Global Compact International Yearbook 2013
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GC International Yearbook
Greeting
A growing number of businesses in all regions rec-
ognize the importance of reflecting environmental,
social and economic considerations in their operations
and strategies.
More than 7,000 companies have embraced the Global
Compact principles.
Now, the challenge is to move from incremental progress
to transformation – in markets and societies alike.
…
Governments and the UN are now working to acceler-
ate momentum to achieve the Millennium Development
Goals and set global priorities for the post-2015 period.
Global Compact participants are already deeply invested.
Scores of country and sectoral consultations are collecting
business views and perspectives.
The Global Compact Leaders Summit in September is an
opportunity to show the world how business and the UN
can work together towards common goals in critical areas,
such as climate change, energy, water, food, women’s
empowerment, children’s rights, decent jobs, and
education.
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H.E. Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General
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