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
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#UnitingBusiness for a better world through #TenPrinciples on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
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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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- Corporate Sustainability, Human Rights, Labour, Environment, Anti-Corruption, CSR, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations, Business, and Global Goals
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Despite challenges, companies are leading the way toward a sustainable future. The Forward Faster: 2024 Trends & Insights Report highlights some impressive stats. - $40 trillion in ESG assets expected by 2030 - 1,700+ companies committed to #ForwardFaster - 4,360+ sustainability targets set aligned with the 2030 Agenda As more investors, stakeholders and consumers focus on sustainable business practices, transparency has never been more crucial. In an era where some companies are choosing to ‘greenhush,’ clear and open communication helps build trust, show accountability and drive both positive impact and business opportunities. 🔗 Learn more and read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gEeAvYiH
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Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 🌍💧 Understanding water scarcity is key to building resilience. Only 2.5% of Earth's water is fresh, and less than 1% is accessible for human use. Protecting our limited resources is key to reducing disaster risk and ensuring a safer future for all. See how your company can move water resilience #ForwardFaster at https://lnkd.in/gc5hTN5b #ForwardFaster2030
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Only 17 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goals are on track to be delivered by 2030. We need forward thinkers and doers to take more ambitious action. Commit to Forward Faster at: https://lnkd.in/dQn7XFAU #ForwardFaster2030
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To achieve the SDGs by 2030, companies must take more ambitious, credible action. See how your company can move SDG-aligned finance & investment #ForwardFaster at https://lnkd.in/egk7PhWh #ForwardFaster2030
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Yesterday, at #CanadaCorporateCompass, we convened leaders from the UN, private sector, civil society & academia to tackle urgent issues shaping sustainable business—from balancing climate action with a #JustTransition to shifting mindsets for long-term sustainability. It’s time for bold action. 🌍 Learn how companies can move the SDGs #ForwardFaster for 2030: https://lnkd.in/dQhStriq
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Honoured to join the Toronto Stock Exchange for the market opening ahead of PRI in Person 2024, highlighting our collective commitment to advancing responsible investment and scaling private sector action for a sustainable future. Let’s keep making progress.
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The #ForwardFaster initiative of the United Nations Global Compact calls for businesses to step up in five areas to accelerate progress on the #GlobalGoals. 👩🎓 Gender Equality 🌱 Climate Action 💵 Living Wage 💧 Water Resilience 💼 Finance & Investment Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e83hgeg8
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Did you know that Bayo Manila is weaving sustainability into fashion by working with local women artisans in the Philippines? By empowering communities, they are creating beautiful pieces and preserving traditional craftsmanship. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/edD_ShZS
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A key topic at today’s “Canada’s Corporate Compass” event is sustainable supply chains. Supply Chains and SMEs play a huge role in advancing global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. #SDGs Every one of us, whether as policymakers, international organizations or small businesses, plays a role in building a sustainable future.