Social Bridges presents a weekly roundup of the though-provoking international posts on Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Greener options.

1. “Giving while living” takes hold

Sharon Schneider discusses the changing trends in the corporate and especially billionaires’ philanthropy - especially non-inheritance movement. Here is Social Bridges take on this.

2. ‘US of A’ left behind

This piece draws a comparison between the US and Denmark in energy dependence - former is still dependent on others while the latter has achieved ‘independence’.

3. Sales and Marketing are Us?

Pete Burden discusses sustainable marketing strategies and rumors about end of consumerism.

4. ‘Base of the Pyramid’ discussion continues…

The topic has garnered much interest since Prahalad and others presented this concept. Monica Tousenard views it with a different angle.

5. Bulk purchase a new method of going green?

This post has given a new twist to those who love buying in bulk. Now it can be a greener option, you know?

6. Positive side of green life

This brief but interesting post looks into the ‘going green’ trends and how common is ‘green’ these days.

7. Ethnically diverse philanthropy getting mass support

A survey finds out that now people will not give to those charities who are not ethnically diverse and so are their spending procedures.

8. The greener you go the better rapport you build

This survey suggests that going green is the best way of supplementing your business besides building a good reputation.

9. Shell again comes under fire

Shell remain in the news for its dubious CSR and environmental practices. This report tell the same story.

10. Industry from the bottom up

Africa is the most neglected region of the world and is also facing some de-industrialization. This article looks into these trends.

11. Beijing Olympics are greener than perception

Van Yang thinks that Beijing Olympics are much more greener as compared to the international reports.

12. China going Green?

Chinese have started massive campaigning that they are going to become the greenest nation in the world. This piece elaborates further.

13. Oxygen crisis

Are we going to face a serious crisis of Oxygen? Read Peter Tatchell’s views on this.

14. Corporate sustainability and stakeholders- what’s the equation?

This document takes a look at stakeholders’ role in driving corporate sustainability practices.

15. Climate change concerns waning?

A recent poll finds that people are now less concerned about climatic changes.

16. ‘Precycling’ taking roots

What is ‘precycling’? It’s actually evaluating the recycling aspects of a product before making a purchase. Many consumers seem to have switched to precycling. Read this.

17. Green efforts suffer a blow

Supply chain mismanagement can damage the greener efforts. Read this to know more..

18. How to make greener fuels at home?

Erin Scottberg explains new methods of going green.

19. Pakistan in 1948

As Pakistan is celebrating independence day, let’s take a look at the conditions immediately after partition. A comparison with the current conditions will make us understand the difference easily.

20. Chinese activities in Africa - clever way of doing business

China has captured a major share in the African market. This post looks at the current and future perspectives of this exercise and its impacts on poverty and sustainability.

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