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Trailblazer in Responsible Business
Ravi Khan, Viyellatex
ViyellatexAdopting sustainable business practices to manufacture goods in conformity with the natural environment will pave the way to the future for companies in the 21st century. The Viyellatex Group follows such a forwardlooking way regarding business applications. Started in 1996 with just six lines, Viyellatex now has over 135 lines with an average production capacity of 2.5 million per month. more[...]
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The Human Age
Jeffrey A. Joerres, ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroupRecent events in many countries across the world are a stark reminder that the power of the human spirit should not be underestimated. As we put the “Great Recession” behind us and look toward a more positive – and yet vastly different – new era, we are reminded that it was the innovation, creativity, and passion of people who got the world through those challenging times. During the downturn, companies had to cope with “doing more with less” – raising productivity yet with fewer people to get the work done. This required new approaches, new perspectives, and above all, new ingenuity. The recession is in our rearview mirror but that pressure to do more with less has endured – we have entered the Human Age. more[...]
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Government support for business must uphold the highest possible standards
At a time when the UK Government is pursuing export led growth, particularly in non-European markets which can present high risks regarding human rights and the environment, the operation of UK Export Finance is both crucial and risky. more[...]
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Supporting the Development of Youth Entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom
Royal Bank of Scotland GroupThe RBS Group has been a signatory of the UN Global Compact since 2003, and in 2010 our Head of Sustainability became Chair of the UK Network; working to promote the Global Compact’s Ten Principles among UK industries and the wider UNGC community. We support the Compact as we believe that the resources available to businesses can be leveraged to create sustainable development and a more sustainable economy – on both a local and global scale. more[...]
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Green Delta Reaches the 26th Year of Its Journey in the Insurance Sector
Syed Tousif Haque, Green Delta Insurance
Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd.In January 2012, Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd. (GDIC) celebrated its 26th anniversary after being incorporated on December 14, 1985, as a public limited company. The actual operation of the company began on January 1, 1986. At that time, the company only had capital of Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) 30 million. Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd. now holds about BDT 510.3 million more[...]
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Bradesco and Accessibility for the Population
Eduardo Dantas, Bradesco
Banco Bradesco S.A.In its operations as one of the largest private Brazilian banks, Bradesco makes financial inclusion one of its main business priorities and considers this an important factor in its corporation positioning. more[...]
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Education, Community, and Social Equality
Perihan Abdel Ghaly, Arab African International Bank
Arab African International BankArab African International Bank believes in investment in youth for a better future and realizes that its influence as a leading private institution has grown in parallel with its competitiveness. Arab African International Bank was the first bank in Egypt and the region to launch an education program for undergraduates in various universities across the country and offers awards for creative ideas. more[...]
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Slum Upgrading in São Paulo
Katharina Riese, TÜV Rheinland
Jorge Luiz Babadopulos, TÜV Rheinland
Amilton Degani, TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland HoldingWith a population of about 20 million people, São Paulo is the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the world. The rapid rural-to-urban migration following the industrialization that took place during the mid-20th century has led to an immense urban population increase. Today, 75 percent of the Latin American population live in urban areas. The city’s infrastructure cannot satisfy the needs of that rapidly growing population. more[...]
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Citizens wield web tools to combat petty bribery
Citizen website and mobile apps are popping up in Latin America encouraging to report the bribes they pay for healthcare, bureaucracy help or education services. This new source of data can be used as a lobbying tool to get government officials to act. more[...]
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