Connecting with local organisations and delving into the SDGs was the goal of our 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business Roadshow. With 7 virtual city stops over October, we brought together stakeholders to accelerate action on the SDGs. In the lead up to COP26, these online events allowed you to take a whole systems approach to delivering the Global Goals and develop an understanding of how to lead action for Agenda 2030. LEARN MORE >>>
To commemorate the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, UN Global Compact Network UK & UN Global Compact Network USA launched the Elimination of Child Labour Webinar Series. The five sessions featured a series of discussions over the course of the year, to raise awareness on the importance of the elimination of child labour and to translate business aspirations into business actions. The series brought private sector representatives together with UN agencies, academia, and civil society to discuss the challenges on the ground, as well as share best practice examples to eliminate child labour and accelerate progress to end child labour for good.
01 Nov - 12 Nov 2021
The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1st–12th November 2021. The COP26 summit brought parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The UN Global Compact Network UK hosted several virtual events during and after the Conference, as well as an in-person event in the Blue Zone.
Welcome to our newest members:
Altrubi Limited
Always Be Content
Beck & Pollitzer
Bristol Waste Company
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Clarasys Limited
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Contact Originators
Frank Recruitment Group
Gleeds
Henry Riley LLP
Igas Energy plc
Mondottica Limited
Mouro Capital
New Day Group (Jersey) Limited
OPRL Limited
Provident Financial Group
PSI Services LLC
RedCompass Labs
SCC Group
Solarwheel lt
TechnipFMC
Yokogawa UK Ltd
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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Together, we can realize our collective aspirations for a prosperous, thriving, sustainable and resilient Africa.
Join #UnitingBusiness Africa to hear from African and global leaders on ways to mobilize business for impact.
Register now 👇 https://bit.ly/3DsWIwL
❓ How can CFOs help reshape the future of corporate finance?
In our latest CFO Insights interview hosted by @maggielake, Jurgen Esser shares his perspective as CFO of @Danone.
📺 Check out the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBa_JF-875Y&list=PL315PYhQ4901w9FakIsVkWGuRe1J1vpB1&index=9
#UnitingBusiness
Today, our CEO & Executive Director @SandaOjiambo is participating in the 10th Annual UN Forum on #BizHumanRights to explore ways to increase the pace and scale of action to implement the #UNGPs.
📺 Register now and watch live: https://unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1933-10th-annual-un-forum-on-business-and-human-rights.
@WGBizHRs @UNHumanRights
Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. Here are 10 ways you can #OrangeTheWorld and make a difference during the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, and every day.
http://unwo.men/HzpC50CnpHC
🚨 Last chance to apply for our vacancy announcements!
1️⃣ Public Information Officer (P4) to join our communications team: http://bit.ly/2Z8vsnR
2️⃣ Programme Officer (P4) to work on Governance and Anti-Corruption: http://bit.ly/3AYBo07
⏰ Deadline: 1 December
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#ICYMI: The UN Secretary-General Mr. @antonioguterres participated in our recent Business Ambition for Climate Action event during #COP26 and shared some powerful words about the need for #ClimateAction.
📺 Watch his full intervention:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKupJA8DmwA&list=PL315PYhQ4902GK33tsB4L2d_6E6m8HLIF&index=1
#UnitingBusiness
On 10 Nov we heard from Clara Arpa Azofra, Badar Khan, & Márcia Balisciano during our session, 'Overcoming Barriers to #NetZero', as part of the @globalcompact's event, 'Business Ambition for #ClimateAction - Live from #COP26'!
Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7oZKkeggKw&list=PL315PYhQ4902GK33tsB4L2d_6E6m8HLIF&index=9
"Let us close this session and continue the fight tomorrow, and the day after, and the weeks, months and years ahead."
#COP26 delivered historic outcomes.
Countries must now make good on their promises & deliver on the commitments.
Watch the highlights of the negotiations 👇
When businesses try to achieve #sustainablegoals and increase diversity within their organisations, they often struggle to implement this at the cognitive-level.
Join @GlobalCompactCH for their Neuropolitics and Sustainability Talk Series.
Register here: http://bit.ly/3kisXr4
As #LivingWageWeek comes to a close, our interns Pauline and Emma reflect on why the #LivingWage is important, and what it means to them.
Find out more and join the Living Wage movement with @LivingWageUK: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/become-a-living-wage-employer
The business awareness prompted by #BlackLivesMatter entering the mainstream must be followed up with concrete action to eradicate discrimination.
Download our FREE report to learn about actionable steps that companies can take to address racism➡️https://bit.ly/3v0ZSEI
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