UNCTAD hosted its first Global CSR Retreat…bringing together 27 corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals from 18 countries for a…peer-to-peer learning event. Participants shared best practices on sustainable business with their peers from developed and developing economies. The event builds on UNCTAD's established track record of research on CSR issues and activities to promote best practices among transnational corporations...The workshops addressed...materiality and corporate reporting...international standards and...management challenges of addressing CSR issues across large value chains. Participants expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to engage...with experts from the United Nations and other international organizations.[refers to Adidas, Arcor, Aviva, BASF, BMZ, Cemex, CP Group, Codelco, Contour Global, Deutsche Bahn, Dole, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, H&M, Hayleys, Inros Lackner AG, Lenovo Group, Mettler Toledo International, MTN, NEC, OAO Severstal, Peabody Energy, Philips, Samsung, Schneider Electric, Vale, Virtusa, Volkswagen, Weibo]