http://comact.at/en/comact-responsible-comunication-consulting-csr-communication.html de-at Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:07:17 GMT Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:07:17 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Gustls RSS 2.0 http://comact.at/images/logo_comact.png http://comact.at/en/comact-responsible-comunication-consulting-csr-communication.html 80 80 http://comact.at/en/comact-responsible-comunication-consulting-csr-communication.html Sustainability is not an issue, but rather a different view of things Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:47:35 GMT http://comact.at/en/comact-responsible-comunication-consulting-csr-communication.html http://comact.at/en/responsible-comunication-consulting-csr-kommunikation.html Sustainabilty-oriented companies need responsible communication - because communicating on Corporate Responsibility means more than just reporting. From SMEs to large corporations, many companies are already living up to their corporate responsibility towards society. They have increasing need to provide stakeholder-oriented communication about their commitment. comact is a strategic Corporate Responsibility consultancy, specialising on stakeholder communication and stakeholder management. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:47:47 GMT http://comact.at/en/responsible-comunication-consulting-csr-kommunikation.html http://comact.at/en/about-comact.html Communication is our passion – putting corporate responsibility into words AND actions is our mission. International examples show that even high-quality corporate responsibility policies can be run into the ground with inadequate communication. This way companies risk loosing their stakeholders’ trust and relations can be “sustainably" damaged. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:47:55 GMT http://comact.at/en/about-comact.html http://comact.at/en/about-comact/catherine-cziharz.html Catherine Cziharz studied law in Graz and Italy and has worked as a freelance journalist. • Employed in the Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs during the first Austrian EU presidency in 1998 • Communications consultant and speech writer for EU Commissioner Franz Fischler, European Commission, Brussels • 2003 - 2007 Managing Partner, ps consulting & communications gmbh • Postgraduate studies in public relations, University of Vienna • 2008 - present: Communications counselling and journalistic work • 2008/2009 One-year academic major in CSR Management • Final project on the topic ""Corporate Social Responsibility – A Value for Securities Brokers”" Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:07:17 GMT http://comact.at/en/about-comact/catherine-cziharz.html http://comact.at/en/values.html comact is a leading consulting company in the field of CSR and stakeholder communication. We give exposure and visibility to corporate responsibility. We advise companies on how to strategically combine corporate social responsibility and corporate communication. We raise corporate awareness about stakeholders’ interests and develop concepts that make it possible to build a long-term relationship based on trust. Our corporate strategy is founded upon core values and principles that permeate every area of our business. We take responsibility for the impact of our business activities and are willing to be held accountable for them. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:48:13 GMT http://comact.at/en/values.html http://comact.at/en/values/pro-bono.html You are a social entrepreneur, a start-up or a young non-profit organization? You want to enter a productive dialogue with your stakeholders, but there is no budget for expert advice? We have an annual quota for stakeholder communications consultancy and provide know-how and expertise pro bono. Interested? Contact us here. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:15 GMT http://comact.at/en/values/pro-bono.html http://comact.at/en/services.html We apply our extensive CSR know-how and communication skills to evaluate the format and content of the corporate communication of a given company and provide strategic counseling on how to optimize and facilitate a successful dialogue with stakeholders. comact helps companies identify and overcome risks through accurate stakeholder identification and well-targeted stakeholder management. The ultimate goal is to enable companies to recognize the full potential of their corporate responsibility and engage in a satisfactory dialogue with stakeholders. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:48:23 GMT http://comact.at/en/services.html http://comact.at/en/services/csr-web-2-0.html Communication on the Internet takes place - with you or without you, as stakeholders are users and user generate content on the Web. It is therefore of great importance to inform your stakeholders with suitable content on corporate CSR activities. Customers, employees, investors, public & media, NGOs, government agencies, suppliers and business partners have different interests but also different channels of information on key topics from the field of CSR such as environmental issues, Corporate Ethics, Ethical consumption, climate change, sustainability and innovation, the company as an attractive employer, values, corporate culture and more. The discussion about issues of corporate responsibility is taking place today on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter Co – in online magazines, internet portals, platforms, forums, blogs in the form of sponsored stories, postings, etc. back Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:40:35 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/csr-web-2-0.html http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools.html A key element of a CSR strategy is its extensive integration into the overall corporate culture. Only if top management is willing to commit to it, will the workforce also support it. In addition to mission statement workshops, comact therefore provides “CSR coaching” for executives. We see ourselves as a sparring partner for top management and enable the mutual exchange of know-how in the areas of responsibility, sustainability, corporate ethics, value management and social transformation. We coach you on issues and topics related to social responsibility and address your specific questions in a supportive, confidential framework. CSR coaching can also take the form of in-house workshops for entire CSR teams, focusing on the basic principles of CSR, terms and definitions or on individual problems and issues. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:08:45 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools.html http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools/iso-26000.html The "ISO 26000" is the international guidance standard for social responsibility of private and public companies and organizations. The standard contains principles and concepts of "ISO 9000" and "ISO 14000", the "AA 1000SES", the guidelines of OECD and UN Global Compact and the International Labour Organization, ILO as well as best practice examples from international business practice. ISO 26000 is certifiable in Austria by the ONR 1925000. We support companies in working with the ISO 26000 by Workshops on content and applications Definition of core subjects and relevant fields of action Incorporation of existing management systems and standards Mission statements in accordance with ISO 26000 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:27:18 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools/iso-26000.html http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools/gri-g3-und-un-global-compact.html Since its formation in 1997 the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has been collaborating with UNEP and cooperates with the United Nations Global Compact. The Guidelines have been created through a multi-stakeholder, consensus-seeking approach by cooperating with a broad cross section of society – business, civil society, labor, accounting, investors, academics, governments, and others – from all around the world. The “Third Generation” (G3) of the GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Guidelines were launched in October 2006. The most widely used reporting framework for performance on human rights, labor, environmental, anti-corruption, and other corporate citizenship issues is applicable to small companies, large multinationals, public sector, NGOs and other types of organizations from all around the world. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:07:27 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools/gri-g3-und-un-global-compact.html http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools/sustainability-reporting.html You want to report on your sustainability or CSR activities? We develop concepts for structured stakeholder dialogue and accompany their coverage from concept to preparation of the content. We provide an understandable and realistic portrayal of your company. Good story-telling contributions to the promotion of economic growth, ecological balance and social justice. back Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:58:33 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/csr-tools/sustainability-reporting.html http://comact.at/en/services/projects.html This is what we work at: Construction & infrastructure: CSR-potential analysis, GAP anaylsis, CSR strategy, stakeholder analysis and issue management, strategic corporate volunteering concept Industry Associations: SR strategy, conceptualization of an Ethics Advisory Board, introduction to the UN Global Compact, Communication on sustainability issues Financial Management: ISO 26000-based CSR policy for private banking, anti-greenwashing guidance Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:48:38 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/projects.html http://comact.at/en/services/responsible-communication.html "Walk the Talk" - words and deeds of responsibly operating companies should match. Credibility, transparency and stakeholder orientation build the three pillars of responsible communication. CSR communications raise your reputation and improve your brand differentiation from competitors, while enhancing your attractiveness to potential employees. It will help you consolidate your market and networking relationships, gain a competitive advantage and most of all strengthen your credibility as a fair business partner. It will enhance your shareholder value and establish a strong basis of trust for a positive relationship with your customers, employees and business partners over the long term. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:04:15 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/responsible-communication.html http://comact.at/en/services/speechwriting-green-pr.html As a company owner, management board member or executive you would like to provide information about your CSR activities, but how can you best address your stakeholders? Are you implementing a sustainable corporate culture and corporate social responsibility throughout your company or have you just published a very elaborate sustainability report? We ghostwrite your speeches, editorials and articles on sustainability, CSR, value management and corporate ethics. comact finds the right words for you and offers: Ghostwriting services providing both the content and format of a speech tailor-made to the needs of a speaker and the relevant target group (this includes research work, the development of the concept up to the final speech writing). Editorials and articles – we translate your corporate responsibility into words. You can benefit from our long-standing, hands-on experience in ghostwriting for renowned personalities. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:13:58 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/speechwriting-green-pr.html http://comact.at/en/services/investor-relations.html In times of difficult market conditions it is of crucial importance for companies to provide information about their corporate orientation and long-term perspectives for sustainable development. Investors also expect companies to report non-financial, soft facts. This additional content is playing an increasingly important role as it provides additional input about a company’s ability to create value and its risk position. As a result, companies increasingly report about the reasons why their business model will be successful in the future, their competitive position as well as their innovation strategies. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:52:25 GMT http://comact.at/en/services/investor-relations.html http://comact.at/en/press.html On February 2nd, 2011 comact presents in cooperation with IV (Federation of Austrian Industry) and respACT „Stakeholder Engagement – A Matter for Success and Sustainability” comact in Die Presse „Social Responsibility is up to the Boss” 04/11/2010 comact comments on "Campaign of the Week" in FORMAT 41/10 ISO 26000 launched November 1st, 2010 as an international guidance standard. comact in “Wiener Wirtschaft” on the occasion of the CSR open day for SMEs csr-tag_wkowien_230910.pdf Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:48:54 GMT http://comact.at/en/press.html http://comact.at/en/contact.html comact cc@comact.at Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:40:12 GMT http://comact.at/en/contact.html http://comact.at/en/contact/imprint.html comact responsible communication & consulting Photography Sabine Hauswirth www.sabinehauswirth.com Webpsite Gustav Graf Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:36:22 GMT http://comact.at/en/contact/imprint.html