SDG Integration
Join our four-part SDG Integration webinar series as we guide you through a roadmap to a strategic and integrated approach to the SDGs. Learn from a diverse selection of expert speakers and delve into: Understanding the Goals and Raising Ambition; Defining Priorities and Setting Goals; Deepening Implementation Across the Organisation; Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement.
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Welcome to our newest members:
*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
Thank you to all who attended this important event.
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The UN @globalcompact #ClimateAmbition Accelerator equips your company with the knowledge and skills you need to set #ScienceBasedTargets aligned with the 1.5°C pathway — and sets you on a path towards net-zero emissions by 2050.
Join today: http://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/climate-ambition-accelerator
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
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
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/
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
🚨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
#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
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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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
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
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/
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
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
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/
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
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
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
❗ 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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