“GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward. Since 2006 we've been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who give a damn. This website is an ongoing exploration of what GOOD is and what it can be.”
In particular, I thought this graphic was interesting:
It deals with the growing problem of e-waste (Case Studies: e-Waste, p326):
“As technology advances and we build more and more devices, the number of obsolete electronics in need of disposal is growing as well. The issue of global e-waste is a mounting concern. And as the problem piles up, many countries are finding it easiest to just ship their e-waste overseas.”
Some interesting/depressing facts:
“Each year, the United States throws out, on average: 25 million televisions, 47.5 million computers, and 100 million cell phones. Electronic waste is piling up around the world at a rate of 40 million tons per year.”
Also relevant to the issues discussed in Strategic CSR is this graphic covering how consumers in different countries feel about “green brands”:
“Corporate environmental consciousness has become an issue of increasing concern in our society, influencing not only public perception of a company, but also consumers' buying habits. Here we take stock of how this trend is developing around the world, and which popular brands are at the forefront.”
There are equally compelling graphics on similarly contentious issues, such as illegal immigration, education, urban growth, and many more.
Have a good weekend
David
Bill Werther & David Chandler
Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Stakeholders in a Global Environment (2e)
© Sage Publications, 2011
Instructor Teaching Site: http://www.sagepub.com/strategiccsr/
The library of CSR Newsletters are archived at: http://strategiccsr-sage.blogspot.com/
