United Nations Global Compact

Yili Unveils the WISH2030 Declaration, Together with Its Global Partners, at the Group's ESG and Social Value Forum

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The forum was held at the Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley, which is widely known as the "Dairy Silicon Valley".

Key Points: 
  • The forum was held at the Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley, which is widely known as the "Dairy Silicon Valley".
  • Together with its global partners, Yili unveiled the WISH2030 Declaration for a Sustainable Future, calling for the entire industry to work together to create value and build a better future.
  • At the forum, Pan Gang, Chairman and President of Yili Group, underscored Yili's longstanding commitment to always adhere to the principles of altruism and ensure positive long-term development.
  • For every 2,000 empty Satine milk cartons that are successfully recycled, a home can be created for grassland and wetland animals.

Global Music Superstar ALOK Honored at the Better World Fund Gala at the Cannes Film Festival

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Brazilian music superstar and philanthropist Alok was honored with a prestigious award at the Better World Fund Gala during the Cannes Film Festival for his charity work with his Alok Institute in conjunction with the Amazônia Fund Alliance program for the Brazilian Federation of UNESCO. Best known musically for chart-topping tracks such as "Don't Say Goodbye" featuring Tove Lo, his award-winning remix of MEDUZA's "Piece of Your Heart," and most recently collaborating with Steve Aoki on "2 Much 2 Handle," Alok was simultaneously accepting this award at Cannes virtually, while also putting on a massive live performance to 100k fans as the sun rose on Sunday morning; as a headlining act at Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Brazilian music superstar and philanthropist Alok was honored with a prestigious award at the Better World Fund Gala during the Cannes Film Festival for his charity work with his Alok Institute in conjunction with the Amazônia Fund Alliance program for the Brazilian Federation of UNESCO.
  • The Paris-based non-profit organization Better World Fund annually recognizes organizations and personalities committed to social and environmental causes at their gala in the salons of the Carlton Cannes Hotel.
  • In September 2022, Alok became the first musician to perform on the roof of the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
  • To date, Alok Institute has assisted more than 170k people around the world.

Wemade joins the UN Global Compact, affirming ESG commitment

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Korean gaming company Wemade has joined the UN Global Compact, affirming its commitment to good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and policies.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Korean gaming company Wemade has joined the UN Global Compact, affirming its commitment to good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and policies.
  • As an UN Global Compact corporate participant, Wemade will further align its management decisions and business strategies with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and strive to strengthen ESG practices.
  • "Joining the UN Global Compact is the first step in our path toward sustainable growth through Wemade's vision of ESG," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade.
  • "As a leader in the blockchain market, fulfilling corporate social responsibility and duty is Wemade's highest priority, as our commitment to global ESG management standards shows."

Clarivate Publishes Sustainability Report for 2022

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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LONDON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today published its third annual sustainability report. The report demonstrates how Clarivate™ is advancing in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), especially towards the United Nations Sustainability Goals in partnership with its customers.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today published its third annual sustainability report.
  • The report demonstrates how Clarivate™ is advancing in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), especially towards the United Nations Sustainability Goals in partnership with its customers.
  • In 2022, Clarivate made notable progress by reaching the 90th percentile in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the Professional Services industry, increasing its score from 11 to 56 within just two years.
  • This initiative provides a clear view of the current state of sustainability efforts at Clarivate, including specific case studies and customer stories.

Clarivate Publishes Sustainability Report for 2022

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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LONDON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today published its third annual sustainability report. The report demonstrates how Clarivate™ is advancing in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), especially towards the United Nations Sustainability Goals in partnership with its customers.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today published its third annual sustainability report.
  • The report demonstrates how Clarivate™ is advancing in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), especially towards the United Nations Sustainability Goals in partnership with its customers.
  • In 2022, Clarivate made notable progress by reaching the 90th percentile in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the Professional Services industry, increasing its score from 11 to 56 within just two years.
  • This initiative provides a clear view of the current state of sustainability efforts at Clarivate, including specific case studies and customer stories.

Wemade joins the UN Global Compact, affirming ESG commitment

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Korean gaming company Wemade has joined the UN Global Compact, affirming its commitment to good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and policies.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Korean gaming company Wemade has joined the UN Global Compact, affirming its commitment to good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and policies.
  • As an UN Global Compact corporate participant, Wemade will further align its management decisions and business strategies with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and strive to strengthen ESG practices.
  • "Joining the UN Global Compact is the first step in our path toward sustainable growth through Wemade's vision of ESG," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade.
  • "As a leader in the blockchain market, fulfilling corporate social responsibility and duty is Wemade's highest priority, as our commitment to global ESG management standards shows."

Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Event at 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Calls for Gender-Inclusive Digital Innovation Eco-Systems

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005570/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005570/en/
    The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) is a multi-stakeholder partnership on women’s entrepreneurship established during UNGA 74.
  • This guidance aims to promote the full and equal participation and leadership of women and girls in the design and rollout of digital technologies and innovation processes.
  • the critical importance of women’s entrepreneurship as a key driver of innovation in addressing societal challenges, and;
    the contribution women entrepreneurs make to economic growth and poverty reduction.
  • The WEA event was also an opportunity to announce the winners of WEA’s Digital Innovation Challenge.

UN Global Compact launches business guidance on Just Transition and Renewable Energy

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The brief calls on businesses to embrace the urgency of a just energy transition, set ambitious targets, develop just transition plans and publicly report on progress.

Key Points: 
  • The brief calls on businesses to embrace the urgency of a just energy transition, set ambitious targets, develop just transition plans and publicly report on progress.
  • The brief focuses on the role of renewable energy companies in facilitating a just transition, as well as “offtakers” — large energy-consuming companies — seeking energy that is sustainably produced.
  • The UN Secretary-General has called on business leaders to transform business models and dramatically scale-up investments in renewable energy.
  • This brief outlines actions to accelerate the pace of a just renewable energy transition that can drive sustainable economic and energy sector diversification."

Viatris Publishes Sustainability Report Showcasing 2022 Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.
  • "At Viatris, access is fundamental to our mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life," said Scott A. Smith , CEO, Viatris.
  • The passion and dedication of our global workforce is remarkable and clearly on display in this report, which highlights the progress we are making to build more sustainable access to medicine across the globe."
  • Click here to view more information or to read our 2022 Sustainability Report.

NEXEN TIRE joins UN Global Compact

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, today announced that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate management.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, today announced that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate management.
  • NEXEN TIRE pledges to align its corporate actions with the UN Global Compact's ten sustainability principles.
  • "We are committed to fulfilling our environmental and social responsibilities by internalizing ESG global standards," NEXEN TIRE Global CEO Travis Kang said.
  • Meanwhile, NEXEN TIRE has received EcoVadis Silver medal certification for the second year in a row.