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Sustainable Development International E-Newsletter 3rd November 2004
Following on from the previous Newsletter, this month's feature article is looking at the refurbishment and recycling of IT equipment; the implications and logistics of companies donating their outdated equipment to schools and non-profit organisations in the developing world. And talking of refurbishment, the new "SDI Issues" sections are currently being added to the www.sustdev.org website. Keep checking towards the end of the week when the new sections will go live! The twelfth edition of the Sustainable Development International journal has arrived on our desks today, covering a myriad of issues from the International Year of Microcredit and emissions trading to labour standards and corruption within business; Financing water and sanitation and the future of sustainable energy and transport. If you are not already subscribed, click here to subscribe.
Why we need to help PCs live longer		Events Calendar
	Every year companies around the world replace more than 60 million computers (source: National safety Council) with updated models that are faster and capable of delivering more productivity. New EU regulations governing the disposal of electrical goods, and increasing recognition of corporate responsibilities by big businesses, means this is potentially good news for thousands of charities, schools and other non-profit organisations. Read more...	Click here to view the calendar
Businesses for Social Responsibility 2004 The Businesses for Social Responsibility 2004 Conference, taking place from the 9th to the 12th of November in New York, will focus on both the rewards and risks associated with incorporating corporate social responsibility into business practices.		Upcoming Events
		Wed, Nov 3rd, Climate Change and Business
Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBLI) Conference In its sixth year, the world's largest international conference focusing on sustainable investment will cover topics such as socially responsible investment (SRI) analysis, reporting and corporate citizenship.		Wed, Nov 3rd Carbon Sequestration Initiative Forum
		Wed, Nov 3rd Global Environmental Change Institute on Globalisation and Food Systems
		Thu, Nov 4th Climate Change and Business
Sustainable Development News		Thu, Nov 4th Global Environmental Change Institute on Globalisation and Food Systems
Wednesday 03 November 2004 Climate gas cuts 'are affordable'
Tuesday 02 November 2004 China Bans Imports of Scrap Electronics in Bid to Clean Up Environment		Advertisement
Tuesday 02 November 2004 African leaders to step up fight against graft
Tuesday 02 November 2004 IUCN World Conservation Congress
Monday 01 November 2004 US must act over climate says Queen

CSR News
Wednesday 03 November 2004 Children with Aids 'need low-cost drugs'
Wednesday 03 November 2004 New Body Launched to Champion Quality CSR Research		Book Store
Tuesday 02 November 2004 Leading business organisations publish guide to facilitate partnerships
Tuesday 02 November 2004 Company boards fail to identify key social and environmental risks
Tuesday 02 November 2004 European Aluminium Industry Committed To Sustainable Development

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