(New York, 2 June 2014) —The United Nations Global Compact today announced the Steering Group members for Business for the Rule of Law, a new initiative to mobilize the global business community in support of the rule of law. Business for the Rule of Law was introduced in September 2013 by UN ...
Read More(London, 2 June 2014) – The London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group today announced that it will partner with the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative, joining nine other exchanges in the US, Europe, Africa and Asia to promote sustainable business practices among publicly listed ...
Read More(22 May 2014, New York) – Institutional investors have put forth a proposal to the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) – a trade association of 62 publicly regulated stock, futures and options exchanges – that would require extra-financial disclosure among companies listed on member exchanges. Th...
Read More(New York, 21 May 2014) – Today, the UN Global Compact hosted an event on the role of business and the rights of indigenous peoples during the 13th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), held 12-23 May at UN Headquarters. For the first time, the Global Co...
Read More(Rome, 20 May 2014) – Overcoming short-termism, understanding the value of sustainability and communicating with investors took center stage at “Realizing Long-Term Value for Companies & Investors”, a Global Compact LEAD meeting held today in Rome. The event marked the launch of a joint repor...
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