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After the success of the first part of the Responsible Business 101 Webinar Series, ACN is presenting the second part of the series, composed of four (4) other webinars that will go into further detail on What is Business and Human Rights? Isn't human rights the duty of governments, so why are corporates increasingly taking note of their responsibilities as well? This webinar seeks to outline the role of businesses according to the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs) as a 'gold standard', paying particular attention to labour rights, land rights, due diligence, extractive industries and other issues of high relevance to ASEAN.
Click on the links to register. We are increasingly becoming aware of the great--often negative--impact of our unsustainable way of life. While ASEAN's GDP has tripled in the last decade, the region's natural resources are also depleting rapidly. Climate change has also impacted many parts of the region through the amplification of natural disasters. This session aims to provide an overview of environmental sustainability and of some key environmental issues in the region. It will also discuss the role of businesses as part of the problem, and how businesses can and must be part of the solution.
May 03: BUSINESS INTEGRITY
Corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost some US $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year; this amount of money could be used to lift those who are living on less than $1.25 a day above $1.25 for at least six years. Corruption in ASEAN has become so systemic that many people even say that it has become ingrained in the cultural norms and expectations of doing business in ASEAN. This session aims to create a shared understanding about corruption, the challenges and opportunities of fighting corruption in ASEAN, with a focus on the role of the private sector. At present, there is a lack of initiative undertaken to analyse gender issues within the framework of responsible business. Furthermore, there is an inadequate attention given to the gender-differentiated impact on business on women's rights and the barriers they face in accessing effective remedies. It is within this context, that this webinar, aims to provide an overview of the importance to mainstream gender lens into responsible business policies and practices, to promote gender equity and women's empowerment.
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Participating Organisations
Indonesia - Indonesia Business Links Malaysia - International Chamber of Commerce - Malaysia
Philippines - League of Corporate Foundations
Singapore - Global Compact Network Singapore
ASEAN - ASEAN Foundation
Vietnam - Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Myanmar - Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
If your country does not have a Participating Organisation formalised as a convenor yet, you may contact the Secretariat of the ASEAN CSR Network directly. ASEAN CSR Network is a company limited by guarantee in Singapore, with charity status as an International Charitable Organisation (ICO) and is an ASEAN accredited Entity. Our mailing address is: ASEAN CSR Network 10 Hoe Chiang Road, #08-03 Keppel Towers Singapore 089315 info@asean-csr-network.org Copyright © 2017, ASEAN CSR Network, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preference or unsubscribe from this list |
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