International Labour Organization

‘Strengthening Social Solidarity Economy Policy in Asia - Capacity Building Workshop’ Opening

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星期一, 三月 29, 2021
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The Strengthening Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) Policy in Asia - Capacity Building Workshop ' is being held from March 29th to 31st, co-hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO, Director-General Guy Ryder), Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL, Minister Lee Jae-Kap), Republic of Korea, and the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency (KoSEA, President Kim-InSun).

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  • The Strengthening Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) Policy in Asia - Capacity Building Workshop ' is being held from March 29th to 31st, co-hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO, Director-General Guy Ryder), Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL, Minister Lee Jae-Kap), Republic of Korea, and the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency (KoSEA, President Kim-InSun).
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    The Strengthening Social Solidarity Economy Policy in Asia - Capacity Building Workshop is held from March 29th to 31st, co-hosted by the International Labour Organization, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea, and the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency.
  • The program is for understanding the challenges of post-COVID-19 SSE by policy practices and cases in Asia particularly about the COVID-19, informal economy, and rural areas, boosting the stakeholder capacity and building a network.
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    This workshop is a part of the Strengthening Social and Solidarity Economy Policy in Asia Project conducted through a joint agreement on September 5, 2019 between the ILO and the MOEL.

Male dominated culture won’t fix climate, racism and economic crises, UN Secretary-General warns CEOs, Government and Civil Society Leaders

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星期三, 三月 17, 2021
Articles, Gender and society, Social inequality, Corporate social responsibility, International Labour Organization, United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Global Compact, Gender equality, Empowerment, Gender role

We live in a male dominated world with a male dominated culture in the public and private sector alike.

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  • We live in a male dominated world with a male dominated culture in the public and private sector alike.
  • In the private sector womens equal participation and leadership is both a moral duty and a business imperative.
  • More than 4,500 people participated in the first TARGET GENDER EQUALITY LIVE event organised by the UN Global Compact.
  • We believe companies should be accountable, transparent and need to encourage womens empowerment in business, Roberto Marques, CEO of Natura &Co said.

Flexibility@Work 2021 report: COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted work but encouraged a more flexible, collaborative and inclusive workforce.

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星期二, 二月 23, 2021
Working conditions, Working time, Workplace, International Labour Organization, Telecommuting, Organizations, Articles, Stakeholder, Human activities

It's essential that public and private stakeholders collaborate to identify and provide opportunities for more individuals to effectively enter and stay in the labor market."

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  • It's essential that public and private stakeholders collaborate to identify and provide opportunities for more individuals to effectively enter and stay in the labor market."
  • "Working arrangements are becoming more diverse, and we must endeavor to properly understand these non-standard and innovative forms of work," said Guy Rider, director-general of the ILO.
  • Remote work is rapidly becoming a mainstay for many companies, and the trend brings with it new challenges.
  • Employers will need to introduce new forms of workplace flexibility and ensureall employees have equal opportunities to advance professionally.

Bosagora Joins the UN Global Compact as an Official Member: Expected to Engage in Sustainability and CSR Activities

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星期一, 十二月 21, 2020
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Bosagora Foundation said on December 18 that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact , the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.

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  • Bosagora Foundation said on December 18 that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact , the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
  • It also led the UN SDG Action Campaign to overcome novel coronavirus for which it received an award from the UN Solidarity Awards.
  • Bosagora is engaged in a variety of other activities to create social value.
  • With the membership to the UN Global Compact as a momentum, Bosagora will try harder to become an organization that fulfills its social responsibilities and creates a true Blockchain project.

Press release - Fair transition to digital and green economy: a new social agenda for Europe

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星期五, 十二月 18, 2020
Articles, Sustainable development, Low-carbon economy, Decent work, Economic globalization, Industrial policy, International Labour Organization, Sustainability, Just Transition, Sustainable Development Goals

MEPs call for binding social targets to help the EU labour market adjust to the current realities of the digital and green economy.

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  • MEPs call for binding social targets to help the EU labour market adjust to the current realities of the digital and green economy.
  • In the resolution, MEPs call on member states and the European Commission to adopt an ambitious political agenda with mandatory indicators for social sustainability during the May 2021 EU Social Summit in Portugal.
  • The so-called Porto 2030 Agenda should include targets and measures to guarantee decent work and wages, social justice and equal opportunities, robust social welfare systems, and fair labour mobility.
  • Our report proposes clearly defined targets for a socially just transition to a greener and more digital economy.

Beauty Industry Group Joins the UN Global Compact and Commits to Best-in-Class Human Rights Due Diligence

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星期二, 十二月 15, 2020
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By becoming a signatory, BIG is making public its long-term support for the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

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  • By becoming a signatory, BIG is making public its long-term support for the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
  • The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals.
  • Joining as a signatory of the UN Global compact and releasing a formal human rights policy and due diligence process was the next step to being a leader in the beauty industry in terms of our environmental, social, and governance performance."
  • Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact guides and supports the global business community in advancing UN goals and values through responsible corporate practices.

Statistics Canada establishes expert panel to provide independent advice on the Labour Force Survey

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星期二, 十二月 15, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 15, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Statistics Canada is pleased to officially announce the Labour Force Survey Expert Panel .Comprised of national and international experts from government, academia and non-governmental agencies, the panel will provide independent advice and guidance on one of Statistics Canada's most important statistical programs.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 15, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Statistics Canada is pleased to officially announce the Labour Force Survey Expert Panel .Comprised of national and international experts from government, academia and non-governmental agencies, the panel will provide independent advice and guidance on one of Statistics Canada's most important statistical programs.
  • In response, Statistics Canada has enhanced many of its programs, including its Labour Force Survey, which provides a monthly snapshot of the Canadian labour market.
  • "The advice of the members of the Labour Force Survey Expert Panel will be extremely valuable as Statistics Canada works to ensure that one of our flagship statistical programs continues to provide Canadians with timely, accurate insights on evolving labour-market conditions.
  • For more information about the members and the work of the Labour Force Survey Expert Panel, please visit: Labour Force Survey Expert Panel .

Maxeon Solar Technologies Joins the United Nations Global Compact

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星期一, 十二月 14, 2020
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In its first full quarter, the company commits to world's largest corporate sustainability initiative

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  • In its first full quarter, the company commits to world's largest corporate sustainability initiative
    SINGAPORE, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation, today joined the United Nations Global Compact , the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative.
  • We warmly welcome Maxeon Solar Technologies to the United Nations Global Compact and look forwardto working alongside them to takedecisiveaction for the SDGs."
  • A Signatory to the UN Global Compact and supporter of UN Global Goals, Maxeon is a forerunner in solar sustainability with industry-first green credentials in panels and a fleet of five LEED-certified facilities.
  • MAXEON is a registered trademark of Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. Visit www.maxeon.com/trademarks for more information.

Human rights and decent work in global supply chains: the Council approves conclusions

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星期三, 十二月 2, 2020
Articles, Environmentalism, Decent work, Economic globalization, Industrial policy, International Labour Organization, Sustainability, Due diligence

The Council approved conclusions calling on member states and the Commission to promote human rights in global supply chains and decent work worldwide.

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  • The Council approved conclusions calling on member states and the Commission to promote human rights in global supply chains and decent work worldwide.
  • For the first time, the Council asks the Commission to launch an EU Action Plan that is focusing on shaping global supply chains sustainably, promoting human rights, social and environmental due diligence standards and transparency by 2021.
  • This includes a call for a proposal from the Commission for an EU legal framework on sustainable corporate governance, including cross-sector corporate due diligence obligations along global supply chains.
  • Furthermore the Council calls on the Commission to update its 2006 Communication on Promoting decent work for all the EU contribution to the implementation of the decent work agenda in the world.

DGAP-News: ENCAVIS AG is committed to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact - as part of its sustainability offensive

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星期二, 十二月 1, 2020
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Hamburg, December 1, 2020 - SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0006095003) is joining the United Nations' sustainability network - the United Nations Global Compact.

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  • Hamburg, December 1, 2020 - SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG (Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0006095003) is joining the United Nations' sustainability network - the United Nations Global Compact.
  • As one of the largest independent solar park operators in Europe, Encavis is already an active player in shaping the energy transition.
  • Joining the UN Global Compact is only the formal confirmation of these efforts," Dr Dierk Paskert, CEO of Encavis AG, comments the Company's membership.
  • In accordance with the requirements of the UN Global Compact, Encavis will report annually on progress within the ten sustainability principles and will also orientate itself towards other important national and international sustainability standards.