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Einführung "Wirtschaft & Menschenrechte"

Teilnehmer/innen erhalten einen Überblick über die Bedeutung von Menschenrechten im Unternehmenskontext und erste Anregungen dazu, wie sie in unternehmerisches Handeln integriert werden können. more[...] login_required

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Hiselius, Patrik

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Human Rights – SANOFI Approach

Sanofi
Tatiana Campos-Rocha, Sanofi

In line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Sanofi has adopted an ambitious and holistic approach to ensure that human rights are soundly integrated throughout all the Group’s operations. For Sanofi, it is essential to ensure that respect for human rights is integrated into our business activities everywhere we operate, including in countries considered to be at risk for matters concerning human rights. more[...]

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Sazak, Deniz

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Business Security Worldwide: The New Compliance Risk Atlas of Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn
Nicole Knapp, Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is an international group active in more than 130 countries that offers mobility and logistics services worldwide. This gives rise to complex challenges in its conduct toward business partners and employees. The DB Compliance Risk Atlas is designed to create a clear framework for compliant action in this regard. more[...]

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Heyes, Vera

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Luz-Veloso, Antonio

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Sustainability in the Supply Chain: A Crucial Component of Corporate Responsibility

Antonio Luz-Veloso, Deutsche Telekom
Vera Heyes, Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom AG

Deutsche Telekom conducts business in more than 50 countries. This presents opportunities for companies, particularly in supplier management, but it also poses risks. To ensure that its supply chain has a sustainable focus, Deutsche Telekom has established a systematic supplier management system. As a founding member of the Joint Audit Cooperation (JAC), Deutsche Telekom is committed to shaping sustainable relationships with suppliers. Based on a standardized methodology, JAC examines shared suppliers worldwide, with a particular focus on Asia, South Korea, Eastern Europe, and South America. more[...]

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Cambodia and Vietnam: Linking Stakeholder Engagement to Corporate Social Responsibility Programs

Jeffrey Revels, TMS Group
TMS Group

For nearly three decades, the TMS Group has been at the forefront of the fashion industry as a globally-based fashion and apparel innovator, with core competencies in research and development, product design, fashion-trend analysis, and production sourcing / quality management. With operational offices in seven countries, the TMS Group customer-base spans every continent. In alignment with Mission and Vision Statements, in the first quarter of 2013, the TMS Group expanded its global presence and operations with the opening of the regional office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With a foothold in Cambodia, the operations for both Cambodia and Vietnam can be managed. more[...]

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An industrial firm that concerns itself with nature and biodiversity

EDF Group
Jean-Christophe Mollaret, EDF Group

The EDF Group’s industrial activities sometimes take place in remarkable natural settings. The activities interact with an area’s biodiversity and benefit from the ecosystem services it provides. Biodiversity is an important economic consideration for the Group – failure to respect regulations may lead to sites or plants being brought to a halt. A lack of in-depth dialogue with environmental NGOs or other stakeholders using local resources can result in a ban on new industrial programs. more[...]

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Kreider, Karin

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The German Energiewende – Our Contribution to a Sustainable Energy System

Sigmar Gabriel

People around the world are observing the progress being made by Germany on its energy reforms (known as the “Energiewende”), which are no less than a complete overhaul of its energy supply system, entailing the phase-out of nuclear energy, a reduced reliance on fossil fuels, the promotion of energy efficiency, and the establishment of renewable energies as the main sources of energy. more[...]

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Massive Open Online Courses

A comprehensive list of free Masive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by the best universities and entities. more[...]

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Stakeholder Management – An Introduction

Klaus Lintemeier, Lintemeier Stakeholder Relations
Prof Lars Rademacher, MHMK Munich
Dr Ansgar Thiessen, Knobel Corporate Communications

The landscape of business and enterprise policy is subject to almost unparalleled change. An ever-increasing majority of corporate and institutional management boards find themselves operating in a networked world of interests and opportunities for influence. In addition to primary stakeholders such as shareholders, customers, suppliers, and employees, secondary and tertiary stakeholder groups are increasingly making regulatory, social, political, and ethical demands on businesses. more[...]

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