UN Global Compact in Ireland

🌍 Earlier today, I was delighted to host a Virtual Open House on the UN Global Compact for Irish companies and stakeholders, joined by my colleague Daniel Sterling and Ronnie Delaney, CEO of Obelisk International Group Holdings. During the session, we explored the origins and role of the UN Global Compact and outlined the clear business case for sustainability. Ronnie shared valuable insights from a participant’s perspective, highlighting how companies can navigate the complexity of sustainability without feeling overwhelmed. His reflections on the business value Obelisk has gained as a result of their engagement on sustainability were particularly well received. I look forward to organizing a follow-up Open House early next year. Keep an eye out for more details to come! #Sustainability #BusinessCase #UNGlobalCompact

Are you interested in learning more about the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative? Curious about how your company can play a role in advancing the hashtag #SDGs and driving impactful change? We’re excited to invite you to our Virtual Open House on 16th October, where you’ll gain insights into the value of engaging with the UN Global Compact and the soon-to-be-launched Network for Ireland. ✨ What to Expect: - Overview of the UN Global Compact and its Ten Principles - Benefits of joining the UN Global Compact for your business - Introduction to the new Ireland Network and how it can support your sustainability goals 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 16th October ⏰ Time: 3.30-4.30PM 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5ycN6zn This is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders and explore how we can work together to create a more sustainable and responsible future. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌱 #Sustainability #UNGlobalCompact #SDGs

To ensure the future we want – one in which the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are met – we need forward-thinkers and doers from the private sector, committed to working alongside governments and civil society to prioritise sustainability. The official launch of the UN Global Compact Network Ireland will mark a significant milestone in this direction. High-level representatives from business, government, and civil society will join together to explore how ambitious change can be actioned in Ireland. Taking place on 28th November at Dublin’s Exo Building, the launch is an exclusive event for Irish business leaders. Please contact ireland@unglobalcompact.org if you or your fellow senior leadership peers are interested in attending. #UnitingBusiness #GlobalCompact #ForwardFaster2030

In April 2024, the EU Parliament adopted a new regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the European Union market. The latest Global Estimates from the International Labour Organization indicate that 28 million men, women and children are in forced labour. 63%of forced labour happens in the private economy and 236 billion US$ is generated in illegal profits every year from forced labour. Are you wondering what this new regulation means for your company, and how you take action and contribute to the elimination of forced labour? Join us on 6June at 2pm for our 60 minute live session to learn more about the recently adopted EU Forced Labour Regulation (EU FLR) and how UN Global Compact can help your company to take action, aligned with the UN Global Compact Labour Principle 4: "Eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labor". During this session you will hear from the following expert speakers: - Samira Rafaela, Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur on the adoption of the Forced Labour Regulation and Visiting Fellow of the Global Labor Institute, Cornell University - Griet Cattaert, Head of Labour, UN Global Compact Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4xGRzR7 Unable to attend the live session? No worries! Register to receive a link to watch the on-demand recording anytime.

In Episode 2 of #MovingBusinessFF, @Muhsin-Alrustom and @Claire-Baumann discuss the critical importance of integrating sustainability values into investment strategies. It’s time for the private sector to move us #ForwardFaster towards a sustainable future. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eF2cNakJ #SustainableFinance #MovingBusinessFF

Is your company taking meaningful action to advance #GenderEquality this International Women's Day? Join me in this high-impact learning journey from the United Nations Global Compact and take holistic corporate action for women's rights— regardless of your region, industry or sector. Learn more about the countdown to #InternationalWomensDay at https://lnkd.in/ezzS_vx3

Is your company committed to #genderequality? Join the Women’s Empowerment Principles 101 webinar on 13 February to learn how the #WEPs can support your company's efforts in empowering women in the workplace, marketplace and community. 13 Feb 2024⌚02:00 PM Register here: https://lnkd.in/dDuNpAqF

🚀🌱 Check out our latest listicle ahead of #WEF24! Drawing from the Forward Faster action guide for Sustainable Finance & Investment, here are 5️⃣ practical steps that will help your company reach its targets by 2030. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9GEVud3