Essays about: "United Nations Global Compact"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words United Nations Global Compact.

1. 1. Management of Sustainability : Leadership Styles and Promotion of Sustaianbility in the Construction Industry

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Fares Aljundi; Mohamed Eyad Draki; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Promotion of Sustainability; Leadership; Leadership Styles; Construction Industry;

   Abstract : Sustainability has recently received an increased level of attention across all sectors over the world, the construction industry is no exception. This industry is one of the most complex and dynamic sectors. Consequently, promotion of sustainability within the construction industry is a leadership challenge that requires a unique leadership style. READ MORE

3. 2. Refugee local integration: Local governments as stakeholders in the implementation of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework in Uganda.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Nyende Keith Mark; [2021]
   Keywords : CRRF; Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework; GCR; Global Compact for Refugees; Refugees; Forced Displacement; Integration; Local Integration; Local Government; Decentralization; Refugee Policy; Triple Nexus; Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus; Uganda.;

   Abstract : In 2016, member states of the United Nations, by consensus, adopted the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, in which they also agreed to the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF). The framework, arguing for a multi-stakeholder inclusive approach that includes local authorities, was suggested to be a progressive step in establishing an international regime offering predictability in dealing with large scale refugee movements, placing focus on self-reliance, economic inclusion, and support for both refugees and host communities. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainability reporting and the related challenges of the United Nations Global Compact signatories : A qualitative study in the Nordic region

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Donata Nissim; Tatenda Mugwira; [2018]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; GRI; UNGC; SDGs; Sustainability reporting; Nordic region; Challenges; Non-Financial disclosure; Sustainability accounting; Materiality assessment;

   Abstract : Abstract Sustainability has been one of the most discussed topics among the business world and society for the last decade. The globally growing concern about sustainability related issues has led to businesses and non-businesses meet the demand of their stakeholders by producing a sustainability report to demonstrate their work and development in sustainability and how they have measured it. READ MORE

5. 4. Transnational Corporations and Human Rights : Assessing the position of TNCs within international human rights law, and the appropriateness of an international treaty on business and human rights

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Söderlund; [2018]
   Keywords : Human rights; corporation; corporations; transnational corporation; transnational corporations; business; businesses; TNC; TNCs; treaty law; draft treaty; intergovernmental woking group; United Nations; Bhopal; Rana Plaza; international law; Ruggie; John Ruggie; Ruggie pricniples; pillar; labour; labour law; labour rights; CSR; Corporate social responsibility; guiding principles; UN global compact; global compact; ILO; jus cogens; customary law; OECD; ICCPR; ICESCR; state-centrism; Bilateral investment treaty; ILC; WTO; World trade organization; International law commission; legal personality; företag; mänskliga rättigheter; traktat; traktaträtt; juridisk person; folkrätt; internationell rätt; FN; Förenta Nationerna; Ruggie; Jhon Ruggie; Arbetsrätt; Globala målen; företagspolicy; Amnesty International; Human Rights Watch;

   Abstract : Transnational corporations are playing an important role in the global economy of today. Many of these corporations have great economic resources and have the possibility of contributing to the development of societies in developing states. READ MORE

6. 5. Doing good by doing well : A study on the existence of multinational corporations in developing countries and the discussion for the importance of social responsibilities

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Rebecka Zackrisson; [2015]
   Keywords : multinational corporations; social responsibilities; business-built peace; developing countries;

   Abstract : Multinational corporations are often associated with human rights violations and devastating environmental pollutions. Despite this, non-governmental organizations, human rights groups and the United Nations Global Compact are now encouraging multinational corporations to engage in activities that are promoting peace and development for individuals in vulnerable communities and developing countries. READ MORE