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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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