Learn with us at our NY CSR Meetup event (no fee)!

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This event will be held simultaneously in New York and around the world online. Thank you to our sponsor ISSP (the International Society for Sustainability Professionals), and to Addison for making this possible.

RSVP :

To Join Us Online Via Webinar

You must RSVP on the Meetup site ( https://www.meetup.com... (https://www.meetup.com/The-New-York-Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Meetup-Group/calendar/14995035/)) . in the same way you would if you were attending in person. Y ou will receive the link to join the Webinar one day prior to the event and any updated correspondence about the event, including date, time and location changes. Space is limited.

At least 15 minutes before the meeting, check that you have the correct equipment via below:

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To Attend In Person In New York

You must RSVP on the Meetup site ( https://www.meetup.com... (https://www.meetup.com/The-New-York-Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Meetup-Group/calendar/14995035/)). This guarantees a space for you at the event and that you will receive updated correspondence about the event, including date, time and location changes. Space is limited.

Please note: you will be required to sign a release upon arrival as you will be attending the event in an office space after the regular close of business.

What : Join us for a combination book club and guest presentation event. We will discuss the materials below as well as hear from Marsha Willard, President of ISSP.

Agenda

6:30-7:00 Networking
7:00-7:15 Introductions and Presentation

7:15-8:15 Small Group Discussion
8:15-8:30 Small Group Insight Reports to Large Group
8:30-9:00 Networking (optional)

Readings : Please follow the links below to read the materials PRIOR to the event keeping in mind last year's trends versus this year's.

2010

Top 10 Trends in Sustainable Business, Reuters

http://blogs.reuters.com/environment/2010/04/28/top-10-trends-in-sustainable-business/

Top Five Sustainability Trends of 2010, Sustainable Life Media

http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/content/column/strategy/top_5_trends_of_2010

10 Trends from 2010, SustainAbility

http://bit.ly/hnPwaJ

10 Trends in Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Leader

http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/02/10/10-trends-in-sustainability-reporting

2011

What Are the Top Five Trends in CSR for Q1 2011?, 3BL Media

http://3blmedia.com/theCSRfeed/What-are-top-five-trends-CSR-Q1-2011

12 CSR Reporting Trends for 2011, CSR-Reporting

http://csr-reporting.blogspot.com/2010/11/12-csr-reporting-trends-for-2011.html

Six Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2011, Addison

http://addison.com/pages.cfm/whats-new/opinions/six-sustainability-trends-watch-2011.html

Top Sustainable Business Trends of 2011, Sustainable Futures

http://www.jimjubelirer.com/blog2/2011/02/top-sustainable-business-trends-of-2011/

How : This event will be held simultaneously in New York and around the globe online, connecting CSR professionals and supporters internationally! The organizers will prepare thought-provoking questions based on the selected literature to stimulate conversation. Attendees in New York as well as those joining online will be divided into groups to discuss questions and report learning outcomes to the larger group.

Special Offer : All NY CSR Meetup members who attend this event in person are entitled to a discount on the NetImpact professional association membership (new or renewal). Please bring $40 cash to the event to sign up for this spectacular deal (the largest discount they've ever offered). NetImpact is a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business. For more details, go to http://www.netimpact.....

Further Details : Insight Tuesdays events are open to anyone, experts and novices alike. We invite topical experts to contact us about submitting their CSR literature to the group for discussion. Organizers Amy and Laura can be reached via the "Contact Us" button on the Meetup home page.