NEWS & UPDATES
1. Bangladesh Tragedy Reinforces Need for Corporate Action to Ensure Health and Safety in Supply Chains
2. Secretary-General Urges Board Members to Champion Corporate Sustainability
3. Global Compact Renews Drive for Responsible Business in Africa
4. U.S. Companies Discuss Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
5. Global Compact and Global Reporting Initiative Partner for New Cooperation
6. New Partnership between Realdania and Global Compact to Engage Philanthropy in the Corporate Sustainability Movement
7. Local Network Update
2. Secretary-General Urges Board Members to Champion Corporate Sustainability
3. Global Compact Renews Drive for Responsible Business in Africa
4. U.S. Companies Discuss Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
5. Global Compact and Global Reporting Initiative Partner for New Cooperation
6. New Partnership between Realdania and Global Compact to Engage Philanthropy in the Corporate Sustainability Movement
7. Local Network Update
- BPW and Local Networks from Iraq, Turkey and the Gulf States Convene in Support of Women’s Empowerment Principles
8. Participant Status: New Signatories, COPs and Delistings
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. Provide Input: Caring for Climate Study
2. Call for Applications: UNFCCC’s Momentum for Change – Urban Poor
3. Call for Examples: Fighting Corruption in the Supply Chain
4. Apply: Social Investment Pioneer Awards
5. Call for Nominations: WEPs Leadership Award 2014
6. More Opportunities: Join the Child Labour Platform and more
2. Call for Applications: UNFCCC’s Momentum for Change – Urban Poor
3. Call for Examples: Fighting Corruption in the Supply Chain
4. Apply: Social Investment Pioneer Awards
5. Call for Nominations: WEPs Leadership Award 2014
6. More Opportunities: Join the Child Labour Platform and more
FEATURED RESOURCES
1. Guide to Water-Related Collective Action
2. A Framework for Action: Social Enterprise & Impact Investing
2. A Framework for Action: Social Enterprise & Impact Investing
EVENT INVITATIONS & WEBINARS
1. Upcoming Webinars (June 2013)
- Managing Human Rights Risks in the Supply Chain: Keeping Your Social License to Operate (13 Jun)
- Call to Action: Anti-Corruption and the Post-2015 Development Agenda (13 Jun)
- Diversity & Gender Equity as an Investment Opportunity: Progress and Impact of the Women's Empowerment Principles (18 Jun)
- Occupational Health and Safety – Lessons from the Bangladesh Factory Collapse (19 Jun)
- Good Business Practices to Address Human Trafficking - Travel & Tourism (20 Jun)
2. UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 (19-20 Sep, New York)
3. Business for Peacebuilding (25 Jun, New York)
4. China Summit on Caring for Climate (29-31 Jul, Beijing)
5. Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration. (19-20 Nov, Warsaw)
3. Business for Peacebuilding (25 Jun, New York)
4. China Summit on Caring for Climate (29-31 Jul, Beijing)
5. Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration. (19-20 Nov, Warsaw)
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NEWS & UPDATES
1. Bangladesh Tragedy Reinforces Need for Corporate Action to Ensure Health and Safety in Supply Chains
On International Workers’ Day (1 May), the Global Compact urged companies to step up efforts and engage in the fight to improve occupational health and safety standards following the recent Rana Plaza building collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh claiming over 400 workers’ lives. In its annual implementation survey of corporate participants, the Global Compact has found that companies are highly challenged to take actions that support and incentivize supplier adherence to sustainability principles in the supply chain. To help address these challenges, the Global Compact has developed a number of relevant tools and resources. More.
2. Secretary-General Urges Board Members to Champion Corporate Sustainability
Chaired by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Global Compact Board convened (7 May, New York) to address key priorities including the ongoing Global Compact strategic review, a sustainable funding model and opportunities to grow to scale. The Board meeting marked a significant governance change with the participation of the newly elected Chair of the Local Network Advisory Group as an ex officio Board member and a joint session with the Global Compact Government Group. Board members also participated in a high-level luncheon, attended by the UN Secretary-General and approximately 60 Government representatives, to discuss the contribution that business and the Global Compact can make to the post-2015 development agenda. More.
3. Global Compact Renews Drive for Responsible Business in Africa
At the Pan African Business Conference (24 May, Addis Ababa), the Global Compact announced it is redoubling efforts to scale up corporate sustainability in Africa and to emphasize the private sector’s role in contributing to the continent’s full economic and social renaissance. The conference, which aimed to bring the voice of the private sector to African Union discussions, was hosted by the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) and co-sponsored by the AU, UN Development Programme and the Global Compact.More.
4. U.S. Companies Discuss Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Approximately 50 United States business representatives examined the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights at a roundtable jointly convened by the Global Compact and BSR (29 April, New York). The discussion was part of an information-gathering visit to the United States by the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and aimed to identify obstacles and ideas to better support U.S.-based companies as they tackle human rights challenges. More.
5. Global Compact and Global Reporting Initiative Partner for New Cooperation
The Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding (24 May, Amsterdam) at the global conference launching G4, the fourth generation of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, which are fully aligned with the Global Compact principles. Because of this alignment, any company that wants to report on implementation of the Global Compact principles can do so through the use of G4. While the renewed agreement affirms a long-standing collaboration, it also marks the beginning of a number of innovative collaborations, in particular on the post-2015 UN development agenda. More.
6. New Partnership between Realdania and Global Compact to Engage Philanthropy in the Corporate Sustainability Movement
Realdania and the Global Compact announced (30 May, Copenhagen/New York) a collaboration to advance to global sustainability through mutual projects and network facilitation in the areas of social investment, catalytic philanthropy and private sustainability financing. As part of the new partnership, the Global Compact appointed Flemming Borreskov as Special Advisor on Foundations. Mr. Borreskov will work with the Global Compact to develop relationships and opportunities for collaboration with foundations and the philanthropic sector, and will advocate on behalf of relevant Global Compact platforms, including the Principles for Social Investment. More.
On International Workers’ Day (1 May), the Global Compact urged companies to step up efforts and engage in the fight to improve occupational health and safety standards following the recent Rana Plaza building collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh claiming over 400 workers’ lives. In its annual implementation survey of corporate participants, the Global Compact has found that companies are highly challenged to take actions that support and incentivize supplier adherence to sustainability principles in the supply chain. To help address these challenges, the Global Compact has developed a number of relevant tools and resources. More.
2. Secretary-General Urges Board Members to Champion Corporate Sustainability
Chaired by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Global Compact Board convened (7 May, New York) to address key priorities including the ongoing Global Compact strategic review, a sustainable funding model and opportunities to grow to scale. The Board meeting marked a significant governance change with the participation of the newly elected Chair of the Local Network Advisory Group as an ex officio Board member and a joint session with the Global Compact Government Group. Board members also participated in a high-level luncheon, attended by the UN Secretary-General and approximately 60 Government representatives, to discuss the contribution that business and the Global Compact can make to the post-2015 development agenda. More.
3. Global Compact Renews Drive for Responsible Business in Africa
At the Pan African Business Conference (24 May, Addis Ababa), the Global Compact announced it is redoubling efforts to scale up corporate sustainability in Africa and to emphasize the private sector’s role in contributing to the continent’s full economic and social renaissance. The conference, which aimed to bring the voice of the private sector to African Union discussions, was hosted by the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) and co-sponsored by the AU, UN Development Programme and the Global Compact.More.
4. U.S. Companies Discuss Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Approximately 50 United States business representatives examined the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights at a roundtable jointly convened by the Global Compact and BSR (29 April, New York). The discussion was part of an information-gathering visit to the United States by the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and aimed to identify obstacles and ideas to better support U.S.-based companies as they tackle human rights challenges. More.
5. Global Compact and Global Reporting Initiative Partner for New Cooperation
The Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding (24 May, Amsterdam) at the global conference launching G4, the fourth generation of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, which are fully aligned with the Global Compact principles. Because of this alignment, any company that wants to report on implementation of the Global Compact principles can do so through the use of G4. While the renewed agreement affirms a long-standing collaboration, it also marks the beginning of a number of innovative collaborations, in particular on the post-2015 UN development agenda. More.
6. New Partnership between Realdania and Global Compact to Engage Philanthropy in the Corporate Sustainability Movement
Realdania and the Global Compact announced (30 May, Copenhagen/New York) a collaboration to advance to global sustainability through mutual projects and network facilitation in the areas of social investment, catalytic philanthropy and private sustainability financing. As part of the new partnership, the Global Compact appointed Flemming Borreskov as Special Advisor on Foundations. Mr. Borreskov will work with the Global Compact to develop relationships and opportunities for collaboration with foundations and the philanthropic sector, and will advocate on behalf of relevant Global Compact platforms, including the Principles for Social Investment. More.
7. Local Network Update
- BPW and Local Networks from Iraq, Turkey and the Gulf States Convene in Support of Women’s Empowerment Principles
At a meeting convened by the Turkey Chapter of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (10 May, Istanbul), the organization made promotion and realization of the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) an organizational priority. The Global Compact Local Networks of Iraq, Turkey and the Gulf States supported the meeting and shared examples of how businesses are partnering with civil society to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community. More.
8. Participant Status: New Signatories, COPs and Delistings
In May, 153 companies and 54 non-business stakeholders joined the Global Compact. 14 companies were expelled for failing to communicate on progress. The largest companies (by employee number) to join during the month were: VimpelCom Ltd (Netherlands), Qualcomm Incorporated (USA), Jubilant Foodworks Limited (India), Grupo Engevix (Brazil), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (India), Falabella Retail (Chile), Shwe Taung Development Co., Ltd (Myanmar), Villa Holdings Private Limited (Maldives), Distell Limited (South Africa) and KEGOC JSC - Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (Kazakhstan).
Total figures as of 31 May:
In May, 153 companies and 54 non-business stakeholders joined the Global Compact. 14 companies were expelled for failing to communicate on progress. The largest companies (by employee number) to join during the month were: VimpelCom Ltd (Netherlands), Qualcomm Incorporated (USA), Jubilant Foodworks Limited (India), Grupo Engevix (Brazil), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (India), Falabella Retail (Chile), Shwe Taung Development Co., Ltd (Myanmar), Villa Holdings Private Limited (Maldives), Distell Limited (South Africa) and KEGOC JSC - Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (Kazakhstan).
Total figures as of 31 May:
- Business participants: 7,530
- Non-business participants: 3,877
- COPs submitted: 20,599
- Expelled business participants: 4,153
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ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. Provide Input: Caring for Climate Study
Ahead of the 19th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in November in Warsaw, Caring for Climate is conducting a study on corporate engagement on climate change policy, together with the World Resources Institute (WRI), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Ceres and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The study seeks to help companies evaluate, improve and demonstrate responsible influence on climate change policy, as well as to develop guidance material and recommendations for companies to become responsible corporate climate stewards.
Caring for Climate signatories and Local Networks are invited to join the upcoming webinars 20 June at 9:00 am EDT and 25 July at 9:00 am EDT and provide input to the report’s development. For more information or to RSVP for the webinars, contact caring4climate@un.org.
2. Call for Applications: UNFCCC’s Momentum for Change – Urban Poor
The UNFCCC secretariat is calling for activities to be featured on its Momentum for Change: Urban Poor platform, which will showcase activities that address climate change and improve livelihoods and living conditions in urban areas of developing countries.
Applications can be submitted until 28 June. To learn more about the criteria for applications or to apply, please visit the Momentum for Change website.
3. Call for Examples: Fighting Corruption in the Supply Chain
The Anti-Corruption Task Force of the Advisory Group on Supply Chain Sustainability is developing an inspirational “Guide to Fight Corruption in the Supply Chain”. The resource will provide concise, practical and operational guidance to smaller and less-experienced companies on establishing anti-corruption procedures and policies within their organization and its suppliers on a multi-tier level. It will showcase specific company examples and contain links to other useful resources on this topic.
Global Compact participants are encouraged to submit examples of how they are integrating anti-corruption measures into their supply chains, including with direct suppliers and sub-suppliers. The deadline to submit examples is 28 June. Learn more about the criteria for examples and how they can be submitted.
4. Apply: Social Investment Pioneer Awards
The Global Compact Principles for Social Investment Secretariat is seeking applications for its annual Social Investment Pioneer Awards, which aim to recognize and showcase examples of international best practice in social investment across five categories: responsible business, inclusive business, shared value, strategic corporate philanthropy and social business. Winners will be announced at a side event of the Global Compact Leaders Summit (19-20 Sep, New York).
Click here for further information or to apply. Applications close 31 July.
5. Call for Nominations: WEPs Leadership Award 2014
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are now accepting nominations for the 2014 Leadership Awards that highlight concrete actions taken to implement the WEPs and advance and empower women.
The nominations are open to companies whose CEOs (present or past) have signed or intend to sign the WEPs CEO Statement of Support before the nomination deadline of 1 November. More information on the WEPs Leadership Awards and the nomination form are available on the WEPs website.
Ahead of the 19th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in November in Warsaw, Caring for Climate is conducting a study on corporate engagement on climate change policy, together with the World Resources Institute (WRI), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Ceres and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The study seeks to help companies evaluate, improve and demonstrate responsible influence on climate change policy, as well as to develop guidance material and recommendations for companies to become responsible corporate climate stewards.
Caring for Climate signatories and Local Networks are invited to join the upcoming webinars 20 June at 9:00 am EDT and 25 July at 9:00 am EDT and provide input to the report’s development. For more information or to RSVP for the webinars, contact caring4climate@un.org.
2. Call for Applications: UNFCCC’s Momentum for Change – Urban Poor
The UNFCCC secretariat is calling for activities to be featured on its Momentum for Change: Urban Poor platform, which will showcase activities that address climate change and improve livelihoods and living conditions in urban areas of developing countries.
Applications can be submitted until 28 June. To learn more about the criteria for applications or to apply, please visit the Momentum for Change website.
3. Call for Examples: Fighting Corruption in the Supply Chain
The Anti-Corruption Task Force of the Advisory Group on Supply Chain Sustainability is developing an inspirational “Guide to Fight Corruption in the Supply Chain”. The resource will provide concise, practical and operational guidance to smaller and less-experienced companies on establishing anti-corruption procedures and policies within their organization and its suppliers on a multi-tier level. It will showcase specific company examples and contain links to other useful resources on this topic.
Global Compact participants are encouraged to submit examples of how they are integrating anti-corruption measures into their supply chains, including with direct suppliers and sub-suppliers. The deadline to submit examples is 28 June. Learn more about the criteria for examples and how they can be submitted.
4. Apply: Social Investment Pioneer Awards
The Global Compact Principles for Social Investment Secretariat is seeking applications for its annual Social Investment Pioneer Awards, which aim to recognize and showcase examples of international best practice in social investment across five categories: responsible business, inclusive business, shared value, strategic corporate philanthropy and social business. Winners will be announced at a side event of the Global Compact Leaders Summit (19-20 Sep, New York).
Click here for further information or to apply. Applications close 31 July.
5. Call for Nominations: WEPs Leadership Award 2014
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are now accepting nominations for the 2014 Leadership Awards that highlight concrete actions taken to implement the WEPs and advance and empower women.
The nominations are open to companies whose CEOs (present or past) have signed or intend to sign the WEPs CEO Statement of Support before the nomination deadline of 1 November. More information on the WEPs Leadership Awards and the nomination form are available on the WEPs website.
6. More Opportunities: Join the Child Labour Platform and more
Many of the engagement opportunities announced in past issues of the Bulletin are still active. View the full list of Engagement Opportunities.
Many of the engagement opportunities announced in past issues of the Bulletin are still active. View the full list of Engagement Opportunities.
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FEATURED RESOURCES
1. Guide to Water-Related Collective Action: Offers good practice examples to help companies establish enduring relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, leaders, and individuals to advance sustainable water management. Download.
2. A Framework for Action: Social Enterprise & Impact Investing: Guides investors, corporations and policymakers on engaging with social enterprises to create financial, social and environmental returns – outlining three key steps: prioritizing the rationale for engaging, defining a strategy, and choosing specific approaches to execute. Download.
2. A Framework for Action: Social Enterprise & Impact Investing: Guides investors, corporations and policymakers on engaging with social enterprises to create financial, social and environmental returns – outlining three key steps: prioritizing the rationale for engaging, defining a strategy, and choosing specific approaches to execute. Download.
Please visit the Tools and Resources webpage to access all material issued by the Global Compact.
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EVENT INVITATIONS & WEBINARS
1. Upcoming Webinars (June 2013) – OPEN INVITATION
- Managing Human Rights Risks in the Supply Chain: Keeping Your Social License to Operate (13 Jun, 8:00 am EDT)
- Call to Action: Anti-Corruption and the Post-2015 Development Agenda (13 Jun, 8:30 am)
- Diversity & Gender Equity as an Investment Opportunity: Progress and Impact of the Women's Empowerment Principles (18 Jun, 11:00 am EDT)
- Occupational Health and Safety – Lessons from the Bangladesh Factory Collapse (19 Jun, 10:00 am EDT)
- Good Business Practices to Address Human Trafficking - Travel & Tourism (20 Jun, 9:00 am EDT)
2. UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 (19-20 Sep, New York)
– INVITATION ONLY – Held every three years, the Leaders Summit is the premier UN-business event – bringing together chief executives with leaders from civil society, Government and the United Nations. Chaired by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Leaders Summit – Architects of a Better World – will link the enduring, universal values of the United Nations with a new global architecture for corporate sustainability. As the Millennium Development Goals 2015 deadline approaches, the Summit will set the stage for business to shape and advance the post-2015 development agenda – putting forward an architecture for business to contribute to global priorities at unprecedented levels.
For information and to register, please visit the Leaders Summit website or email LeadersSummit@eventready.com.
3. Business for Peacebuilding (25 Jun, New York)
- OPEN TO BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS - The UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Global Compact are jointly convening a conference to inspire and stimulate enhanced business engagement in support of peace. Bringing together major global players, African business leaders, key actors from the business communities and governments of African countries, UN member states, and civil society organizations, this conference will facilitate a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the importance of engaging businesses in peacebuilding and will offer a unique opportunity to catalyze collective action.
Please contact Bryan Kisadha (kisadha@unglobalcompact.org) for more information or to express interest in attending before 10 June.
4. China Summit on Caring for Climate (29-31 Jul, Beijing)
- OPEN TO ALL PARTICIPANTS – Organized by the Global Compact Network China, the China Summit on Caring for Climate aims to raise awareness of climate change, disseminate best practices, and enable businesses from China and abroad to tackle the issue together through innovation and cooperation. The Summit, with support from the Chinese government, will introduce national policies and regulations related to climate change. The outcomes of the meeting will be submitted to relevant Chinese authorities as well as the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit and Caring for Climate Business Forum.
Please contact Mr. Bin Han (hanb98@sina.com) or Ms. Fengzuo Wang (helenawfz@aliyun.com) for more information or to express interest in attending.
5. Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration. (19-20 Nov, Warsaw)
– INVITATION ONLY – For the first time, the Global Compact, UNEP and the UNFCCC secretariat are organizing the Caring for Climate Business Forum during COP19/CMP9. The Forum seeks to serve as a channel for the private sector to make genuine contributions to climate change negotiations annually and will provide business and investors a platform for exchange and collaboration with governments, civil society and UN through numerous thematic sessions linked to the UNFCCC agenda including a high-level roundtable meeting. The Forum will also serve as the Annual meeting of Caring for Climate Signatories.
Please contact Jayoung Park (park10@un.org) for more information or to express interest in attending.
– INVITATION ONLY – Held every three years, the Leaders Summit is the premier UN-business event – bringing together chief executives with leaders from civil society, Government and the United Nations. Chaired by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Leaders Summit – Architects of a Better World – will link the enduring, universal values of the United Nations with a new global architecture for corporate sustainability. As the Millennium Development Goals 2015 deadline approaches, the Summit will set the stage for business to shape and advance the post-2015 development agenda – putting forward an architecture for business to contribute to global priorities at unprecedented levels.
For information and to register, please visit the Leaders Summit website or email LeadersSummit@eventready.com.
3. Business for Peacebuilding (25 Jun, New York)
- OPEN TO BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS - The UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Global Compact are jointly convening a conference to inspire and stimulate enhanced business engagement in support of peace. Bringing together major global players, African business leaders, key actors from the business communities and governments of African countries, UN member states, and civil society organizations, this conference will facilitate a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the importance of engaging businesses in peacebuilding and will offer a unique opportunity to catalyze collective action.
Please contact Bryan Kisadha (kisadha@unglobalcompact.org) for more information or to express interest in attending before 10 June.
4. China Summit on Caring for Climate (29-31 Jul, Beijing)
- OPEN TO ALL PARTICIPANTS – Organized by the Global Compact Network China, the China Summit on Caring for Climate aims to raise awareness of climate change, disseminate best practices, and enable businesses from China and abroad to tackle the issue together through innovation and cooperation. The Summit, with support from the Chinese government, will introduce national policies and regulations related to climate change. The outcomes of the meeting will be submitted to relevant Chinese authorities as well as the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit and Caring for Climate Business Forum.
Please contact Mr. Bin Han (hanb98@sina.com) or Ms. Fengzuo Wang (helenawfz@aliyun.com) for more information or to express interest in attending.
5. Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration. (19-20 Nov, Warsaw)
– INVITATION ONLY – For the first time, the Global Compact, UNEP and the UNFCCC secretariat are organizing the Caring for Climate Business Forum during COP19/CMP9. The Forum seeks to serve as a channel for the private sector to make genuine contributions to climate change negotiations annually and will provide business and investors a platform for exchange and collaboration with governments, civil society and UN through numerous thematic sessions linked to the UNFCCC agenda including a high-level roundtable meeting. The Forum will also serve as the Annual meeting of Caring for Climate Signatories.
Please contact Jayoung Park (park10@un.org) for more information or to express interest in attending.
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Event Calendar
June
1st PRME Canada Regional Meeting (11-12 Jun, Edmonton)
Managing Human Rights Risks in the Supply Chain: Making Sure You Don’t Lose your Social License to Operate (13 Jun, online)
Call to Action: Anti-Corruption and the Post-2015 Development Agenda (13 Jun, online)
Diversity & Gender Equity as an Investment Opportunity: Progress and Impact of the Women's Empowerment Principles (18 Jun, online)
2nd PRME Latin America Regional Meeting (18-20 Jun, Lima)
Occupational Health and Safety – Lessons from the Bangladesh Factory Collapse (19 Jun, online)
Good Business Practices to Address Human Trafficking - Travel & Tourism (20 Jun, online)
Business for Peacebuilding (25 Jun, New York)
July
Informal Interactive Hearings on International Migration and Development (15 Jul, New York)
China Summit on Caring for Climate (29-31 Jul, Beijing)
September
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 (19-20 Sep, New York)
2013 PRME Summit (25-27 Sep, Bled)
November
3rd PRME MENA Regional Forum (9-11 Nov, Dubai)
4th PRME Asia Forum (14-15 Nov, Manila)
Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration. (19-20 Nov, Warsaw)
3rd PRME Australasia Regional Forum (19-20 Nov, Hamilton)
1st PRME Canada Regional Meeting (11-12 Jun, Edmonton)
Managing Human Rights Risks in the Supply Chain: Making Sure You Don’t Lose your Social License to Operate (13 Jun, online)
Call to Action: Anti-Corruption and the Post-2015 Development Agenda (13 Jun, online)
Diversity & Gender Equity as an Investment Opportunity: Progress and Impact of the Women's Empowerment Principles (18 Jun, online)
2nd PRME Latin America Regional Meeting (18-20 Jun, Lima)
Occupational Health and Safety – Lessons from the Bangladesh Factory Collapse (19 Jun, online)
Good Business Practices to Address Human Trafficking - Travel & Tourism (20 Jun, online)
Business for Peacebuilding (25 Jun, New York)
July
Informal Interactive Hearings on International Migration and Development (15 Jul, New York)
China Summit on Caring for Climate (29-31 Jul, Beijing)
September
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 (19-20 Sep, New York)
2013 PRME Summit (25-27 Sep, Bled)
November
3rd PRME MENA Regional Forum (9-11 Nov, Dubai)
4th PRME Asia Forum (14-15 Nov, Manila)
Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration. (19-20 Nov, Warsaw)
3rd PRME Australasia Regional Forum (19-20 Nov, Hamilton)
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Pemberdayaan Perempuan Prinsip Kegiatan Tahunan Ke-5 ini, 6 Maret 2013Diadakan di memperingati Hari Perempuan Internasional, acara ini akan fokus pada bagaimana inklusif strategi bisnis dan praktek mendorong perubahan untuk mewujudkan Prinsip Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan akan menampilkan pendekatan inovatif sektor swasta mengambil untuk mengatasi tantangan untuk mencapai kesetaraan gender di tempat kerja, pasar, dan masyarakat.
Peserta akan mencakup para pemimpin bisnis dan perwakilan dari berbagai sektor dan wilayah geografis dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya dari masyarakat sipil, pemerintah dan akademisi. Klik di sini untuk informasi lebih lanjut dan untuk melihat agenda.
Partisipasi pada acara ini adalah dengan hanya undangan. Prioritas akan diberikan kepada perusahaan yang telah menandatangani Pernyataan CEO Dukungan untuk Prinsip Pemberdayaan Perempuan.
Pernyataan CEO Dukungan
Dalam upaya untuk meningkatkan tingkat tinggi perusahaan kepemimpinan bagi kesetaraan gender, eksekutif puncak perusahaan Global Compact diundang untuk menandatangani Pernyataan CEO dukungan untuk Prinsip Pemberdayaan Perempuan - Kesetaraan Sarana Bisnis.
Prinsip Pemberdayaan Perempuan diluncurkan oleh Kompak dan UN Women UN Global pada tanggal 8 Maret 2010 setelah konsultasi multi-pihak panjang tahun. Sub-berjudul Kesetaraan Sarana Bisnis, Prinsip menawarkan bimbingan untuk perusahaan tentang bagaimana memberdayakan perempuan di tempat kerja, pasar dan masyarakat dan menekankan kasus bisnis untuk aksi korporasi untuk mempromosikan kesetaraan gender.
Dengan menandatangani Pernyataan, CEO akan menunjukkan kepemimpinan pada kesetaraan gender dan pemberdayaan perempuan, dan akan mendorong para pemimpin bisnis sesama untuk melakukan hal yang sama.
• CEO Pernyataan Dukungan untuk Prinsip Pemberdayaan Perempuan
• Pemimpin yang Mengatakan tentang Prinsip Pemberdayaan Perempuan
• Siaran Pers: Kepala Eksekutif Prinsip Pemberdayaan Perempuan Dukungan Worldwide
Untuk informasi lebih lanjut hubungi Lauren Gula (gulal@unglobalcompact.org).
Event Calendar 2013
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
The following reflects in-person events either convened by the Global Compact or with its support. Additionally, the Global Compact holds a number of webinars on a variety of topics.
January
Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles: First Meeting of the Core Advisory Group
28-29 January
Geneva, Switzerland
Adrienne Gardaz
gardaz@un.org
The Global Compact will convene the Core Advisory Group on the Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles for the first of three meetings over the course of five months. This meeting will be dedicated to the development of a white paper presenting proposed elements to form the basis for a set of Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles. Participation in this meeting is restricted to the members of the Core Advisory Group.
February
Local Networks Regional Meeting Africa/MENA
11-13 February
Nairobi, Kenya
Walid Nagi
nagi@un.org
Local Networks
Global Compact Local Network Focal Points from Africa and MENA will meet to discuss implementation of the Global Compact in the region.
March
Behind the Brands: How the major food and beverage companies rank on food justice
1 March
New York, USA
Adrienne Gardaz
gardaz@un.org
Convened by Oxfam and the Global Compact, the event will feature Oxfam’s new scorecard ranking the world’s largest food and beverage companies on issues critical for sustainable agriculture, commodity sourcing, natural resource competition and global food security. Participation is by invitation only.
CEO Water Mandate 2013 Multi-Stakeholder Working Conference
4-7 March
Mumbai, India
Gavin Power
powerg@un.org
Environment
CEO Water Mandate
The annual working conference of the CEO Water Mandate, entitled “Water Stewardship in the Post-2015 World”, will convene companies, government agencies, civil society groups, academia and others to explore critical (and complex) corporate water management issues and seek to advance effective and equitable solutions. Participation is by invitation only.
Inclusion: Strategy for Change - The 5th Annual Women's Empowerment Principles: Equality Means Business Event
6 March
New York, USA
Lauren Gula
gulal@unglobalcompact.org
Human Rights
Women's Empowerment Principles
Co-hosted by the UN Global Compact Office and UN Women, this event will mark International Women’s Day by bringing together business participants from a wide range of sectors and geographical regions, with other key stakeholders from civil society and government, to discuss innovative approaches the private sector is taking to achieving gender equality as well as the challenges businesses face when attempting to create inclusive and diverse business environments and operations.
LIVE WEBCAST: Follow the conversation on 6 March at www.livestream.com/WEPrinciples.
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Corporate Social Responsibility in Times of Uncertainty
18-19 March
Beirut, Lebanon
Walid Nagi
nagi@un.org
Convened by CSR Lebanon with the support of the Global Compact, this event will bring together representatives from business, civil society and government to discuss global corporate sustainability topics such as disclosure, supply chain sustainability, responsible business in post-conflict areas, social enterprise and responsible management education. The event will also include a high-level opening plenary featuring the President of Lebanon and the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon.
One Year Later: Taking Stock of the Children's Rights and Business Principles
22 March
Stockholm, Sweden
Anita Househam
househam@un.org
Human Rights
Children's Rights and Business Principles
This year’s annual Children’s Rights and Business Principles (developed by the Global Compact, UNICEF and Save the Children) stock-taking event will take place
in collaboration with the World Child and Youth Forum (WCYF) at the Royal Palace in the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden. Celebrating the one year anniversary of the launch of the Principles, representatives from the private sector, Government, civil society and the UN will meet at the WCYF to take stock of how the Principles have been operationalized to advance company efforts to respect and support children’s rights in the workplace, marketplace, community and environment and to identify areas for improvement. Participation is by invitation only.
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Business Roundtable: High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda
24-25 March
Bali, Indonesia
Leimer Tejeda
tejeda@un.org
UN-Business Partnerships
Ahead of the 4th meeting of the High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda, this event will gather senior representatives from the private sector, Government, civil society, academia and youth to discuss how business can best contribute to the future UN development agenda. Participants from the Asia-Pacific region will explore how business efforts can have the greatest positive impact and the role that partnerships will play.
April
12th Meeting of the Global Compact Working Group on the Tenth Principle Against Corruption
9-10 April
New Delhi, India
Moramay Navarro
navarroperez@un.org
Anti-Corruption
The meeting will bring together Global Compact business participants as well as representatives of civil society, labour, business associations, Global Compact Local Networks and international organizations, to discuss the implementation of the tenth principle, share best practices and explore concrete actions to leverage the work of the group.
Sustainable Business and Investment in the Global Context: Rights, Risks and Responsibilities
16-17 April
Beijing, China
Melissa Powell
powell1@un.org
Meng Liu
lium@un.org
Business and Peace
The event will bring together business leaders and investors to share good practices and experiences on doing business in high-risk contexts and ensuring the respect and support of human rights. Co-convened by: Global Compact Network China, Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the Global Compact Office, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI).
Promoting Labour Standards through Corporate Social Responsibility: Instruments and Practices
22-26 April
Turin, Italy
Venu Keesari
keesari@unglobalcompact.org
Labour
This course will look at the role of CSR in today’s globalized world of work and at the potential of private initiatives to contribute to the respect of labour rights and the achievement of “decent work for all”. It will provide participants with an overall understanding of the current trends and challenges in responsible business, and with an overview of ILO instruments and other international frameworks that can assist those engaging in dialogue with multinationals and other enterprises.
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Private Sector Focal Points Meeting and Annual Local Networks Forum
24-26 April
Geneva, Switzerland
Melissa Powell
powell1@un.org
Walid Nagi
nagi@un.org
UN-Business Partnerships
Local Networks
For the first time, the 2013 UN System Private Sector Focal Points (PSFP) Meeting and the Annual Local Networks Forum (ALNF) will be convened alongside one another reflecting the Global Compact’s goal to better engage the private sector in taking action in pursuit of UN goals and issues at the country level. Held each year, the PSFP Meeting aims to enhance communication, strengthen learning and improve coordination among UN staff working with the private sector, and the ALNF brings together representatives from Local Networks and companies to share their experiences and network. A one-day joint session convening private sector focal points and Local Network representatives with business will complement the two meetings.
Roundtable with the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
29 April
New York, USA
Marie Wibe
wibe@un.org
Human Rights
Jointly convened by the Global Compact and BSR, the event will bring together business and other key stakeholders with representatives of the UN Working Group to discuss challenges encountered by United States companies in implementing the Guiding Principles - both at home and abroad and in their operations and value chains. Moderated by Christine Bader, BSR’s Human Rights Advisor and former Advisor to the former UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on business and human rights, the conversation will also explore opportunities for the UN Working Group to help address those challenges.
Space is limited. Please contact Marie Wibe (wibe@un.org) to express interest in attending.
May
PRME Session at Association of African Business Schools Annual Meeting
13-15 May
Casablanca, Morocco
Jedediah Fix
fix@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
A PRME session will take place at the Association of African Business Schools Annual Meeting at HEM Business School. AABS Connect encourages dialogue in search of competitive solutions to support growth of business and management education in Africa. This session will highlight the role of PRME Chapters in providing a platform to spread and adapt sustainability principles to meet local needs.
Pan African Business Conference at the 50th Anniversary of the African Union
24 May
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Olajobi Makinwa
makinwa@un.org
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the African Union (AU), the Pan African Business Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI), UNDP and the Global Compact, in association with the AU, are organizing the Pan African Business Conference to share insight on the critical role of the private sector in helping the continent reach its full economic and social potential. The conference will bring together the private and public sectors, as well as civil society, to explore challenges and opportunities for responsible private sector development on the African continent in support of AU goals over the next decade. Various thematic sessions will discuss social enterprise, the role of public-private partnerships and how to boost intra-regional trade, among other topics.
Understanding and Implementing the UN Guiding Principles in ASEAN: A multi-stakeholder forum on business and human rights
28 May
Singapore
Human Rights
Jointly organized by the ASEAN CSR Network, Singapore Compact, UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, Global Compact and Singapore Management University, the event will introduce both business and non-business stakeholders to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and provide different perspectives on how businesses can better respect and support human rights in ASEAN. To register, please send your name, title, organization and contact details to register@csrsingapore.org and jerry@asean-csr-network.org.
PRME Session at Columbia Teaching Business and Human Rights Workshop
31 May
New York, USA
Florencia Librizzi
librizzi@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
The third annual Columbia University Teaching Business and Human Rights Workshop will convene individuals teaching human rights across various disciplines worldwide. The event will focus on practical teaching strategies and feature PRME in a session on responsible management education.
June
1st PRME Canada Regional Meeting
11-12 June
Edmonton, Canada
Florencia Librizzi
librizzi@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
Hosted by the MacEwan School of Business and co-convened with the University of Guelph College of Management & Economics and the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, the 1st PRME Canada Regional Meeting will be a forum for academics to share their experiences in teaching and research related to responsible management as well as other efforts to integrate the PRME principles into business school curricula and scholarship.
2nd PRME Latin America Regional Meeting
18-20 June
Lima, Peru
Jedediah Fix
fix@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
PRME participants from Latin America will meet to discuss corporate sustainability in business and management education. Hosted by CENTRUM, this event will feature a special workshop for management educators and opportunities to discuss the creation of a new PRME Chapter in Latin America.
Business for Peacebuilding
25 June
New York, USA
Bryan Kisadha
kisadha@unglobalcompact.org
Business and Peace
The UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Global Compact are jointly convening a conference to inspire and stimulate enhanced business engagement in support of peace. Bringing together major global players, African business leaders, key actors from the business communities and governments of African countries, UN member states, and civil society organizations, this conference will facilitate a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the importance of engaging businesses in peacebuilding and will offer a unique opportunity to catalyze collective action.
September
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013
19-20 September
New York, USA
Lisle Ferreira
ferreira@unglobalcompact.org
The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2013 will bring together chief executives with leaders from civil society, government and the UN to elevate the role of responsible business and investment in bringing about the needed transformation to more sustainable and inclusive markets. This triennial Summit is the largest and highest-level United Nations event for business leaders.
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2013 PRME Summit
25-27 September
Bled, Slovenia
Merrill Csuri
Csuri@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
The 2013 PRME Summit will build on previous PRME Global Forums and Summits by focusing on "New Ways of Developing Leaders for the Future We Want." Sessions will be organized around the "4 I’s", a concept that covers the four major facets of PRME: inspiration, innovation, implementation, and impact. Visit the PRME website for more information.
November
3rd PRME MENA Regional Forum
9-11 November
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jedediah Fix
fix@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
PRME participants from the Middle East and North Africa will meet at the University of Dubai to discuss corporate sustainability in business and management education. Special sessions will focus on faculty development and advancement of the PRME MENA Chapter.
4th PRME Asia Forum
14-15 November
Manila, Philippines
Florencia Librizzi
librizzi@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
This annual meeting of PRME participants in Asia will provide an opportunity to discuss advancement of corporate sustainability issues in business and management education and further the establishment of a PRME Chapter in Asia.
Caring for Climate Business Forum: Innovation. Ambition. Collaboration
19-20 November
Warsaw, Poland
Jayoung Park
park10@un.org
For the first time, the Global Compact, UNEP and the UNFCCC secretariat are organizing the Caring for Climate Business Forum during COP19/CMP9. The Forum seeks to serve as a channel for the private sector to make genuine contributions to climate change negotiations annually and will provide business and investors a platform for exchange and collaboration with governments, civil society and UN through numerous thematic sessions linked to the UNFCCC agenda including a high-level roundtable meeting. The Forum will also serve as the Annual meeting of Caring for Climate Signatories. Participation is by invitation only.
3rd PRME Australasia Regional Forum
19-20 November
Hamilton, New Zealand
Jedediah Fix
fix@unglobalcompact.org
PRME
PRME participants from the Australasia region will meet at the University of Waikato Management School to discuss corporate sustainability in business and management education. A special session will focus on advancement of the PRME Australasia Chapter.
Women Vendors Exhibition and Forum (WVEF) 2013
19-21 November
New Delhi, India
Lauren Gula
gulal@unglobalcompact.org
Human Rights
Women's Empowerment Principles
Join women business owners and representatives of corporations, governments and trade support institutions at WVEF 2013. This global event provides buyers and sellers in select sectors the opportunity to explore business partnerships, build skills and engage with dynamic public and private sector leaders from around the world. The event provides a key opportunity to implement Principle 5 of the Women's Empowerment Principles, which calls on business to expand business relationships with women-owned enterprises.
To learn more about the event and how to apply to attend, please visit: weprinciples.org/Site/EngagementOpportunities
Event Calendars of UN Global Compact Core Agencies:
OHCHR ILO UNEP UNIDO UNODC
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