329-23 Moving Upwards: The Involvement of Boards of Directors in the Global Compact

Summary

This document advances understanding of Boardroom engagement in environmental, social and governance issues and provides a roadmap for how companies can better integrate oversight of these issues into the Board agenda.

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2010

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Education
Finance & Insurance
Public administration
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions