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ESG Explainer: Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain

Chris Hall

The impact of human rights abuses in portfolio companies and their supply chains is becoming more apparent to investors. Martin Buttle, Head of Good Work at NGO ShareAction says, given the estimates, “there is a very real chance that victims are present in the global supply chains” of investee companies.

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6 Things To Know From WBA’s ESG Report Launch Event

3BL Media

and Una Kent, WBA vice president of ESG and DEI international, the event underscored the significant impact of the company’s efforts to responsibly serve the needs of our communities and planet, and create greater access to care, improving health outcomes and driving health equity. Here are six key takeaways from the event: 1.

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Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action

3BL Media

At this event, I noticed three themes, pathways to achieving sustainability and net zero goals, emerge. Investments and commitments made to enhance water supply, water restoration, and destressing water basins demonstrate corporate social responsibility. The Greenbiz23 conference marked a clear shift to action.

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Keysight CEO: Our Steadfast Commitment to Build A Better Planet

3BL Media

We are proud of our impact on society through technology acceleration and furthering our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. In 2021, the world navigated a continued pandemic response, weather-related events, supply chain constraints, and other challenges.

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Council on Foreign Relations Proposes Agenda: “Renew America” & Strengthen U.S. Global Influence

3BL Media

technology]: and, social justice and equity [think: long-term injustice]. KEYWORDS: MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS, business & trade, Corporate Social Responsibility, csr, G&A Institute, GRI, Governance & Accountability Institute, G&A, SRI, socially responsible investing, sustainability, Corporate Citizenship, esg.

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SAP at UNGA 77: Driving Positive Business Transformation for People and Planet

3BL Media

World leaders convene for formal and informal diplomatic discussions, meetings, and negotiations, and the private sector is invited to participate in designated events that are organized by UN entities or outside organizations. Alexandra van der Ploeg, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance exec talks plastic, packaging and COVID-19

GreenBiz

I recently spoke with Richard Ellis, vice president of corporate social responsibility (CSR) at WBA, via Zoom. He noted that the virtual release event had the potential to reach the 450,000 people that the company employs, much more than was typical at in-person releases in the before times. Collective Insight.