Purpose – This paper aims to examine the definition of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as propagated by ISO 26000, the global comprehensive guidance standard for CSR, compare it to and position it vis-à-vis other contemporary interpretations of CSR and formulate a critique on the standard’s definition of CSR. Methodology/Approach – This paper aims to examine the definition of CSR as propagated by ISO 26000, the global comprehensive guidance standard for CSR, compare it to and position it vis-à-vis other contemporary interpretations of CSR and formulate a critique on the standard’s definition of CSR. Findings – ISO 26000’s definition of CSR is ‘out of the ordinary' when compared to instrumental CSR definitions that are currently dominant, as it propagates an explicit moral perspective on corporate responsibilities towards society. While it resembles aspects of earlier definitions of CSR, this paper argues that the standard, being the end result of a global stakeholder dialogue, tries to make a strong plea for the return of morality in the CSR debate. Also, it is concluded that the ISO 26000 definition of CSR has several shortcomings, especially on the subject of corporate governance, which are addressed. Practical/implications – While the main gist of this paper is of a theoretical nature, it may have implications for practice as well. For instance, it may inform critical examinations of corporate commitments to CSR through adopting ISO 26000, and may inform future revisions of the standard. Originality/Value – This paper is the first to examine the ISO 26000 definition of CSR in a structured and detailed way.
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Innovation is not what it was in the 20th century; the classic century of R & D based innovation. The nature of innovation is changing, only in part because different technologies dominate innovation. This paper identifies three main societal trends that are of major importance for strategic management of innovation in industry and for government industrial- and technology policies. These trends are: - Growing complexity - Globalisation - Citizen participation As a result, innovation strategy and technology policies cannot be determined by ad hoc technology push and market pull factors popping up. Strategic planning, not just of products and technologies but also of sites and alliances becomes increasingly important. Transparency and stakeholder dialogue require new competencies of the technology manager.
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In Europe there is a deep gender imbalance in ICT professions. Only about 15% of the ICT jobs are occupied by female employees. Although the situation varies in different sectors and European countries, a gender imbalance and a professional skills shortage are common features of the ICT labour market in Europe. At a cost to both their own opportunities and society's ability to produce people with much-needed ICT skills, women continue to be underrepresented in ICT education. They represent less than 10% of the student population in ICT university programs. Although some of the barriers that women face have their foundations in cultural expectations established well before the college level, departments can take effective steps to increase recruitment and retention of women students. Several strategies have been and are being adopted in Europe and in The Netherlands to increase the number of female ICT students.
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De wereldbevolking groeit van 7 miljard nu naar 9 miljard in 2040. De productiegroei van voedsel loopt hierop flink achter. Uit onderzoek van de FAO in 2011 komt naar voren dat wereldwijd elk jaar 1,3 miljard ton voedsel verloren gaat, ruim een derde van de voedselproductie. Binnen de EU gooien we 20% van het totaal voor de EU inwoners geproduceerde voedsel weg, inclusief het onvermijdbare verlies. Dat komt neer op 173 kg per EU inwoner per jaar. Ongeveer de helft daarvan wordt weggegooid in de productieketen tot en met de supermarkt. Agri-food reststromen zijn te vinden bij de voedselindustrie, boeren, veilingen, supermarkten etc. Die worden momenteel laagwaardig verwerkt in diervoeder, compost, potgrond, vergisting etc. Hoogwaardig verwerken gebeurt zelden, bv via de Voedselbank of de Verspillingsfabriek (soepen etc.). Dit project heeft primair als doel om reststromen vanuit de food industrie hoogwaardig te verwaarden, met 3D food printing als primaire technologie. 3D food printing is in 2006 ontstaan en sinds 2016 in een stroomversnelling gekomen. (Michelin) chefs, chocolatiers, patissiers, fooddesigners en catering hebben deze nieuwe techniek nu omarmd. Vanuit de voedselindustrie is er ook veel belangstelling, met name voor industriële toepassing en voorgevulde cartridges. Daarmee kan het Nespresso businessmodel voor een doorbraak in 3Dfoodprinting zorgen, een goedkope 3Dprinter voor consumenten waarbij verdiend wordt aan de cartridges. Belangrijk dus om toepassingen te vinden die de mogelijkheden van 3D food printing voor verwaarding van reststromen volop benutten.
Our unilateral diet has resulted in a deficiency of specific elements/components needed for well-functioning of the human body. Especially the element magnesium is low in our processed food and results in neuronal and muscular malfunctioning, problems in bone heath/strength, and increased chances of diabetes, depression and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, it has also been recognized that magnesium plays an important role in cognitive functioning (impairment and enhancement), especially for people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson disease, Alzheimer, etc). Recently, it has been reported that magnesium addition positively effects sleep and calmness (anti-stress). In order to increase the bioavailability of magnesium cations, organic acids such as citrate, glycerophosphate and glycinate are often used as counterions. However, the magnesium supplements that are currently on the market still suffer from low bio-availability and often do not enter the brain significantly.The preparation of dual/multiple ligands of magnesium in which the organic acid not only functions as a carrier but also has synergistically/complementary biological effects is widely unexplored and needs further development. As a result, there is a strong need for dual/multiple magnesium supplements that are non-toxic, stable, prepared via an economically and ecologically attractive route, resulting in high bioavailability of magnesium in vivo, preferably positively influencing cognition/concentration
Mobiele netwerken vormen een drijvende kracht achter de digitalisering van onze samenleving en het verdienvermogen in alle sectoren van de economie, van industrie en energie tot logistiek en zorg. Nederlandse bedrijven zien grote kansen in 6G netwerktechnologie en toepassingen die vanaf 2030 op de markt komen. De gerichte ontwikkeling van 6G kan daarnaast sterk bijdragen aan de Nederlandse en Europese ambities op het gebied van digitale autonomie en duurzaamheid.
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