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Global Compact Network India (GCNI), formed in November 2000, was registered in 2003 as a non-profit society to function as the Indian Local Network of the United Nations Global Compact, New York. It is the first Local Network in the world to be established with full legal recognition. GCNI is a country level platform for public & private sector, businesses, NGOs, civil society organizations, aids in aligning stakeholders’ responsible practices towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Ten Universally Accepted Principles of UNGC in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption. It has also emerged as the largest corporate sustainability initiative in India and globally with a pan India membership of over 350 leading business and non-business participants and 400 signatories, strengthening their commitment to the UNGC.
The summit emphasized real, on-ground actions that businesses need to take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create economic value for India
Key theme at the summit was ‘Sustainable Development Goals: Pioneering Solutions for India’
Announc... (more)
May 31, 2019 18:05 IST
UN Global Compact Network India
The summit emphasized on the role of women in strengthening the 4th Industrial Revolution
Key discussion at the summit included ‘emerging trends of gender equality’
Announced Best Innovative Practices Awards 2019 “Women at Workplace” to encourage saf... (more)
Mar 01, 2019 17:02 IST
UN Global Compact Network India
