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Traceability in the supply chain

Nestlé S.A.

In the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals and invigorated by their worldwide importance, we are determined to carry on with our work to realize a shared vision of a sustainable future. Our ongoing commitment to support the world’s development ambitions is part of our responsibility as a global company and a nutrition, health, and wellness leader. We strive for people to live healthy lives, in a healthy environment, and in healthy communities. Partnering is central to our business model, and since 2011, we have been working with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to improve transparency and address complex social challenges in the hazelnut supply chain in Turkey. Together, we are furthering our understanding of the difficulties faced by rural communities and achieving significant progress. more[...]

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Above the Standard: HOCHTIEF at the “Crossrail” Project in London

Hochtief

In ever-expanding cities across the world, city planners are rethinking their transportation policies and setting their sights on sustainable mobility. In spaces that had been allocated to cars, people are now the focus. People and the environment benefit from expanding bicycle path networks, car-sharing services, and better local public transport connections. A look at London shows where we are heading – and that HOCHTIEF is a safe companion on this path. In the UK capital, the international construction company is making a key contribution to a highly sustainable tunneling project. more[...]

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Faster, More Efficient, More Sustainable – The Production Plant of the Future

Dr Peter F. Tropschuh, Audi AG
Audi AG

Digital integration will play a central role in the modern production plant over the next few years: The “factory of the future” – also known as Industry 4.0 or the Smart Factory – not only increases the ability of machines to control processes faster and more efficiently; it also results in greater integration of machinery and humans. more[...]

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Social Media for Social Change

Lilines Urriola Herrera, medcom
medcom

Sumándonos is a social platform initiated by Medcom, Panamá’s largest media conglomerate. It was created to benefit all NGOs in the country. Now it celebrates its 10th anniversary. more[...]

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Shaping A Sustainable Global City

Esther An
City Developments Limited

Singapore's property pioneer, City Developments Limited (CDL) has pushed boundaries with its visionary approach to “Conserve as we Construct” 20 years ago. It has quickly raised the bar for sustainable spaces with its many innovative eco-developments; while simultaneously integrating CSR into its business strategy and operations. One of the first signatories of the UNGC in Singapore, CDL has stood alongside international best practices in sustainable development. more[...]

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We Care – An Interactive App Magazine

Inaluk Schaefer
Deutsche Telekom AG

How can new technologies support us in reducing C02 emissions? How can we protect our personal and business data? And why do we need more cyber security professionals? Deutsche Telekom answers these important societal questions with an application for tablets and smartphones. The “We Care” app offers an educating and entertaining insight into the corporate responsibility activities at Deutsche Telekom. Throughout 2015, several magazinestyle issues are being published, each focusing on a different topic. more[...]

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Sustainably Addressing the Global Water Challenge

Christian Frutiger, Nestlé SA
Nestlé S.A.

The growing world population is leading us into a global water crisis that will only be exacerbated by climate change. This is putting at risk everything we rely on, from electronic devices to the food we eat, because it all requires water. more[...]

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Introduction to Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Kristin Komives, ISEAL Alliance
ISEAL Alliance

Private, voluntary sustainability standards are an innovative, market-based approach to promoting sustainable production and business practices. Adoption of these sustainability standards is intended to be voluntary: The standards are not created, run, or required by governments or government regulation. Instead, the system for voluntary sustainability standards are nongovernment initiatives that seek to drive sustainable production and consumption by creating a market demand for sustainable products, and a supply to meet that demand. They help buyers (both consumers and businesses) identify sustainably-produced products, and they guide producers, forest managers, mine and tourism operators, and factory owners and others in their choice of sustainable practices. more[...]

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Bringing Access to Development Through Clean Energy

Laura Pargade
Sunna Design

Since its creation, Sunna Design has been committed to bringing sustainable energy to emerging countries. Solar streetlights are a wonderful tool to give people access to energy, anywhere, while also respecting the environment. Thanks to breakthrough innovation and a frugal approach, the French company has managed to keep costs down while bringing high-quality lighting to the most remote areas, without putting great social and economic burdens on the communities. Although public lighting was Sunna’s first step, with more than 5,000 products installed around the world, the company is aiming at empowering people with domestic access to energy though innovative partnerships between the public and private sectors. more[...]

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Zinc for Health

Alannah Cervenko
Teck Resources Limited

Teck launched its Zinc & Health program after learning about the critical link between zinc, human health, and crop nutrition. Today, an innovative partnership is helping to reduce zinc deficiency in both humans and agriculture in China. more[...]

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Horn, Birgit

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Trendsetter for Ergonomic Workplaces in Industry

Dr Peter F. Tropschuh, Audi AG
Birgit Horn, Audi AG
Audi AG

German society is in the throes of rapid demographic change, with the share of older workers rising steadily. At present, 40- to 49-year-olds account for approximately 32 percent of the workforce at AUDI AG, making them the largest group of employees. In just a few years, however, 50- to 59-year-olds will account for more employees than any other age group, and the share of employees over 60 will rise to approximately 13 percent. more[...]

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Pieter, Inka

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Simmenauer, Nathalie

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