Soul Economy

[ October 22, 2008; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] This seminar will provide a ‘roadmap’ for sustainability reporting and cut through the clutter of sometimes conflicting information and trends. It will reveal new trends in sustainability communication and practical ways to communicate the value of sustainability activities to stakeholder groups – investors, industry, government, staff, customers and the public. It will examine case studies [...]

[ August 24, 2008; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]

Visit the Fair Trade Market in Manly on Sunday, 24 August and join the celebration of Manly Council’s Accreditation as the first Fair Trade Community in NSW, and only the second in Australia.

There will be a range of fair trade companies showcasing a wide range of products from food and beverages to sports gear, clothing, [...]

[ August 12, 2008; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. August 13, 2008; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. August 14, 2008; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]

Macquarie University is holding their first sustainability fair for students, staff and the community. There will be guest speakers including Natalie Isaacs from the Climate Coolers and Matt Grant from Peats Ridge  Festival. You can join in a yoga or sustainability in the curriculum workshop, sample some tasty organic food, listen to music, visit stalls, [...]

[ August 29, 2008; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Due to its increasing expansion, the corporate sector is arguably one - if not the - most important international influence on human rights. The positive response by the international business community to the recent release of the report by the UN’s Special Representative for Business and Human Rights, Prof Ruegge, is indicative of the increasing [...]

[ June 5, 2008 12:00 pm to June 8, 2008 5:00 pm. ] Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 June 2008
(Opens World Environment Day)
Sustainable commerce and living makes environmental & economic good sense. With the latest new “green” ideas and sustainable commercial developments you can help save the environment and save money!

Thursday
June 5
(12 noon to 8pm)
Business & Public

Friday
June 6
(10am – 6pm)
Business & Public

Saturday
June 7
(10am – 6pm)

Sunday
June 8
(10am – 5pm)

Admission: $ 15.00
Concession: [...]

[ June 5, 2008; ]
World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, United Nations Environment Programme [...]

[ May 22, 2008 to May 23, 2008. ]
This event will examine what is sustainability’s impact on business and the economy and what crucial, emerging issues in sustainability are confronting business. It will look at how organizations can boost their bottom line by taking advantage of sustainable and green initiatives.

Where: Dockside, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Cost: $1295 - $1995 including GST (depending on when you [...]

[ May 29, 2008; 7:00 pm; ]

Fair Wear presents the 2008 Fabric of Society Dinner and Celebrity Art Auction. Involving and empowering garmet outworkers, the FairWear Campaign works to improve the precarious conditions and low rates of pay that these highly skilled women experience. Each table is invited to sponsor an outworker to assist them in attenidng the dinner.

Venue: Paddington Town [...]

[ May 15, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

As part of this year’s National Volunteer Week (NVW), goodcompany is bringing together Australia’s leading corporates, charities and skilled professionals in a meaningful Exchange of ideas and aspirations.

To celebrate this year’s NVW theme – Volunteers Change Our World – this event will share vital information about the sector, some amazing success stories and open opportunities [...]

[ May 17, 2008; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ]

Soul Economy is pleased to report that there is an Ethical Art Prize. This prize provides ethical fund manager, Australian Ethical, with a unique opportunity to not only increase awareness of ethical investment but also allows people to think creatively about ethical issues.

The Australian Ethical Charter sets out which sort of activities are to be [...]