#UnitingBusiness to Respond to COVID-19

The UK–Norway Sustainable Finance Action Platform is a newly formed collaborative initiative between the British Embassy in Oslo, and the local Networks of the United Nations Global Compact in the UK and Norway, which is based on the five Action Tracks in the COP26 Finance Campaign objectives.

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*Quorn
*Natura &Co
*International SOS
*Navigator Holdings Ltd.
*Good Energy
*Bedford Row Capital
*IPG
*Helios Towers
*Zafin
*Reed & Mackay Travel
*Ulster Weavers Trading
*M&G Plc
*John Menzies plc
*Electrocomponents PLC

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Target Gender Equality

Setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women's representation & leadership.

Setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating integration of the SDGs into core business management.

SDG Ambition

Activating young professional talent to drive sustainable solutions and accelerate business innovation toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Young SDG Innovators

Scaling up corporate climate action by setting science-based targets and aligning with 1.5*C pathways for a net zero future.

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Offshore renewable has a vital role to play in transitioning to a #NetZero future & meeting the #GlobalGoals.

The Offshore Renewable Energy Practical Guidance provides a framework for responsible ocean practices across the industry http://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/practical-guidances-for-the-un-global-compact-sustainable-ocean-principles #OceanAction

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The @UNDP has highlighted huge disparities in countries’ abilities to cope with and recover from #COVID19 crisis. This is a watershed moment for health emergency preparedness and for investment in critical 21st-century public services.

Learn more about #Goal3⬇️

The pandemic has devastated health systems globally & threatens already achieved health outcomes. If universal health coverage is to become a reality by 2030, growth in the provision & use of essential health services must greatly accelerate.

Read More 👉 https://bit.ly/3nB926Q

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The @globalcompact Climate Ambition Accelerator will give participating companies access to global best practices, peer-to-peer learning, capacity building sessions, and on-demand training.

Interested in joining the action? Learn more and apply here: https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-ambition-accelerator/

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In May, the @UN is putting a spotlight on #Goal8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.

Learn more, including the impact #COVID19 has had on the #GlobalGoals: http://un.org/sustainabledevelopment/economic-growth/ @UNGeneva @GlobalGoalsUN

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Because the UN @globalcompact #LeadersSummit runs for a full 26 hours, you can join the discussion on how #CollectiveAction can advance progress on the #GlobalGoals from anywhere in the 🌍.

Explore the updated agenda and register to join: http://na.eventscloud.com/website/23790/agenda/

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Did you know an average of 7,500 people die daily as a result of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions?

Join the UN @globalcompact Academy🎓 to learn what actions your company can take to improve health and safety in global supply chains: http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWccM2gARjC6QyZ2aWAVVw

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🚨Reminder: You can join the UN @globalcompact #LeadersSummit from anywhere in the 🌎 and many of our Local Networks are hosting panels to explore how the private sector can help achieve the #GlobalGoals by taking action on a community level.

Register: http://na.eventscloud.com/website/23790/

¡Únete al #LeadersSummit del @globalcompact, el evento de #sostenibilidad más importante del mundo!

Representantes de todo el mundo, de empresas, gobiernos, academia y sociedad civil, se reunen para discutir y tomar acciones frente a los #ODS.

ℹ️ https://pactoglobal-colombia.org/news/unete-al-leaders-summit-el-evento-de-sostenibilidad-mas-importante-del-mundo.html

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#COVID19 has underlined the necessity of inclusive workplaces and women's leadership in companies to achieve #GenderEquality.

Take action by joining #TargetGenderEquality — an accelerator to help companies close the gender gap in business leadership: http://unglobalcompact.org/target-gender-equality

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The UN’s Science, Technology & Innovation Forum is where ALL voices come together and present science-based solutions for the #GlobalGoals.

Be inspired by the latest #Tech4SDGs breakthroughs, 4–5 May ⏩ http://tinyurl.com/STIForum2021

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Making #GlobalGoalsLocalBusiness aims to drive local solutions to global challenges.

These events gather stakeholders at all levels of engagement to showcase responsible business practices and explore how we can accelerate action to achieve the #GlobalGoals, together.

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Shipyards and their value chains have a responsibility to protect the environment, respect human and labour rights and report publicly.

The Shipyards Practical Guidance for the Sustainable Ocean Principles provides concrete actions to do so: http://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/practical-guidances-for-the-un-global-compact-sustainable-ocean-principles #OceanAction

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"We must face the facts. Industry uses 20% of all water globally, but that also means we have the power to do something about it." — @DowNewsroom CEO @JimFitterling in Profiles in Leadership, from the Water Resilience Coalition.

➡️http://ceowatermandate.org/resilience/profiles-dow/ #WaterResilient💧

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Nearly 1/4 of the 🌍 ’s 1.8 billion people aged 18-29 live in situations of violence, yet their involvement in peace negotiations remains limited.

It’s past time to leverage the power of youth in ensuring lasting peace and security. 🕊 #YouthPeaceSecurity #PKDay @UNPeacekeeping

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Tackling climate change is the greatest 🌏 health opportunity of the 21st century.

Learn how to take action in 5 key areas including air pollution, nature & biodiversity, food systems, water resilience and just transition: http://unglobalcompact.org/library/5881

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Human actions are driving hunger and famine, and it is our actions that can stop the worst impacts.

@WFP and @WFPChief are calling on everyone to add their voice and call for global action to #FightFamine.

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UNDP SDG Integration @SDGintegration·

1 May

Bold #ClimateAction can deliver $26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030.📈💰

➡️Join the UN @globalcompact #ClimateAmbition Accelerator and learn how your company can contribute to a net-zero future: http://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/climate-ambition-accelerator

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600+ companies
60+ countries
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US$1 trillion in revenue

SDG Ambition challenges the private sector to accelerate transformative change in order to achieve the #GlobalGoals. Learn what business ambition can achieve: http://unglobalcompact.org/news/4686-02-05-2021 @Accenture @SAP @3M

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Aligning business thinking around SDG16 & building trust between public, private & civil society institutions is paramount to achieve transformational governance- @SandaOjiambo at the transforming governance event. @UNDESA @IDLO @ItalyUN_NY @CzechUNNY

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Business has a key role to play in sending strong market signals and scaling innovative solutions to present concrete, realistic plans towards a zero-carbon economy.

Take the lead in moving towards net-zero through the #ClimateAmbition Accelerator: http://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/climate-ambition-accelerator

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The world's future is in everyone’s hands. Together, we have the power to end the pandemic faster.

Countries must share the vaccine fairly around the world. #OnlyTogether @GlobalGoalsUN

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Another #YSIP camp complete! Well done to all the Young SDG Innovators who have been busy developing their sustainability solutions over the past 2 days and a special thanks to @hubislington for facilitating the session!

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On 18 May, join @globalcompactUK member companies and expert guest speakers like @akfbe for our second #BlackLivesMatter & Business webinar of 2021, supported by @HSBC.

Click here to learn more and register for the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R9MatlotRJGyRaYV51bFtA

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Join Sarah Gillhespy from @ArupUK and Noelia Souque Caldato from @naturaandco at the next SDG Integration webinar, where they will take a deep dive into how business can integrate the #GlobalGoals into different areas of the company. https://bit.ly/2OaJh0a

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Is your business looking to advance the #GlobalGoals?

@RELXHQ 2021 SDG Inspiration Day (22 June) will bring participants together to create connections & share innovative ideas on business action for #SDGs.

Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3e6f4rX

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❗ Last chance to register! Our #ClimateAction Q&A Surgery with @EliseAttal from @PRI_News and Jai Mallick from @ForesightGroup is tomorrow!

This event is open to all UK Network members – please sign up here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1JZBQZNGRje39sTN9HsBaQ #SustainableFinance

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The UK-Norway Sustainable Finance Action Platform is based on collaboration and innovation across five Action Tracks to transform the financial sector for the #GreenTransition.

Interested in contributing to this key #COP26 campaign? Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3qIjaLm

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Science Based Targets @sciencetargets·

2 May

500+ companies with over US$13 tn in market cap, spanning 46 countries and 48 sectors, are now committed to the highest level of #ClimateAmbition.

Ahead of @COP26, all companies must join them in setting #NetZero, 1.5°C #ScienceBasedTargets: http://sciencebasedtargets.org/ambition #RaceToZero

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Remember to sign up for our next SDG Integration webinar on Tuesday 11 May, where we will be joined by Noelia Souque Caldato, Group Director Institutional & Corporate Affairs from @naturaandco. Register to hear Noelia speak! https://bit.ly/2OaJh0a

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Our next #ClimateAction Q&A Surgery is in 2 days! This session will explore what companies can expect from the EU Taxonomy, and how it can support businesses in achieving net zero.

This event is open to all UK Network members – please register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1JZBQZNGRje39sTN9HsBaQ

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At the UN @globalcompact & @globalcompactUK, we believe companies should set ambitious targets & tackle barriers to gender equality.

Join #TargetGenderEquality, a programme designed to help your company achieve women's equal representation in leadership: https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/target-gender-equality/

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Interested in corporate #ClimateAction but not sure how to build momentum within your company? Sign up for the @globalcompact Climate Ambition Accelerator – a six month programme that will put you on track to net-zero!

Learn more here: https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-ambition-accelerator/ #ClimateAmbition

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Our next #ClimateAction Q&A Surgery will feature @EliseAttal from @PRI_News and Jai Mallick from @ForesightGroup for an engaging conversation on the EU Taxonomy 🇪🇺

This event is open to all UK Network members; register here to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1JZBQZNGRje39sTN9HsBaQ

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2 May

📢 Don't miss your chance to sign up for the UK-Norway Sustainable Finance Action Platform – an exciting opportunity to be involved in a key #COP26 campaign and develop policy solutions in the lead up to the Conference!

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3qIjaLm

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Join @supportthegoals on the 6 May at 12pm for the launch of their FTSE350 Report! The report looks at how FTSE350 companies are supporting the #GlobalGoals. Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-the-goals-ftse350-report-launch-webinar-tickets-150897533585

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The @globalcompact Climate Ambition Accelerator is a six-month programme to enable bold, science-based emission reduction goals in a company's transition to net-zero.
Interested in applying? Join a live Q&A session on 18 May to learn more: https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1883-climate-ambition-accelerator-live-q-a-sessions #ClimateAmbition

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Join us on 18 May at 2pm BST for the second webinar in our #BlackLivesMatter & Business webinar series, supported by @HSBC ⬇️

This event will focus on how companies are addressing the lack of Black representation in corporate R&D processes. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R9MatlotRJGyRaYV51bFtA

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❗ Remember to sign up for our #ClimateAction Q&A Surgery on 6 May for an engaging discussion on how the EU taxonomy can support businesses and investors in achieving net-zero.

This event is open to all UK Network members: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1JZBQZNGRje39sTN9HsBaQ #SustainableFinance

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CDP@CDP·

29 Apr

As the #BGAnetzero launches, the UK is the 1st country to reach the milestone of 💯 companies signed up to ambitious @sciencetargets through Business Ambition for 1.5°C.

Ahead of #COP26, join them in the #RaceToZero: http://sciencebasedtargets.org/ambition

#OurOnlyFuture #ScienceBasedTargets

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