Report Highlights Corporate Solutions Toward Sustainable Development

New York, United States of America

(New York, 26 September 2012) – The UN Global Compact today released Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum: Overview and Outcomes, which outlines leading corporate practices in key sustainability areas and the wide spectrum of ideas presented at the Forum on innovations, collaborations and public...

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Business Opens the Discussion on a New UN Development Paradigm

New York, United States of America

(New York, 25 September 2012) – On the same day that Heads of State addressed the UN General Assembly and the Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda held its first meeting, leaders from business, government and civil society convened around business’ role in furt...

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New Caring for Climate Web Portal to Advance Business Role in Climate Change

New York, United States of America

(New York, 24 September 2012) – A new web-based platform was launched today to advance business efforts on climate change and enhance the private sector’s contribution to the global climate change agenda. The new website will provide a repository for business and stakeholders to access informatio...

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New CECP Report Helps Define Global Corporate Giving

New York, United States of America

(New York, 21 September 2012) – In seeking to assist global companies with understanding what counts as a charitable contribution, the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) has provided new and comprehensive guidance through its publication, Developing the Global Guide to What Count...

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Sustainia Award Names Ten Finalists

Copenhagen, Denmark

(Copenhagen, 20 September 2012) – The Sustainia initiative has just named the ten finalists for this year’s inaugural Sustainia Award, a new, global prize recognizing tangible and available sustainability solutions across sectors and markets. The ten nominees will be present at a gala event in...

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