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Global Leaders and Business Executives commit to accelerate business action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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New York, United States of America, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business, Government, civil society and United Nations leaders gathered today for the 2023 SDG Global Business Forum to elevate business ambition to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

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  • New York, United States of America, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business, Government, civil society and United Nations leaders gathered today for the 2023 SDG Global Business Forum to elevate business ambition to achieve the 2030 Agenda.
  • At the mid-way point to 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are in deep trouble.
  • It took place alongside important policy debates at the ministerial segment of the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
  • Sustainability must be core to the business of presidents and prime ministers, parliaments and the private sector.”

CFO Coalition for the SDGs to host the SDG Investment Forum in Oslo

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Where: Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs), Tollbugata 2, 0152 Oslo, Norway

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  • Where: Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs), Tollbugata 2, 0152 Oslo, Norway
    Registration: To register and for interview requests please contact Alex Gee, [email protected]
    The UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs is hosting the SDG Investment Forum to connect investors seeking to align with the Sustainable Development Goals to responsible businesses and investment opportunities around the world.
  • The Forum is an opportunity for CFOs, sustainability experts and investors to exchange views on how corporate investments and finance can best contribute to the SDGs.
  • This regional event will focus on the investments and financing toward the SDGs by the European members of the CFO Coalition for the SDGs, and will also touch on new regulations and the EU Taxonomy.
  • The private sector has a crucial role to play in bridging the financing gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

transcosmos inc. becomes a registered Kawasaki SDGs Partner

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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TOKYO, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the company has become a registered Kawasaki SDGs Partner.

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  • The Kawasaki SDGs Partner program is run by Kawasaki city.
  • Under this program, Kawasaki city registers and certifies businesses and organizations that take actions to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Today, a total of 3,145 (405 registered, 2,740 certified) businesses, organizations, NPOs, schools and various other members across industries are registered and certified as Kawasaki SDGs Partners.
  • As a business with its footprints in Kawasaki city, transcosmos supports the Kawasaki SDGs Partner program, and is now registered as a partner.

transcosmos inc. becomes a registered Kanagawa SDGs Partner

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the company has been registered as a Kanagawa SDGs Partner.

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  • With the goal of achieving a sustainable & inclusive society, helps raise awareness of SDGs
    TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the company has been registered as a Kanagawa SDGs Partner.
  • Kanagawa prefecture invites, registers and announces companies and organizations that operate businesses that help promote and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under its program, Kanagawa SDGs Partner ( https://www.pref-kanagawa-jp.translate.goog/docs/bs5/sdgs/partner.html?_... ).
  • Through this program, Kanagawa prefecture aims to promote and spread activities towards achieving SDGs in partnership with the companies, etc.
  • As a business with its footprints in Kanagawa prefecture, transcosmos supports the prefecture's initiatives, Kanagawa SDGs Partner and Kanagawa Charter for a Society Living Together in Harmony, and registered as a partner.

Don Stephens, Founder of Mercy Ships, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from African Dignitaries at The Visionary Leaders Annual Summit

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Don Stephens, founder of Mercy Ships this past weekend at the opening event of the GE7 Africa Visionary Leaders Annual Summit, held in Washington DC.

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  • A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Don Stephens, founder of Mercy Ships this past weekend at the opening event of the GE7 Africa Visionary Leaders Annual Summit, held in Washington DC.
  • Earlier this year the government of Egypt had provided free passage through the Suez Canal for the newest Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy on the vessels maiden voyage.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221214005929/en/
    Mercy Ships Founder Don Stephens receives Lifetime Achievement Award from H.E.
  • Since 1978, Mercy Ships has worked in more than 55 countries, with the last three decades focused entirely on partnering with African nations.

Leading Chief Executives from Africa to join representatives from governments, UN and development agencies at Climate Action Now: A Critical Priority for Business Leaders

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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At COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the UN Global Compact will convene prominent business leaders from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), United Nations officials, members of Governments, and representatives of development agencies to discuss African business leaders' perspectives on climate change, their commitments, and their call to action for the global community.

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  • At COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the UN Global Compact will convene prominent business leaders from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), United Nations officials, members of Governments, and representatives of development agencies to discuss African business leaders' perspectives on climate change, their commitments, and their call to action for the global community.
  • During the event CEOs from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition will present their Climate Statement outlining credible corporate commitments and actions anchored in the goals of the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact Ten Principles.
  • The companies that make up ABLC constitute a genuine pan-African voice with clear potential to galvanize resources and action.
  • The ABLC works closely with the UN Global Compact Hub in Abuja and 10 African Local Networks operating across Africa.

Global Africa Business Initiative to advance sustainable business growth and economic development on the continent

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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"The Global Africa Business Initiative is about Africas leaders resetting the global narrative and positioning key partnerships to deliver inclusive sustainable growth for people and the planet, said Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General.

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  • "The Global Africa Business Initiative is about Africas leaders resetting the global narrative and positioning key partnerships to deliver inclusive sustainable growth for people and the planet, said Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General.
  • Under the headline Unstoppable Africa, GABI advances the conversation about economic growth and investment opportunities by highlighting business opportunities and development across sectors.
  • The Global Africa Business Initiative, supported by Afreximbank, Google, Rockefeller Foundation and Mastercard Foundation, brings together nearly a 100 leaders across politics, economic development, fashion, sports, arts, and music.
  • The environment is primed for ambitious plays, for an infusion of creative and decisive moves for economic growth and sustainable development.

World leaders join together for Global Disability Summit 2022

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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This is the second-ever global summit on strengthening the inclusion of people with disabilities and it will build on the progress made in the wake of the first Global Disability Summit in London in 2018.

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  • This is the second-ever global summit on strengthening the inclusion of people with disabilities and it will build on the progress made in the wake of the first Global Disability Summit in London in 2018.
  • In his welcome video to the summit, the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Stre, said, "I am pleased to be co-hosting the Global Disability Summit together with the President of Ghana and the International Disability Alliance.
  • The Global Disability Summit is an opportunity for all of us to make progress towards a world where everyone is included and can access their human rights".
  • In July 2018, the UK Department for International Development, alongside the Government of Kenya and the International Disability Alliance, organised the first ever Global Disability Summit in London.

UN Global Compact recognizes Robert Okine of Bewsys as one of the ten SDG pioneers

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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ACCRA, Ghana, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Global Compact has recognized Robert Okine of Bewsys as one of ten 2021 SDG Pioneers.

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  • ACCRA, Ghana, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Global Compact has recognized Robert Okine of Bewsys as one of ten 2021 SDG Pioneers.
  • SDG Pioneers are business leaders selected by the UN Global Compact for doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by implementing the UN Global Compact Ten Principles on human rights, environment, labour, and anti-corruption.
  • This year's global search focused on professionals working at any level in a company participating in the UN Global Compact.
  • The 2021 SDG Pioneers were announced during the UN Global Compact Leaders' Summit 2021 on 16 June.

UN Global Compact recognizes Robert Okine of Bewsys as one of the ten SDG pioneers

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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ACCRA, Ghana, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Global Compact has recognized Robert Okine of Bewsys as one of ten 2021 SDG Pioneers.

Key Points: 
  • ACCRA, Ghana, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Global Compact has recognized Robert Okine of Bewsys as one of ten 2021 SDG Pioneers.
  • SDG Pioneers are business leaders selected by the UN Global Compact for doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by implementing the UN Global Compact Ten Principles on human rights, environment, labour, and anti-corruption.
  • This year's global search focused on professionals working at any level in a company participating in the UN Global Compact.
  • The 2021 SDG Pioneers were announced during the UN Global Compact Leaders' Summit 2021 on 16 June.