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The only Certainty about the Future is the Fact that the Future is Uncertain

Dr. Luis Vera Pedro

Since its inception, BONWS Seguros S.A. has been adding value by providing financial peace of mind as well as stability to its clients and ensuring that the financial consequences of their risks are handled. more[...] login_required

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"Coming Together to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases“

Martin Bernhardt
Ophra Rebiere
Sanofi

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and mental disorders are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. NCDs have emerged as a major public health threat over the last few decades and are now at a crisis point. It is estimated that these diseases are responsible for as many as 36 million premature deaths each year. According to the World Health Organization, almost three-quarters of NCD-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, where access to healthcare is limited. more[...]

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Nestlé needs YOUth!

Andrea Lucia Biswas Tortajada
Nestlé S.A.

Nestlé believes that to prosper over the long term and create value for our shareholders, we must also create value for society. As the world’s largest food and beverage company, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to play an active part in the communities where we live and work, support youth and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Never has this been more relevant than in the current context, where so many youth lack economic opportunities. more[...]

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Mica Supply Chain: No Place for Child Labor

Gregor Hilkert
Merck

The mineral mica often lends products their alluring sheen, whether it is lipstick, eye shadows, or automotive coatings. The coveted raw material is mined in various locations, including the states of Jharkhand and Bihar in northern India, a region marked by political instability and poverty and where child labor is widespread. Merck also uses mica as the main raw material for its effect pigments. The science and technology company flatly rejects child labor and advocates for safe working conditions of the mine workers. In addition, Merck supports educational and health projects that improve the lives of families in the mining areas. more[...]

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Keeping Hope Afloat

MAN SE

Africa Mercy is the world’s largest civilian hospital ship and offers much-needed medical help to thousands of people in developing countries every year. more[...]

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Creativity as a Change Maker – The Idealist

Tuuli Sauren
INSPIRIT International Communication GmbH

Creative innovation strategy for human rights, climate change, and the fight against corruption more[...] login_required

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Integrating (Dis) Abilities

Silvia Dobarganes Nodar
Eurofinsa

At Eurofinsa, we are committed to a social environment in which our projects are carried out for society’s most vulnerable groups. We are committed to including persons with disabilities in our workforce as one way of putting our corporate values and social responsibility policy into practice. We are convinced that favoring vulnerable persons by integrating them into the workforce contributes to the economic and social development of both the individual and society as a whole. more[...]

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CCC's Commitment to Sustainable Development

Lila Angelopoulou
Dimitra Ntalachani, CCC
Consolidated Contractors Company

We recognize that CCC’s long-term success is directly linked with the existence of a prosperous global society and a greener environment. Therefore, we are committed to understanding how our growth can better interact with the welfare and development of the communities, ecologies, and economies in which we operate. We aim to increasingly embed the principles of sustainable development into our business. We go about this by incorporating sustainability values into strategic planning, training, and stakeholder engagement as well as by intensifying the implementation of sustainability measures. more[...]

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Checkliste zur Verbesserung der Einhaltung von Menschenrechten

Diese Checkliste konzentriert sich darauf, wie Menschenrechte im betrieblichen Umfeld gewahrt werden können. more[...]

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Deutsche Post DHL Refugee Aid Project

Deutsche Post DHL

As a company conducting business throughout Germany and around the world, we take our responsibility to society and our communities seriously at Deutsche Post DHL, including through our adherence to the Global Compact Principles. This is why, in the midst of the recent refugee crisis confronting Europe and Germany, we took the initiative to work together with established partner organizations to help facilitate the integration of refugees in Germany. more[...]

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Fighting schistosomiasis in a strong alliance

Nearly 260 million people suffer from the worm disease schistosomiasis – children in Africa in particular are affected. Merck, a leading science and technology company, has been cooperating with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against neglected tropical diseases for years. Now, with the establishment of the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance (GSA ), Merck has expanded this partnership. By bundling the expertise of its members, the GSA aims to effectively fight and eliminate schistosomiasis worldwide. more[...]

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Deutsche Telekom Helps Refugees All over Europe

Deutsche Telekom AG

No issue has preoccupied the entirety of Europe in the last year more than the vast numbers of people seeking refuge. In 2015, more than a million asylum seekers came to Germany alone. The numbers across Europe are many times higher. In view of the huge volume of refugees, Deutsche Telekom AG has specifically stepped up its commitment to the refugee aid efforts. But various national companies are also making significant contributions. The range of support being offered varies among German companies as well as among the different European national companies according to the national situation. (Figures as of May 2016) more[...]

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Sakhalin: Promoting Language Rights on Indigenous Island

Natalia Gonchar, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company
Sakhalin Energy

Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd., an operator of the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project, performs its activities on the island of Sakhalin, home to the Nivkhi, Uilta (Orok), Evenki, and Nanai indigenous peoples. Some of the project’s assets are located near the traditional residences and economic activities of the indigenous peoples, to whom the company pays special attention and engages with directly. Since 2006 a special program – the Sakhalin Indigenous Minorities Development Plan (SIMDP) – has been implemented through a partnership between the Sakhalin government and the Regional Council of Authorized Representatives of Sakhalin Indigenous Peoples. more[...]

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Menschenrechte

Die Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Menschenrechte liegt in erster Linie bei den Staaten. Allerdings hat das Bewusstsein von Unternehmen für die Auswirkungen ihres Handelns auf die Menschenrechte zugenommen. Gleichzeitig sind die Erwartungen von Politik und Gesellschaft an die Wirtschaft gestiegen. Immer häufiger stehen Unternehmen daher vor der Frage, wie sie ihre Verantwortung zur Achtung der Menschenrechte wahrnehmen können, d.h. wie sie ihre Geschäftstätigkeit im Sinne der Menschenrechte ausrichten – zum Beispiel in den Bereichen Gesundheits-, Arbeits- und Umweltschutz – und wie sie Mitschuld bei Menschenrechtsverstößen vermeiden können more[...] login_required

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