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Master Plan for Mauritius
Gerd Pfitzenmeier
MedineEstablished on the island of Mauritius in 1911, Medine originally grew and processed sugar cane. But since then, the importance of tourism and other service areas has steadily grown. The ‘Fondation Medine Horizons’(FMH), which the company established for this purpose, promotes optimism and entrepreneurial self-help, states the GC report “Africa leads”. more[...]
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Yemen Water and Sanitation Project
Jeff Flood, Nexen
NexenNexen has been an active member of the UNGC since 2001. In 2005, Dr. Randy Gossen (V.P. Global Business Development - Nexen) was appointed Special Advisor to the UNGC. Nexen’s commitment to the UNGC is linked directly to our corporate philosophy of sustainability and in “doing the right thing”. Through our operations in Yemen, we have developed programmes that: 1) emphasize the hiring of Yemeni nationals and sustainable employment practices ; 2) support community investment and the development of schools, infrastructure and other projects, and; 3) the development of a water and sanitation project with the UNDP and CIDA. more[...]
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Collaborating to conserve ecosystems and biodiversity
Stefanie Koch, Holcim
Rashila Tong, Holcim
Lafarge HolcimConserving ecosystems and stopping biodiversity loss is one of the major issues of our time, in particular in situations where industrial activities and population growth put increasing pressure on natural habitats. Believing that this issue can only be addressed by working together, leading building materials company Holcim and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, have joined forces to effectively manage biodiversity conservation and to create biodiversity-based sustainable livelihoods. more[...]
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When Water Becomes Sustainable Business
Carsten Bo Kvistgaard, Grundfos
GrundfosBy pairing existing technologies with an innovative business model, Grundfos LIFELINK responsibly changes the way of operating and managing rural water supply systems. more[...]
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Hope Through Honey
Gerd Pfitzenmeier“Fight poverty, maintain ecological equilibrium and so shape sustainable development.” These three clear goals are the essence of this truly mammoth project, Bhusan Shrestha says. The large Nepalese beekeeper Gandaki Bee Concern (GBC) wants to make money and at the same time bring progress to the small Asian country in the Himalayas. The company, founded in 1990 in the capital Kathmandu, wants to do no less than help more and more Nepalese “gain a source of income and at the same time conserve the quality of nature for the future.” more[...]
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Coop Naturaline – Fashion & Fairness
Emma Arvidsson, Coop
Simona Matt, Coop
CoopIn close partnership with Remei AG, Coop ensures organic cotton production, ecological processing and fair working conditions along the entire textile supply chain. This is guaranteed by strict independent controls. more[...]
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Coop Naturaline – Fashion & Fairness
Emma Arvidsson, Coop
Simona Matt, Coop
CoopCoop launched its Naturaline brand in 1993. Today, the company is one of the world’s largest retailers of Fairtrade organic cotton. Coop has worked with REMEI AG since 1994. Together, they have developed a set of social and ecological requirements for fashionwear. more[...]
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Diversity and Inclusiveness at Ernst & Young
Sabine Moron, Ernst & Young Germany
Karin Sahr, Ernst & Young Germany
Ernst & Young GermanyThe 6th principle of the UN Global Compact addresses the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. At Ernst & Young, we not only believe in that goal from a moral perspective: We are convinced that Diversity and Inclusiveness (D&I) are actually a business must. That is why we do more than just look for ways to prevent or eliminate discrimination; we actively promote diversity as a value crucial to our company. more[...]
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Diversity and Inclusiveness at Ernst & Young
Sabine Moron, Ernst & Young Germany
Karin Sahr, Ernst & Young Germany
Ernst & Young GermanyThe 6th principle of the UN Global Compact addresses the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. At Ernst & Young, we not only believe in that goal from a moral perspective: We are convinced that Diversity and Inclusiveness (D&I) are actually a business must. That is why we do more than just look for ways to prevent or eliminate discrimination; we actively promote diversity as a value crucial to our company. more[...]
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Improving the Working Environment
Gerhard Teschl, Danfoss
DanfossIn August 2006, Danfoss acquired the factory of Chinese company Qinbao, a manufacturer of brazed plate heat exchangers that is located in Hangzhou, approximately 150 km southwest of Shanghai. more[...]
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How Can We Do Good and Do Well? Just Ask!
Editorial TeamThere’s an ancient Chinese proverb that goes something like, “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.” more[...]
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How Can We Do Good and Do Well? Just Ask!
Frank Stokes, AMECThere’s an ancient Chinese proverb that goes something like, “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.” The message is clear: Education has a longer-lasting benefit than charitable donations alone. more[...]
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Inspirational “Work”
The importance of work and what we do to help people find jobs cannot be overstated. Work permits us to realize our talents and to contribute to society. It is essential for our social and financial well-being. To foster and enhance the key role we play is clearly our long-term goal. more[...]
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