Shift in Company-Investor Briefings to Include ESG Information

New York, United States of America

(London / New York, 24 October 2012) – Marking a major shift in communications between companies and investors, the United Nations Global Compact and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative today held their second call in the ESG Investor Briefing Series. EnelS.p.A ou...

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European Local Networks Forge a Path Forward for Corporate Sustainability

Belgrade, Serbia

(Belgrade, 19 October 2012) – Global Compact Local Networks in Europe have concluded their regional meeting, hosted by the Local Network Serbia and the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. The annual meeting engages networks in sharing best practices and exploring areas of collaboration, in an effort to ...

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Global Compact Commemorates the First International Day of the Girl Child

New York, United States of America

(New York, 11 October 2012) – On the occasion of the first International Day of the Girl Child, the UN Global Compact recognizes the important role of business in respecting and supporting the rights of women and children. Today, Governments, NGOs and business leaders around the world are joining...

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Schwarzenegger Presents Sustainia Award to Off-Grid Solar Innovation

Copenhagen, Denmark

(Copenhagen, 11 October 2012) – Tonight, in front of an audience of more than 1,000 people at the Royal Theater, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the winner of Sustainia Award, a new global award honoring innovative, sustainable solutions and ideas. British Azuri Technologies wi...

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Corporate Sustainability Movement Urged to Become Transformative Force

Copenhagen, Denmark

(Copenhagen, 11 October 2012) – While corporate sustainability is now a global movement, urgent action is needed to make it a transformative force for change. This was the message delivered by UN Global Compact Executive Director Georg Kell during the Sustainia Action Forum, a meeting of internat...

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