Social Bridges presents the weekly rundown of the best posts on corporate social responsibility, sustainability and greener options.

1- The importance of being sustainable

Sustainability is not an optional business practice. John Friedman comes up with a complete business model.

2- Transparency, transparency

Transparency in CSR can cut both ways, Christian Hicks thinks.

3- CSR and higher education

CSR is about engaging people in the work/study place and there is a need to develop CSR dynamism at university level.

4- Sustainable reporting gains momentum

A KPMG report suggests that multinationals that the number of US companies reporting on sustainability has doubled.

5- Green reading with e-books

e-books can reduce the carbon footprint by great deal? Read this to know more.

6- Small system to tackle big issues

Small wind farms can fare better if given a chance. Read this.

7- Declining oil prices and green movement

The steep decline in oil prices has led to concerns about the future of green energy.

8- Building CSR strategies - for everyone

How can a CSR manager ensure full compliance from all stakeholders. Beth Holzman details.

9- Mainstreaming the fair trade regime

There is a need to streamline the fair trade regime. This paper explains more.

10- Citizens converting to green economy

A citizens renaissance is necessary for a shift towards green economy.

11- Waste towers, an innovative and green way of waste-management

Sustainable waste management will become simply what a city does.

12- We may need two planets by 2030

Julia Levitt thinks that we are barreling toward a two-planet global society. Simply put, the worldwide demand for resources will soon require the equivalent of two Earths to sustain.

13- Setting green agenda for the new U.S President

As the election fever reaches its height, some people are setting a green agenda for the new American President.

14- Moving beyond sustainability

Is a nice thought as we have to look beyond the general perceptions of sustainability, if we want a real change.

15- Doubts about climate policy during the economic crisis

As the world economy is in testing waters, it has also raised doubts about the climate change, among other things.

16- Ecological impact of roads and parking

While planning developments, the ecological aspects of a community have to be given special attention.

17- Fuel cell revolution

Well we are still dreaming for one but times are changing fast, for the better. Here is a nice post on this phenomenon.

18- Who deserves the green vote?

Continuing with the election extravaganza, Business Green takes a look at the ‘greenability’ of candidates.

19- Time for cleaning coal up

Julian thinks that it’s time to clean up the mess coal energy has created in China.

20 - How to become an ethical investor

Andrew concludes his series on socially responsible investing. A must read.

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