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Article

19 Sep 2013

Author:
UN Global Compact

[PDF] Responsible Business Advancing Peace

As a key agent of change, companies can make a critical contribution to economic development, peace and stability in the areas where they operate...Companies provide jobs and revenue to a local economy. They can set an example of sustainable business practices. And they can provide direct financial help for various programs through strategic social investments. Fifteen companies have shared their experience...on the way they managed the risks of operating in conflict-affected areas. The companies work in a variety of industries ranging from natural-resource extraction to telecommunications and locations such as Africa, Latin America and Asia. The examples...seek to address a wide range of issues faced by companies, such as supply chain management and child labor. [refers to ArcelorMittal, China Development Bank, Eni, Euro Mec, Holcim, Interconexión Eléctrica, LG Electronics, Maersk, Nestlé, Pacific Rubiales Energy, Shell, Safaricom, Telefónica Movistar, Virtusa, F&C Asset Management, Bavaria, SAB Miller, MN Services, Calpers, APG, PGGM, Element, Robeco, SEB, GES]