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List ViewToday agriculture supply chains globally have been exposed to unprecedented risks following COVID-19. It is necessary to understand and mitigate the impact of risks and to create resilient supply chains to ensure - decent work for all, food security and also sustain the livelihood of the farmers. GCNI and ECHO Forum have partnered together to initiate this dialogue among various Agri Supply Chain stakeholders through our 1st Virtual Agri Supply Chain Summit. The Summit is supported by NCML, Diageo, BIMTECH and Socioladder. PWC is our knowledge partner and SustainEverse is the Host Portal.
HR must lead from the front in building a culture of Sustainability within an organisation and take the Sustainability Agenda forward with all stakeholders. UNGCNI’s Virtual Roundtable Session will bring together seasoned HR Leaders to address the following critical issues: a. How did HR respond to the challenges posed by the first wave of the pandemic? b. Learning from the above experience- the sustainability quotient. c. Preparedness for the scary second wave and strategic responses being used currently d. Strategies moving forward to deal effectively with Wave 3 challenges and beyond e. Change management The Sessions will also focus on CEOs engaging with HR Leaders to critically examine their ideas/ strategies in place now and proposed for the future with a sharp focus on business continuity aligned with the SDGs.
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with Global Compact Network Malaysia is hosting session on "Raising Climate Ambition: Accelerating progress towards Science Based Targets (SBTs)" and calling businesses to assess environmental risks and opportunities, set and deliver ambitious environmental targets and adopt responsible practices for a transition to the net- zero, resilient economy at Asia Pacific Climate Week 2021.
GCNI is organising its first Roundtable on Water and WASH where Senior Leaders/Champions from companies dedicated to this cause will deliberate on the looming Water Crisis and the possible solutions/best practices that they have implemented. Keeping the various initiatives of UNGC, like the CEO Water Mandate and Water Coalition Alliance, in view, the Roundtable will encourage Businesses to address holistic challenges from Water Conservation, Recharge, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish this critical resource and various related issues of education/advocacy/collective action to promote and create Water and WASH Ownership/guardianship by one and all.
Join our upcoming Q&A Sessions to learn more about Target Gender Equality
UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in association with VNV Advisory and Saahas is organizing a Virtual Knowledge Sharing Session on the theme ‘" Pathway to an economic-wide transition towards SDGs 12".
GCNI has released its first edition of the National Innovative & Sustainable Supply Chain Awards, with an objective to identify and felicitate India-based organizations that have adopted and implemented Innovative and Sustainable supply chain practices in their organizations aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals. The virtual Grand Finale is on April 9, 2021
The healthcare sector has one of the most vulnerable value-chains for high corruption risk exposure during and after the pandemic. The extent and type of corrupt practices are numerous, including - high rate procurement, misusing emergency provisions, under-spending of allocated resources, and many similar issues. The challenges are likely to increase in near future, with vaccine procurement and distribution.
Avian WE’s social impact team, a leading communications firm in India, in association with UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) is organizing a virtual event releasing a report on how the development sector has adapted to the changing dynamics in the ecosystem. The research and survey partner for the report is YouGov
GCNI’s 4th Gender Equality Summit in India resonates the global commitment towards developing a strong India roadmap towards gender equality by discussing policies, leadership, gender specific initiatives and technology that can enable women to recover and thrive in a post-COVID world to emerge as equal participants in the workforce across the formal and informal sectors. The summit provides for a national platform to discuss our collective responsibility and exploring pathways towards gender inclusive outcomes in the society and specifically the workforce.
Global Compact Network India is pleased to announce the 15th National Convention on the theme of “Raising the SDG Ambition-Pathways for Sustainable Recovery and Growth".
Standing committed to the fight against corruption through promoting transparency and accountability among the citizens as well as the key stakeholders from across the sectors, CEGET-GCNI, in collaboration with Internews, dataLeads and AGAM is organizing organizing FactShala Literacy Programme ( https://factshala.com/about-us/#) on 29th January 2021.
In our continued endeavor of #UntingBusinesess, we have launched the Innovative and Sustainable Supply Chain Awards. The objective of this program is to identify and felicitate India-based organizations that have made notable contributions with respect to the adoption and implementation of: Sustainable supply chain management practices. SCM being a critical strategic partner of a business has to instill a culture of Sustainability driving the procedure and processes with a particular focus on People, Planet and Profit. SCM has to innovate and practice sustainable solutions aligned with SDGs both during COVID 19 and post the pandemic.
The Social & Business Enterprise Responsible Awards & Summit platform amplifies voices committed to impacting change in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Initiatives , Organizations and individuals that have a direct social impact as part of their bottom line are acknowledged and given a pedestal to share their story to inspire further development projects. It further helps build a positive narrative of the country by celebrating these success stories.The awardees are recognized in a gala event and their work highlighted through various media platforms. Networking and collaborations are encouraged and a summit preceding the awards offers a platform of convergence for policymakers, activists, non-profits, philanthropists, and corporations. SABERA has increasingly become synonymous with sustainable development and an inspiring property promoting Good.
Centre of Excellence for Governance, Ethics and Transparency (CEGET) at Global Compact Network India (GCNI) stands committed to the fight against corruption and enhances transparency and accountability among the key stakeholders from across the sectors. The Coronavirus pandemic unfolded in December 2019 and in India it was declared a health emergency in March 2020. The health of citizens was given the priority and the economy took a back seat. 9 months into the state of dilemma, continuous change of rules, lifestyles, and chaos, it is time to now recover from the pandemic.
Healthcare, by its nature, is complex, it is rife with information asymmetry in terms of what services should be provided and what should be the price of those services. Although regulations are in place to control the price and quality of services provided, healthcare markets are complicated by the frequent presence of a public–private mixed system. Its large size, complex mix of actors, and asymmetrical information are relatively unique to the healthcare sector and can make it prone to corruption and diminish quality of governance. Centre of Excellence for Governance, Ethics and Transparency (CEGET) at Global Compact Network India (GCNI) under the Scaling -Up Anti-Corruption Collective Action initiative with United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), New York is holding an ideation meeting to review and identify corruption challenges and assess the Collective Action methodology to address it and to develop a structured strategy and roadmap to promote transparency and accountability in Healthcare Sector.
A unique competition to understand the COVID-19 impact on the education sector with UNESCO as Strategic Partner & KPMG India as Knowledge Partner.
Watch out for the 4th Innovative practices awards 2020 on 'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)'. Share your leading Sustainability Practices and be recognized as the Market Leaders in Innovation and Value Creation.
75th Anniversary of the United Nations and as the UN Global Compact marks 20 years of uniting business for a better world, it is with immense pleasure that we invite you to join us from 21 to 23 September 2020 for Uniting Business LIVE at Global Impact Forum.
Transparency is a vital component to build an effective and efficient health care system and the lack of transparency in healthcare threatens to erode public trust. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped shed light on the longer-term structural reforms needed in the healthcare system, which include telehealth investment and medical supply chain tracking and coordination improvements. Any lapse on the ethics and integrity of the organizations or its’ supply-chain ecosystem may have severe consequences on the quality of service as well as satisfaction and well-being of the patients.The collective action may help in addressing issues related to inter-related dynamics of ethics, transparency, and integrity with special reference to healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
The India VNR 2020 report titled Decade of Action: Taking SDGs from Global to Local was released by Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Dr V.K Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, and Smt. Sanyukta Samaddar, Adviser (SDGs), NITI Aayog in July 2020. While we have a mission to meet the 2030 goals, the challenges we have with COVID-19 pandemic, which is playing havoc amongst the entire global community, is creating newer challenges and concerns for us. It is time for us to review the interventions of the CSR sector during these times on how CSR activities can also be oriented towards SDGs and make the Programs initiated by our Govt a reality.
Our children need to be aware of SDGs and should be prepared to identify challenges and problems that need solutions. Nurturing an ‘Entrepreneurial Outlook’ and a ‘Design Thinking’ mindset at an early age will empower our children to come up with creative solutions. The Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Program will be a step-by-step learning process in ‘Innovation’, ‘DesignThinking’ and ‘Entrepreneurship’
Staying Focused on People During & Post COVID-19
UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in association with Save the Children is organizing a Special Virtual Session on the theme ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Child Labour and Human Trafficking: Time of Crisis, Time to Act’.
The COVID 19 pandemic has engulfed the entire world in an unprecedented manner. The socio-economic impact of the disaster is yet to be ascertained, but it is no guess that we need to be prepared for an enormous disruption at a global scale, and at socio-economical front.
UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in association with Somaiya Vidyavihar University is organizing a Special Virtual Session Coordinated by Somaiya Institute for Research and Consultancy, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
The COVID 19 pandemic has engulfed the entire world in an unprecedented manner. The socio-economic impact of the disaster is yet to be ascertained, but it is no guess that we need to be prepared for an enormous disruption at a global scale, and at socio-economical front.
GCNI is supporting Taru Foundation for the webinar on the theme ' AI Role In Social Development Sector ', on July 17, 2020, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
The COVID 19 pandemic has engulfed the entire world in an unprecedented manner. The socio-economic impact of the disaster is yet to be ascertained, but it is no guess that we need to be prepared for an enormous disruption at a global scale, and at socio-economical front.
GCNI and Future-Fit Business UK are hosting a unique Virtual Workshop on the theme – ‘Setting Business Goals and Targets in Pursuit of the SDGs’
The COVID 19 pandemic has engulfed the entire world in an unprecedented manner. The socio-economic impact of the disaster is yet to be ascertained, but it is no guess that we need to be prepared for an enormous disruption at a global scale, and at socio-economical front.
GCNI is supporting Taru Foundation for the webinar on the theme ' Vibrant Economy & Integrated Social Development
Knowledge Sharing Session being organized by UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in association with MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) on June 30 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in association with Vijaybhoomi University is organizing a Special Virtual Session on June 25, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (IST).
The SDG Inspiration Day is an 'unconference' type of event with the focus very much on catalyzing connections, networking, and innovations for the SDGs.
GCNI is hosting a Higher Education Leaders Forum in association with IIHMR University, Jaipur, and The Heartfulness Institute, India. This forum will focus on understanding how one relates to the rest of the world for producing greater good, emphasizing on the integration of empathy, morality, and emotional intelligence for producing the common-good. In order to transform the education at large, the higher education leaders may find heartfulness focused leadership quite a pragmatic approach. With Heartful Leadership, our leaders can plan and implement changes in higher education, which will be based on the optimum integration of modern knowledge creation and dissemination approaches with ethical and moral principles underlying the ancient education system.
The 20th Anniversary Leaders Summit will take place virtually on 15-16 June 2020 and be bigger, better and more inclusive than any physical event.
The current crisis of COVID 19 has clearly established that it is only through Innovative Sustainable Business Practices aligned with SDGs and 10 UN Global Principles that we can respond, recover, rebuild and restore the health of both our planet and its people. Profit will flow better when transparency, ethics, mutual trust, and values drive business strategies.
A company’s entire supply chain can make a significant impact in promoting human rights, fair labour practices, environmental progress , and anti-corruption policies. The businesses that protect their brands and supply chains by acting ethically shall be considered the most resilient to weather turmoil and crises like COVID-19. Compromising standards in supply chains to prioritize trading and cash flow shall lead to reputational risks for the companies.
The objective of the program is to Deliver High-Quality Corporate Training Program In The Form Of A Webinar Series.
UN GCNI and Sterlite Technologies present a Webinar on COVID - 19: From Response to Resilience - "Building Community Resilience using Last Mile Connectivity"
Adverse effects of COVID -19 on Girl Child Education and Efforts to Mitigate
Bayer India and UN GCNI are jointly organizing a virtual Session and Capacity Building Program on the theme: ‘Nutrition Imperatives in the time Covid-19 and Beyond’ to understand the solutions and strategies to address the challenges and threat posed by Covid-19 on the existing issues of food security, poverty, and nutrition especially in developing countries like India.
BIMTECH and UN GCNI are jointly organizing a webinar on the theme: 'Challenges and Opportunities for Delivering Quality Higher Education in India now and post Covid 19' on 8th May, 2020 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
‘Learnings from COVID-19 for Climate Change and Other Global Environmental and Health Challenges’
Webinar Theme: Leadership in the Face of Adversity: Challenges for Business Continuity
Date: 10th April, 2020
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm (IST)
India Inc. For Generation Equality: Decade of Action
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) is pleased to invite you to its February 2020 Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting
Developing Responsible Green Supply Chains: Blueprint for Sustainable Growth
The CSR law, that came into force in the year 2014, and the recent amendments proposed in July 2019 to the law, have been creating a lot of buzz. These amendments also comprise changes in CSR directives. With more than INR 50,000 Crore that has already been spent, it is imperative to evaluate the impact of this expenditure. What are the top priorities and mandates in the sector today? What do the new amendments say? As CSR heads, how do you stay updated, compliant and ensure better impact? Join us for an interactive session with your peers from the industry to hear more on 'Compliance to the CSR Law'.
New Directions of CSR to achieve SDGs
Empowering women to participate at all levels of leadership in economic activity has become a key imperative for organizations.
India's first and only quiz on Sustainable Development.
“Building Responsible Organizations: Sustainability the Game Changer”
SABERA Awards on CSR
Violation of Sustainability Standards is a concern in the Tea Sector today
Youth for Human Rights India is hosting its “GLOBAL PEACE AND HUMAN RIGHTS SUMMIT 2019 AND AWARDS” in Lucknow on the 23rd to 24th of November. This global summit is an opportunity for people all over the world to avail an unbiased platform to contribute towards humanitarian development and put forth their views and achievements for a broader platform to acknowledge. The goal of this summit is to unite Youth and adults from the globe to talk about innovation, implementation of best practices for promotion, education and training of human Rights and UNSDGs. The participants and guests will come from all around the world, which will include dignitaries from the Government of India and other countries. Youth for Human Rights India envisions a better future for generations to come. Our Vision as an organization is to imbibe our principal methods that promote human rights and understanding of sustainable development goals 2030 and commitment to achieve them. Youth for Human Rights India is a Non-Profit Organization which is supported by Holy Vision International.
Aligning NEP with SDGs: Imperative for Industry and Academia
Guiding You on Your Sustainability Journey
UN Global Compact Network India with Smile Train are organising a roundtable session on 'Delivering Sustainable Healthcare: Imperatives for India'. The session aims to enhance understanding of SDG 3 - Good Health and Being, in India through knowledge sharing, policy support and case studies from grassroot interventions.
Pre-Event of UNCRD’s EST Forum in Vietnam
Innovation for India: Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the World
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) is pleased to invite you to its September 2019 Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting
Centre of Excellence for Governance, Ethics and Transparency (CEGET) along with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is organizing the Urban Thinkers Campus titled 'The Resilient Cities We Need'. CEGET is facilitating a special session on FOSTERING ENGAGEMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS” Bringing together different stakeholders to initiate and prioritize the urban resilience agenda.
Chevening is the UK government’s flagship global scholarship scheme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and is celebrating its 36th year in India. Globally the network comprises of 50,000 Alumni. Centre of Excellence for Governance Ethics and Transparency (CEGET) has arranged a special session to present the Chevening Scholarships and Fellowship programme in Delhi.
Within Global Compact Network India, Centre of Excellence for Governance Ethics and Transparency (CEGET), in association with VNV advisory and Keystone Foundation is conducting a strategic Dialogue to work towards conserving and promoting Biodiversity by leveraging greater collective investments and partnerships to create seamless linkages between businesses and implementation partners.
A Blueprint for Action Toward SDG -12 Responsible Consumption and Production
CSR impact through budget (2%) v/s knowledge (98%) ?
A Roadmap to Success
Powering Collaboration for Housing Ecosystem
How can corporate organizations help achieve Sustainable Development Goals?
AGM Meeting
Towards Resilient Future- Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Mitigation
Sustainable Development Goals and High-Level Political Forum
Sustainable Development Goals: Pioneering Solutions for India
Accelerating Social Impact Solutions Through Collective Action Between Industry & Start-Ups
RELX SDG Inspiration Day Delhi - Sustainable Cities: SDG 11, critical to the rest
Accelerating Social Impact Solutions Through Collective Action Between Industry & Start-Ups
"Citizens today to become leaders tomorrow"
“Businesses for Water Security in the Noyyal-Bhavani”
Preparing Women for the Future of Work
"Business Sustainability in the 21st Century: Managing People, Planet and Profit"
ROTARY: SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Smart Learning for Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Transformation & Growth
“Innovations in Technology and Management for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
Reimagining Sustainable Futures - The SDG Framework
Social Dialogue... Sustainable Collaborations
The Gandhian Path to Sustainability & Innovation
Developing Northeast through the power of Entrepreneurship
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) is pleased to invite you to its November 2018 Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting
A Roadmap to Success
Developing Women Leadership: A Roadmap to Success
Ninth Edition of the Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2017
Developing Women Leadership: A Roadmap to Success
Developing Women Leadership: A Roadmap to Success
Building Brand India: CSR for promoting Art, Culture, and Heritage; Section 135, Companies Act 2013
Special roundtable on Corporate Sustainability
Speaker: Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, F.R.S., President of Global Research Alliance, Former Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Global Compact Network India is pleased to announce the 13th National Convention on the theme of “Sustainable Development Goals: Blueprint for action” on 8th June, 2018 at Hotel Shangri-La, Bengaluru.
World Over, Contextual limitations on gender equality has been visible historically. achieving gender equality is an important prerequisite to demonstrate progress on the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development...
‘United Nations Global Compact Network India (GCNI)’ has partnered with “India – ICT enabled integration for green growth” initiative of the World Bank that aims to create a structured framework for knowledge management and capacity building for Indian Smart Cities...
Developing Women Leadership: A Roadmap to Success”
Human Dimension of Globalization: Its impact, opportunities and challenges
Making Global Goals Local Business- India Global Compact Network India(GCNI) hosted the Global Conference on the theme “Making Global Goals Local Business” on 26-27thApril, 2017 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi The two-day event brought together over 350 local and global leaders to focus on how, through bold innovation, businesses can create solutions…
World Environment Day Connecting People to Nature “Sustainable Development Goals for a Better Planet” Global Compact Network India (GCNI), in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), organized a lecture series on “Sustainable Development Goals for a Better Planet” on 5thJune, 2017 at Indian Habitat Center (IHC), New Delhi. Over 85 participants attended…
12th National Convention on ‘Making Global Goals Local Business’ United Nations Global Compact Network India (GCNI) organized its 12th National Convention on 28th April, 2017 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi on the theme of ‘Making Global Goals Local Business’. This year the theme revolves around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and mechanisms…
Best Practices Awards on Sustainable Development Goals Global Compact Network India heldBest Practices Awards,2017“Sustainable Development Goals”during 12th National Convention on 28thApril, 2017 at Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi Recognizing excellence has been the Key factor in United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI)” thinking over the years Towards this endeavour, UN GCNI initiated this…
Global Compact Network India jointly with Shikhar organization for Social Development organised the 5th National CSR Summit on “Enhancing Opportunities to Change the Destiny of Sport; CSR in Indian Sports: Section 135, Companies Act 2013” on 28th Feb 2017 in New Delhi. The 5th Summit in the series discussed on the possibilities of development…
Over 40 stock exchanges around the world joined the Global Compact, Women, Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative, the International Finance Corporation, World Federation of Exchanges, and Women in ETFs in raising awareness about the importance of gender equality to both business and sustainable development. The aim was to have exchanges across the globe ring…
Global Compact Network in collaboration with Sandvik Asia Private Limited held the first edition of the ‘Sandvik India Diversity Awards’ to commemorate the International Women’s Day at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Pune on 7th March, 2017. The award recognized individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in promoting gender diversity. Ms. Anu Aga – Director Akanksha…
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with Udgam Charitable Trust and Inosculation Hub organised two days National Convention on Corporate Social Responsibility on 9th -10th February, 2017 in New Delhi. The Convention was attended by more than 400 people representing NGOs, Civil Society Organisations, Corporates, SMEs, PSUs, Ministry and Private Institutions. The first day…
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with IL&FS held Stakeholder Consultation on Finding the Elusive Golden Ratio of Convergence under Corporate Social Responsibility on 1st February, 2017 in New Delhi. The consultation was attended by 80 people representing NGOs, Civil Society Organisations, Corporates, SMEs, PSUs, Ministry and Private Institutions. Mr. RCM Reddy, MD and…
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with SYNERGIE held a campaign on Sustainable Development Goals on 18th January 2017 at Delhi University, North Campus. This campaign is a part of the project Future is Now – Global Goals. Local Action. Generation Next that has been launched in partnership with SYNERGIE, taking ahead the message…
Recognising these imperatives, GCNI co-incidedits first ever Sustainability Quiz in India with the key objective to assess the current awareness & provide opportunities to sensitize its stakeholders and build capacity around the SDGs targets in India and thus provide platform for recognition to organizations. The objective of Sustainability Quizis to basically assess the current.
UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) hosted the 1st ever Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit on the theme of “Leveraging CSR for achieving SDGs: The way forward” on 8th December, 2017 at The Leela, Mumbai United Nations, has set in motion a historic plan – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – that aims to…
GCNI held its 6th Subir Raha Memorial Lecture on the theme of Business and Trust on 30th November in New Delhi. The Subir Raha Memorial Lecture is an annual event organised to honour Late Mr. Subir Raha, the Founder President of the Global Compact Network India and Former CMD, ONGC. His vision and foresight has…
Global Compact Network India in partnership with Indo German Chamber of Commerce, Twenty Fifty and Global Compact Network Germany held a One Day Business Coaching for German Subsidiaries and their suppliers in India in Mumbai and Bangalore. The training provided an overview of expectation on companies to conduct human rights due diligence including…
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with Habitat For Humanity India organised Multi Stakeholder Consultation on Housing and Sanitation within Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Framework on 3rd October 2016 in New Delhi. The consultation was attended by more than 120 people representing NGOs, Civil Society Organisation, Corporates, SMEs, PSUs, Ministry and Private Institutions. Dr. Uddesh…
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with Pyramid International Valley organised ‘Leadership Lecture Series’ on the theme ‘Advancing Sustainable Development Goal-03: Quantum Energy Medicine: A New Paradigm’ at India Islamic Culture, New Delhi on 9th September 2016. The welcome address was delivered by Rita Mahajan, Secretary General, World of Quantum Energy Medicine, CEO, QUEST Research…
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya held the North East Roundtable on SDGs on the theme “Role of Higher Education Institutions in Sustainable Development of North East India” on 8th August 2016. Mr. Ram Mohan Mishra, IAS, CEO, Meghalaya Basin Development Authority, Government of Meghalaya was the Chief Guest at…
Global Compact Network India in collaboration with Ambuja Cements Ltd organised the monthly knowledge sharing and networking meeting on the theme “Business Led Community infrastructure development and its relevance to Sustainable Development Goals” on 29th July 2016 at Ambuja Cements Ltd office in Gurgaon. The meeting was attended by 35 people representing the business sector,…
Global Compact Network India – Centre of Excellence for Governance, Ethics and Transparency signed a 5 year Memorandum of Understanding with the Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited (PSCDCL) w.e.f. 1st July 2016. PSCDCL has invited Global Compact Network India (GCNI) to provide PSCDCL with a Framework of Governance of Pune Smart City through Statutory…
UNGC -Accenture CEO Study was launched in New York on June 23 on the side lines of Global Leaders Summit concluded recently. The study covers more than 1000 CEOs, from more than 100 Countries across 25 Industry segments. The Study reveals that Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will play a critical role in shaping the transformational…
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) in collaboration with ICCo jointly held a Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting to discuss on ‘Role of Private Sector in Impacting Bottom of Pyramid Livelihoods for the Poor.’ The meeting was attended by more than 85 people representing the business sector, civil society, and academia deliberating on how innovative sustainable…
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) in collaboration with ICCo jointly held a Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting to discuss on ‘Role of Private Sector in Impacting Bottom of Pyramid Livelihoods for the Poor.’ The meeting was attended by more than 85 people representing the business sector, civil society, and academia deliberating on how innovative sustainable…
GCNI in collaboration with LP Savani Group of Schools held a PRME Meeting on 1st June 2016 in Surat Global Compact Network India in collaboration with L P Savani Group of Schools held PRME – Principles for Responsible Management Education Meeting on 1st June, 2016 in Surat. The mission of the Principles for Responsible Management…
GCNI jointly with Anugraha and Information Center For India and Bhutan successfully concluded a Symposium on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day held on 15th June 2016 in New Delhi Global Compact Network India (GCNI) jointly with Anugraha and Information Centre for India and Bhutan organised the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on the…
GCNI and HelpMeSee jointly held a Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting on Achieving SDG-3 through Innovative Healthcare on 27th May 2016 in New Delhi Global Compact Network India (GCNI) and HelpMeSee India Foundation jointly held a Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting to discuss advancing Sustainable Development Goal-3, ‘Healthy lives and Wellbeing for All.’ The meeting…
United Nations Global Compact Network India realises that there is an imperative need to design and introduce a Water Index in India which would serve as a fundamental index against which the industries can both measure and report their water footprint and find ways to address risks and co-create innovative solutions to preserve this scarce…
The monthly knowledge sharing and networking meeting on the theme “Sustainable use of Natural Resources’ for the month of April was organized by Global Compact Network India in collaboration with GAIL (India) Ltd on 29th April, 2016 at GAIL Office, New Delhi. The meeting was attended by 70 people representing the business sector, civil…
Global Compact Network India conducted Orientation Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals on the 21st April, 2016 in Trivandrum, Kerala. The workshop was conducted by Pooran Chandra Pandey, Executive Director, GCNI . It aims to create awareness among Civil Servants and Government Officials about the Sustainable Development Goals and its importance in creating a…
Global Compact Network India hosted its 11th National Convention on 12th March 2016 at ITC Maratha, Mumbai on the theme “Sustainable Development Goals – Broadening the horizon for India’s growth and transformation”. The convention was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri. Prakash Javedkar, Minister of state (Independent Charge) Environment, Forest and Climate Change, where he listed…
GCNI’s Convention Telecast on CNBC TV 18 on 26th and 27th March, 2016 New Delhi, 22nd March 2016 Following a grand success of GCNI’s 11th National Convention on March 12, 2016 in Mumbai, we are now pleased to announce telecast of our Convention episode on CNBC TV 18 as per the following schedule: Original: SATURDAY,…
Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting On ‘Leveraging CSR: Practices Benefiting Communities and Environment’ The monthly knowledge sharing and networking meeting for the month of January was organized by Global Compact Network India in collaboration with Renew Power Limited on 28th January, 2016 at ReNew Power Limited, DLF City, Gurgaon on the theme…
On December 8, 2015 GCNI in collaboration with BMW Group India hosted ‘India Sustainability Dialogue 2.0’ themed ‘Making Social Dimension Work’ at hotel Taj Mansingh, New Delhi. The event saw participation of more than 150 prominent delegates from academia, businesses and NGOs. The conference provided a platform for businesses, government and civil society to reflect…
The Government of Assam (GoA) has partnered with United Nations Global Compact India (GCNI) through a Government Order for advancing Sustainable Development Goals in the State. GCNI will support Government of Assam (GoA) through in-depth global knowledge inputs & dissemination, and capacity building support, involving GCNI’s institutions and experts world-wide to optimise outcomes for advancing…
We are pleased to inform our members that the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly consisting of all member states has renewed the mandate of the United Nations Global Compact through the General Assembly Resolution no. A/RES/70/296 dated December 10, 2015. This landmark Resolution paves the way for GCNI to play a significant…
GCNI to process the ‘Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman’ to recognize grassroots NGOs and innovators at individual and organizational levels to be held on 14th January 2016 in New Delhi. Please apply and nominate at: http://jsplfoundation.co.in/swayamsiddh/index.html United Nation Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) will be acting as a knowledge and process partner for the Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman…
Over 150 representatives from business, government, civil society, and academia gathered today for India’s premier business event on gender equality- ‘Equality Means Business: Women’s Empowerment Principles in Practice.” Organized by the Global Compact and Global Compact Network India, and driven by four strong supporters of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (BNP Paribas, Deloitte, HCL…
“Global Compact Network India (GCNI) is pleased to announce the launch of its sustainable urban mobility report titled ‘Now to Next: Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility’ in partnership with Rapid Metrorail Gurgaon Limited on June 5, 2015. The report captures all indicators that are essential in making an urban transport green, safe and sustainable such as…
Global Compact Network India has been selected by United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to be a part of a 5 nation Assessment Survey of UNGC. Besides India Local Network, Local Networks in Spain, Nigeria, Argentina and Egypt are also a part of this global assessment initiative. The objective of the assessment is to document the…
The local chapters of Global Compact Network India are an integral part of the network’s strategy of decentralizing its system of governance and increasing its outreach to companies and organizations across the country. On 27th February 2015, GCNI launched it 6th Local chapter in Pune. The chapter was launched by Mr. Parag Satpute, Country Manager,…
Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission & INAE Satish Dhawan Chair of Engineering Eminence delivered the 5th Subir Raha memorial lecture, organised by Global Compact Network India (GCNI) on 10th March 2015 at SCOPE Convention Centre, SCOPE Complex, New Delhi, on the theme “Good Corporate Governance”. Mr. Dinesh K. Shraff, President,…
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) the Indian arm of United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) concluded its 10th National Convention on 14th February 2015 at ITC Windsor in Bengaluru. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, DG & CEO, IICA and Mr. A.K. Pavadia Additional Secretary & Adviser Inter-State Council Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs,…
Global Compact Network India (GCNI), the Indian arm of United Nations Global Compact recently concluded the Special Lecture by Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) on ‘Sustainable Development Goals and India: 2015 and Beyond’ on February 4, 2015 at…
UNGC’s 10th Principle states that “Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery”. In furtherance of this principle, UNGC launched the Anti-Corruption Collective Action Projects in five countries – Brazil, Egypt, India, Nigeria and South Africa for a period of four years (2011 -2014) – with support from Siemens Integrity Initiative….
Global Compact Network India (GCNI), keeping its commitment to support its peers across the world, has been supporting the Kenya Local Network of the United Nations Global Compact in rejigging its governance structures and putting a new framework to effectively administer and govern its operations in a more structured and inclusive manner. The Kenya Local…
The Global Compact Network India instituted a first of its kind of Centre of Excellence for Transparency and Ethics in Business – a Siemens Integrity Initiative – on November 26, 2014 in New Delhi, India. The three year project intends to scale up the anticorruption Collective Action Agenda. GCNI Centre for Excellence (COE) will be…
In its unique contribution to strengthen academics in the country and advance ten universally accepted principles of the United Nations Global Compact, GCNI has taken yet another thought leadership to set up an interdisciplinary curriculum for Public Policy programs both at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels for Lucknow University, one of the oldest and leading…
Global Compact Network India launched its Asia Collaboration Project titled ‘Regional Leadership Through UNGC Principles: Cases and Practices of Nine Local Networks in Asia’ during the Asia/Oceania Local Network Regional Meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 10, 2014. The project was launched in the presence of Dr. Gowher Rizvi, International Affairs Adviser to the Prime…
To celebrate the successful completion of one of its Anti-corruption project in India, Global Compact Network India held a conference on 28th November, 2014 at The Lalit, New Delhi titled “ Business Case for Anticorruption: Call for Collective Action”. The Conference shared the learnings and findings of the Collective Action Project (CAP) in the past…
Global Compact Network India (GCNI), the Indian arm of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) successfully held its ‘Cross-Over Series’, an ideational platform to bridge the gap between policy thinking and its making, in cities of Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai bringing key stakeholders and think tanks around corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues with interest…
Global Compact Network India in partnership with Prin. L.N.Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research recently concluded its inaugural Cross-Over Series in Bengaluru on 16th September 2014. The series is an endeavor to promote cutting edge analysis, ideas and interpretations to some of the new compelling issues of our times and offer alternative public policy…
Global Compact Network India convened the first meeting of the Sustainability Alliance Partner’s Working Group on 15th September 2014. Based on the recommendations of the Sustainability Alliance Partners’ Consultation, held on 27th June 2014, 15 members from the group were invited to form a part of a cohesive working group on sustainability. The Working group…
Global Compact Network India and Centre for Responsible Business jointly organised the Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting for the month of August on 28th August, 2014 on the theme ‘Corporate Sustainability Standards and Reporting: Towards Higher Transparency, Compliance and Accountability’. The welcome address at the event was delivered by Mr. Bimal Arora, Chief Executive…
Global Compact Network India and BHEL jointly organised the Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting for the month of July on 31st July 2014 on the theme of ‘Environment Protection and Community Development: An Innovative Approach to CSR initiatives’. On this occasion, Mr. Pradeep Singhal, Executive Director, HSE, CSR & Admin, BHEL delivered the welcome…
Global Compact Network India concluded it inaugural Souhtern Region Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting in Bangalore on 1st August 2014 from 3.00 – 5.00 pm, to bring together members, UNGC signatories and other key stakeholders in the region on a platform to discuss on the theme of ‘Corporate Initiative Towards Environmental Footprint Reduction’.
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) convened the Sustainability Alliance Partners Consultation on Friday, June 27th, 2014 to bring together stakeholders to discuss issues and challenges in sustainability and initiatives GCNI and stakeholders can undertake, as part of the Sustainability Alliance Partners Group. Mr. Pooran Chandra Pandey, Executive Director, GCN spoke about how GCNI is reaching…
Global Compact Network India (GCNI) and UNICEF India Country Office jointly hosted the monthly knowledge sharing meeting on Responsible Business Practices and Corporate Social Responsibility: Delivering Results for Children in India. The objective of the monthly knowledge sharing meeting is to bring together me
The 12th Annual Local Networks Forum (ALNF) and the UN System Private Sector Focal Points (PSFP) Meeting was convened between 9th and 13th June 2014. Held in Addis Ababa, the ALNF set the stage for future growth of the Global Compact in countries around the world – as a way to foster a bottom-up approach…
The Mumbai regional montly meeting was successfully concluded on 26th May 2014. The meeting was jointly hosted by Global Compact Network India and Mahindra and Mahindra Limited. The welcome address was given by Ms. Beroz Gazdar, Senior Vice President- Group Sustainability, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited. The meeting saw presentation by Presentation by Mr. David Besier,…
Global Compact Network India organised the monthly knowledge sharing and networking meeting for the month of May titled Sustainable Value Creation and Waste Management. The objective of the monthly meeting is to bring together members and non-members to share ideas, knowledge, best practices, and interventions on issues related to sustainable development in India, such as,…
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Sarraf has taken over as President of GCNI with effect from 20 May 2014. Mr. Sarraf is the Chairman & Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) and also the Chairman of ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) which is operating across 16 countries. He is also the Chairman of Mangalore…
Partnership Clinic: A two-day workshop on building partnerships and collaborations was successfully conducted on 29th and 30th April 2014 in New Delhi. The day 1 aimed to generate awareness among the participants about building partnerships and collaborations. The day was divided into an introduction and three awareness raising sessions. The Introduction focused on the importance…
Global Compact Network India an Charities Aid Foundation jointly organized the Monthly Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting for the month of April on 25th April 2014 on the theme ‘Partnership and Collaboration for Effective CSR Implementation’. Dr. Uddesh Kohli, Senior Adviser, UNGC delivered the welcome note and Mr. Pooran Chandra Pandey, Executive Director, GCNI gave…
SERFAC in collaboration with Global Compact Network India successfully concluded workshop on Exchange of Ideas, Actions, Best Practices and Finding Solutions for Child Protection vs Preventing Child AbuseChild Rights, Child Labour, Trafficking of Children and Children with HIV-AIDS. 22 participants representing 11 organizations from Malaysia and Southern India came together to address the burden of…
Global Compact Local Network representatives from Asia and Oceania met in Jakarta to discuss implementation of the Global Compact ten principles in the region during the Local Network Asia Oceania Meeting. The Asia Oceania meeting, an annual event, for this year was organized by Global Compact Network Indonesia in association with the members of the…
Under ‘The Collective Action’ Project and ‘UK Prosperity Fund’ Project four events were organized in the past 4 months. Brief description of each event is as follows: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTEGRITY PACT: FROM COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANCE : A two-day International conference on Integrity Pact: From Commitment to Compliance was organized by the Global Compact Network…
The Business for Peace (B4P) initiative was launched in India on 14th February 2014 on the occasion of the 9th National Convention of Global Compact Network India by the Hon. Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Petroleum and Ministry of Environment and Forests (additional charge). Mr. Georg Kell, Executive Director,…
Global Compact Network India, the Indian arm of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), successfully conducted its 9th National Convention on 14th February 2014 in New Delhi at ITC Maurya. The event witnessed participation of more than 400 guests drawing from Corporates, Government, NGOs, Civil Society, Academia, Consulting Firm, Media and other stakeholders. The event…
GCNI showcased its activites at PETROTECH-2014 jointly organised by ONGC and Petrotech under the ageis of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India. Representative from industries, Government, Academic Institutions visited GCNI’s stall and were given comprehensive presentations on Global Compact activites in the field of Environment, Anti- Corruption, Labour Principles and Human…
Global Compact Network India invites student papers on the following topics. 1. Rethinking Business Ethics in the wake of New Company Act 2013 2. Role of Small and Medium enterprises in the contemporary Anti-Corruption discourse in India 3. Transparency a Cornerstone of Management Strategy: Gap Analysis of policy and practice in India. First Prize- 15000…
Global Compact Network in partnership with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Private Limited recently concluded the six city training on Sustainability and Corporate Governance with the last leg of training being organized in Kolkata on 30th November 2013. Since September, GCNI and Deloitte organized trainings in 5 other cities which included Mumbai on 11th September, Bangalore…
Global Compact Network, Global Compact and ITC Limited recently concluded the India Consultation on India Consultation on Sustainable Agriculture Business Principles (SABPs) on 22nd November 2013 at IIC, New Delhi. SABPs aim to be “guiding principles” for sustainable agriculture by consolidating and referencing the significant advances in practice, policy, technology, knowledge and innovation…
With the objective to take forward the post Rio+20 agenda, The India Sustainability Dialogue was successfully concluded at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The conference discussed the post Rio+20 outcomes with a renewed focus on the imperative for the business fraternity to channelize their resources and integrate sustainability concepts across the value chain. The conference…
“The India Collaboration Lab aimed to catalyze collaborative action on water access, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and other water resource management challenges in India was successfully concluded in New Delhi in a two-day event on 23rd October 2013. A series of action-oriented sessions were conducted to inspire project managers and executives from the social enterprise,…
President and Governing Council, GCNI launched the revamped GCNI website (www.globalcompact.in). The Governing Council also launched a new look tri-annual news magazine “nutShell”. The latest issue of nutShell is now in circulation.
The result of the survey, jointly conducted by Global Compact and Accenture, was published in the study titled “The Global Compact- Accenture CEO Study on Sustainability 2013: Architects of a Better World. The survey highlights that “78 percent of surveyed CEOs see sustainability as a route to growth and innovation, and 79 percent…
The Launch of Business for Peace at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit was marked by signing of the Statement of Support, facilitated by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of the Foundation for the Global Compact and Georg Kell, Executive Director of the Global Compact. Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva, Board Member, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), President, Global…
Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva, Board Member, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), President, Global Compact Network India and CMD, ONGC will be launching the exciting new initiative of the UNGC called “Business for Peace” (B4P) initiative. As a part of the launch, Mr. Vasudeva will also be speaking at the Closing Plenary during the Leaders Summit on…
Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva, in his multiple capacities as the Board Member, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), President, Global Compact Network India and CMD, ONGC, will be speaking on “Employment & Inclusive Growth” on 20th September 2013 at the UN Private Sector Forum: Africa. UNGC, in recognising ONGC’s contribution to Global Compact over the years, support…
“Businesses should ensure that along with sports sponsorship they also transfer internal good governance measures to sports entities” -Participant Sporting events have become popular platforms for companies to enhance their visibility and to connect with fans. Sport sponsorship can help companies enter new markets, shape branding and corporate image, and establish emotional connections to their…
Adviser to the Prime Minister of India on Public Information Infrastructure and Innovations delivered the third memorial lecture, organised last year, on the theme ‘Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth in 21st Century: Possibilities and Challenges for India’ on November 06, 2012, at the Scope Convention Centre, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) delivered the first Subir Raha Memorial Lecture organised by Global Compact Network at New Delhi, on the theme ‘Unique Identification Numbers and its relevance to Transparency’. Mr. R.S. Sharma, ONGC CMD and President Global Compact Network, Dr. A.K. Balyan, ONGC Director (HR) Mr…
Global Compact Network India is pleased to announce that Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva, Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has been unanimously elected as the President of Global Compact Network India. Mr. Sudhir Vasudeva heads the country’s highest profit making firm, ONGC, and is credited with many path-breaking initiatives in…
SEBI delivered the fourth memorial lecture on the theme “Expanding Paradigm of Corporate Governance” on July 01, 2013, at the Scope Convention Centre, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Mr. B. Muthuraman, Vice-Chairman, Tata Steel delivered the 2nd Subir Raha Memorial Lecture on Corporate Governance organized by Global Compact Network at New Delhi on the theme of Corporate Governance. Mr. A. K. Hazarika, Acting CMD, ONGC and President, Global Compact Network India. Dr. Uddesh Kohli, Senior Adviser UNGC, Mr. Rana Som, CMD, NMDC and…
Global Compact Network India (GCNI), led by Vice President Western Region, Dr. Joy Deshmukh Global Head CSR, TCS, organized the Western Regional Conclave on “Greening” the Triple Bottom Line: Environmental Responsibility and Sustainable Development” on 14th March 2013 at Sangam Auditorium, TCS in Mumbai. The discussion topics included Environmental Sustainability Methods (Preventive Action) and Corporate…
Vice Chairman, Tata Steel Limited delivered the second memorial lecture on the theme ‘Corporate Governance and Responsibility of Companies towards Community’ on June 27, 2011, at the Scope Convention Centre, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, UIDAI, Government of India delivered the first memorial lecture on the theme ‘Unique Identification Project - Experiences and Lessons for Transparency’ on July 07, 2010, at the Scope Convention Centre, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi