GCNS Summit 2019 and Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards

Themed “Reimagining Businesses for Resilience” this year, the Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) Summit offers a collaborative environment for businesses in Singapore and the region to discuss key sustainability issues and identify solutions.

Hear from experts on global sustainability trends, network with like-minded professionals, and gain insights into creating a progressive, forward-thinking business.

View programme details here: https://summit.unglobalcompact.sg/programme/

View the speaker lineup here: https://summit.unglobalcompact.sg/speakers/

As a member of VBCSD, you will be entitled to Partner rates.

Save your spot here: https://summit.unglobalcompact.sg/

GCNS is the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, and is the national lead agency in promoting corporate sustainability.

 

Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards Gala Dinner 2019:

Join Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) for an inspiring evening in celebration of the winners of the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2019! The Awards recognises companies who have demonstrated excellence in embodying the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact, in the areas of environment, human rights, labour and anti-corruption.

Learn more about our Awards here: http://sustainabilityawards.sg
As a member of [insert organisation name], you will be entitled to Partner rates.

Save your seat here: https://unglobalcompact.sg/payment

GCNS is the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, and is the national lead agency in promoting corporate sustainability.

Other News

Dow named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 20th year

Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW) was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. This is the 20th year Dow has achieved this prestigious ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.

National Conference for Sustainable Development 2019

In 2019, VCCI was again assigned by the National Council on Sustainable Development and Competitiveness Enhancement to open the National Conference on Sustainable Development 2019 together with the World Bank and other partners.

Dow named to FORTUNE’s 2019 “Change the World” list

Dow recognized for its efforts to reduce plastic waste while improving roads

Dow releases annual Sustainability Report

Midland, Mich. – June 17, 2019 – Dow (NYSE: DOW) today released its 2018 Sustainability Report, which shares its progress against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and demonstrates its commitment to collaborate with value chain partners and other stakeholders to find more sustainable ways to do business. In 2018, the Company generated substantial business value from its pioneering efforts to incorporate natural capital and ecosystem services into its decision-making. It also developed and invested in a series of new global initiatives to keep plastic waste out of the environment.

Dow and DEEP C partner to build the first road using recycled plastics in Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam – April 17, 2019 – Dow and DEEP C signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the first road using recycled plastics at the DEEP C Industrial Complex in Haiphong City in Vietnam. The project aims to divert post-use flexible packaging from becoming litter or entering a landfill, while also creating more durable, longer-lasting roads.

Dow completes separation from DowDuPont

Today Dow successfully completed its separation from DowDuPont, becoming a more focused, streamlined, and leading materials science company. Dow launches with global scale and leading positions in three attractive consumer-driven segments: packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow is now even better positioned to drive revenue growth and innovate for its customers, leveraging three advantaged building blocks – ethylene, propylene and silicones – to power one of the deepest chemistry sets in the industry.

Dow Vietnam STEM Program Supports Student-led Innovation

On January 18, 2019, the Final Showcase of the USAID BUILD-IT & Dow Vietnam STEM Program: Engineering Projects in Community Service was held at HCM City. More than 150 participating STEM students from six engineering and technology focused universities concluded the five-month program following the EPICS curriculum model, an internationally recognized model of service learning where students not only learn by doing but also learn by creating.

Dow to Help Lead $1 Billion Global Alliance to End Plastic Waste in the Environment

MIDLAND, Mich. – January 16, 2019 – Dow is playing a lead role in the formation of a new alliance of global companies to advance solutions that eliminate plastic waste in the environment, especially in the ocean.

Dow Vietnam Receives AmCham Corporate Social Responsibility Award For Four Consecutive Years

Hanoi, Vietnam – December 5th 2018 –Dow Vietnam takes pride in winning AmCham Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award recognizing Dow’s CSR best practice for four consecutive years. The prestigious award reaffirms Dow’s commitment to Vietnam’s sustainable economy and community aligning to the company’s 2025 Sustainability Goals.

ZERO LANDFILL IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONFERENCE: GIVING 17 GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS

30 November 2018 – The Zero Landfill In Circular Economy Conference organized by INSEE Vietnam has taken place in Ho Chi Minh City. The conference has successfully created a forum where more than 200 local & international business leaders, government officials, environmental consultants, economists and associations can connect, exchange and discuss about the mechanism of Zero Landfill and Circular Economy. The conference thereby reaffirmed the important role of these two concepts in the development of Vietnam’s green economy. And for the first time in Vietnam, corporates/business have achieved zero landfill were honored at the conference with the Green Business Awards.