United Nations Global Compact

History has taught us that the leaders who succeed are the ones who meet the needs of the future by moving forward. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we need measurable, credible, ambitious corporate action. Introducing Forward Faster, a powerful call for businesses to accelerate action in five systematic areas — gender equality, climate action, living wage, water resilience, and finance and investment. These areas hold the key to accelerating progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Don’t fall behind the times. Join the companies making a bigger, faster impact for 2030. Watch the film and join a global platform for ambitious, credible action: https://lnkd.in/egk7PhWh. #ForwardFaster2030

More than 80% of Forward Faster companies have set climate targets! 🌍 A just transition is key—businesses must prioritize social impact. The time to act is now. See how your company can move climate action #ForwardFaster: https://lnkd.in/en5hmHnm #ForwardFaster2030 #NetZero #ClimateAction

In today’s evolving landscape, companies face growing pressure to operate responsibly, integrating G(EES) – the Governance of Environmental, Economic and Social considerations into their strategies. This session will provide insights on how businesses can effectively align Transformational Governance and Integrity and Compliance practices to its business processes. Boards’, stakeholders’ and AI’s role will be discussed to promote those practices. Register below!

93% of CEOs are navigating global challenges spanning economic, social and geopolitical crises. The United Nations Global Compact is launching a platform to help leaders drive sustainable development and systems-level solutions. Explore insights + advocacy here: https://lnkd.in/dxzQEMQQ

🚨 Don’t miss out! The first live session of the Countdown to International Women’s Day is happening this week—18 February! 🔹 9:30–10:30 AM (Copenhagen)🔹 9:30–10:30 AM (New York) Get prepared for this session: learn more about common misconceptions around gender equality and key takeaways. Featuring industry expert speakers from the session, including: 🔹 Ghada Hammouda, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Qalaa Holdings 🔹 Marc Pieren, Founding Partner, Comp-On AG, HR Solutions 🔹 Johanna Zeilstra, CEO, Gender Fair  🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ezzS_vx3

Today at Columbia University, Lila Karbassi, Senior Advisor on Net-Zero of the United Nations Global Compact, and Paulina Tarrant, Net-Zero Engagement manager of Science Based Targets initiative, engaged in an interactive discussion on the critical role of business in tackling climate change through science-based targets. Under the Net-Zero Standard, most companies must reduce emissions by at least 90% to reach net-zero. The economic case is clear—climate change carries significant costs, while better technology and bold action drive long-term returns. The private sector has a key role to play. João Teixeira of Natura shared how their company is leveraging SBTi to drive emissions reductions, align with net-zero goals and innovate sustainably. Implementing climate solutions is critical to securing our future. #ClimateAction #NetZero #SBTi

In a time of economic, social and geopolitical turbulence, CEOs have a critical role to play—not just internally but as advocates for change. The United Nations Global Compact is launching a leadership platform to equip CEOs with tools, insights and opportunities to: -Drive sustainable development -Amplify their advocacy on global challenges -Collaborate on public-private solutions Learn More: https://lnkd.in/dxzQEMQQ

💡How does #GenderEquality fit into broader sustainability goals? Join us on 18 February for our live session on Measuring Gender Equality in Business and learn how to integrate gender equality across your ESG strategies to set ambitious and measurable targets. Sign up for the Countdown to International Women’s Day at https://bit.ly/3EoGg5U to receive an invitation to the session

Christopher Sharrock, VP of UNIO at Microsoft, highlighted the Early Warnings for All Initiative, launched by the UN Secretary-General in 2022, which aims to ensure that every person on Earth has access to life-saving early warning systems in the face of extreme weather events. This initiative underscores the power of multistakeholder collaboration and the role of AI and private-sector engagement in advancing global resilience. He highlighted that by integrating innovative technologies and cross-sector partnerships, we can accelerate progress on global initiatives that protect lives and communities. Collective action is essential to building a safer, more resilient future for all.

🌐 This year, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), with partners AACSB, RRBM Responsible Research in Business and Management and EFMD Global, have teamed up for #RMEWeek 2025, a week of convening focused on transforming education and advancing research in business and management schools, while building a collaborative community of practice for shared learning. This includes stakeholders from business, academia, the United Nations, the public sector, AND YOU! Higher educational institutions have a huge responsibility to prepare responsible leaders to rise to global challenges in new, integrated ways, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) provide an agenda for the world to pursue. Join us for Responsible Management Education (#RME) Week this 9-13 June ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4jQkAmi