Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) recently announced that it has signed on to the UN Global Compact (UNGC), being added to the list of participating countries on May 19. One of the world’s largest sustainability initiatives, the UNGC sees the UN come together with companies and other organizations for joint efforts toward building a healthy global society. Those signed on...
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Pirelli Becomes UN Global Compact LEAD Company
Pirelli & C. S.p.A. has been certified as a UN Global Compact LEAD company, making it the only global company in the automobiles and parts sector among LEAD-certified companies. This year saw 37 companies selected as Global Compact LEAD companies, bestowed here with the recognition of being the most committed group in the world when it comes to implementing the...
Sumitomo Riko Backs UNGC Statement for Global Business Cooperation
Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) has endorsed and signed on to the Statement from Business Leaders for Renewed Global Cooperation, an initiative under the UN Global Compact (UNGC). Signed by 1,294 major company heads, this statement was presented to the UN Secretary General at this year’s Private Sector Forum, which was held on Sept. 21 during the UN General Assembly...
Toyo Tires Looks to Incorporate Sustainable Development Goals
Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) recently announced that it has gotten on board with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drafting up a plan for how the company aims to implement these SDGs throughout its group’s business by 2030. The company has also signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to help bring about an inclusive society. Toyo Tires has already...