The number of corporate-run volunteering schemes has risen along with the importance of CSR on the business agenda. So are employers doing it for the right reasons?

A third of Brits say their job is the main reason why they do not have time to be green but 44% would be more motivated if their employer offered some kind of green employee benefits.

Towry Law has launched a charity giving and volunteer programme for staff as part of its CSR and environmental policy.

Half of employees put pressure on bosses to have a more environmentally-friendly workplace.

Growing pressure on employees to be more environmentally friendly will cause an increase in the recruitment of staff with green credentials.

Global CSR director at Aviva Louella Eastman is proof that CSR's natural home is HR.

Eighty teams from businesses such as Hewlett Packard, Airbus, Coca-Cola and BT are set to take part in an inter-business challenge to raise money for charity.

The House of Lords Science Committee has called on Government to focus more on encouraging companies and public-sector organisations rather than individuals to reduce waste.

UK employees who cycled to work instead of driving, in 2007, saved more than 8,000 tonnes of CO2.

As the main body ensuring England and Wales adapt to the consequences of climate change, the Environment Agency is leading the way by bringing the discipline into HR. What can others learn from its...

McDonald's David Fairhurst has added CSR to his HR remit at McDonald's. His aim is to change staff behaviours so that they in turn spread the word to customers

HR is uniquely placed to help staff do their bit by saving energy, recycling and reducing waste.