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About Transparency International
Transparency International Denmark is the Danish branch of the
global partisan, independent NGO, Transparency International
(TI), whose overall purpose is to combat corruption and bribery
worldwide. The TI headquarter is located in Berlin and there are
currently 90 national departments.

TI works to promote reforms together with other international
organizations to increase public awareness and support for
the work against corruption and increasing transparency in
international transactions. Through national departments, TI
authorities put pressure to implement effective legislation and
policies against corruption.
TI Denmark works to prevent corruption in Denmark and
regularly organizes various public events as well as participating
actively in the public debate.

Through our membership, we enhance our discouragement of reception. Birgitte B. Nielsen, Organizer and Board Member of
corruption and underline our desire to take active part in efforts Transparency International Denmark, described Dennis contribu-
that heighten the integrity of Danish society and business. tion as refreshingly hands on and inspiring.
We find it critical to ensure implementation of values pertaining “As Board Member of Transparency International Demark, I
to anti-corruption and transparent business operations – both organized a debate meeting on the new international standard for
internally and amongst stakeholders. We deliberate anti- anti-corruption, which took place at the Confederation of Danish
corruption through our CSR standard (DS-49001), and our Enterprise in Copenhagen on January 11, 2017.
current external certifications and audits within the area have not
resulted in any negative observations connected to corruption- I approached CEO at Phoenix Design Aid, Dennis Nielsen, prior
related events or ambiguity of copyrights. to the meeting, enquiring him to contribute to the debate with a
short presentation on Phoenix Design Aid’s efforts to minimize
Promoting transparency is an integral part of our CSR efforts, corruption. Fortunately, Dennis accepted my request and made an
and we actively indorse the fight against corruption through instructive presentation, illustrating important approaches taken
promotion of both the United Nations Global Compact initiative at Phoenix Design Aid in support of the company's work and efforts
and the UN Millennium development goals. As a member to minimize corruption.
of Transparency International Denmark, we will take part in
networks and participate in relevant events, international Dennis’ contribution to the debate was refreshingly hand- on.
presentations, workshops and conferences, providing access to He presented Phoenix Design Aid’s instruments of implementing
exchange of experiences. CSR activities in a very straightforward and inspiring fashion.
The audience of 50 attendees from the private and public
In January 2017, CEO, Dennis Lundoe Nielsen was invited to sector, Danish industry, institutes and NGOs acknowledged
contribute to a debate meeting on the new standard for anti- Dennis’ presentation with in-depth questions and comments.
corruption, organized by Transparency International Denmark. I am delighted that Dennis took the time to share his company’s
Dennis made a presentation on PDAid’s efforts to minimize management of CSR activities, and feel confident that it will inspire
corruption. His contribution to the debate was given a good others to work systematically with such issues.”

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