Local Network News

Released by Global Compact Local Networks

2013

• Global Compact Network Spain Releases Online Platform to Engage Participants, Facilitate Partnerships – 27 June 2013

Released by the UN Global Compact

2013

• UN Global Compact Launches 101st Local Network in Canada, Opens Toronto Stock Exchange – 13 June 2013
• BPW and Local Networks from Iraq, Turkey and the Gulf States Convene in Support of Women’s Empowerment Principles – 10 May 2013
• Advisory Group Established, Elections Held at Annual Local Network Forum – 26 April 2013
• Global Compact Local Network Achievements Underscored in New Report – 18 April 2013
• Chinese Companies Address Responsible Business in High-Risk Areas and Human Rights – 17 April 2013
• Sustainable Banking Topic of Exchange Between Local Networks in Turkey and the Netherlands – 29 March 2013
• Private Sector in Asia-Pacific Prioritizes Role of Good Governance in Post-2015 Development ... – 25 March 2013
• Business Convenes to Address Corruption in Nigeria – 22 March 2013
• Conference Mobilizes Businesses in Lebanon in Support of Stability and Peace – 19 March 2013
• Global Compact and German Local Network Convene 4th Exchange Programme – 15 March 2013

2012

• Local Networks Address Key Issues for Africa and the Middle East – 13 February 2013
• Strategic Review and Post-2015 Agenda in Focus at Global Compact Board Meeting – 14 December 2012
• Series of Events Held to Scale Up and Support Local Networks in Asia & Oceania – 11 November 2012
• Local Networks in the Americas Hold Regional Meeting – 08 November 2012
• European Local Networks Forge a Path Forward for Corporate Sustainability – 19 October 2012
• “Responsible Business in Iraq” the Topic of Online Discussion – 09 September 2012
• China-Japan-Korea Roundtable Fosters Innovation and Collaboration on Corporate Sustainability – 13 September 2012
• Korea Launches New Development Partnership with Private Sector – 13 August 2012
• Rio+20: Business Models for Small-Scale Farmers and Solutions for Big Cities among the IInnovations Put Forward at Private Sector Track to Rio+20 – 17 June 2012
• Toward Rio: Global Compact Launches Local Network Report 2011 – 13 June 2012
• First Online Course on Global Compact Principles Kicks Off in Latin America and the Caribbean – 18 May 2012
• Iraqi Companies Trained on Global Compact Principles – 03 May 2012
• As Country Opens, Myanmar Businesses Embrace the Global Compact – 01 May 2012
• “Guidance on Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and High Risk Areas: A Resource for Companies and Investors” Now Available in Spanish – 22 April 2012
• Consultation Seeks to Strengthen Transparency and Anti-Corruption Measures in Procurement in India – 19 April 2012
• Global Compact LEAD Launches New Geographies of Corporate Sustainability in Support of Rio+20– 04 April 2012
• Anti-Corruption Collective Action Project Launched in Egypt – 27 March 2012
• Nigerian Economic Summit Group Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical Business Practices – 23 March 2012
• First Meeting of South-East Europe Global Compact Networks Convened – 03 February 2012

2011

• Global Compact Launches Local Network in Azerbaijan – 30 November 2011
• Global Compact Relaunches China Network – 28 November 2011
• Global Compact Convenes China-Japan-Korea Roundtable – 25 November 2011
• Global Compact Local Networks in Asia Convene Regional Meeting – 21 November 2011
• Local Network Bangladesh Co-hosts Private Sector Dinner with UN Secretary-General to Advance Women’s and Children’s Health – 15 November 2011
• Local Networks in the Americas Convene – 11 November 2011
• Local Networks in Europe Convene – 28 October 2011
• Brazilian Local Network Reorganizes and Prepares for Rio+20 – 20 October 2011
• 31 Iraqi Companies Sign the Global Compact and Launch the Iraq Network – 15 October 2011
• Workshop Advances Anti-Corruption and Collective Action Efforts in South Africa – 29 September 2011
• African and MENA Networks Gearing Up for Rio+20 – 28 September 2011
• Global Compact Launches Ecuador Network – 19 July 2011
• Global Compact Relaunches Mexican Network – 28 July 2011
• Pakistani Executives Discuss Business Contribution to Peace and Stability – 15 June 2011
• Global Compact and Spanish Local Network Launch Exchange Programme in Madrid – 08 March 2011
• Local Networks Launch Series Addressing Business and Peace –01 March 2011
• Local Networks Convene Regional Meeting in Asia-Pacific – 11 February 2011

2010

• Global Compact Launches Local Network in Montenegro – 09 December 2010
• Global Compact Launches Local Network in Costa Rica – 01 December 2010
• European Global Compact Networks Strengthen Collaboration – 29 October 2010
• Global Compact Launched in Trinidad and Tobago – 06 October 2010
• Regional Network Launched in South East Asia – 06 October 2010
• Global Compact Launches Local Network in Uruguay – 10 August 2010
• Global Compact China-Japan-Korea Roundtable Convenes Second Conference – 03 August 2010
• Global Compact Launched in Uganda – 27 July 2010 
• Turkish Network Introduces Sectoral Approach to Global Compact Implementation – 24 May 2010
• U.S. Network Convenes on Business and Sustainable Cities –10 May 2010
• Local Networks in Middle East and North Africa Hold First Regional Meeting – 20 April 2010
• Local Networks in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Hold Regional Meeting – 16 April 2010
• Events in Pakistan Explore Advancement of the Global Compact – 19 March 2010
• Global Compact’s India Conclave Receives Strong Government Support – 19 March 2010
• Sudan Workshop Looks at Business and Investment in Conflict-Affected Countries – 16 March 2010

2009

• China-Japan-Korea Roundtable Established by Global Compact Local Networks – 13 November 2009
• Local Networks Unite on MDG Project in Latin America and the Caribbean – 05 November 2009
• Regional Support Center Opens in Latin America with Strong Backing – 29 October 2009
• Belgium Launches Local Network – 15 October 2009
• First Meeting of Global Compact Regional Support Hubs Results in Collaborative Project -- 06 October 2009
• U.S. Network Issues Report: CSR and Public Policy – 17 June 2009
• Global Compact Local Networks Conclude Istanbul Forum – 10 June 2009
• Network Report Details How Global Compact Advanced on the Ground in Over 80 Countries – 06 June 2009 
• Australia Launches Local Network – 28 May 2009
• Nordic Companies Demonstrate Climate Leadership – 24 May 2009
• China Launches Local Network – 20 April 2009
• Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Meets Spanish Network – 28 January 2009
• Bangladesh Launches Local Network –26 January 2009
• Local Networks to Be Established in Jamaica, Uganda and Albania – 08 January 2009

2008

• U.S. Network Issues Summary of Water Conference – 02 December 2008
• Launch of the Global Compact Network Sudan – 01 December 2008
• GC Partner Emirates Environmental Group Presents First-ever Arabia CSR Award – 26 October 2008
• Global Compact Local Networks Convene Annual Forum – 21 October 2008
• Slovak Network Launched – 17 September 2008
• Meeting with the UN Secretary-General, Mexican Businesses Commit to Making Local Global Compact Network a Reference for Best Practice – 04 August 2008
• Global Compact Launched in Israel – 16 July 2008
• Secretary-General Meets with Business Leaders in Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul – 04 July 2008
• Prime Minister Han Seung-Soo Urges Closer Linkages Between Responsible Investors and Global Compact Participants – 23 June 2008
• Global Compact Launched in Greece – 28 May 2008
• Summary of US Network Meeting Issued – 05 May 2008
• US Network Focuses on Human Rights – 30 April 2008
• Global Compact Network Launched in Namibia – 29 April 2008
• Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Attends Russian Network Launch – 10 April 2008 
• Global Compact Network in Gulf Region Launched – 07 April 2008
• Global Compact Japan Transitioning to CEO-led Network – 27 February 2008 

2005-2007

• Corporate Responsibility in South Africa: Where do we stand?, Compact Quarterly, Issue 9, March 2007
• GC Network Profile: France, Compact Quarterly, Issue 9, March 2007
• 4th Annual Local Networks Forum, Compact Quarterly, Issue 8, November 2006
• New Findings on Local Network Development, Compact Quarterly, Issue 7, July 2006
• GC Network Profile: Bulgaria, Compact Quarterly, Issue 7, July 2006
• GC Network Profile: Mexico, Compact Quarterly, Issue 6, April 2006
• Network Governance and Guidance, Compact Quarterly, Issue 5, January 2006
• GC Networks Discuss Governance, Share Practices, Compact Quarterly, Issue 4, October 2005
• 10th Principle Activity Intensifying at the National Level: Global "why" and Local "how!" , Compact Quarterly, Issue 3, July 2005
• London Conference Addresses Global Compact Network Governance: Business Engagement in Local Networks Determined Crucial , Compact Quarterly, Issue 1, January 2005

Below are editions of the Network newsletter and the Compact Quarterly, issued between 2003 – 2007

Network Newsletter

• Issue 6, Dec 2005
• Issue 5, July 2005
• Issue 4, Feb 2005
• Issue 3, Sept 2004
• Issue 2, Feb 2004
• Issue 1, Nov 2003

Local News Section of the Compact Quarterly

• Issue 9, Mar 2007 
• Issue 8, Nov 2006
• Issue 7, July 2006
• Issue 6, Apr 2006
• Issue 5, Jan 2006
• Issue 4, Oct 2005
• Issue 3, July 2005
• Issue 2, Apr 2005
• Issue 1, Jan 2005

 

(Last updated on 29 July 2013)