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Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

In cooperation with the Rio+20 Secretariat, the UN System and the Global Compact Local Network Brazil, the UN Global Compact will host the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum: Innovation & Collaboration for the Future We Want from 15-18 June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro. The Forum aims to strengthen the business contribution to sustainable development globally – seeking to bring greater scale to responsible business practices, to advance and diffuse sustainable innovation, and to stimulate broader collaboration between companies, governments, civil society and the UN. more[...] login_required

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The Social Enterprise World Forum

NESst

The Social Enterprise World Forum - Fórum Mundial de Negócios Sociais is the premiere global event focused on building a social enterprise movement worldwide. more[...] login_required

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2nd Annual LNG Technology Global Summit

Fleming Events

Following the success of the inaugral conference in 2011, Fleming Gulf brings to you the 2nd edition of the LNG Technology Global Summit to be held on 17-18 October in Doha, Qatar. Network with key players within the LNG arena and gain solid facts, and information which form the basis for any sound commercial decision. Expect an exceptional line up of speakers, and a wide range of industry specific topics, to help you cope with the changing face of the LNG industry. more[...] login_required

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32nd India International Trade Fair

India Trade Promotion Organisation

This year "Skilling India" has been finalized as Theme for IITF'2012. The thematic display will be in Hall No.1 (Foyer Area). The initiative in Skilling undertaken by Ministries, Departments and Private Participants will be displayed here. The commitment of Government is to generate greater and better quality employment in a market friendly environment and skill up gradation. The motive of the Theme is to disseminate information to unemployed and unskilled workforce about employment opportunity post training course and awareness. It will also include training providers, professional societies, self help group, co-operative & NGO's/Civil Society Institutions. more[...] login_required

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UN Global Compact Management Model - Framework for Implementation

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

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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Women's Empowerment Principles - Equality Means Business

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

The Women's Empowerment Principles are a set of Principles for business offering guidance on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community. They are the result of a collaboration between the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM, part of UN Women) and the United Nations Global Compact. The development of the Principles included an international multi-stakeholder consultation process, which was launched in March 2009. more[...] login_required

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Innovating for a Brighter Future: The Role of Business in Achieving the MDGs

Dalberg Global Development Advisors

Assesses the contribution that the private sector has made to UN development goals, including progress made since 2000. The report identifies the most significant and scalable trends. (Source: UN Global compact) 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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Corporate Citizenship – Going Beyond Expectations

Editorial Team

TMS Group is a global sourcing enterprise for apparel and fashion accessories throughout Asia. Since the founding of TMS Group, the company has operated with the expressed and clear understanding that our business success and sustainability are irrevocably linked with giving back to the communities that are home to both our global operations and our employees. more[...] login_required

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Corporate Citizenship – Going Beyond Expectations

Jeffrey Revels, TMS Group
TMS Group

TMS Group is a global sourcing enterprise for apparel and fashion accessories throughout Asia. Since the founding of TMS Group, the company has operated with the expressed and clear understanding that our business success and sustainability are irrevocably linked with giving back to the communities that are home to both our global operations and our employees. more[...]

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Early Origins of Health

Editorial Team

The global community is beginning to understand the enormity of the humanitarian, societal, and economic challenge that noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) present. The rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases are rapidly increasing in almost all countries such that these are now among the world’s biggest killers. There is a growing recognition that the development of these diseases may have their roots in our earliest days of life within the uterine environment and up to the age of two years and that early intervention is a cost-effective means of preventing NCDs later in life. Therefore, pregnancy offers a unique window of opportunity to turn the tide of the NCD epidemic. more[...] login_required

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Early Origins of Health

Scott Dille, Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk

The global community is beginning to understand the enormity of the humanitarian, societal, and economic challenge that noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) present. The rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases are rapidly increasing in almost all countries such that these are now among the world’s biggest killers. There is a growing recognition that the development of these diseases may have their roots in our earliest days of life within the uterine environment and up to the age of two years and that early intervention is a cost-effective means of preventing NCDs later in life. Therefore, pregnancy offers a unique window of opportunity to turn the tide of the NCD epidemic. more[...]

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Attacking a Potential Killer of Children

Editorial Team

In 2006, Merck introduced RotaTeq®, its rotavirus vaccine, in the U.S. Merck recognized, however, that this vaccine was most needed in the developing world but that it would be unsustainable to donate it on an ongoing basis – it needed to identify a sustainable business model. Through the Merck-Nicaraguan Ministry of Health RotaTeq® Partnership Merck pledged to donate enough rotavirus vaccine for three birth cohorts of children and funding to introduce the vaccine, improve disease awareness, develop appropriate educational materials, and update the routine vaccination card. Our goal was to demonstrate the feasibility and health benefit of introducing the vaccine in a developing country. more[...] login_required

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Attacking a Potential Killer of Children

Dr. Barbara J. Kuter, Merck
Maggie M. Kohn, Merck
Merck

In 2006, Merck introduced RotaTeq®, its rotavirus vaccine, in the U.S. Merck recognized, however, that this vaccine was most needed in the developing world but that it would be unsustainable to donate it on an ongoing basis – it needed to identify a sustainable business model. Through the Merck-Nicaraguan Ministry of Health RotaTeq® Partnership Merck pledged to donate enough rotavirus vaccine for three birth cohorts of children and funding to introduce the vaccine, improve disease awareness, develop appropriate educational materials, and update the routine vaccination card. Our goal was to demonstrate the feasibility and health benefit of introducing the vaccine in a developing country. more[...]

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Access to Basic Services in Casablanca Shantytowns

Jean Pierre Ermenault, GDF Suez
Engie

SUEZ Environment and its subsidiaries are committed to the daily challenge of protecting resources and ecosystems. The company provides innovative solutions to millions of people and industries in the drinking water, wastewater treatment, and waste management fields. This case study shows how LYDEC provides access to energy, water, and sewage to households in Greater Casablanca. more[...] login_required

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