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Global Compact officially launches Differentiation Programme

After a four-month test phase, UN Global Compact has officially launched the Differentiation Programme - a practical framework to help all business participants improve sustainability performance and disclosure practices.The Differentiation Programme provides a framework for companies to differentiate themselves based on the extent to which their Communications on Progress (COP) describe their levels of implementation of the ten Global Compact principles and related areas. Upon submitting their next COPs, companies will be categorized as "GC Active" or can self-declare themselves "GC Advanced" based on their disclosure on progress made in implementing the ten principles and contributing to broader UN goals. The differentiation categories will become publicly available on the Global Compact website, starting in March. Read more (Source: UN Global Compact)

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01 March 2011