Mardi, 7 of septembre of 2010

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Small Scale Gold Mining – Social and Financial Challenges – UNEP – September 23

Addressing the Social and Financial Challenges of

Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining

Thursday, 23 September 2010, 14h30 – 17h00

International Environment House II, Geneva

UNEP Chemicals Branch is pleased to invite you to attend a briefing to raise awareness, foster a dialogue and build collaboration with international organizations, the private sector and non-government organizations on the issue and challenges associated with artisanal and small scale gold mining. More information at contact(at)wholebeauty.ch

 

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Christian Dior slammed in China over  »racist » images

quentinshih8What to think ? Is this really about racism ?   

London, Sep 7 (PTI) Luxury French label Christian Dior is at the centre of racism allegations in China over a series of promotional images clicked to adorn the brand’’s Shanghai flagship store. The series of photographs show white models in haute couture posing in front of identical Chinese extras in workgear. The images from the  »Shanghai Dreamers » campaign have been branded « discriminatory and racist » and caused a storm in the media and blogosphere, reported Daily Mail online. Photographer Quentin Shih who clicked the images has been forced to justify his actions.  « I wanted to show the power of Chinese people standing together and a kind of socialism in Chinese history. The Chinese models are not people. They are symbols, » said the photographer. However, his efforts have not succeeded in placating critics. The Guardian’’s Jenny Zhang believes the images will alienate a potentially lucrative clientele. « Dior and Galliano should know better than to commission these photographs for their Shanghai storefront. They should have sent Chinese models for Shih to shoot, and should understand that the modern Chinese Dior customer will not recognise herself or himself in these photographs, » she wrote. …

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La Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie supports the Atelier of Sustainable Excellence.

FHHLa Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie supports The Atelier of Sustainable Excellence, an exclusive workshop which aims to provide a learning & sharing platform – for CSR/Sustainability professionals from luxury, prestige and beauty companies, academia and NGO.

The event will take place in Lausanne/Switzerland on September 28, 2010

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Paint a Smile and Hermès …

Un carré Hermès pour la fondation Paint a Smile

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Kinross Gold Corporation announces new web CR report.

Kinross Gold Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of their 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report http://www.reportalert.info/ra/profiles/Kinross/2010/?ID=32555.

The report chronicles Kinross’ progress over the past two years in delivering on the strong commitment to corporate responsibility that is expressed in the company’s core values and Ten Guiding Principles for Corporate Responsibility.

This is Kinross’ first web-based report and details the Company’s 2008 and 2009 performance in health and safety, environment, community and social development, engaging with local stakeholders, working with indigenous people, and more. The report also includes an overview of the Company’s new corporate responsibility strategy, and features a number of case studies. A PDF copy of the full report, detailed 2009 data tables, and other relevant documents are available for download from the homepage.

Explore the site at http://www.reportalert.info/ra/profiles/Kinross/2010/?ID=32555.

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Russia, and employs approximately 5,500 people worldwide. The company’s strategic focus is to maximize net asset value and cash flow per share through a four-point plan built on: delivering mine and financial performance; attracting and retaining the best people in the industry; achieving operating excellence through the “Kinross Way”; and delivering future value through profitable growth opportunities. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

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