World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by SIWI. This year, the theme is Water for Sustainable Growth. It is also the 20th jubilee of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. In 2015, over 3,000 individuals and close to 300 convening organizations from 130 countries participated in the...
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Let us draw your attention to the 2016 Call for Proposal of the European Union’s LIFE Programme published recently on the European Commission’s LIFE website (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/). LIFE is the EU’s financial instrument supporting environmental, nature conservation and climate action projects. The Programme contributes approximately €63,6 million to the Climate Action Subprogramme in 2016 in all EU...
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After months-long preparations, the professional program for graduates from the first and second year of Business Council Hungary (BCSDH) Future Leaders Talent Program was hosted by Dreher Breweries Ltd. on the 25th May 2016. The company’s Managing Director, Robert Cooper opened the day with his short welcome speech, then he answered participants’ questions about the achievements...
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“This is less than 10 years so we need to invest today.” – pointed out Martin Powell at the Action 2020 Hungary Forum held by BCSDH May 11, 2016.   Martin Powell, Global Head of Urban Development Siemens and previously the Mayoral Advisor on the Environment for the current Mayor of London, held a sensational...
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From waste to resource – The Dutch Way 9:00 am, May 26, 2016, Larus Event Centre The Netherlands is a pioneer in the world of circular economy. The country even intends to become a circular hotspot in the whole European region. In cooperation with four partner organisations, the Royal Netherlands Embassy organises a one day...
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‘Effective handling of climate change is an enormous responsibility and a business opportunity at the same time.’ – explained Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, climatologist, in her presentation at BCSDH’s business breakfast, adding that ‘companies which may not be able or are not willing to seize this opportunity can easily fall behind.’ Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, vice-president of the Nobel...
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The Commission Services have launched a public consultation today to feed into its upcoming non-binding guidelines that will set out how large public-interest entities, such as listed companies and banks, could disclose social and environmental information. These guidelines can assist companies in the reporting process, providing them with a methodology that will facilitate the disclosure of...
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Attila Chikán Jr. was elected to new president by the general assembly of Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary. The new president follows István Salgó CEO of ING Bank in the position, who, according to the assembly’s unanimous decision, will assist BCSDH as an Honorary President. Under Mr. Salgó’s leadership the organization became a...
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It was announced January 24, 2016 that the Alumni Club of Future Leaders Talent Program was established on self-organized basis but with the support of BCSDH, providing a forum to the students of graduate grade for meet each other and also for professional improvement. The questionnaire filled by the graduated students shows great interest in...
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Recognising the professional work and experience of Irén Márta and the BCSDH, an honourable invitation to join the Corporate Advisory Board of Faculty of Business Administration in Corvinus University was received. BCSDH accepted the proposal of the two year membership. It is an essential element of the mission of Corvinus University of Budapest to coordinate...
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Sustainability reporting helps organizations to become more responsible, accountable and contribute effectively to sustainable development; to engage with stakeholders and build corporate reputation. To prepare and publish a report needs more than data, wording and editing. Date:                    14-15. April 2016 + on-line exercise Location:            Hungary, Budapest...
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BCSDH launched the 3rd year of „Future Leaders” Talent program participating 26 talented, young leaders at the opening ceremony held January, 21. Siemens Zrt. hosted the opening event January, 21. 2016, where the 26 talented young professionals had the opportunity to meet the mentor companies and the mentors supporting the program for the first time....
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