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Beijing, 3 December 2015 – Today, UNICEF in partnership with the China WTO Tribune and the GoldenBee, launched the Children's Rights in Sustainability Reporting tool at the 8th International Conference on CSR Reporting in China. The event, which brings together many corporations and industry partners working in corporate social responsibility, analyzes the progress in China to measure social responsibility initiatives as part of their annual reporting responsibilities. It is part of a broader effort to build capacity in this emerging sector in China. 

The Children's Rights in Sustainability Reporting tool is a guide to help companies integrate child rights reporting into the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) reporting framework.  It gives practical advice for each disclosure topic in the GRI 3.1 and 4 versions. UNICEF is pleased to present this guide in Chinese so that companies in China can enhance their sustainability reporting.  

©UNICEF Michael Copping, corporate engagement manager at UNICEF East Asia and Pacific office, speaks at 8th International Conference on CSR Reporting in China.

The Children's Rights in Sustainability Reporting tool is part of a suite of practical tools designed to accompany the Children's Rights and Business Principles (CRBP), which was launched in China in 2012 by UNICEF, the UN Global Compact, and Save the Children. The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights represent a milestone in the business and human rights discussion. However, recognizing the need for stronger visibility of children's rights, Save the Children, the United Nations Global Compact and UNICEF joined forces to develop the Children's Rights and Business Principles released in 2012, to give business a clear idea of where and how their business might impact children.Children's rights and business principles set out business action to respect and support children's rights. 

The CRBP is available for download in Chinese and both documents, plus a useful quick guide, are all available under publication section.

About UNICEF in China:
UNICEF first assisted China between 1947 and 1951, providing emergency services, food and nutrition, health and hygiene training during and after the Civil War. In 1979 UNICEF officially commenced its cooperation with the Government of China to support child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is on the ground in over 190 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. 

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For further information, please contact:

Shantha Bloemen, UNICEF China, +8610 85312610, sbloemen@unicef.org
Liu Li, Communication Specialist, UNICEF China, +8613701066671, liliu@unicef.org