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Spotlight Food Crisis

Editorial Team

The recent drought in the United States and its impact on maize prices has focused the world's attention back onto global food prices. The latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization shows that prices are in fact up a little after a period of decline. High food prices not only put a strain on the already tight food budgets of the world’s poor, but raise the price of helping them with food aid. more[...]

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Americas: Governments prioritize profit over Indigenous peoples’ rights

Amnesty International

Governments across the Americas are putting profit before the physical and cultural survival of thousands of Indigenous peoples, said Amnesty International in a briefing paper published ahead of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples on 9 August. more[...] login_required

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The United Nations Global Compact International Yearbook

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Karbassi, Lila

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Guidance on Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected & High-Risk Areas: A Resource for Companies & Investors

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

The Guidance aims to assist companies in implementing responsible business practices in conflict-affected and high-risk areas consistent with the Global Compact ten principles. The focus is to provide a common reference point for constructive dialogue between companies and investors on what constitutes responsible business practices in difficult operating environments. This voluntary guidance is designed to stimulate learning and dialogue and to promote collective action and innovative partnerships through Global Compact Local Networks and other initiatives. It was developed by the United Nations Global Compact Office, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative and an expert group comprised of company representatives, investors, civil society leaders, UN representatives and others. (Source: UN Global Compact) more[...] login_required

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A Global Compact for Development

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Emphasizes the second objective of the Global Compact by articulating how companies can support development objectives through their core business; strategic social investments; advocacy; partnerships and collective action. Available Global Compact platforms for business to support development goals are identified and examples of how companies are already contributing to this agenda are showcased. (Source: UNGC) 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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Blueprint For Corporate Sustainability Leadership

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

The Blueprint offers companies a model for achieving higher levels of performance and generating enhanced value through the Global Compact. It provides an action plan in three core areas: (i) integrating the Global Compact ten principles into strategies and operations; (ii) taking action in support of broader UN goals and issues; and (iii) engaging with the Global Compact. The Blueprint identifies best practices in each of these dimensions, with a total of 50 criteria for leadership. Designed to inspire advanced performers to reach the next level of sustainability, the Blueprint sets targets that all companies should work towards in order to ascend the learning and performance curve. 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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Coming of Age: UN-Private Sector Collaboration Since 2000

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Collaboration between the United Nations and the private sector has become ingrained in the way the United Nations and its Agencies, Funds and Programmes function; but it was not always this way. The report charts the evolution of UN-business engagement since 2000. Source: UN Global Compact more[...] login_required

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Moving Upwards: The Involvement of Boards of Directors in the UN Global Compact

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Advances understanding of Boardroom engagement in environmental, social and governance issues and provides a roadmap for how companies can better integrate oversight of these issues into the Board agenda. (UNGC, 2010) more[...] login_required

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A Greener Tomorrow – How Caring for Climate Signatories are Leading the Way to a Low Carbon Economy

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Analyses progress made by signatories in addressing climate change and assesses public disclosures of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The report outlines corporate leadership in climate mitigation and adaptation. (UNGC/Dalberg, 2010) 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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The Global Compact International Yearbook

Dennis Lohmann

Since its launch in 2000, the United Nations Global Compact has emerged as perhaps the world’s most influential platform for corporate responsibility. Its structure as a global network uniquely positions the initiative to take a closer look at both global and regional developments and interpretations of corporate social responsibility (CSR). more[...]

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Dossier: The United Nations Global Compact

The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. By doing so, business, as a primary agent driving globalization, can help ensure that markets, commerce, technology and finance advance in ways that benefit economies and societies everywhere. more[...]

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