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‘Komentari’ becomes 1st Ukrainian media outlet to join UN ‘Global Compact’ Initiative
‘Komentari’ becomes the first media organization in Ukraine that joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative advancing sustainable and socially responsible policies.
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 13:08

‘Komentari’, which is part of ‘Masavi Group’ publishing business,  breaks a new ground joining the UN initiative for sustainable development becoming the first Ukrainian media organization.

The UN Global Compact is the  world’s largest corporate social responsibility 10- principle initiative that aims to support human rights, labor policies, anti-corruption and environmental issues.

On becoming part of the global initiative of sustainable business, ‘Komentari’ has annouced its ambitious plans that will include:

  • a new portal section covering corporate social responsibility issues
  • establishment of ‘Eco-brand’ awards that will feature such nominations as ‘Eco-office’, ‘Eco-tourism’, ‘Eco-event’, ‘Eco-food’, and ‘Eco-style’.
  • media support of Ukrainian businesses following the principles of sustainable development
  • roundtables for promotion of the UN initiative

In line with the UN Global Compact  goals, the team of “Komentari’ pledges its help to:

  • achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
  • promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
  • reduce inequality within the country
  • ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
  • promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development
  • take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  • strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Becoming part of the UN Global Compact initiative, ‘Komentari’ establishes itself as a socially responsible Ukrainian media business that supports and respects human rights, follows the main principles of  International Labour Organizations, and goes by  the environmental law.

In 2015, the UN General Assembly set up Global Goals to be achieved by 2030 adressing the issues of poverty, inequality, injustice and environment. The 17 goals of sustainable development reflect  the global  perspectives of our future, and businesses worldwide can play a key role in the UN global initiatives.

Tags: initiative, Ukrainian business, UN, UN Global Compact