(New York, 10 December 2015) – Today, the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (Economic and Financial Committee) adopted a resolution on the evolving strategic engagement of the UN in multi-stakeholder partnerships, including with the private sector. The resolution, under G...
Read More[The following is a joint press release issued by the partners of the Science-Based Targets Initiative] Businesses including Ikea Group, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Walmart and Kellogg join Science Based Targets Initiative (Paris, 8 December 8 2015) - The Science Based Targets initiative announ...
Read More(Paris, 8 December 2015) – Unprecedented corporate engagement on key climate issues including carbon pricing, finance, responsible policy engagement and science-based targets were announced today at the conclusion of the Caring for Climate (C4C) Business Forum, the official avenue for business at...
Read More(Washington D.C.,18 November 2015) – In an effort to promote the important role of General Counsel within companies and international financial institutions (IFIs) in advancing corporate sustainability and the rule of law, the UN Global Compact, American Bar Association and World Bank, co-hoste...
Read MorePosted by Lise Kingo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact on 30 November 2015 Today marks the opening of COP 21 in Paris where Government leaders will negotiate an agreement to reduce emissions and put us on a path towards climate neutrality. The recent attacks underscore the importance of t...
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