To help drive responsible corporate action, the United Nations Global Compact is #UnitingBusiness to respond to COVID-19 and providing guidance and support to companies everywhere. A coordinated international plan involving the business sector will be critical in efforts to support people and companies affected, limit further disruption to the economy, and facilitate business continuity for a swift recovery.
The UN Global Compact Network UK presents the
2020 Global Goals Roadshow
*Due to COVID-19, we are working on innovative & interesting ways of taking these events online whilst restrictions are in place. Check back for updates!
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- Stoke-on-Trent was held on 27 February: *Click here for highlights
- Manchester – tbd
- Edinburgh – tbd
- Bristol– 7 May – tbd
- Belfast - 21 May - tbd
- Birmingham - 11 June - tbd
- Cardiff – 14 September – tbd
- London – 16 September – tbd
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We are one week away from our Introduction to #TargetGenderEquality webinar on 9 April! If you or your company would like to learn more about how to get involved in the programme, make sure you register! Attendance is free and open to all: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-target-gender-equality-registration-100755065112
Don't forget to join us tomorrow from 2pm - along with @GlobalCompactNL and @NBCCnluk - to hear why 'putting purpose beyond profit' is the perfect opportunity for businesses to move forward.
Register here: http://bit.ly/33WPHTT
The world is looking at companies to explain how the 2030 agenda aligns with their commercial goals.
Join us, in partnership with @GlobalCompactNL and @NBCCnluk, for a webinar on ‘putting purpose beyond profit’ on 2 April.
Register for FREE: https://bit.ly/33WPHTT
Starting tomorrow, @globalcompact will be leading live Academy sessions focused on #UnitingBusiness in response to #COVID19
Join here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kh-RG53QTgSjvH5hcfxrXw
In light of challenges that the #COVID19 pandemic poses for many of our members, we have extended the application deadline for #TargetGenderEquality to 31 May and organised a free online webinar about the programme on 9 April. Register for your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-target-gender-equality-registration-100755065112
The world is looking at companies to explain how the 2030 agenda aligns with their commercial goals.
Join us, in partnership with @GlobalCompactNL and @NBCCnluk, for a webinar on ‘putting purpose beyond profit’ on 2 April.
Register for FREE: https://bit.ly/33WPHTT
It was fantastic to have the inspirational @Paul_Rose join us for the #youngSDGinnovators programme and share his insight and knowledge of breakthrough innovation
Great fun helping to develop innovative solutions using expedition leadership as a model. Success in the wild places inspiring businesses!
@impact__intl http://unglobalcompact.org/UnitingBusiness
@globalcompact @globalcompactUK @SDGLab
@NG_PristineSeas #UnitingBusiness #SDGs #innovation
We want to inspire companies to join #TargetGenderEquality and take bold action to increase female representation and leadership in business.
Read our press release for more information:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/global-compact-network-uk-calls-companies-set-targets-network-uk/?trackingId=trackingId683
Gender-balanced boardrooms are 20% more likely to have improved business outcomes. Yet over 50% of boardrooms have low female representation and 13% of boards are all-male. Close the gender gap in your company and join #TargetGenderEquality today: https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/4908-2/target-gender-equality/
NEWS
Register now for a webinar introducing our
"TARGET GENDER EQUALITY" initiative.
On 9 April, the UK Network will be holding a webinar to introduce Target Gender Equality (TGE), a new Global Impact Initiative from the UN Global Compact. REGISTER HERE.
Target Gender Equality is an accelerator programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact. TGE will drive business success, sustainability, and contribute to SDG Target 5.5. Through facilitated performance analysis, capacity building workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and multi-stakeholder dialogue, Target Gender Equality will support companies in setting and reaching ambitious targets for women's representation and leadership, starting at the Board and Executive Management levels.
Join this webinar to learn more about the initiative, its objectives, and programme of activities; and to understand how to get involved.
REGISTER HERE. For more information, please visit our TGE webpage.