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R.E.A.C.T. China Earthquake

On 12th May, 2008, a huge earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit China's Sichuan province. More than 69,000 people were killed and an estimated 5.36 million buildings collapsed. The needs are ongoing and Global Hand is committed to playing its part in keeping this crisis before our...

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Sanofi-aventis helps NGO to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in China

After the WenChuan Earthquake in May 2008, Sanofi-Aventis was among the first companies to donate 15 million RMB (1 million euros) to China’s Ministry of Health, as well as medicines valued at 500,000 RMB to local Sichuan Ministry of Health.

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DHL airlifts humanitarian supplies to China's earthquake victims

DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company continued its relief activities by leveraging on its core competency in logistics to ship 15 tons of relief supplies from Hong Kong to Chengdu City, Sichuan, China on 1 June 2008 for two aid agencies – the Hong Kong Red Cross and the Crossroads...

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China Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into China.

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Timberland and GreenNet reduce desertification in China

Timberland Japan and GreenNet have partnered to reduce desertification in Horqin, China. In 2001, Timberland started on one of its community service projects to support greening activities in China's Horqin Desert that is situated in Inner Mongolia, through Japan based non-profit organisation -...

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China Success Stories

China Success Stories features news on Chinese Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility in China.

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Corporate Social Responsibility in China: An Analysis of Domestic and Foreign Retailers' Sustainability Dimensions.

This paper discusses the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in China through an exploration of the way in which CSR operates in large retailers both in the Chinese and the international context.

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Corporate social responsibility communication of Chinese corporations in China

This paper explores the way in which leading Chinese and global companies operating in China communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles and practices to Chinese stakeholders.

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China's Humanitarian Groups - May, 2004

Library information with a focus on China.

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The Coca Cola - WWF partnership to clean the Yangtze river

The Yangtze River - the longest river in Asia and the lifeblood of millions of Chinese - was once said to be so clear you could see the bottom. Today, as China's massive economic growth takes its toll on the environment, it is at the top of the list of the 10 most-threatened rivers in the world,...

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Beijing Shengchang Bioenergy S&T Co.: A Leading Bio-Energy Benefits Both Business Itself and Local Farmers in Beijing

Agricultural waste was previously just waste, burned outside in winter. It needs a lot of labour to handle and also produces severe environmental problems. This successful business converts agricultural waste into a valuable product. Beijing Shengchang Bioenergy S&T Co., Ltd. (SBST) is a...

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Eastman Kodak and The Nature Conservancy partner on an innovative program to learn about local needs in China

Since 2001, Eastman Kodak has partnered with The Nature Conservancy on an innovative program that provides cameras and film to remote villagers in order to learn about local needs in southwestern China. Called Photovoice, the project is an integral part of The Nature Conservancy's effort with local...

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Shanghai Rotary donates wheelchairs to NGOs in China

In 2006, the Rotary Club of Shanghai partnered with the Rotary Club of Burlingame to provide new wheelchairs to needy people in and around Shanghai.

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Promoting safer operations and emergency preparedness in China

Dow Chemical Company is a diversified chemical company that offers a broad range of products and services. A partnership between the ministry of environmental protection (MEP), UNEP, and Dow promotes chemical safety, emergency preparedness and safer production in the chemical sector in China.

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Impacts of Corporate Code of Conduct on Labor Standards: A Case Study of Reebok's Athletic Footwear Supplier Factory in China (Xiaomin Yu, 2008)

This study examines the social impact of labour-related corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies or corporate codes of conduct on upholding labour standards through a case study of CSR discourse and codes implementation by Reebok, a leading branded company making athletic footwear in a...

DKT International - China (DKT-China)

DKT International - China (DKT-China), a member of DKT International, works to help with reproductive health concerns including family planning and HIV/AIDS spread. DKT-China is most active in Yunnan Province which has the highest reported number of HIV infections. DKT-China has two goals: to...

China Development Brief

China Development Brief is an independent publication that reports on social development in China, with particular emphasis on the work of international and Chinese NGOs. It enables improved information flows between international agencies funding or development projects in China and promotes...

China – Britain Business Council (CBBC)

China – Britain Business Council (CBBC) is a UK agency offering assistance to British companies intending to do business in China. In 1998 China Britain Trade Group changed its name to China Britain Fussiness Council. CBBC has operated as a business-led partnership between government and industry....

Junior Achievement China (JA China)

Junior Achievement China (JA China), a member Nation of Junior Achievement Worldwide, educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics. JA develops business and economics-based curricula for students from elementary schools through universities. They partner...

China Children and Teenagers' Fund

China Children and Teenagers' Fund (CCTF) is an independent, non-profit charity organization supporting disadvantaged children in China. CCTF's mission is to care for, foster and educate children and teenagers, and to assist in developing the education and welfare of children and teenagers,...