(Berlin, 1 March 2011) – Today the first in a series of Local Network meetings on the issue of business and peace was held in Berlin, Germany. The event underscored the increasing importance attributed to the joint UN Global Compact - PRI guidance publication for investors and companies on “Respo...
Read More(New York, 25 February 2011)– After a four-month test phase, the UN Global Compact Office has officially launched the Differentiation Programme – a practical framework to help all business participants improve sustainability performance and disclosure practices. Starting today, the Global Comp...
Read More(London, 22 February 2011) – Twenty-four institutional investors* led by Aviva Investors have written to 30 of the world’s largest stock exchanges asking that they address inadequate sustainability reporting by companies. The letter is part of a broader collaborative engagement initiative that...
Read More(Tehran, 15 February 2011) – The Global Compact was introduced in Iran today, on the occasion of the First International Corporate Social Responsibility Congress held in Tehran. The event was attended by 150 participants representing business, the employers federation, academia, civil society and...
Read More(Bali/Indonesia, 11 February 2011) – Delegates representing 17 Global Compact local networks from the Asia-Pacific region have concluded a two-day meeting in Bali to assess progress made, exchange experiences and plan future activities. The network representatives presented and discussed a wid...
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