"CSR Initiative at John F. Kennedy
     School of Government defines CSR;
     CSR encompasses not only what companies do
     with their profits, but also how they make them.
     It goes beyond philanthropy and compliance and
     addresses how companies manage their
     economic, social, and environmental impacts,
     as well as their relationships in all key spheres
     of influence: the workplace, the marketplace,
     the supply chain, the community, and the public
     policy realm.
   

Dubai First, the consumer finance company of Dubai Group, a member of Dubai Holding, today launched the 'Little Steps for Safety' campaign to promote road safety for children in the UAE.

The initiative comes as part of Dubai First's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), and marks the successful completion of its first year in operation. The campaign will be implemented in cooperation with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and the Emirates Driving Institute (EDI).

Grameen-Jameel Secures More than $15 million in Financing for Microfinance in Jordan and Morocco
CSR MIDDLE EAST - 30.04.08
Grameen-Jameel Pan-Arab Microfinance Limited (Grameen-Jameel) today announced that it has facilitated $15.3 million in commercial bank loan financing for two of its microfinance institution (MFI) partners: FONDEP of Morocco and Tamweelcom of Jordan.

“FONDEP and Tamweelcom share our commitment to building more inclusive financial systems throughout the Arab World and we are pleased to support their efforts to expand the economic opportunities available to the poor in Morocco and Jordan,” said Heather Henyon, General Manager of Grameen-Jameel.

Deutsche Post World Net starts global climate protection program GoGreen
AL BAWABA - 30.04.08
Deutsche Post World Net, the parent company to DHL, aims to reduce its carbon footprint for every letter mailed, every container shipped and every square meter of warehouse space used by 30% by the year 2020.

With this target, the No. 1 global logistics company is the first major company in its industry to set a quantifiable climate protection target. 'As the leading logistics provider and one of the world's largest employers, we acknowledge our broader responsibility in the battle against climate change, caused by industries and humans,' said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank Appel. '

ADC launches campaign in cooperation with JOHUD to introduce scholarships program to school students
ZAWYA - 29.04.08
As part of its corporate social responsibility and commitment to creating sustainable social development projects, the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) launched a campaign in cooperation with the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) and the Education Directorate in Aqaba to introduce secondary school students to the benefits, requirements and procedures of joining ADC's scholarships program.

The one week campaign, which was launched on Sunday 27th of April, included question and answer sessions on the scholarships program, discussions with students concerning their academic and future career paths, in addition to providing the students with consultation and advice on the best approach to achieve their goals and turn their ambitions into a reality.