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Deutsche Post DHL Refugee Aid Project

Deutsche Post DHL

As a company conducting business throughout Germany and around the world, we take our responsibility to society and our communities seriously at Deutsche Post DHL, including through our adherence to the Global Compact Principles. This is why, in the midst of the recent refugee crisis confronting Europe and Germany, we took the initiative to work together with established partner organizations to help facilitate the integration of refugees in Germany. more[...]

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Fighting schistosomiasis in a strong alliance

Nearly 260 million people suffer from the worm disease schistosomiasis – children in Africa in particular are affected. Merck, a leading science and technology company, has been cooperating with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against neglected tropical diseases for years. Now, with the establishment of the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance (GSA ), Merck has expanded this partnership. By bundling the expertise of its members, the GSA aims to effectively fight and eliminate schistosomiasis worldwide. more[...]

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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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Deutsche Telekom Helps Refugees All over Europe

Deutsche Telekom AG

No issue has preoccupied the entirety of Europe in the last year more than the vast numbers of people seeking refuge. In 2015, more than a million asylum seekers came to Germany alone. The numbers across Europe are many times higher. In view of the huge volume of refugees, Deutsche Telekom AG has specifically stepped up its commitment to the refugee aid efforts. But various national companies are also making significant contributions. The range of support being offered varies among German companies as well as among the different European national companies according to the national situation. (Figures as of May 2016) more[...]

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Sakhalin: Promoting Language Rights on Indigenous Island

Natalia Gonchar, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company
Sakhalin Energy

Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd., an operator of the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project, performs its activities on the island of Sakhalin, home to the Nivkhi, Uilta (Orok), Evenki, and Nanai indigenous peoples. Some of the project’s assets are located near the traditional residences and economic activities of the indigenous peoples, to whom the company pays special attention and engages with directly. Since 2006 a special program – the Sakhalin Indigenous Minorities Development Plan (SIMDP) – has been implemented through a partnership between the Sakhalin government and the Regional Council of Authorized Representatives of Sakhalin Indigenous Peoples. more[...]

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Menschenrechte

Die Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Menschenrechte liegt in erster Linie bei den Staaten. Allerdings hat das Bewusstsein von Unternehmen für die Auswirkungen ihres Handelns auf die Menschenrechte zugenommen. Gleichzeitig sind die Erwartungen von Politik und Gesellschaft an die Wirtschaft gestiegen. Immer häufiger stehen Unternehmen daher vor der Frage, wie sie ihre Verantwortung zur Achtung der Menschenrechte wahrnehmen können, d.h. wie sie ihre Geschäftstätigkeit im Sinne der Menschenrechte ausrichten – zum Beispiel in den Bereichen Gesundheits-, Arbeits- und Umweltschutz – und wie sie Mitschuld bei Menschenrechtsverstößen vermeiden können more[...] login_required

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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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A student's dream come true

Zay Yar Tun
Max Energy

The ambition of a young girl named Ms. Thaw Thaw* was to attend a university in the city after finishing high school. As she had studied hard for the matriculation exam, she was accepted by Myanmar Maritime University in Yangon, a commercial city and the former capital of Myanmar. Her dream came true but the only difficulty was that her parents could not fully support her financially for her university education or afford the cost for her to live in the city. Thaw Thaw was from a middle-income family from a village called Phaung Gyee, which is situated far from the city. 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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Sakhalin Energy: A Complex Approach to Human Rights

Valentin Zhovtun
Sakhalin Energy

Sakhalin Energy, the operator of the largest oil and gas project ever implemented in Russia, is committed to compliance with the highest international standards for respecting, supporting, and promoting human rights at all stages of its business activities. more[...]

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Green Delta’s Strategic CSR Initiative for Human Rights and Road Safety

Syed Najmus Saquib, Green Delta Insurance
Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd.

Green Delta Insurance Company Limited has been practicing CSR effectively since the inception of the company. Over the years the organization has put more focus on strategic CSR and has been strictly and consistently following the Ten Principles established by the United Nations Global Compact. This year Green Delta launched a few innovative CSR projects aligning with human rights principles as well as some philanthropic issues. 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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Paradigm Shift in Vaccines: Our Dengue Vaccine Candidate

Laurent Lhopitallier, Sanofi
Sanofi

Paradigm Shift in Vaccines: Our Dengue Vaccine CandidSanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, has taken an innovative approach to addressing a disease that affects tropical and subtropical countries, without anticipating a return on investment from high-income countries. For the first time, a new vaccine will have its initial introduction in several middle- and low-income countries – where the need is the greatest. more[...]

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