UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2016)

UN Global Compact Bulletin (May)

Leaders Summit 2016: Making Global Goals Local Business

NEWS & UPDATES

• Global Compact Calls on Companies to Set $100 Minimum Internal Price on Carbon
• Business on the Agenda at UN High-Level Debate on the Sustainable Development Goals
• Private Sector Plays Important Role in Building and Maintaining Inclusive Societies
• Global Compact 2020 Strategy Process Underway

LOCAL NETWORK NEWS

• Global Compact Networks Gather in Paris for Exchange Programme
• Global Compact Launches Local Network in Georgia

FROM OUR LIBRARY

• Webinar Recording: The UK Modern Slavery Act: Implications for Global Compact Participants
• Webinar Recording: Integrating Human Rights Considerations into Mergers and Acquisitions

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE

•  Support the Business Action Pledge in Response to the Refugee Crisis

UPCOMING EVENTS

• MENA – Local Networks Regional Meeting (Dubai) 
• Forum on Investment Opportunities in Least Developed Countries (Antalya) 
• UN Global Compact Leaders Summit (New York)