| Major group affiliation: |
- Business and industry
- Non-governmental organization
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: |
Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: |
We work closely with the UN Global Compact, as we have been the Brazilian Focal Point and held the Global Compact Brazilian Network’s executive secretariat for a couple of years. We also serve on the Global Compact’s Board and work in partnership with them in our Clean Games Project, which is part of the Siemens Integrity Initiative. We were also responsible during the Millennium Development Goals Campaign in Brazil.
Our diverse working groups (specified in full in the following sections) have also worked with different UN agencies in a number of activities. We are also partners in publications and events. Some of the agencies that we have worked with (and still work with) are: UNODC, UNDP, UNICEF, UNEP, ILO, UNITAR, UNCTAD, UN-Women and UNFCC. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Ethos Institute works with a vast number of organizations in all of its different fronts. Below are listed most of the international and national organizations, but it is also important to note that, as we are a Corporate Social Responsibility organization, we also work closely with large and small companies, in Brazil and internationally, to promote our mission and goals.
International Organizations:
BSR – Business Social Responsibility
Ford Foundation
Forum Empresa
Fundación AVINA
GIZ – German Agency for International Cooperation
Great Place to Work
GRI – Global Reporting Initiative
Harvard University – Kennedy School of Government
ICCO & Kirk en Actie
Instituto Argentino de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial
Inter-American Development Bank
Inter-American Foundation
International Finance Corporation
ISO 26000
Kellogg Foundation
MacArthur Foundation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Social Accountability International
Tellus Institute
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
The World Bank
Transparency International
USAID
World Economic Forum
Brazilian Organizations:
ABRACCI – Brazilian Articulation Against Corruption and Impunity
Athletes for Civility
Brazilian Council of Sustainable Building
Brazilian Institute for Consumers’ Rights
Brazilian Social Council for Sustainable and Just Cities
CEBDS – Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development
CNI – National Industry Confederation
CONFEA – Federal Council of Engineering, Architecture and Agronomy
CUT – Central Union of Workers
Dom Cabral Foundation
FECOMÉRCIO – Trade Federation of Goods and Services
Getúlio Vargas Foundation
Greenpeace
Institute of Applied Economic Research
National Bank for Economic and Social Development
Network Our São Paulo
PATRI Government Relations & Public Policies
Polis Institute
São Paulo Stock Exchange
Socioenvironmental Institute
Sustainable Amazon Forum
UNICA – Sugarcane Industry Association
Vitae Civilis Institute
WWF-Brasil |
| Publications: |
- Platform for an Inclusive, Green and Responsible Economy (2011)
- Ethos Indicators of Corporate Social Responsibility (2011-yearly)
- Ethos-Sebrae Indicators for Micro and Small Companies (2007)
- Ethos Indicators Applied to the Global Compact Principles (2004/2005)
- Incorporation Manual of the Essential Corporate Social Responsibility Criteria (2009)
- Contribution to ISO 26000 – GT Ethos (2008)
- Social and Sustainability Reporting Guide (2001-2007 – yearly)
- Corporate Social Responsibility for Small and Micro Companies – Step by Step (2003)
- Corporate Practices in Social Responsibility (2003)
Business and Human Rights in the Perspective of Decent Work – Referential Framework (2011)
Integrity Systems in Brazilian States (2011)
Social, Racial and Gender Profile of the 500 Brazilian Largest Companies and Their Affirmative Actions (2003/2005/2007/2010)
The Corporate Social Responsibility in the Electoral Process (2002-2010 – every two years)
Diversity and Equity: Methodology for Corporate Census (2008)
Sustainable Business and Solid Waste (2007)
Corporate Social Responsibility in Management Processes and Supply Chain (2006)
Linkages of Sustainable Businesses in Brazil (2006)
Corporate Forum in Support of the Municipality (2005)
Business Commitments with the Millennium Development Goals, Volume I & II (2004/2006)
Business Commitments with the Promotion of Racial Equality (2006)
Business Commitments with Functional Literacy (2005)
Business Commitments with the Environment (2005)
Business Commitments with Food Waste Combat (2005)
Business Commitments with Women Empowerment (2004)
Sustainable Cities: How companies can contribute (2009)
How to Strengthen Social Responsibility in the Relationship between Small and Large Companies (2004)
How Companies Can Support the Fight for Hunger (2003)
How Companies Can Invest in Women’s Health (2001)
How Companies Can Implement Volunteer Programs (2001)
How Companies Can (and Must) Value Diversity (2000)
What Companies Can Do for Digital Inclusion (2004)
What Companies Can Do for Poverty Eradication (2003)
What Companies Can Do for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities (2002)
What Companies Can Do for Rehabilitation of Former Inmates (2002)
What Companies Can Do for Children and Youth (2000)
What Companies Can Do for Education (1999)
Food Security: Contribution from the Corporate Sector (2003)
How Companies Can Participate in Food Security Programs with Employee Mobilization (2003)
Food and Nutritional Security: Corporate Contribution for Local Initiatives (2003)
Food Security: Contribution from Universities (2003) |
Statements or documents submitted
Commission on Sustainable Development:
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