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
United Nations Global Compact
International Affairs
New York, NY 157,405 followers
#UnitingBusiness for a better world through #TenPrinciples on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
About us
This is the official LinkedIn page for the United Nations Global Compact. ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 162 countries, and 69 Local Networks, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.
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- International Affairs
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- 51-200 employees
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- New York, NY
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- 2000
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- Corporate Sustainability, Human Rights, Labour, Environment, Anti-Corruption, CSR, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations, Business, and Global Goals
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Every day, 7,500 people die from unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. Our #BizHumanRights Navigator helps companies address health and safety hazards in their operations and supply chains. Access our guidance: https://ow.ly/SiYQ50R6a6q
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Want to join a global community of like-minded SME leaders from around the world? The new UN Global Compact #SPARK community helps you build the business case for sustainability within your company and seize new market opportunities in the green economy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKrbpf58
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How is your company moving #ForwardFaster towards building a more inclusive and sustainable world? Almost 70% of companies from previous SDG Ambition Accelerators have committed to adopting #SDGAmbition Benchmarks associated with the Forward Faster Initiative that will help them set ambitious business goals towards achieving the SDGs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45Vo6Cx
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History has taught us that the leaders who succeed are the ones who meet the needs of the future by moving forward. Discover how your company can accelerate climate action #ForwardFaster at https://lnkd.in/egk7PhWh #ForwardFaster2030
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We're thrilled to announce that Amy Webb will be speaking at the #GCLeadersSummit! Join us as she dives into the implications of the Technology Supercycle, explores potential global and regional scenarios and highlights the critical role of public-private partnerships in navigating this transformation together. Don't miss this insightful session! 🌍🤝 Register Now: https://ow.ly/A6JC50SMKIk #Innovation #FutureTech #AI
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UNGC Chief Intergovernmental Affairs & Africa. Former Sr. Regional Coordination Officer UNDCO, former UNWOMEN Prog. Advisor. Former UNDCO Prevention Advisor. Fellow Columbia Uni. Human Rights Advocate
Here in Accra we successfully concluded the United Nations Global Compact signing ceremony formalising the partnership agreement between the AU and GABI. This Letter of Intent will institutionalize and lay the foundation for strong cooperation with the AU going forward, at GABI in September 2024 and especially throughout the years to come. #GABI #AU_UN #UnstoppableAfrica #GABI2024 #AfricaRising #AfricanUnion Sanda Ojiambo Albert Muchanga Charles Abani Fatima Kyari Mohammed Chiza Charles Chiumya Nadege Tandu David Wilfred Ochan Pren-Tsilya Boa-Guehe Tolu Lacroix Afua Ansre
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🌍 Did you know? For every $USD invested in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), the return is $1.32-$9.04! 💧 WASH access impacts 9 SDGs, boosting productivity, reputation & compliance. The new WASH Benefits Accounting Framework helps value investments and mitigate risks. Download now! https://lnkd.in/gc2ZsGBd
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The nature crisis has never been more pressing -- and every business needs a strategy. Addressing nature loss in your supply chains is necessary to reaching climate targets. Don't let 'later' become never. It's #NowForNature. Read more at nowfornature.org
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As AI continues to impact human rights globally, corporations must adhere to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. These principles offer practical steps to mitigate risks associated with AI. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3K21GW3 #HumanRights #AI