Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference Rotman Commerce Beyond Business is excited to introduce our 2nd annual CSR Conference! We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Featuring TD Bank, KPMG LLP, Free the Children, Barrick Gold as partners, this year’s CSR Conference promises to be an exceptional learning experience. About the CSR Conference

Many corporations in various industries spend large amounts of time and resources incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility into their business strategies. Why are these multi-million dollar corporations investing so h

eavily in CSR practises? Referencing CSR issues in the mining and metals industry, this year’s CSR Conference aims to help students understand how a successful CSR strategy can promote a healthy bottom line. Through numerous interactive workshops hosted by our partners, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful and socially responsible business leaders. Conference Breakdown

Registration and Refreshments
Keynote Speaker
Workshop #1: “Accounting for Sustainability” hosted by KPMG LLP
Workshop #2: “Investing for a Better Future” hosted by TD Bank
Lunch
Workshop #3: “Strategy with Barrick Gold” hosted by Barrick Gold
Workshop #4: “Academic Analytics” This workshop encourages students to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of real-world CSR strategies that have been adopted by corporations. Workshop #5: “Free the Children: Inspiring Social Change” Learn from the experts how you can make a difference as tomorrow’s business leaders. Workshop #6: Cause Marketing/Strategy
Simulation: Learning by doing is one of the most effective professional development tools. Students will have the opportunity to see if they have what it takes to be a socially responsible business leader through a CSR case. Mix and Mingle/Networking


Students will have an option attending these 4 out of 6 of these workshops. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Rotman Portal or in person at a RCBB booth in WO basement or ECO100.

03/11/2013

Reminder that the CSR Conference Chair and Manager of Internal Affairs positions are due TOMORROW at 5pm!

Find the application in the Rotman Commerce Portal under: Student Organizations --> Leadership Opportunities

02/03/2012
01/28/2012

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) CONFERENCE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

*Registration Deadline: SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 AT 12:00 PM*

Location:
1. Kruger Hall, Woodsworth College, 119 St. George Street, Toronto, ON (For Breakfast)

2. Allstream Centre, 105 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON (For Conference)

Transportation: Buses provided to and from conference venue and included in delegate fee

Delegate Fee: $25 per delegate that includes a(n):

- EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING BREAKFAST with TD Bank representatives and U of T alumni

- THREE-COURSE LUNCH

- TRANSPORTATION to and from the conference venue

- GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE for a FULLY TAILORED SUIT from TheModAppeal with a retail value of $500

Dress Code: Business Casual

Register here:

1. Rotman Commerce Students: https://portal.rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca/myAccount/studentLife/eventRegistration.htm?dc=registration&eventId=149

2. Non-Rotman Commerce Students: http://csrconference2012.eventbrite.ca/

Schedule*:

8:00 - 9:30 - Networking Breakfast w/ TD Bank Representatives and U of T Alumni at Kruger Hall, Woodsworth College

9:30 - 9:45 - Bus Transportation from the intersection of Bloor and St. George

9:45 - 10:00 - Introductory Remarks

10:00 - 11:00 - Keynote Speaker 1: Rod Lohin, Executive Director of the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship, Rotman School of Management

11:00 - 12:15 - Seminar 1: Choice between:

(1) “Social Enterprise Innovation” by Ann Armstrong, Lecturer, Rotman School of Management

(2) “Working with Businesses for Transformational Change” by Monica Da Ponte, Director, WWF Canada

12:15 - 1:15 - Three-course Lunch

1:15 - 2:30 - Seminar 2: Choice between:

(1) “Corporate Sustainability Consulting” by Nelson Switzer, President, asherleaf consulting

(2) “Corporate Sustainability Reporting” by Shelley Hyatt, Senior Associate, PwC Canada

2:30 - 3:45 - Seminar 3: Choice between:

(1) “The Microfinancing Fellowship Experience” by Zerrin Cetin, Ghana Fellow, Kiva

(2) “The Financial Literacy Teaching Experience” by Marc Chalifoux, Senior Manager, TD Bank Financial Group

3.45 - 4:00 - Break

4:00 - 5:00 - Keynote Speaker 2: Tony Chambers, Director of the Centre for the Study of Students in Post Secondary Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)

5:00 - 5:30 - Closing Remarks by RCBB

5:30 - 6:00 - Bus Transportation back to the intersection of Bloor and St. George

*We understand delegates may have class conflicts on the Friday. Thus, we are happy to accommodate new entrants at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. We ask, however, that upon entrance, you remain for the duration which helps us minimize noise and inconvenience.

Delegates coming at the above accommodation times are encouraged to take TTC transit to the conference venue:

Option #1 = Southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar (from Bathurst station)
Option #2 = Westbound 509 Harbourfront streetcar (from Union station)

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Rotman Commerce Beyond Business Executive and Committee Members

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Rotman Commerce Beyond Business (RCBB)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://rcbb.students.rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca/

01/25/2012

TheModAppeal is giving away a fully tailored suit to one of lucky the delegates attending our conference on Feburary 3rd! This has a retail value of over $499!!!!


REGISTER NOW AT HTTP://BIT.LY/CSRCONFERENCE2012

BY MONDAY 12PM

01/17/2012

Updated conference schedule as of Monday, January 16:

8:00 - 9:30 - Networking Breakfast w/ Corporate Representatives and Alumni at Kruger Hall, Woodsworth College

9:30 - 9:45 - Bus Transportation from the intersection of Bloor and St. George

9:45 - 10:00 - Introductory Remarks

10:00 - 11:00 - Keynote Speaker 1: Rod Lohin

11:00 - 12:15 - Seminar 1: Choice between asherleaf, Kiva, PwC, Rotman, TD, and WWF-led topics.

12:15 - 1:15 - Three-course Lunch

1:15 - 2:30 - Seminar 2: Choice between asherleaf, Kiva, PwC, Rotman, TD, and WWF-led topics.

2:30 - 3:45 - Seminar 3: Choice between asherleaf, Kiva, PwC, Rotman, TD, and WWF-led topics.

3.45 - 4:00 - Break

4:00 - 5:00 - Keynote Speaker 2: Tony Chambers

5:00 - 5:30 - Closing Remarks

5:30 - 6:00 - Bus Transportation back to the intersection of Bloor and St. George

01/17/2012

We understand delegates may have class conflicts on the Friday. Thus, we are happy to accommodate new entrants at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. We ask, however, that upon entrance, you remain for the duration which helps us minimize noise and inconvenience.

Delegates coming at the above accommodation times are encouraged to take TTC transit to the conference venue:

Option #1 = southbound 511 Bathurst streetcar (from Bathurst station)
Option #2 = westbound 509 Harbourfront streetcar (from Union station).

Please feel free to contact any member of the CSR Conference committee if you have any questions or concerns. We would be happy to resolve them. :)

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