. * Personality: Creating a lasting culture of ethical leadership / what makes a responsible leader. Cracks in the credo - building culture that lasts * Performance: What do the investment banks really think about corporate ethical risk and the costs of externalities? How are some of the big firms performing? *
Contact Details:David Embelton E: david.embelton@ethicalcorp.com

How to manage ethical risk in China April 27 - 28, 2005, London, UK http://www.ethicalcorp.com/china2005
This conference will provide large companies with a 2-day roadmap to developing a responsible - and profitable - business in the world's most dynamic marketplace. Building on the success of Ethical Corporation magazine's inaugural conference for companies operating in China, this conference will directly reflect the opportunities and concerns you face in China.
Topics that will be covered include:
* Governance and risk in modern China * Rolling out your global code of conduct to your supply base in China * How to improve environmental management in your Chinese facilities * Dealing with the realities of legal enforcement in China * How to improve workforce education and healthcare in China * Working hours and wage levels in China * HIV/AIDS awareness in China: What is the role of business? *
Contact Details:Peter Carkeek E: peter.carkeek@ethicalcorp.com

Ethical Corporation’s Eurasian Conference on the Global Compact June 7-8, 2005, St Petersburg, Russia http://www.ethicalcorp.com/eurasia
For the first time, this unique conference will focus on some of the essential corporate responsibility issues in Eurasia. It will also highlight opportunities for businesses incorporating the UN Global Compact ten principles into their Russian and Eastern/Central European operations. In the face of growing pressure to responsibly manage issues affecting business reputation, this event aims to recognise ways companies can maintain long-term profitability while simultaneously advancing the public good.
Topics that will be covered include:* How to improve corporate governance standards in Eurasia* The real difference between corporate responsibility and philanthropy* The role of multi-lateral institutions in Eurasia – how they can help to encourage corporate responsibility* Non-financial reporting – strategies and benefits* Corporate partnerships with Eurasian NGOs and governments* Tackling bribery and corruption – practical tips from leaders in the field* How to measure business progress on the Global Compact’s 10 principles
Contact Details:Olena Bibik E: olena.bibik@ethicalcorp.com

Ethical Corporation Washington DC Business/NGO Partnerships conference 24-25 May, 2005, Washington DC, http://www.ethicalcorp.com/washingtonconference
The emphasis is firmly on practicalities rather than theory, thanks to a fully interactive agenda that enables you to debate and network with your peers, clients and competitors. * Day One features presentations, panel discussions and professionally facilitated breakout groups. * Day Two is dedicated to highly focussed sessions so that you can choose what matters most to you. Pick and mix the most relevant workshops to YOU!
We're also holding this event in London and over 260 participants have already registered! Register before 7th of March and get $400 off your registration fees!
Contact Details: Tel: Laura Geron +44 (0) 20 7375 7226 E: laura.geron@ethicalcorp.com