Bord Bia joins UN Global Compact initiative
Bord Bia has become a registered participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) following an official meeting with the UNGC Chief of Participant Relations, Fundraising and Communications, Sue Allchurch, and Bord Bia’s CEO, Tara McCarthy, in New York.
Through membership of the UNGC Bord Bia will gain access to a range of international stakeholders and resources – to share best practices, guidance and emerging solutions to address global sustainability challenges and support private businesses to deliver upon the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Origin Green, Ireland's national food and drink sustainability programme is going to play a central role in adopting the UNGC policies and principles. “Bord Bia is honoured to join the United Nations Global Compact and pledge our support to uphold the ten principles of the UNGC. Membership of the UNGC further underlines Bord Bia’s commitment to promoting the Sustainable Development Goals within the Irish food and drink industry through the development of Origin Green, Ireland’s national food and drink sustainability programme”, explained Bord Bia’s CEO, Tara McCarthy.
Launched in 2000 by the United Nations, the UNGC is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative with over 13,000 corporate participants and stakeholders from over 160 countries.
Key principles of the UNGC are communication and collaboration with all members encouraged to inform stakeholders and the public about their involvement with the Global Compact. Furthermore, members must actively encourage other businesses and stakeholders to participate in the UN Global Compact and engage in collaborative projects.
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