UN Global Compact launches a Local Network in Norway
Read more
New York, United States of America
The network will help Norwegian companies implement their sustainability strategies at the country-level
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 October 2018 — The United Nations Global Compact today launched a Local Network in Norway. Global Compact Network Norway comprises of 112 companies that have all committed to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and to take action to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Board of Global Compact Network Norway at the launch event. (Photo by: Anne Birgitte Hjelseth, NHO)
The Global Compact Local Networks advance the UN Global Compact initiative and its Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption at the country level. They help companies understand what responsible business means within different national, cultural and language contexts and facilitate outreach, learning, policy dialogue, collective action and partnerships.
The UN Global Compact currently has 71 Local Networks around the world. Since the initiative was established in 2000, Norwegian companies have been actively engaging with the Global Compact Nordic Network. The UN Global Compact is now establishing a national network in each Nordic country and the Nordic Network will continue to exist as a knowledge-sharing platform between the five national networks.
Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, speaking at the launch event of Global Compact Network Norway. (Photo by: Anne Birgitte Hjelseth, NHO)
Around 80 representatives of Norwegian companies participating in the UN Global Compact gathered at the headquarters of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) in Oslo for the launch of Global Compact Network Norway. Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, presented on the importance of the Local Networks in mobilizing a global movement of sustainable companies and other stakeholders.
State Secretary Marianne Hagen from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs greeted the audience on behalf of the Norwegian Government and Researcher Sigurd Vildåsen from SINTEF gave a presentation on the importance of the UN Global Compact in advancing the global sustainability agenda. Several companies participating in the UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Ocean Business were also in attendance.
Contact:
Henrik Munthe
Global Compact Network Norway
Email: henrik.munthe@nho.no
Tel: +47 9 526 1914