http://aidsaccountability.org We are an independent rating organization holding leaders accountable for the commitments they have made to respond to the AIDS epidemic. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:25:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The third Global Compact Leaders Summit concluded on 25 June. In the closing session of the Summit, participants adopted a "New York Declaration by Business" to renew their commitment to the Global Compact Principles. Among other things, the declaration empasizes a strengthened support for critical development goals, particularly the MDGs, through ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=3644 "The South African business sector fully endorses and supports Government's HCT campaign, its targets and the keen focus on HIV prevention," says Brad Mears, the CEO of the SA Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (SABCOHA). After consultations with over 140 South African business representatives and service providers, SABCOHA is now releasing the ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=3428 UK based One World Trust has examined how NGOs address the accountability challenges they face in particular when engaging in advocacy and explains some of the strengths and weaknesses of existing self-regulation. The study is built on a world-wide survey ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=3357 I would like to recommend a BSR report from September 2009 on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria in mainstream investing. The report shows an increased demand for ESG integration from both investors and clients. For many investors, ESG performance is considered as a proxy for a company’s strong management and ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=3302 On March 8 - the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day-  numerous business reports on women and gender were released. Here are two particularly interesting: The World Economic Forum's Corporate Gender Gap Report 2010 is the first study to cover the world’s largest employers in 20 countries and ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=3270 As World AIDS Day, 1st December, is approaching we at AAI would like to acknowledge some of the private sector initiatives that are happening around this day. The Financial Times is launching a special report 'Combating AIDS'  with contribution to Global Business Coalition. The supplement will be distributed in all global ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=2795 It's with great interest that AAI has noted that the SWHAP 2009 Achievement Award has been given to Atlas Copco SA (Pty) Ltd. The aim of the SWHAP Achievement Award, introduced in 2008, is to "further commitment at the workplace level to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS and alleviate ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=2159 Hi and welcome to the Business Ranking Blog, Here you can find recent information about the development of the AIDS Accountability Business Ranking and related initiatives. The blog will be updated frequently so be sure check back every now and then! The aim of the AIDS Accountability Business Ranking is to create ... http://aidsaccountability.org/?p=2060