(London, 15 March 2012) – A coalition of global investors from 12 countries managing over US$3 trillion of assets today added its voice to increasing calls for better corporate reporting on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) activities. The coalition of investors, all signato...
Read More(London, 12 March 2012) – A landmark set of ten principles to ensure that companies respect and support children’s rights has been released. UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children today introduced the Children’s Rights and Business Principles, a call on business to step up their effo...
Read More(Marseille, 12 March 2012) – The UN Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate, in partnership with the Pacific Institute, convened a number of priority dialogues and workshops in Marseille on 11-13 March during the 6th international World Water Forum. The CEO Water Mandate held three workshops design...
Read More(Geneva, 7 March 2012) – The former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announces today that he will serve as Honorary Chair for the Sustainia Award alongside EU Commissioner Connie Hedeggard, IPPC Chairman Dr. Rajenda K. Pachauri and former Prime Minister of Norway Gro Harlem Brundtland. T...
Read More(New York, 6 March 2012) – Four hundred chief executives worldwide have publicly declared their commitment to implementing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) over the last two years, as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, will highlight t...
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