UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2015)

May 8, 2015 5:30 PM ET

UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2015)

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Learn more about how and why business can play an important role in supporting peace and stability, rule of law and good governance.

NEWS AND UPDATES

  •  Special Appeal: Support Relief Efforts in Nepal
  • Secretary-General Calls on CEOs to Mobilize on Sustainable Development and Climate at Summit of the Americas
  • Global Compact and Pearl Initiative Convene Forum to Advance Corporate Accountability in Gulf Region
  • Stock Exchanges Publish Disclosure, Engage Stakeholders on Sustainability
  • Private Sector Highlights Importance of ESG Considerations at Hearing on New Global Finance Framework
  • Global Compact Co-Hosts Workshop on Corporate Leadership and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
  • Water Access Projects in Brazil and India Utilize a Locally-Based Approach

LOCAL NETWORK NEWS

  • Local Network Launched in Czech Republic
  • March & April Updates

FEATURED RESOURCES

  • Overview of the COP and EU Directive on Non-Financial Reporting
  • Child Labour Platform Good Practice Notes

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Join the UN Global Compact Business Partnership Hub
  • Support Business Proposals for COP 21

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Business & Climate Summit (Paris) 
  • Mind the Science: Why businesses are aligning their goals with the climate science (Paris)
  • Global Compact+15: Business as a force for good (New York)
  • Caring for Climate Business Forum (Paris)

WEBINARS

  • Benchmarking Business and Human Rights (9:00 am EDT)
  • Global Compact Board Programme Webinar Series: Part 1 (8:00 am EDT)
  • How to Engage and Support SME Suppliers in their Commitment to Sustainability (10:00 am EDT)
  • Women’s Rights to Health (10:00 am EDT) 
  • Providing Decent Work for Young Workers, Parents and Caregivers (8:00 am EDT) 
  • Global Compact Board Programme Webinar Series: Part 2 (8:00 am EDT)