9,000 CEOS urged to sign up to UN Global Compact

James S Murray
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DEK Institutional Investors call on top bosses to join UN initiative promoting environmental, social and governance best practices

Chief executives at 9,000 of the world's largest companies will this week receive letters from a coalition of institutional investors urging them to sign up to the UN Global Compact commitment to adhere...

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