The August 2012 issue of the UN Global Compact Bulletin highlights two recent resources, one titled "Scaling Up," regarding the work of food and agriculture companies to improve food security and sustainable agriculture around the world, and the other providing a framework for corporate action on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
The Bulletin also includes a status report on new members of the Compact and the 109 companies expelled in July.
August 2012: The August 2012 issue of the UN Global Compact Bulletin highlights that as part of a joint project between the Global Compact and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the first environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) briefing was held to help investors engage with company management.
The Bulletin also reports that in July 2012, 111 companies and 51 non-business stakeholders joined the Global Compact, while 109 companies were expelled for failing to communicate on progress.
It also notes that PRI, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) are developing a resource on creating a sustainable financial system. Global Compact signatories are invited to provide input.
Finally, the Bulletin highlights two recent resources from the Global Compact, one titled “Scaling Up,” regarding the work of food and agriculture companies to improve food security and sustainable agriculture around the world, and the other providing a framework for corporate action on biodiversity and ecosystem services. [Publication: UN Global Compact Bulletin, August 2012]