Global Compact Introduces Differentiation Framework

New York, United States of America

(New York, 15 October 2010) – The UN Global Compact has launched the Global Compact Differentiation Framework, a practical roadmap to help all companies in the Global Compact improve sustainability performance and disclosure and to give recognition for progress made.  Using the Communication o...

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Regional Network Launched in South East Asia

Sentosa, Singapore

(Sentosa/Singapore, 6 October 2010) – Reflecting the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues for Asian businesses. the ASEAN Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Network was launched at the second International Singapore Compact CSR Summit. Over 300 participants from bu...

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Principles for Responsible Investment Forum Attracts Record Attendance

San Francisco, United States of America

(San Francisco, 6 October 2010) – The UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) – an initiative co-developed by the UN Global Compact and the UNEP Finance Initiative – convened its third annual conference in San Francisco on 5-6 October, an event that drew record numbers of institutio...

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Global Compact Launched in Trinidad and Tobago

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago

(Port-of-Spain, 6 October 2010) – Today a Global Compact Local Network was officially launched by the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA). During the launch event TTMA presented findings from their Multilateral Investment Fund project– Improving Labour Productivity through in...

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Global Business Leaders Commit to a Low Carbon Future

Mexico City, Mexico

Governments Called on to Lead Climate Policy (Mexico City, 5 October 2010) – Over 300 companies from nearly 30 countries today committed to reducing their emissions in the energy, information and communication technologies (ICT) and buildings and construction sectors at the Business for Enviro...

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