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June 2010: Shortlist for Chambers Ireland's Corporate Social Responsibility Awards Announced
Shortlist for Chambers Ireland's Corporate Social Responsibility Awards Announced
Chambers Ireland has announced the shortlist for the 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. Now in their seventh year the Awards continue to grow with this year's applications reaching a record high level - up 25% on last year. The Awards are partnered with Business in the Community Ireland, run in association with the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, and kindly sponsored by Peninsula Business Services and Chamber HR.
Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “Given the challenges that so many Irish businesses continue to face, it is remarkable to see so many businesses do so many great things. This year we are particularly pleased so many SME companies showcasing their activities. All of these companies from SME through to MNC's are making real differences in their communities, on their environmental impact and with their many stakeholders. It is this commitment underpinned by CSR best practice that will play a key role in restoring Ireland's competitiveness in the future.”
Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs Pat Carey said, “The Corporate Social Responsibility awards are of particular importance in these difficult economic times and I am delighted that my Department continues to support this event. I understand that this year there has been a 25% increase on last year's applications which is great given the challenges that many businesses are facing. I was also encouraged to see the significant increase in applications from SMEs which have an important role to play in today's economy”.
Tina Roche, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland continued, “Responsible and sustainable business behavior has truly developed significantly in Ireland over the past number of years. It is vital to examine what different companies are doing and to highlight best practice in the various areas so that all businesses can continue to grow and improve their engagement with corporate responsibility. Well done to all who are shortlisted this year, it is a testament to the ongoing commitment of Irish business to having sustainable and responsible business practices.”
A total of 12 awards will be presented at this year's ceremony on Thursday 16th September in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. There will be separate categories for large indigenous and multinational corporations in the core CSR themes of Environment, Community, Workplace and Marketplace. Awards for Best International CSR Programme, Best SME CSR Project, Most Innovative CSR Programme and Outstanding Achievement in CSR will also be presented.
For further information please contact Jessica Dempsey, Press & Communications Officer, Chambers Ireland on 01-400 4303, 086-608 1605 or email jessica.dempsey@chambers.ie.
2010 Shortlist
Community
Large Indigenous Company
• Abtran: Abseil in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
• An Post in Collaboration with Trinity Immigration Initiative: LEADERS: Migrant Networks' Leaders Exhibition
• Bord Gáis Éireann: The Small Business Advice Programme www.smallbusinessadvice.ie
• Grant Thornton: The Grant Thornton Foundation Course for Higher Education for Young Adults
• Ulster Bank: Moneysense www.moneysense.ulsterbank.ie
Multinational Corporation• Abbott Ireland: Croí an Óir & Abbott Family Science and Operation Discovery Programmes
• Accenture: Accenture Business Class (Abc)
• Diageo Ireland: The Arthur Guinness Fund
• IBM Ireland Ltd: Celebrating 10 Years of IBM KidSmart Early Learning in Ireland
• Intel Ireland: Volunteer Matching Grant Program & SciFest
• Microsoft Ireland: Internet Safety for Children and Parents
• PricewaterhouseCoopers: CommunityMatters
• Vodafone Ireland Foundation: World of Difference Programme 2009/10
Environment
Large Indigenous Company
• Dromoland Castle Hotel: CASTLE C(L)ARE
• Jurys Inn Custom House: Operation S.E.A.N. - Environmental Management at Jurys
• Noonan: Cleaner Greener Cleaning Services
• Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork: Greening an Irish Hotel
Multinational Corporation• Abbott Ireland: Combined Heat & Power Project
• Citi: Citi Ireland Environmental Awareness Campaign & Citi Ireland Waste Management Initiative
• KPMG: Sustainable Travel @ KPMG
• PricewaterhouseCoopers: EnvironmentMatters
• Vodafone Ireland: Vodafone Ireland Green Agenda
International
• Jacob Fruitfield: The Soul of Haiti Foundation
• Kenmare Resources plc: Kenmare-Moma Development Association
• Musgrave Group: Partnership with Friends of Londiani Education Programme
• Pfizer Ireland: Ride-Renovate-Renew: The Pfizer Cycle for Chernobyl
Marketplace Customer• Abbott Ireland: Synagis Home Service
• Aviva Group plc: Aviva's Response to Customers During Unprecedented Flooding
• Jacob Fruitfield Food Group: Food for Simon with the Dublin Simon Community
• Microsoft Ireland: Digital by Choice
• Telefónica O2 Ireland: Combating Cyberbullying O2's ‘Block It Service' & Grace iPhone Application for Autism
Marketplace Supplier
• ARAMARK Ireland: Corporate Responsibility Programme
• McDonald's: Flagship Farms Programme
Workplace
Large Indigenous Company
• CRH Ireland: CRH Simon Safety Challenge
• Meteor Mobile Communications: CR Employee Engagement Program
• National Irish Bank: Charity Partner Programme
• Rezidor Hotel Group: Living and Leading Responsible Business Training
Multinational Corporation
• Accenture: Accent on Women
• GE Healthcare Ireland: (Healthymagination) GE Healthy Worksite
• IBM and AHEAD: Assisting IBM's Diversity Strength Through Partnership
• McDonald's: Education at McDonald's
• Shell E&P Ireland Limited: Corrib Natural Gas - Driver Safety Awareness Programme
• Zurich Insurance plc: Employee Engagement
Best SME Award
• Chartered Accountants of Ireland: National Institute for Intellectual Disability Business Partners Programme
• Dublin Port Company: Continued Commitment to CSR
• I.C.E Comfort Slat Mat Ltd: Comfort Slat Mats
• Maud's Merry Maids: Bellarose Foundation
• MCI Dublin: MCI Dublin and Irish Autism Action
• Newbridge Credit Union Ltd: Third Level Education Bursary Scheme
• Peninsula Business Services Ireland: Commitment to Developing CSR Programmes
• Torpey Wood Products: Belvoir Firelog Briquettes
Judging Panel
The independent judging panel is made up of respected individuals working in the field of CSR. The panel act independently at all times. Judges do not participate in votes for categories affecting companies with which they are linked.
• John Cunningham, Chair, Immigrant Council of Ireland;
• Karen Kieran, Director, One Family;
• Dr. Pierre McDonagh, Associate Dean Of Research, DCU Business School
• Aidan Power, Chair, Chambers Ireland's CSR Policy Council;
• Don Sexton, Principal Officer, Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs; and
• John Trethowan, Board Member, Business in the Community Ireland.
