Post by account_disabled on Feb 22, 2024 1:33:32 GMT -5
The meeting of local networks of the Global Compact was held in Colombia where the team of Mauricio López, Director of the Colombia Network, served as host of the event. After giving the welcome, Mauricio López pointed out that Colombia was proud to receive the countries of the region and that his country, like the members of the other networks, are highly committed to promoting the Global Compact because it represents an opportunity for the companies work for the sustainable development of the planet. Carlo Pereira, from the Brazil network and who is also the representative of the region on the international council of the Global Compact, made a reflection based on his links with other regions and the central office in New York. He indicated that, paraphrasing Antonio Gutérres, Secretary General, Lise Kingo and Ole Lund Hanse, the main asset of the United Nation Global Compact (UNGC) is local networks since the impact of business contribution to sustainable development is given to community level. “Local networks are the strength of the region,” said Pereira.
Leonor Esguerra, recognized Finland Mobile Number List worldwide as one of the most outstanding leaders in social responsibility and the third sector and member of the Board of Directors of the Colombia Network and President of Sustainability and Shared Value of the Chamber of Commerce, was also present at the inauguration ceremony of the work. of the City of Bogotá, welcomed the delegations that attended this call for work. For his partHead for Latin America, the Caribbean and North America of the Global Compact, recounted the progress that has been made in He also spoke about the challenges that the 71 Global Compact networks will face in In Latin America, the Guatemala network was recently formed and Honduras is in the process, who also participated in the meeting. The general purpose of this work meeting was to learn about the resources and tools that the New York office is developing for networks, especially those in Latin America since they share some aspects of business culture.
The region has had a wide expansion where Mexico is no exception and on the contrary it is being an attractive space for various companies because one of the principles of the Global Compact, the tenth "fight against corruption" allows companies to overcome difficulties that put at risk the business continuity. On the other hand, the possibility for companies to receive information, guidance and support to align the business strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals that the company identifies as priorities, allows them to notice that there are new business opportunities. Towards the third day of work, the flagship event of the Global Compact called Making Global Goals Local Business of the Colombia network took place, where various personalities participated, such as Dr. Philipp Schonrok, Director, CEPEI Compact Local Networks Latin America, the Caribbean and North America. The specialist shared the progress of a study they are carrying out regarding the SDGs that the Colombian private sector considers to be priorities.
Leonor Esguerra, recognized Finland Mobile Number List worldwide as one of the most outstanding leaders in social responsibility and the third sector and member of the Board of Directors of the Colombia Network and President of Sustainability and Shared Value of the Chamber of Commerce, was also present at the inauguration ceremony of the work. of the City of Bogotá, welcomed the delegations that attended this call for work. For his partHead for Latin America, the Caribbean and North America of the Global Compact, recounted the progress that has been made in He also spoke about the challenges that the 71 Global Compact networks will face in In Latin America, the Guatemala network was recently formed and Honduras is in the process, who also participated in the meeting. The general purpose of this work meeting was to learn about the resources and tools that the New York office is developing for networks, especially those in Latin America since they share some aspects of business culture.
The region has had a wide expansion where Mexico is no exception and on the contrary it is being an attractive space for various companies because one of the principles of the Global Compact, the tenth "fight against corruption" allows companies to overcome difficulties that put at risk the business continuity. On the other hand, the possibility for companies to receive information, guidance and support to align the business strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals that the company identifies as priorities, allows them to notice that there are new business opportunities. Towards the third day of work, the flagship event of the Global Compact called Making Global Goals Local Business of the Colombia network took place, where various personalities participated, such as Dr. Philipp Schonrok, Director, CEPEI Compact Local Networks Latin America, the Caribbean and North America. The specialist shared the progress of a study they are carrying out regarding the SDGs that the Colombian private sector considers to be priorities.