The following is an article submitted by a Global Compact Local Network. Please contact the network representative listed below with any questions regarding its contents. (Paris, 31 January, 2017) — Global Compact Network France has launched Global Impact+, the first online platform dedicated ...
Read More(Oslo, 24 January, 2017) — Disruptive technologies and digital infrastructure have the potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing risks and to transform industries. These include safeguarding the planet's soil and water, and improving inequality and education. This is the main conclu...
Read More[The following is a press release issued by the Business and Sustainable Development Commission.] New report shows next decade critical for companies to open 60 key market “hot spots,” tackle social, environmental challenges, and re-build trust with society. (London, 16 January, 2017) — M...
Read More(Geneva, 16 January 2017) – Over 150 business leaders, civil society representatives, government officials and UN agencies gathered today in Geneva to underscore the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration to bring down legal barriers to women’s economic empowerment. Convened by the UN Glob...
Read MorePosted by Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director, UN Global Compact on 13 January 2017 Giving a Human Face to the Global Market UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan created the UN Global Compact nearly two decades ago with the purpose to “give a human face to the global market”. Today, our fou...
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