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UNGC UK Network Annual Outreach Event 2011: Expectations for Rio +20
Monday, December 05, 2011 | | | The UK Network of the UN Global Compact held its 2011 Annual Outreach Event on 5th December. Hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland at their London offices, the event sought to explore expectations for the upcoming Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development.
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Webinar: 'How to Communicate about the Global Compact'
Thursday, October 20, 2011 | | | The UN Global Compact UK Network hosted a webinar on how and why to communicate about the Global Compact both internally and externally. The prominent speakers Matthias Stausberg, Head of Public Affairs and Media Relations, Global Compact Office, and Marcia Balisciano, Director of Corporate Responsibility, Reed Elsevier, gave valuable information to participants, seeking to enhance their commitment to and advocacy of the Global Compact.
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HSBC Hosts Q3 Meeting on the Challenges Posed by Extra-Territorial Anti-Bribery Legislation and Ground Realities in High Growth Markets
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 | | | Hosted by HSBC, the UN Global Compact held its 3rd Quarterly Meeting of 2011 on October 6th. Following the recent passage of the UK Anti-Bribery Act, the meeting explored the potential obstacles companies face when attempting to adhere to extra-territorial anti-bribery legislation in different markets and possible solutions to overcoming these challenges. Moderated by Steve Kenzie, the diversity of speakers offered participants insight into civil society, practitioner, and enforcer perspectives
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CSR in Wales: Launch of the UNGC & Discussions on SMEs, Supply-Chains, and the UK Network
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 | | | The UN Global Compact UK Network, the Wales Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) and Cynnal Cymru (Sustain Wales) jointly organised the UNGC Wales launch event held on 19 July 2011 at WCIA in Cardiff. Formally introducing the Global Compact initiative to the Welsh community, the meeting discussed the interface between SMEs, supply-chains, and the Compact and explored the potential for enhanced Welsh engagement in the initiative.
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TUC Hosts UK Network 2nd Quarterly Meeting of 2011: Labour Issue Area
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 | | | Hosted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the UK Network of the UN Global Compact held its 2nd Quarterly Meeting of 2011 on June 21st. Within the context of GC's Labour issue area, the meeting explored the concept of employee engagement. Particular attention was paid to the role of employee engagement in the relationship between unions and business. Find a full event report at: http://tinyurl.com/ungcuklabour2011
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UN Global Compact Releases 2010 Annual Review with Findings from 2010 Implementation Survey
Tuesday, June 07, 2011 | | | As one of the most comprehensive global surveys on corporate sustainability performance, the UNGC's 2010 Implementation Survey is at the center of the 2010 Annual Review. The review asseses how - and to what extent - participating companies are implementing the ten principles; taking action nin support of broader UN goals and issues; and engaging with the Global Compact locally and globally.
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Child Rights and Business Principles: London Consultation
Thursday, May 05, 2011 | | |
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Reducing the Cost of Conflict: Responsible Business in High-Risk Areas and Challenging Operating Environments
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 | | | The UN Global Compact UK Network and ENGI, with the support of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), jointly organised a conference, entitled 'Reducing the Cost of Conflict: Responsible Business in High-Risk Areas and Challenging Operating Environments,' on 23 March 2011 at host Old Mutual's offices in London. Please find the full event report at http://tinyurl.com/reducingthecostofconflict
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IBLF Hosts the UK Network's 1st Quarterly Meeting of 2011: The COP process and Sustainability Reporting
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 | | | IBLF hosted the UK Network's first Quarterly Meeting of 2011 in London on 8 February. The meeting focused on the Communications on Progress (COP) process, with an emphasis on the Differentiation Framework - which incentivises and recognises companies' continual progress.
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Standard Chartered Hosts the UK Network's Annual Outreach Event
Monday, December 13, 2010 | | | Standard Chartered hosted the UK Network's Annual Outreach Event in London on 13 December. The event celebrated the Global Compact's 10th Anniversary, reflecting on the past decade and discussing the future of the world's largest CSR initiative. Speakers from public, private, intergovernmental and non-profit sectors shared insight on business' engagement with the MDGs and public policies, the power shift from West to East, cross-sector collaboration, and the future of the Global Compact.
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Rio Tinto Hosts the UNGC Human Rights Working Group
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 | | | Several members from the UK Network attended a meeting of Global Compact's Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) hosted by Rio Tinto on 17th November 2010.
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Reed Elsevier Hosts UK Network Webinar: Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability Leadership
Thursday, November 11, 2010 | | | On the 10th November, Reed Elsevier hosted a UK Network Webinar to inform members, non- member signatories, and members of other European Local Networks about the new UN Global Compact initiative: 'Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability Leadership'. The presentation was delivered by UK Network Chairman Andrew Cave.
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AngloAmerican Hosts the UK Network's 4th Quarterly Meeting: Anti-Corruption and the UK Bribery Bill
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 | | | The UK Network of the United Nations Global Compact held the fourth of its quarterly meetings on 2 November 2010 at Anglo American in London. Dedicated to the anti-corruption issue area, the meeting focused on the new UK Bribery Bill, why it is necessary, and the practical steps businesses can take to ensure compliance. Read the full meeting report here: http://www.iblf.org/~/media/Files/Resources/UNGC/UNGC_Anti_Bribery_Report.aspx
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Belgium Local Network hosts the European Local Networks Conference
Friday, October 29, 2010 | | | On the 29th October, the Global Compact Network Belgium (GCNB), in corporation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gathered international participants to explore the European trends in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) development.
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UK Network 2010 Quarterly Meeting 3: Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy
Thursday, September 30, 2010 | | | Aviva hosted the UK Network's third Quarterly Meeting of 2010 in London on 15 September. The meeting focused on topics concerning the transition to a low-carbon economy, with specific insight into what it means, why it is necessary and practical steps that businesses to take to bring it about.
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China's SASAC visits the 3rd Quarterly Meeting of the UK Network
Thursday, September 30, 2010 | | | The UK Network of the UNGC was fortunate to host a delegation from China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of State Council (SASAC) at the September 15th Quarterly Meeting.
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Launch of UK Network report 'The Impact of UK Companies on the MDGs'
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | | | Hosted by Reed Elsevier, the UN Global Compact UK Network held an afternoon reception on 23 June at the UNGC Leaders Summit in New York to launch its report, 'The Impact of UK Companies on the Millennium Development Goals'.
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UK Network hosts Quarterly Meeting on Human Rights Issue Area
Monday, May 24, 2010 | | | Shell hosted the UK Network's second Quarterly Meeting of 2010 on 24 May in London. The focus of the meeting was the human rights issue area, with presenters sharing their experience of working in the field of business and human rights, and specifically conducting human rights impact assessments.
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Andrew Cave elected as new Global Compact UK Network chair
Thursday, April 01, 2010 | | | Andrew Cave, Head of Sustainability at RBS, was announced as the new chair of the UK Network of the UN Global Compact at the March UK Network Quarterly Meeting.
Andrew was elected following a meeting of the UK Network's Steering Committee in London, and replaces Michael Spenley who has held the position since 2007.
Andrew has been actively engaged in the work of the UK Network activities for a number of years.
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Marshalls wins 2009 PLC Award for Achievement in Sustainability
Friday, March 12, 2010 | | | Garden supply specialist and UK Network member Marshalls was announced winner of the 2009 PLC Award for Achievement in Sustainability on 12 March for the second year in a row.
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UK Network hosts Quarterly Meeting on Labour Issue Area
Monday, March 01, 2010 | | | The UK Network held its first quarterly meeting of 2010 on 1 March at IBLF's offices in London. The focus of the meeting was the labour issue area, with presenters sharing their experience of managing international supply chains that integrate the Global Compact's labour principles.
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859 companies delisted for failure to Communicate on Progress
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 | | | Demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting the integrity of the Global Compact, the Global Compact Office delisted 859 companies between 1 October 2009 and 1 January 2010 for failing to adhere to the initiative's public disclosure policy.
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UK Network and BIS host an Outreach Event on Sustainability and Climate Change - Post Copenhagen
Monday, December 14, 2009 | | | On 14th December 2009, the Global Compact UK Network and the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) co-hosted an event around the theme of the Low Carbon Economy and the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference and its potential implications for the UK and the sustainable agenda generally.
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Maplecroft collaborating with the Global Compact on a major human rights research project
Monday, March 09, 2009 | | | UK Network participant Maplecroft are seeking contributions to research on issues around human rights in emerging markets for a project that aims to enhance the understanding of human rights dilemmas for responsible business.
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UK Network hosts a Webinar on How to Communicate About the UN Global Compact
Thursday, February 19, 2009 | | | By becoming a signatory of the UN Global Compact, a CEO makes a commitment to advance the GC through active outreach, this webinar provides some guidance on how to do that.
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