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A Global Compact for Development

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Emphasizes the second objective of the Global Compact by articulating how companies can support development objectives through their core business; strategic social investments; advocacy; partnerships and collective action. Available Global Compact platforms for business to support development goals are identified and examples of how companies are already contributing to this agenda are showcased. (Source: UNGC) more[...] login_required

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The Role of Governments in Promoting Corporate Responsibility and Private Sector Engagement in Development

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Reports on trends and policy options regarding the role of Governments in promoting corporate sustainability and engaging the private sector in achieving the MDGs. (UNGC/Bertelsmann Foundation, 2010) more[...] login_required

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A New Era of Sustainability - UN Global Compact-Accenture CEO Study 2010

The Accenture Institute for High Performance

Provides an overview of CEO perspectives on progress to date, challenges ahead and the journey towards a sustainable economy. The report is based on an extensive study of nearly 1,000 Global Compact CEOs. (UNGC/Accenture, 2010) more[...] login_required

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Biodiversity Management

Biodiversity underpins development through the provision of products such as food, fibre and medicines and ecosystem services such as the regulation of water supply and air quality. Though billions of people around the world depend on such ‘goods’ and services, this contribution is neither fully recognized nor valued in markets. more[...]

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Two Years Applying the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review

John Finisdore, World Resources Institute

The decline in nature’s ability to provide ecosystem services – the benefits humans derive from ecosystems – can present material risks and opportunities to business. However, managers have only just begun integrating considerations of ecosystem services into corporate decision-making processes. One resource has been the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review (ESR), a set of guidelines that has helped managers improve both corporate performance and the environment. more[...] login_required

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Environmental initiatives are good for business

Prof Daniel C. Esty, Yale University

It is increasingly clear that the key to addressing environmental problems in general and climate change in particular is innovation. And to ramp up innovation requires incentives that engage the private sector in the process of research and development of new technologies and systemic change. The most effective way to draw business into the search for greater energy efficiency, renewable energy, and better pollution control lies with making companies (and people) pay for the harms they cause. more[...] login_required

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Jenkins, Clinton N.

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Clinton N. Jenkins more[...] login_required

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Proliferation of Hydroelectric Dams in the Andean Amazon and Implications for Andes-Amazon Connectivity

Matt Finer, Center for International Environmental Law

A short studie over the strategic planning and policies of hydroelectric dams and its implication in Andean-Amazon region. more[...] login_required

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Wieczorek-Zeul, Heidemarie

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New trends in sustainability reporting

Richard Ketchen

When it comes to determining the primary audience for sustainability reports, is it investors, customers or another stakeholder group? A recent study by Ernst & Young and GreenBiz.com found employees to be the second most important audience for sustainability reports. That’s not surprising when you consider that the study also found employees to be second only to customers as drivers of sustainability initiatives. more[...] login_required

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Webinar: The Value of Sustainability Reporting

Nancy Manchilla, ISOS Group

The webinar organized by ISOS Group and Concept Green looks at sustainability reporting from various perspectives—investment analysts, capital providers, corporate social responsibility watch groups and sustainability reporters and reviewers. more[...]

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Beyond Commitment: An Introduction to the UN Global Compact Management Model

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

This articles describes an updated performance model that guides companies through the process of formally committing to, assessing, defining, implementing, measuring, and communicating a corporate sustainability strategy based on the Global Compact and its principles. more[...] login_required

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Webinar: Sustainability Reporting

Todd Heslin, Apathco

This webinar will provide a 101 guide to the in's and out's of sustainability reporting. Jonathan Sweet from OneSteel will be the guest presenter and will speak about OneSteel's use of the Global Reporting Initiative to add value to the OneSteel business. more[...]

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ACI Contributes Where Others Do Not

Editorial Team

Following its core values, ACI seeks to play a part in improving the quality of people’s lives through the creation of new jobs and offerings services to people. Based on this belief, the Medical Information and Research Team as well as the Medical Services Department of ACI Pharmaceuticals partnered with CARE Bangladesh – an international development agency – to initiate a healthcare project under the name Amar Shasthya, which stands for “my health.” more[...] login_required

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