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07-06-07
UN and the Private Sector Partner to Address Climate Change in China
GENEVA- July 6, 2007- At a special breakfast meeting held during the 2007 Global Compact Leaders Summit, and in the presence of the United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Chinese and multinational private sector companies and the United Nations Development Progra...
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07-06-07
CEOs Issue Global Call to Action on Water Crisis
GENEVA- July 6, 2007 "“ In an extraordinary call to action, a group of chief executive officers representing some of the world’s largest corporations today urged their business peers everywhere to take immediate action to address the emerging global water crisis.
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07-06-07
Official Launch of the GLN Global Compact Implementation Tool
July 6, 2007- The United Nations Global Compact, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Global Leadership Network (GLN) have formed a joint partnership to help UN Global Compact signatories, IFC clients and the wider private sector in emerging markets integrate ...
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07-06-07
Manpower Inc. Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs to Participate in the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in Geneva, Switzerland
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND "“ July 6, 2007 "“ Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs, David Arkless, will participate in the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit from 5-7 July 2007, in Geneva, Switzerland. Arkless will lead one of five r...
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07-05-07
Starbucks Champions New Film and Ignites a Call-to-Action on Issue of Climate Crisis
SEATTLE- July 5, 2007 "“ Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) Entertainment in its new relationship with Paramount Classics and National Geographic Films, will build awareness and foster discussion around "Arctic Tale," the new family-friendly wild life adventure which begins its limite...
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07-05-07
Alcan Endorses United Nations Global Compact Climate Change Statement
MONTREAL- July 5, 2007 - Alcan Inc. announced today that it has signed the UN Global Compact's "Caring for Climate: The Business Leadership Platform" statement. The official statement, which was announced in conjunction with the Global Compact Leaders Summit in Geneva, Switz...
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07-05-07
Qwest Foundation Makes Donation to Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2007--The Qwest
Foundation has announced a $1,500 grant to the Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families, to provide educational information about domestic and dating violence to youth in local middle and high schools, the foun...
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07-05-07
PepsiCo Puts Recycling Center Stage at Live Earth New York Concert
PURCHASE, N.Y.- July 5, 2007 "“ PepsiCo will shine a spotlight on recycling at the Live Earth New York concert this Saturday at Giants Stadium. The company will make it easy for people to recycle their bottles and cans while offering information about how they can make recy...
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07-05-07
Groundbreaking Guide for Businesses Rates NGOs and UN Agencies on Partnership Competence
GENEVA- July 5th, 2007- Partnerships on environmental issues account for a third of all business corporate social responsibility partnerships on a global level and education projects are the preferred corporate social responsibility partnerships at a local level. These ar...
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07-05-07
Gulf of Mexico Foundation Welcomes Transocean as a Partner in Its Conservation Endeavors
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2007--The Gulf of Mexico Foundation today announced that Transocean, the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, has joined the organization which promotes conservation of the Gulf of Mexico through education, awareness and research.
