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UN Global Compact provides universal language for corporate responsibility and a framework to guide all businesses regardless of size, complexity, or location. The voluntary initiative is based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and take the necessary action to support human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption goals, as outlined in the UNGC’s Ten Principles. The Women’s Empowerment Principles represent seven principles produced by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) designed to advance equality and empower women. Both initiatives align with and help further the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield s ambitious carbon reduction targets recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is pleased to announce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets of its Better Places 2030 CSR strategy have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement:
URW s targets covering emissions from the Group s operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to maintain global warming under 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement.
URW s emissions target pertaining to its value chain (scope 3) meet the SBTi s criteria for ambitious value chain goals, corresponding to the current best practices.
Amarjit says MRCB is proud to represent the country in this platform.
MALAYSIAN Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) announced its participation in the United Nations Global Compact’s (UNGC) CFO Taskforce to reinforce its commitment in pursuing the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).
Membership of the UN Global Compact CFO Taskforce will enable MRCB to provide an Asean perspective on developing strategies to accelerate the delivery of the SDGs within the private sector.
MRCB chief corporate officer Amarjit Chhina is the only member from Malaysia and the first in Asean to be invited to join the CFO Taskforce.
Amarjit will be working with peers from multiple global companies on a two-year programme to implement the CFO Principles on Integrated SDG Investments and Finance, and to leverage their experience and learnings with others.
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With 10 years remaining to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is highlighting the crucial role that concrete is playing, and the action the sector is taking towards achieving the 17 global development targets.
Concrete’s role in achieving the UN SDGs
As the most widely used material after water, concrete is fundamental to the world around us. Cement and concrete producers are playing a significant role in taking climate action, with the GCCA recently announcing its milestone Climate Ambition 2050. The climate ambition launch enhances the industry’s commitment to drive down its CO