Honorary doctorate for CSR work in Indian garment industry

The Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University has decided to confer Ms. Renée Andersson, Director of Ethics and Environment at the Swedish fashion and decorating firm Indiska, an honorary doctorate at Lund University. In the motivation, it is stated that she has drawn attention to the importance of combining ethics, environmental concerns and economics within the garment industry. 
”Through her commitment and knowledge she has enabled research and technological development in the field of water purification in South Asia”, says Bo Mattiasson, Professor of Biotechnology, with whom Ms. Andersson has been involved in a research project dealing with treatment of textile dyes using biological and physiochemical techniques in the South Indian city of Tirupur. More information on the project.
In 2008, Renée Andersson participated in a successful SASNET/SIBC business seminar focusing on Business and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. At that time, she said that her company has worked to develop their CSR code for a long time, even incorporated Indian laws in its CSR code, with an effect that their suppliers must follow Indian law with regard to health insurances, pension plans, and employment contracts. The outcomes of this process has generated a new interest in Indiska magasinet’s products among more quality conscious customers. More information about the 2008 seminar.
The official ceremony when Renée Andersson will be conferred her honorary doctorate will take place on Friday 25 May 2012.