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Sustainable development is, simply put, a synonym for sccessful globalization

Joschka Fischer, Joschka Fischer and Company

Sustainable development is, simply put, a synonym for successful globalization – that is, a globalization that enhances our well-being comprehensively and therefore passes the test of time. As foreign minister during the time of the founding of the Global Compact 10 years ago, I wholeheartedly welcomed this voluntary, business-driven initiative. more[...] login_required

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With more than 7.500 organizations in 130 countries, not other initiative can boast similar geographical range

Huguette Labelle, Transparancy International

In 2004 when the Global Compact added the 10th Principle, the anti-corruption movement gained a singularly important ally as well as a powerful platform for tackling corruption across the globe. With more than 7,500 organizations in 130 countries, no other initiative can boast similar geographical reach and such a wide range of participants, including so many small and medium-sized enterprises. more[...] login_required

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We especially appreciate the GC's efforts in tracking and formalizing private sector commitments to environmental responsible

Tensie Whelan, Rainforest Alliance

Congratulations to the UN Global Compact on a decade of successfully engaging the private sector in sustainable development – a goal we at the Rainforest Alliance share. As an organization aimed in large part at transforming business practices worldwide, we especially appreciate the Global Compact’s efforts in tracking and formalizing private sector commitments to environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. more[...] login_required

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The implementation of the Ten Priciples of the GC makes the UN Family a more sustainable sphere

Prof. Klaus Töpfer, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS)

For 10 years the United Nations Global Compact has been one of the most important UN initiatives to sharpen the international discussion about sustainable development, human rights, and environmental stability, including global warming. The various initiatives and stories concerning the activities of the Global Compact were first documented in the Global Compact International Yearbook 2009. more[...] login_required

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The UN Global Compact has played a crucial part for a sustanable development

Ernst R. Ligteringen, Global Reporting Initiative

As the United Nations Global Compact celebrates its 10th anniversary, it serves us well to reflect upon the substantial advances made in the corporate commitment to sustainable development over the past 10 years in which the UN Global Compact has played a crucial part. more[...] login_required

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There is now a critical mass of institutional investors who believe CSR is important to the long-term financial success of their investments

Dr. James Gifford, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

There is now a critical mass of institutional investors who believe management of corporate responsibility is important to the long-term financial success of their investments. Hundreds of investors are now integrating a range of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues in decision-making processes, as well as in the ongoing dialogue they have with investee companies. more[...] login_required

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The Global Compact hat worked to ensure that markets advance in ways that benefit economies and societies around the world

Paul Dickinson, Carbon Disclosure Project

On this, the UN Global Compact’s 10th anniversary, I am delighted to extend my congratulations and contribute to the Global Compact International Yearbook 2010. The UN Global Compact has for 10 years worked to ensure that markets, commerce, technology, and finance advance in ways that benefit economies and societies around the world. more[...] login_required

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The Global Compact has developed into a permanent Institiution

Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul

Ten years ago, when the UN Secretary-General initiated the Global Compact in New York, no one expected to see the global economic developments that we face today. And today, when we are battling the consequences of the global economic crisis, we must respect the ten principles of the Global Compact more than ever and promote them internationally. more[...] login_required

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Big Changes Start Small

Julija Dietrich, Deutsche Telekom

Large business corporations are expected to assume ecological and social responsibility and to adopt sustainable business practices. Deutsche Telekom has been fulfilling this expectation for many years and, in September 2009, began to extend its radius of action to the environment and society and to actively involve customers through its communication campaign for sustainability. more[...]

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Sustainability Straight to Your Mobile

Christine C. Schneider, Henkel

The growth in world population and the steady increase in the average standard of living call for a radical reassessment of our production methods and consumption patterns. To drive change in the laundry detergent and household cleaners sector, we draw on our many years of experience and our leading role in the field of sustainability. more[...] login_required

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Living Responsibility

Rainer Wend, Deutsche Post DHL

If one person forgets to switch off the light, it’s not the end of the world. But when thousands of employees agree to climate-protection measures, the effects can show a tremendously positive result. If only one customer requests a carbon-neutral transport, it’s not going to save the planet. However, when thousands of customers all over the world ask for eco-friendly services, it makes a big difference. Today, it is our employees and our customers who drive our corporate responsibility activities at Deutsche Post DHL. more[...] login_required

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Eni’s Cooperation Model for Sustainable Development

Sabina Ratti, eni

Multinational companies face huge challenges in countries they operate in, from human rights to the growing need for transparency and responsibility, from respect for the environment to the fight against poverty and the promotion of fair labor practices. Oil and gas companies operate in some of the most challenging places on earth, where they can have an important impact on local communities and on the environment due to the nature of their operations. Furthermore, they manage energy resources that are deeply connected to the economy of a country, and they cope with a public sector that often looks for the support from the private sector to guarantee an improvement of development standards. more[...]

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Bayer Launches New Sustainability Program

Dr. Wolfgang Große-Entrup, Bayer Group
Bayer Group

The world is facing a number of major challenges: One of the most important is the growth of the global population and the factors associated with this, such as access to healthcare, regular food supplies, and effective environmental and climate protection. These global problems are the main starting point for the new Bayer Sustainability Program. more[...]

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CSR and the Financial Crisis

Prof. Wayne Visser, Kaleidoscope Futures

There is nothing small or trivial about this financial crisis. According to the Bank of England’s recent Financial Stability Report, governments worldwide have already pledged more than $7 trillion in loans, guarantees, capital injections, and other assistance in their coordinated effort to prop up the global financial system. And the ILO estimates the crisis will cost 20 million jobs by next year. more[...] login_required

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Avoiding Adaptation Apartheid: Climate Change Adaptation and Human Rights Law

Margaux J. Hall, World Bank
David C. Weiss, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

There is now little doubt that humans will be forced to adapt to the impacts of a warming world. There is also little doubt that the poorest people in the poorest countries will bear most of the burden of adapting to climate consequences they had almost no role in creating.(2) As the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has explained, “In the Netherlands, people are investing in homes that can float on water. more[...] login_required

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