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Sharing & Learning online: Climate-related reporting

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Some non-business organizations are eligible to join our local network. Find out more. Non-Business Participation Non-business organisations such as academic institutions, business associations, cities/municipalities, civil society organisations/non-governmental organisations, labour unions and public sector organisations are eligible to join the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein if: They provide clear value to our business participants or there is potential for collaboration They are willing to demonstrate their continued engagement by submitting the required Communication on Engagement (CoE) every two years They actively engage in our activities* *Please note that the UN Global Compact is primarily a private sector initiative. Thus, there may be activities and events that non-business participants are not able to participate in. In the network, we work closely with our non-business participants to support companies' work with the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles and the SDGs. A decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. Communication on Engagement (CoE) The CoE is a public disclosure through which participants inform stakeholders about their efforts to support the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and about their engagement in the initiative. Through the CoE participants demonstrate their commitment to promote the implementation of the Ten Principles among businesses. The CoEs of all organisations are published on the UN Global Compact website . Application process 1. Review the application handbook for a detailed overview of the joining process. 2. Complete the application form online. You will be asked to provide information about your company's highest level executive (CEO or equivalent) who will sign an automatically generated Letter of Commitment addressed to the UN Secretary-General stating your commitment to the implementation of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, participation in the activities of the initiative where feasible and submit a biennial submission of a Communication on Engagement (COE). ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. FAQs

Die sechsteilige Webinarreihe Klimamanagement unterstützt Unternehmen beim Einführen eines umfänglichen Klimamanagements. Global Compact Netzwerk Deutschland: Webinarreihe Klimamanagement | Corporate Carbon Footprint Teil 2 Die sechsteilige Webinarreihe Klimamanagement unterstützt Unternehmen beim Einführen eines umfänglichen Klimamanagements.

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The Working Group on Sustainable Supply Chains by GCNSL and öbu was officially launched in Bern in February 2019. It provides a platform for mutual exchange of best practices and experiences within a familiar framework. Working Group Sustainable Supply Chain Management The Working Group Sustainable Supply Chain Management is a knowledge-sharing platform for Swiss production companies founded in 2019 by öbu - Swiss Business Council for Sustainable Development and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. The meetings of the working group are held three times a year, either online or in person, on various sustainability topics relating to the supply chain. Objectives Exchange, learn and connect with companies from different industries on relevant supply chain topics Gain knowledge, insights and inspiration to manage environmental and social performance in the supply chain Build a community and network of sustainability professionals and supply chain experts Participation eligibility Being a member of öbu and/or a participant of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein Employees working on corporate sustainability Excludes consultants and consultancy firms Excludes employees working in the sales department with a target group in the private sector Willing to actively participate and engage in the working group meetings Open to sharing own challenges as well as good practices and learning from peers Topics that have been discussed in the past: Grievance mechanisms in the supply chain Risk mapping in supply chains with a focus on the identification of child labour risks German Supply Chain Act Supplier engagement to reduce Scope 3 emissions Future topics may include: Conflict minerals Water scarcity Deforestation regulation Living wage And many more The Working Group on Sustainable Supply Chain Management will meet during three sessions in 2026 16 March 2026 13:30 - 15:00 | online Session 1 Exchange on pre-handed challenges 10 September 2026 13:00 - 17:00 | in-person Session 2 The topic and location will be defined closer to the session. 9 November 2026 13:30 - 15:00 | online Session 3 The topic will be defined closer to the session. The registration details are shared with everyone who has signed up for the group. If you have not done so already, you can do so below. Register for the Working Group Sustainable Supply Chain Management Salutation First name* Last name* Email* Organization* Job Title* Organization type* Participation requirement* I confirm that I am employed at a producing company. * I agree that my details will be shared with öbu and I have read and consent to the privacy policy. * Submit

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For new participants Onboarding Session | June 2024 For new participants

A webinar series for data-driven action focused on decent working conditions, forced labour, child labour & practical examples. Managing Risks in Supply Chains A Webinar Series for Data-Driven Action How does your business model and sourcing strategy cause or contribute to social and environmental risks along your value chain; and how exposed are your business activities to risks embedded in your purchased goods and services?   This series of three recorded webinars will take you through innovative approaches to conducting risk assessments and gaining actionable insights that can then be addressed through collaborative, data-driven approaches with measurable results.   Using a case study approach the Equiception team shared their experiences in multiple economic sectors and regions of the world with a special focus on decent working conditions, forced labour and child labour.   The recordings are peppered with practical examples and discussions. Target audience Representatives from the following functions will benefit most from the recordings: sourcing, procurement, strategy, sustainability, compliance, legal, human resources, human rights, children’s rights, reporting. Watch all three recordings 26 June 2025 | 13:30 Tackling Excessive Hours of Work in Supplier Factories The case of a sporting goods company Recording 28 August 2025 | 13:30 When On-Demand Labour Becomes Forced Labour Identifying & preventing the risks in apparently legal labour supply channels Recording 18 September 2025 | 13:30 Does High Quality Equal Compliance? The case of surgical goods made by children Recording About the speaker Auret van Heerden works with public and private sector clients in the apparel and footwear, tech, FMCG and food and agriculture sectors. Before that Auret was the President and CEO of the Fair Labor Association in Washington DC from 2001 to 2013. From 1996 to 2001 he was responsible for the Special Action Programme on Social and Labour Issues in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) at the International Labour Office (ILO) in Geneva. His 40 years of experience in value chains in different sectors and countries equips him to advise clients and engage with all stakeholders to build partnerships and resolve conflicts. Language: English