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- [CICTP Key Takeaways](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/cictp-key-takeaways/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CICTP-Key-Takeaways.pdf"]
- [INNOVATIVE PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL NORMS AGAINST THE USE OF MODERN SLAVERY IN THE DRC](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/innovative-project-to-strengthen-social-norms-against-the-use-of-modern-slavery-in-the-drc/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCEM_press-release-final-version.pdf"]
- [UN Global Compact Network UK Brochure](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/un-global-compact-network-uk-brochure/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UNGC-UK-Brochure-08.05.24.pdf"]
- [Toolkit: Your UN Global Compact Participation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/toolkit-your-un-global-compact-participation/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NEW-2023-Participants-Toolkit.pdf"]
- [United Nations Global Compact Withdrawal Letter Template](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/united-nations-global-compact-withdrawal-letter-template/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/United-Nations-Global-Compact-Withdrawal-Letter-Template.pdf"]
- [UN Global Compact Network UK - Measuring Up 2.0](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/un-global-compact-network-uk-measuring-up-2-0/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/UN-Global-Compact-Network-UK-Measuring-Up-2.0.pdf"]
- [UN Global Compact Network UK Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/un-global-compact-network-uk-anti-bribery-anti-corruption-policy/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GCN-UK-Anti-bribery-and-Anti-corruption-Policy-February-2022.pdf"]
- [Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Business Guide](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-crisis-business-guide/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-03-01-ukr_business_guide-7.pdf"]
- [AGM 2021 Minutes](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/agm-2021-minutes/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/GCN-UK-AGM-30-06-2021_Minutes.pdf"]
- [Proxy Notice](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/proxy-notice/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Proxy-Notice-11.06.22.pdf"]
- [Agenda for 30.6.22 AGM](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/agenda-for-30-6-22-agm/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/GCN-UK-AGM-30-06-2022-agenda.pdf"]
- [Formal Notice for 30.6.22 AGM](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/formal-notice-for-30-6-22-agm/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AGM-notice-for-30.06.22-meeting.pdf"]
- [Child Labour Working Group Annual Report 2021](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/child-labour-working-group-annual-report-2021/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Child-Labour-WG-Annual-Report-2021.pdf"]
- [GCN UK Application Form](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/gcn-uk-application-form/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GCN-UK-Application-Form-v5.docx"]
- ['SME Climate Hub: Net Zero for Small Business' - Key Takeaways](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sme-climate-hub-net-zero-for-small-business-key-takeaway/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Key-Takeaways-for-website.pdf"]
- [ICP Key Takeaways](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/icp-key-takeaways/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ICP-Key-Takeaways.pdf"]
- [2022 TGE Brochure](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2022-tge-brochure/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Target-Equality-Brochure-2022.pdf"]
- [2022 Target Gender Equality Timeline](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2022-target-gender-equality-timeline/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Timeline.pdf"]
- [Measuring Up II](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/measuring-up-ii/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Measuring-Up-2.0-Information-and-guidance-note.pdf"]
- [TCFD Working Group Terms of Reference](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/tcfd-working-group-terms-of-reference/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TCFD-WG-ToR_February_2022.pdf"]
- [CAA 2022](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/caa-2022/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CAA-2022-Programme-Content-and-Timeline.pdf"]
- [Climate Change, A Human Rights Issue](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-change-a-human-rights-issue/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Climate_Change_a_Human_Rights_Issue_Briefing.pdf"]
- [2020 Filleted Accounts](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2020-filleted-accounts/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Filleted-accounts-2020.pdf"]
- [2019 Filleted Accounts](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2019-filleted-accounts/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GCN-UK-filleted-accounts.pdf"]
- [Groupe de Travail 2020 sur le Theme du Travail des Enfants](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/groupe-de-travail-2020-sur-le-theme-du-travail-des-enfants/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Child-Labour-report-French-Dec-1-1.pdf"]
- [Rapport Annuel: Groupe de Travail 2020 sur le Theme du Travail des Enfants](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/rapport-annuel-groupe-de-travail-2020-sur-le-theme-du-travail-des-enfants/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Child-Labour-report-French-Dec-1.pdf"]
- [Debating Carbon Offsets](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/11384-2/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Carbon-offsets-25-Nov.pdf"]
- [Debating Disclosure](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/debating-disclosure/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GCN_UK_Debating_Disclosure_Briefing_2020-1-003.pdf"]
- [UKSSD Measuring Up](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ukssd-measuring-up/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/UKSSD-Measuring-up.pdf"]
- [SDG Pioneers UK 2022 FAQs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-pioneers-uk-2022-faqs/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2022-SDG-Pioneers-FAQ-Local-Network-UK.pdf"]
- [YSIP FAQs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ysip-faqs/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SDGI-FAQ-2023.pdf"]
- [YSIP Brochure](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ysip-brochure/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Brochure-Young-SDG-Innovators-Programme-UK.pdf"]
- [Service Agreement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/service-agreement/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TSH-UK-Network-Contract-25-02-2021.pdf"]
- [Child Labour Working Group Report 2020](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/child-labour-working-group-report-2020/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Child-Labour-report-NOV-17.pdf"]
- [2020 Child Labour Working Group Annual Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2020-child-labour-working-group-annual-report/) - [embeddoc url="https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Child-Labour-report-26-OCT.pdf"]
- [Global Compact Network UK - Register of Members Extract](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-compact-network-uk-register-of-members-extract/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GCN-UK-Register-of-Members_Extract_4-June-2024.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [UN Global Compact Network UK Board of Trustees Terms of Reference](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/un-global-compact-network-uk-board-of-trustees-terms-of-reference/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GCN-UK-Board-of-Trustees-TOR-19-05-2021.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Target Gender Equality 2021-2022 UK Timeline](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/target-gender-equality-2021-2022-uk-timeline/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2022-Target-Equality-Brochure-2022.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [SDG Ambition FAQs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-ambition-faqs/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SDG-Ambition-FAQ-2022_.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Target Gender Equality UK timeline](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/target-gender-equality-uk-timeline/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TGE_UK-timeline.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Connecting the dots: child rights, human rights & environmental due diligence](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/connecting-the-dots-child-rights-human-rights-environmental-due-diligence/)
- [Climate Ambition Accelerator FAQ](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-ambition-accelerator-faq/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Climate_Ambition_Accelerator_FAQ.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Climate Ambition Accelerator Brochure](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-ambition-accelerator-brochure/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Climate-Ambition-Accelerator-Brochure.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Programme Content and Timeline](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/programme-content-and-timeline/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Programme-content-and-timeline.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Agenda of AGM 30.06.21](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/agenda-of-agm-30-06-21/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Agenda-of-GCN-UK-AGM-30.06.21.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Minutes from GCN UK AGM 03.09.2020](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/minutes-from-gcn-uk-agm-03-09-2020/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GCN-UK-AGM-Minutes-03-09-2020.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Proxy Notice 11.06.21](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/proxy-notice-11-06-21/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Proxy-Notice-11.06.21.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [AGM Notice for 30.06.21 meeting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/agm-notice-for-30-06-21-meeting/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AGM-notice-for-30.06.21-meeting.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Global Compact Network UK Modern Slavery Working Group 2020 Annual Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-compact-network-uk-modern-slavery-working-group-2020-annual-report/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MSWG-Annual-Report-2020-FINAL.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Working Group 2020 Annual Summary Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-working-group-2020-annual-summary-report/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/UN-Global-Compact-Network-UK_TCFD-WG-2020-Annual-Report.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Register of Members](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/register-of-members/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GCN-UK-Register-of-Members_Extract_25-February-2021-002.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Articles of Association of Global Compact Network UK](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/9182-2/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GCNUKA2-1.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [UN Global Compact Network UK Advisory Group Terms of Reference](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/un-global-compact-network-uk-advisory-group-terms-of-reference/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GCN-UK-Advisory-Group-TOR-30-03-23.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GCN-UK-Privacy-Policy-February-2022.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/cookie-policy/) - [embeddoc url="http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GCN-UK-Cookie-Policy_09102020.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]

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- [Social Mobility Consultations and Blueprint Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2025-social-mobility-consultations/) - Social Mobility Consultations and Blueprint Report In partnership with Social Mobility Economic inequality in the UK exacerbates social disparities, limiting career prospects for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Research shows that a person's background significantly influences their opportunities in life, including work experience, career aspirations, and interests. Social mobility, defined by the OECD, refers to
- [Target Gender Equality](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/target-gender-equality/) - Target Gender Equality Target Gender Equality (TGE) is a six-month programme for participating companies of the UN Global Compact. It supports companies to turn their gender equality commitments into concrete actions, aligned with best practices and international standards, such as the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs). By joining, you will gain a clear understanding of how to build
- [Dialogue for Change Programme](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/dialogue-for-growth-programme/) - Dialogue for Change Programme The toughest problems are solved through dialogue. The best ideas are inspired by dialogue. The world is changing constantly, in real time, through dialogue. We interact with other people every day in conversations. These interactions transform the way people feel, think, and act. APPLY NOW Background The need for organisations to
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/nature-ambition-accelerator/) - Nature Ambition Accelerator Driving corporate readiness to set science-based targets for nature. In partnership with The UN Global Compact Network UK is launching a new Nature Ambition Accelerator, in collaboration with Ramboll UK, to help companies build internal expertise on the SBTN methods and improve their readiness to set science-based targets for nature. Companies are
- [The Business Role in Systems Change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/the-business-role-in-systems-change/) - The Business Role in Systems Change "Only with a combination of decisive policy and civil society action can the world turn from facing existential climate tipping point risks to seizing positive tipping point opportunities." - Global Tipping Points Report 2025 In partnership with Businesses are facing escalating systemic risks as the world approaches critical Earth
- [Advocacy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/advocacy/) - Advocacy Our Advocacy Approach Running a successful and responsible business is perhaps more challenging today than ever, and public policy critically affects the ability of the UK private sector to conduct business in line with responsible, sustainable standards. The Government has a pivotal role to play in fostering a business ecosystem that rewards sustainability, resilience,
- [Subsidiaries](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/subsidiaries/) - SUBSIDIARY Joining if your parent company is already a participant of the UN Global Compact in another country. Why join the UN Global Compact Network UK as a Subsidiary? Collaborate with peers and other industries to develop and scale-up solutions to shared sustainability challenges and widen your network in the UK Gain practical knowledge, inspiration,
- [Circular Economy Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/circular-economy-working-group/) - Circular Economy Working Group To assist Network participants with implementing the principles of a circular economy into their business operations and broader value chain. Topics covered in this group may include*: Circular economy metrics - Support companies to adopt the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Emerging legislation - Focus on the implication of 'simpler recycling'
- [News](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/news/) - News Private Sector Forum at COSP11 16 December 2025 On 16 December, we held a productive session, "From Screen to Scheme: The Battle Against Illicit Financial Flows," as part of the COSP11 Private Sector Forum in Doha. The discussion focused on how AI-driven tools can strengthen the detection, prevention, and disruption of illicit financial flows,
- [Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-suppliers-training-programme/) - Supply chain businesses are one of the drivers of the global economy and are essential to the successful operations of large companies. As incoming sustainable supply chain legislation ideates, pressure is felt by companies and suppliers alike to advance their strategies and comply with evolving market demands. The UN Global Compact Network UK presents the
- [Modern Slavery Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/modern-slavery-working-group/) - Modern Slavery Working Group In line with its mission to address global issues through practical local action, the UN Global Compact Network UK launched its Modern Slavery Working Group (MSWG) following the UK's adoption of the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) in 2015. This working group explores challenges and best practices, as well as providing an
- [Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Roundtable Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/human-rights-in-challenging-contexts-roundtable-series/) - Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Roundtable Series Operating in politically sensitive or conflict-affected environments is no longer an isolated challenge. As conflict increases worldwide, businesses are experiencing additional operational costs, disrupted supply chains, and heightened risks to the safety of workers and communities. Companies that can navigate these challenges while upholding international human rights standards
- [SME Monthly Newsletter](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sme-monthly-newsletter/) - SME Monthly Newsletter Maximise your Engagement with our Monthly SME Newsletter! Our new monthly SME Newsletter will deliver you key UK and global updates. Everything you need - opportunities, events, and updates - delivered in one simple, tidy package. Ensure your business is getting the most out of the opportunities available to you and accelerate
- [Modern Slavery Act Statement Peer Review Programme](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/modern-slavery-act-statement-peer-review-programme/) - *Members Only* Modern Slavery Act Statement Peer Review Programme The Modern Slavery Act Statement Peer Review Programme is designed to provide a forum where Network participants can support each other in improving their reporting and sharing best practice to enhance the quality of their Modern Slavery Act Statement and ultimately, improve compliance, accountability and best
- [Climate & Human Rights: Investor Perspectives](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-human-rights-investor-perspectives/) - Climate & Human Rights: Investor Perspectives London Climate Action Week | 27 June 2022 | 14:00-15:30 BST It is now widely accepted amongst investors that the ESG performance of the companies in which they invest has a measurable impact on the risk-adjusted returns they can expect. They are further motivated by growing expectations from regulators,
- [Climate and Human Rights: Building Resilience for Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-and-human-rights-building-resilience-for-business/) - Climate & Human Rights: Building Resilience for Business Sponsored by Business risks are evolving at a more rapid rate than ever as the world experiences extreme levels of disruption in the forms of climate, health, economic, and social justice crises. Business risks stemming from each of these crises are increasingly inter-related and must be addressed
- [Human Rights](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/human-rights/) - Human Rights Tied to Principles: 1 and 2 Businesses are increasingly under scrutiny for their human rights impacts, and there is growing momentum to adopt a human-centred approach to due diligence and the understanding of risk in global supply and value chains. The private sector can impact human rights, both directly and indirectly and there
- [Protecting Workers from the Impacts of Climate Change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/protecting-workers-from-the-impacts-of-climate-change/) - Protecting workers from the impacts of climate change: an occupational safety and health perspective This year's World Day for Safety and Health at Work (Sunday 28 April, 2024) is based around the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health (OSH). To mark the day, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and
- [Gender](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/gender/) - Gender Equality Achieving gender equality remains a major global challenge. Despite decades of progress, women still earn on average 20% less than men, according to the ILO, leading to significant lifetime income inequality, and at the current pace, it will take 134 years to close the global gender gap. Yet evidence shows that gender diversity
- [Child Labour](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/child-labour/) - Child Labour Programming Child labour remains a pervasive issue globally, with over 160 million children engaged in forms of work which endanger their health, development, and education. Addressing child labour in complex supply chains allows companies to collaborate on building resilience and future-proofing operations. Embedding children's rights into core strategies strengthens risk management, supports workforce
- [Inclusion and Occupational Safety & Health: New Approaches for Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/inclusion-and-occupational-safety-health/) - Inclusion and Occupational Safety & Health: New Approaches for Business A four-part webinar series on inclusive approaches to occupational safety and health (OSH) Companies and their workforces thrive when diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are considered in their occupational health and safety agendas. Health and wellbeing needs are not one size fits all. Rather, diversity
- [Modern Slavery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/modern-slavery/) - Modern Slavery Modern slavery, including forced labour, debt bondage, and the worst forms of child labour, continues to affect millions globally. According to the ILO, IOM, and Walk Free, there are still more than 50 million men, women, and children subjected to forced or compulsory labour, with specific vulnerabilities creating bigger risks for minority groups.
- [RedCompass Labs’ RedFlag Accelerator: A tool to tackle modern slavery in the financial sector](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/red-compass-labs-redflag-accelerator-a-tool-to-tackle-modern-slavery-in-the-financial-sector/) - RedCompass Labs' RedFlag Accelerator: A tool to tackle modern slavery in the financial sector Jonathan Bell, Partner, RedCompass Labs Nick Lewis, OBE, Group Head of Financial Crime Intelligence, Investigations and Government Relations, Standard Chartered Bank Silvija Krupena, Financial Crime Expert, RedCompass Labs When financial sector companies fail to take their human rights responsibilities seriously, they
- [Consortium Contre l’Esclavage Moderne](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/consortium-contre-lesclavage-moderne/) - Consortium Contre l'Esclavage Moderne Consortium Against Modern Slavery The Consortium Contre l'Esclavage Moderne (CCEM) is a collaboration between international human rights experts and data scientists from Trilateral Research and the UN Global Compact Network UK, in strategic partnership with the largest business association in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - the Fédération des Entreprises
- [Re-Focusing Business Attention on Children’s Rights](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/re-focusing-business-attention-on-childrens-rights/) - Re-Focusing Business Attention on Children's Rights - Webinar Companies that take responsibility for respecting and supporting children's rights can mitigate serious legal and reputational risks to their activities, further competitiveness and attractiveness, improve recruitment, retention, and productivity of their staff, and contribute to more stable and sustainable business environments. By doing do, they secure a
- [Tackling Child Labour in Global Supply Chains: From Data to Due Diligence’ Webinar ](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/tackling-child-labour-in-global-supply-chains-from-data-to-due-diligence-webinar/) - 'Tackling Child Labour in Global Supply Chains: From Data to Due Diligence' Webinar 10 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 GMT Despite the world's 2015 commitment to ending child labour by 2025 under Sustainable Development Goal target 8.7, the latest joint ILO-UNICEF estimates show around 138 million children remained in child labour in 2024, including roughly
- [Reporting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/reporting/) - Governance Every business plays a crucial role in achieving the SDGs by 2030. Business must establish leadership that ensures more effective, accountable, and transparent governance, while integrating sustainable development in corporate investments and finance to transform business models and maximize their impact on the SDGs. Globally, 50% of targets across the 17 Goals are not
- [Social Sustainability](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/social-sustainability/) - SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY The UN Global Compact Network UK's Business and Human Rights Programme aims to support businesses to better understand and apply human rights standards in their operations. The Bhopal disaster in 1984 and the Rana Plaza collapse in 2013 are examples of how human rights violations in the private sector can cause huge loss
- [Environment](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/environment/) - Environment Programme Businesses are facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty, complexity, and risk due to climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. This uncertainty is driven by a broad range of physical and transition risks such as supply chain disruption, price volatility, resource scarcity, damaged or stranded assets, and increased operating costs. Companies must navigate this
- [Addressing Energy Related Emissions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/addressing-energy-related-emissions/) - Addressing Energy-Related Emissions The extreme volatility in the energy market over the past few years has caused energy prices to rise dramatically, leading to significant financial costs for businesses. At the same time, thousands of companies have begun to understand the consequences of failing to act on climate change and are subsequently setting emissions reduction
- [Scope 3 Emissions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/scope-3-emissions/) - Scope 3 Emissions The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard classifies a company's GHG emissions into three 'scopes': Scope 1 emissions: direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions: indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy. Scope 3 emissions: all indirect emissions (not included in Scope 2) that occur in the value chain
- [Climate Adaptation & Resilience for Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-adaptation-resilience-for-business/) - Climate Adaptation & Resilience for Business The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent in the UK and beyond. New patterns of extreme weather events are emerging, posing physical risks to businesses. While many companies are making progress towards reaching their net zero targets, mitigation actions no longer suffice on their own. With the
- [Setting Targets](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/race-to-zero/) - Setting Targets With the best-case scenario of limiting global warming to 1.5°C slipping out of reach, urgent climate action needs to be taken. The movement of companies, countries, regions, and cities setting ambitious Net Zero targets must be accelerated to address the climate emergency. Net Zero for a company means achieving a state in which
- [Environmental Sustainability for SMEs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/environmental-sustainability-for-smes/) - Environmental Sustainability for SMEs Comprehensive environmental strategies can help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) future-proof against environmental regulations and become more attractive to investors, customers, and employees. To support resource-stretched SMEs to develop comprehensive environmental strategies and make progress on reaching net zero, the UN Global Compact Network UK hosted a series of 11 interactive
- [Nature and Biodiversity](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/nature-and-biodiversity/) - Nature and Biodiversity As new nature-related reporting frameworks and regulations emerge, businesses are increasingly viewing the practice of measuring, addressing, and disclosing their impacts on nature as a key exercise in risk management and an opportunity to unlock additional commercial value. All businesses depend on nature and the critical ecosystem services it provides -
- [UN Global Compact Network UK at London Climate Action Week 2025](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/un-global-compact-network-uk-at-london-climate-action-week-2025/) - UN Global Compact Network UK at London Climate Action Week 2025 London Climate Action Week 2025, was one of the world's largest independent climate change events. In 2025, we co-hosted a diverse range of in-person events whilst also partnering with Reset Connect and the Climate Innovation Forum. We look forward this year to engaging with
- [Contact Us](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/about-the-uk-network/contact-us/) - Get in touch! We'd love to hear from you.... Our offices are located at: 30 Stamford Street London SE1 9LS +44 (0)7925 857133 Email: secretariat@unglobalcompact.org.uk Complaints? If you have concerns or complaints about the operations or activities of the UN Global Compact Network UK, please contact the Global Operations Team at LNteam@unglobalcompact.org
- [About the UN Global Compact](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/about-the-uk-network/about-the-un-global-compact/) - The United Nations Global Compact Secretary General antonio Guterres speaks to the media at Security council stakeout on the allegations of slavery in Libya Secretary-General António Guterres In an address to the World Economic Forum on 31 January 1999, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan challenged business leaders to join an international initiative - the United
- [SDG Flag Campaign](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-flag-campaign/) - SDG Flag Campaign 2026 A global movement working #TogetherForTheSDGs About the SDG Awareness Campaign In 2025, the UN Global Compact Network UK led a month-long campaign of storytelling and digital engagement to raise awareness of the SDGs, share practical examples of business leadership, and celebrate achievements that inspire further action. Organisations across the UK participated
- [Sustainability Reporting Webinar Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainability-reporting-webinar-series/) - Sustainability Reporting Webinar Series 2025 In partnership with As sustainability reporting continues to shift from voluntary to mandatory practice, companies must ensure that their disclosures not only meet regulatory standards but also provide coherent, comparable, and decision-useful information to stakeholders. The UN Global Compact Network UK hosted the four-part Sustainability Reporting Webinar Series throughout October
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainability-reporting-working-group/) - Sustainability Reporting Working Group The working group is designed to support Network participants in navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks of sustainability reporting, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements, and meeting the expectations of investors and other stakeholders. Topics covered in this group may include*: Navigating the ESG Reporting Landscape: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the
- [Collaboration Lab](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/collaboration-lab/) - Sustainable Finance Collaboration Labs It is estimated that between $5-7 trillion annual investment is needed to achieve the SDGs by 2030. The private sector has both an opportunity and a key role to play in mobilising capital at greater pace and scale to solve urgent, globally connected challenges. To dramatically increase the volume SDG-aligned investments
- [Sustainable Finance](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-finance/) - Sustainable Finance Corporate finance and investments as a catalyst for growth and social impact The UN has estimated that the world will need to invest between $3 trillion and $5 trillion annually to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, and the Covid-19 pandemic increased this estimate by an additional $2 trillion annually. CFOs
- [Gender Pay Gap Report Peer Review Programme ](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/gender-pay-gap-report-peer-review-programme/) - *Members Only* Gender Pay Gap Report Peer Review Programme The Gender Pay Gap Report Peer Review Programme is designed to provide a forum where Network participants can support each other in improving their reporting and sharing best practice to enhance the quality of their gender pay gap report and ultimately, improve gender equality in their
- [SDG Innovation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-sdginnovation/) - Empowering the next generation of changemakers Registration for 2026 is now closed. Programme Overview The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This six-month programme activates
- [2026 Kick-Off](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2026-kick-off/) - UN Global Compact Network UK 2026 Kick-Off! Maximise Your Membership Value for the Upcoming Year *MEMBERS ONLY* 2026 Kick-Off: Maximise Your Membership Value for the Upcoming Year Join us to kick off your organisation's participation in the UN Global Compact for 2026. This annual event is designed to help members navigate our comprehensive programme
- [Addressing Human Rights Challenges in the Construction Industry](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/addressing-human-rights-challenges-in-the-construction-industry/) - Addressing Human Rights Challenges in the Construction Industry The construction industry is vital to global growth and yet the net-zero transition remains one of the least scrutinised for human rights. Its complex, opaque supply chains often lack transparency, enabling exploitative labour practices. Regulatory gaps and market pressures further erode safeguards for workers, while the industry's
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/privacy-policy-2/) - Who we are Global Compact Network UK's Privacy Policy Who we are: This privacy policy is issued on behalf of the Global Compact Network UK ("Global Compact Network UK", "we", "us", or "our"), an independent legal entity established to advance the mission and principles of the UN Global Compact in the UK. The United Nations
- [Cross-Cutting Programming](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/cross-cutting-programming/) - Cross-Cutting Programming This section includes focuses on programming that is delivered across our content streams: Environment; Social Sustainability; Governance; and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes our work on Climate and Human Rights, our Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, our series on Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions, and our Dialogue for Change programme.
- [Environment Q&A Surgeries](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/environment-qa-surgeries/) - * Members Only * Environment Q&A Surgeries The UN Global Compact Network UK's series of Environment Q&A Surgeries are designed to offer sustainability professionals a forum to engage with leaders and experts on a range of environmental topics. The sessions are open to all UN Global Compact Network UK members who are looking to learn
- [Partnership Against Child Exploitation (PACE) Consortium](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/partnership-against-child-exploitation-pace-consortium/) - Partnership Against Child Exploitation (PACE) Consortium The Effective Approaches to Ending the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Fragile Contexts (EAPEC) Programme was implemented by the PACE Consortium from 2019 until 2022. The PACE consortium comprised of: Child-focused and international NGOs (War Child & World Vision); Organisations addressing child labour in supply chains through partnership
- [Summit 2025](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/summit-2025/) - 2025 UN Global Compact Network UK Annual Summit Unlocking Competitive Advantage Through ESG Supported by On 14 October, the UN Global Compact Network UK hosted its 2025 Annual Summit at Church House Westminster and online, convening business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore delivering tangible business benefits by driving progress on sustainability. Through thought-provoking
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/social-sustainability-for-smes/) - *MEMBERS ONLY* Social Sustainability for SMEs Interactive Webinar Series: October 2024 - April 2025 Social sustainability is a means through which smaller companies can show respect for the people and communities connected to their business - especially their workforce. Social sustainability can improve competitiveness and support meeting the growing expectations of customers, investors, and regulators.
- [Transitioning to a Circular Economy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/transitioning-to-a-circular-economy/) - Transitioning to a Circular Economy Overview Enabling more responsible production and consumption via the principles of a circular economy is crucial for addressing various global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. This series built on the UN Global Compact Network UK's 2022 Climate Action Summit - Delivering a Net Zero Future, which explored
- [Nature Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/nature-working-group/) - Nature Working Group To support companies with material impacts on nature to discuss and work through ongoing challenges related to measuring, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities. Topics covered in this group may include*: Assessing and quantifying nature-related issues across value chains: how companies can apply the latest guidance from the
- [Climate Peer Learning Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-peer-learning-group/) - Climate Peer Learning Group To support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation. Topics covered in this group may include*: Supplier engagement: how businesses are collaborating with suppliers and other stakeholders to reduce Scope 3 emissions across their value chain.
- [Climate and Human Rights Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-and-human-rights-working-group/) - Climate & Human Rights Working Group Participation in the Climate & Human Rights Working Group provides companies with a forum to expand their understanding of climate and human rights impacts and due diligence practices throughout the value chain. The transition to a low-carbon economy offers an opportunity to recognise that economic, social, and environmental sustainability
- [Sustainable Suppliers Toolkit](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-suppliers-toolkit/) - Navigating Your ESG Journey: A Toolkit for Sustainable Suppliers Complementing the content delivered as part of the 2025 UN Global Compact Network UK Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, this toolkit outlines the principles, standards, and practical steps needed for businesses to embed sustainability. In keeping with the structure of the programme, this toolkit steadily guides businesses
- [Bolder Boards: Pioneering Transformational Governance ](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/bolder-boards-pioneering-transformational-governance/) - Bolder Boards: Pioneering Transformational Governance Recent and upcoming policy and regulatory requirements (e.g. CSRD, TCFD, ISSB, and more) expand board responsibilities in the areas of sustainability, risk management, and corporate governance (e.g. with regard to data accuracy, due diligence, and more). Further, traditional business models are increasingly challenged by unprecedented global disruptions, including geopolitical instabilities,
- [Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability ](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/trailblazers-transformers-uk-business-sectors-redefining-sustainability/) - Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability A sector-by-sector analysis of UK business progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The UK is emerging as a global leader in sustainability, driven by businesses that increasingly recognise the competitive, reputational, and financial advantages of responsible practices. Growing evidence shows that sustainability not only supports long-term
- [European Perceptions of Sustainable Development Study](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/european-perceptions-of-sustainable-development-study/) - European Perceptions of Sustainable Development Study 2025 is a pivotal year: it marks the 25th anniversary of the UN Global Compact and leaves only five years to achieve the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda. Yet progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains slow, with only around a third on track globally. Against this backdrop,
- [European Alliance Against Illicit Financial Flows](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/european-alliance-against-illicit-financial-flows-3/) - 2030 Vision: Uniting Europe in the Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows Collaboration Lab Tuesday, 25 March | 13:00 - 16:30 CET | Paris Corruption hampers business growth, escalates costs, and poses serious legal and reputational risks for companies. It also raises transaction costs, undermines fair competition, impedes long-term foreign and domestic investment, and distorts development
- [Members Sustainability Policy Dispatch](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/members-sustainability-policy-dispatch/) - Sustainability Policy Dispatch Stay Ahead of the Policy Curve with our Sustainability Policy Dispatch Be the first to hear about policy developments that could shape the future of responsible business. Our new monthly Sustainability Policy Dispatch will deliver you key UK and global policy updates, upcoming advocacy engagement opportunities, and practical actions - all in
- [Social Sustainability Business Dialogues: Learning Exchanges Between Kenya and the UK](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/social-sustainability-business-dialogues-learning-exchanges-between-kenya-and-the-uk/) - Social Sustainability Business Dialogues: Learning Exchanges Between Kenya and the UK Both Kenyan and UK companies are operating in a global business environment which is increasingly shaped by sustainability imperatives. The urgent need to address issues such as modern slavery, climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequalities has led to a paradigm shift where businesses
- [RAPID Framework](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/rapid-framework/) - RAPID INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CHILD LABOUR IN SUPPLY CHAINS The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funded a project to develop guidance framework for investors which supports the elimination of child labour in supply chains. The UN Global Compact Network UK explored and developed guidance which will help investors to
- [Nature Action for Business Starter Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/nature-action-for-business-starter-series/) - Nature Action for Business Starter Series Nature loss is already posing a series of operational and financial risks to UK businesses. If left unmitigated, the Green Finance Institute (GFI) estimates that by the 2030s, UK GDP could be up to 12% lower than otherwise as risks continue to materialise. Recognising the need for action, leading
- [SDG Store](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-store/) - SDG Store Show you care about eradicating poverty, gender equality, climate action, and more. Only together can we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but we can't reach them if awareness of the Goals remains so low in the UK. Whenever you purchase an item from our store, you help to spread the word about
- [Building Corporate Water Resilience Webinar](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/building-corporate-water-resilience-webinar/) - Building Corporate Water Resilience - Webinar 15 May, 14:00-15:00 BST Businesses of all types rely on water as a critical resource in their production processes and throughout their supply chains. However, the risks of inaction are mounting. According to CDP, one in five companies report water-related risks in their supply chain, with a combined potential
- [SDG Programme](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdgs/) - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Programme Today's business landscape is characterised by an unprecedented, accelerating and complex mix of risks and opportunities. Your entire market can be disrupted in a short time by innumerable factors, be it a new technology or a sudden lack of natural resources. New markets are emerging rapidly due to megatrends such
- [SDG T-Shirt Competition](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-t-shirt-competition/) - Design the Future You Choose: UN Global Compact Network UK SDG T-Shirt Competition Organised in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and ACS Clothing Ltd, the competition invited students to design T-shirts inspired by the SDGs, encouraging critical research, interpretation, and the creative communication of global challenges through visual design. The awards ceremony was
- [2025 AGM](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2025-annual-general-meeting/) - 2025 Annual General Meeting Tuesday, 17 June 2025 | 09:00 - 13:30 BST Dukes Education's offices and Zoom Thank you to all those who attended our 2025 Annual General Meeting on 17 June. The event featured engaging and thought-provoking discussions and plenty of opportunities for networking. A reminder of the programme is below. If you
- [Annual General Meeting 2025](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/annual-general-meeting-2025/) - Annual General Meeting 2025 Notice for 17.6.2025 AGM AGM 17.6.25 Agenda Proxy Notice Minutes 25.6.2024 AGM Annual Report and Accounts 2024 Register of Members Extract
- [Social Mobility Webinar Series: Improving Business and Society](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/social-mobility-improving-business-and-society/) - Social Mobility: Improving Business and Society Series supported by: There is a growing expectation from business stakeholders that companies will address socioeconomic inequalities within their operations and contribute to social mobility in the communities where they operate. It's time for business to act! Implementing social mobility strategies is good for businesses. Numerous case studies have
- [UN Global Compact Network UK & Imperial College London Roundtable ](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/un-global-compact-network-uk-imperial-college-london-roundtable/) - UN Global Compact Network UK & Imperial College London Roundtable Creating an Open-source, Whole Lifecycle Footprinting System 24 June 11:30 - 14:30 BST: Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ Using machine learning, Imperial has devised a ground-breaking method that can, in principle, rapidly estimate the carbon emissions of all goods, encompassing the products'
- [SDG Accelerators](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-accelerators/) - SDG Accelerators There is increasing pressure from stakeholders to set and achieve ambitious corporate goals that tackle complex sustainability challenges, build business resilience, and enable long-term growth. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the universally agreed blueprint to create the future we want to live and do business in, specifically call on business to leverage their
- [Navigating European Due Diligence Regulation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/navigating-european-due-diligence-regulation/) - Navigating European Due Diligence Regulation 10th UN Global Compact European Business & Human Rights Peer Learning Meeting Date: 2-3 October 2025 Location: Clifford Chance London, 10 Upper Bank St, Canary Wharf, London E14 5JJ This year marks the 10th UN Global Compact European Peer Learning Event on Business and Human Rights. The event is organised
- [About Us](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/about-the-uk-network/) - About the UN Global Compact Network UK The UN Global Compact Network UK is an independent not-for-profit organisation. Our aims are to promote charitable sustainable development, relieve poverty, preserve and protect the environment, and promote ethical standards and conduct within businesses and the private sector in the UK. Although we are independent, self-governed, and self-managed,
- [Summit 2024 Reports](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/summit-2024/) - Annual Summit: Bridging the Ambition to Action Gap 1st October 2024 I London Guildhall and online Supported by Summit Key Takeaways Please find below the four Key Takeaways reports from our 2024 Summit: Bridging the Ambition to Action Gap. Supply Chains; Regulation & Reporting; Climate & Nature; and Human Rights are available below. Download the
- [CoP Mapping](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/cop-mapping/)
- [Communicating Progress](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/communicating-progress/) - Communicating Progress Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. As UN Global Compact Participants, businesses are required to submit an annual Communication on Progress (CoP) report, while non-businesses a bi-annual Communication on Engagement (CoE). Corporate transparency and objective reporting have gained increasing importance for advancing the
- [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-working-group/) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group The DEI WG aims to discuss the challenges businesses are facing integrating DEI into their strategies and operations, and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage. Participation in the DEI WG provides opportunities to hear from and interact with prominent experts in this field, such
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- [2025 Kick-off](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2025-kick-off/) - 2025 Kick-Off! Maximise Your Membership Value for the Upcoming Year Tuesday, 28 January 2025 Join us for a dynamic hybrid event to kick off your participation in the UN Global Compact in 2025. Whether you join us in person at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's offices in London, or online on Zoom, this is an opportunity to
- [SDG Ambition](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-ambition/) - SDG Ambition is an initiative to challenge thousands of companies to raise their level of ambition to meet the needs of society and planet by fully integrating sustainability into business strategy and operations. *Application for the 2024/2025 SDG Ambition Accelerator is now closed. Programme Overview The need for SDG Ambition today is clear. The world
- [SDG Storytelling for Sustainability](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-storytelling-for-sustainability/) - SDG Storytelling for Sustainability When it comes to ESG reporting, companies are faced with increasing demands from stakeholders for more comprehensive and transparent disclosures, including ever more strict statutory reporting requirements. At the same time, stakeholder and regulator sensitivity to 'greenwashing' has never been higher. Due to this, businesses report difficulty with communicating their sustainability
- [Social Sustainability Q&A Surgeries](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/social-sustainability-qa-surgeries/) - * MEMBERS ONLY * Social Sustainability Q&A Surgeries The UN Global Compact Network UK's series of Social Q&A Surgeries are designed to offer sustainability professionals from all UN Global Compact Network UK members a forum to engage with experts and leaders on a variety of social sustainability topics, including DEI, business and human rights, and
- [Nature-based Solutions for Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/nature-based-solutions-for-business/) - Nature-based Solutions for Business Supported by The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) defines nature-based solutions (NbS) as "actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural and modified ecosystems in ways that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, to provide both human well-being and biodiversity benefits". For businesses, integrating NbS into their operations
- [SDG Investment Forum](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-investment-forum/) - SDG Investment Forum 7 November 2024 | London, UK Supported by The green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bond (GSSSB) market will rise at nearly the same pace as conventional bond issuance for the second consecutive year, reaching $950 billion - $1.05 trillion and could represent 14% of total bond issuance in 2024, according to S&P
- [Climate & Human Rights](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-human-rights/) - Climate & Human Rights The impacts of rising average global temperatures and the transition to net zero pose a serious risk to human rights such as the right to life, housing, clean water and sanitation, food, decent employment, and health. Businesses are increasingly expected to simultaneously respect and fulfil human rights responsibilities and adapt and
- [Sustainable Food](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-food/) - Business Sector Exchange: Food The global food system accounts for 21-37% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Over 3 million tonnes of good-to-eat surplus food goes to waste every year in the UK, despite food poverty reaching new highs. Over 70% of UK land is used for agriculture, and high yield farming continues to have devasting
- [Summit 2024 Speakers](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/summit-2024-speakers/) - Summit 2024 Speakers Alderman Sir William Russell City of London Corporation Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Baroness Young of Hornsey House of Lords Lord Jack McConnell House of Lords Willem Uijen Chief Procurement Officer Unilever Sam Ludlow Taylor Planning & Performance Lead John Lewis Partnership Anne-Marie Martin FCMI Director of Membership UK & International British Chambers
- [Sustainable Fashion](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-fashion/) - Business Sector Exchange: Fashion 10% of global CO₂ emissions are attributed to the fashion industry. In the UK alone, one million tonnes of textiles are disposed of every year. Garment workers across the world systemically earn below a living wage, and modern slavery is rife within supply chains. When it comes to sustainability, the fashion
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdgs/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals/) - Empowering the next generation of changemakers *Applications for 2024 will open at the end of October Programme overview: The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals
- [Working Groups - Environment](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/working-groups-environment/) - Working Groups - Environment Working Groups and Peer Learning Groups are a fantastic opportunity to connect with other UN Global Compact UK members, share challenges and solutions, and learn about a variety of environmental sustainability topics. The UN Global Compact Network UK is offering four climate-related working groups in 2024 to help shape members' environmental
- [Summit 2024 Agenda](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/summit-2024-agenda/) - 2024 Annual Summit Full Agenda Time Format Agenda 09:15-10:00 Registration 10:00-10:25 Keynote Welcome Speeches 10:25-11:15 Panel Reimagining Supply Chains to Leave No One Behind How can businesses and suppliers strengthen their relationship to ensure mutual business success and advance sustainability strategies? As supply chains face mounting disruptions from natural disasters, climate change, conflict, and
- [Black Lives Matter & Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/black-lives-matter-business/) - STAY INFORMED Acting on its fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, and anti-corruption, as well as its role as a leader in the business sector, the UN Global Compact Network UK is committed to being an anti-racist organisation, promoting anti-racism, and ensuring that the human rights of the Black community are respected
- [Sustainable Finance Collaboration Lab and SDG Hive Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-finance-collaboration-lab-sdg-hive-session/) - Sustainable Finance Collaboration Lab & SDG Hive Session Global Ethical Finance Initiative Annual Summit 2024 As part of the Sustainable Finance Collaboration Lab programme, UN Global Compact Network UK has partnered with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) to deliver an SDG Hive session at Ethical Finance Global
- [Anti-Corruption Collective Action](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/anti-corruption-collective-action/) - Anti-Corruption Collective Action Tied to Principle Ten of the UN Global Compact Ten Principles The Tenth Principle of the United Nations Global Compact calls upon businesses to work against corruption in all its forms, including bribery and extortion. The UN Global Compact encourages businesses to develop policies and programmes to tackle the issue, and Goal
- [Preparing for New Sustainability Reporting Regulations in the UK](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/preparing-for-new-sustainability-reporting-regulations-in-the-uk/) - Preparing for New Sustainability Reporting Regulations in the UK The regulatory frameworks of the sustainability reporting ecosystem are rapidly evolving. After a long period, mainly shaped by industry self-regulation, companies now face comprehensive expectations to design coherent and integrated reporting that meets jurisdictional requirements as well as investors' and other stakeholders' expectations. Over the past
- [Managing Climate-related Business Risks through a Just Transition](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/managing-climate-related-business-risks-through-a-just-transition/) - Managing Climate-related Business Risks Through a Just Transition A people-centred approach to climate action reduces resistance to sustainability measures implemented by businesses to facilitate the transition to net zero. Companies that fail to adapt and address climate-related risks may face regulatory challenges, reputational damage, and financial losses. If people do not clearly see the benefits
- [Net Zero Business Transformation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/net-zero-business-transformation/) - Net Zero Business Transformation Achieving a zero-carbon economy is one of the most significant challenges of our time, and it is more clear than ever that businesses must fundamentally transform if they are to decarbonise. It is an immense challenge, as it requires structural change throughout the organisation. But businesses that do not transform will
- [SDG Tools and Reports](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-tools-and-reports/) - SDG Tools & Reports No matter how large or small, and regardless of their industry, all companies can contribute to the SDGs. While the scale and scope of the Goals is unprecedented, the fundamental ways that business can contribute remain unchanged. The UN Global Compact asks companies to first do business responsibly through the Ten
- [SDG Pioneers 2024](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-pioneers-2024/) - SDG Pioneers 2024 Celebrating business leaders who are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through a principles-based approach Each year the UN Global Compact celebrates a class of SDG Pioneers - business leaders working at any level in a company - who are using business as a force for good to advance the 17 Sustainable Development
- [2024 Annual General Meeting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2024-annual-general-meeting/) - 2024 Annual General Meeting - Members Only Tuesday June 25th 2024 The Annual General Meeting is the UN Global Compact Network UK members-only flagship event, providing an opportunity for Network members to reflect on the past year and discuss how we can continue supporting your sustainability progress. If you are a member of the UN
- [Elimination of Child Labour Webinar Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/elimination-of-child-labour-webinar-series/) - New Report >>> ADDRESSING CHILD LABOUR: A GUIDE FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR Reports of child labour have increased since 2021 and businesses are facing new and complex challenges to eradicating it in their supply chains. Bringing together learnings from 'The Elimination of Child Labour' webinar series and the 2023 Child Labour Working Group, the UN
- [Creating a Sustainability Literate Workforce – webinar](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/creating-a-sustainability-literate-workforce-webinar/) - Creating a Sustainability Literate Workforce Date: Tuesday 11 June 14:00 - 15:15 BST Extreme weather events; critical change to earth systems; biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse; and natural resource shortages rank as the top four global risks over the next ten years, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024. Though these risks
- [Annual General Meeting 2024](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/annual-general-meeting-2024/) - Documents for Annual General Meeting 2024 Notice for 25.06.2024 AGM GCN UK AGM 25.06.2024 Agenda Proxy Notice for 25.06.2024 AGM GCN UK AGM 29.06.2023 Minutes Annual Report and Accounts 2023 Final GCN UK AGM 25.06.2024 Recommended Trustees Briefing
- [Documentation for AGM 2023](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/documentation-for-agm-2023/) - Documents for General Meeting 29th June 2023 Notice for 29 June 2023 AGM GCN UK AGM 29 June 2023 Agenda Proxy Notice for 29 June 2023 AGM GCN UK AGM 30.06.22 Minutes GCN UK General Meeting 09.02.23 Minutes 2021 Filleted Accounts
- [Newsletter for Non-Members](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/newsletter-for-non-members/)
- [Engaging In Corporate Climate Advocacy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/engaging-in-corporate-climate-advocacy/) - Engaging In Corporate Climate Advocacy Supported by Corporate climate action is on the rise, but there are still critical policy gaps which must be addressed to enable businesses to deliver on their net zero goals. Though a growing number of companies have set voluntary science-based emissions reduction targets, they still represent a small minority of
- [Calendar of Events](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/calendar-of-events/) - UN Global Compact Events 2024 Calendar
- [Business Sector Exchange](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/business-sector-exchange/) - Business Sector Exchange Helping you be ahead of the curve. Sustainability has become a non-negotiable for business success, but expectations around sustainability are constantly evolving. Businesses need to anticipate major challenges and adapt accordingly. When faced with growing markets and increasing investor expectations, how can businesses cut through the noise and ensure the right issues
- [Anti-corruption & Transparency](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/anticorruption-transparency/) - Anticorruption & Transparency Corruption is a considerable obstacle to economic and social development around the world. It has negative impacts on sustainable development and particularly affects poor communities. Corruption hampers business growth, escalates costs, and poses serious legal and reputational risks for companies. It also raises transaction costs, undermines fair competition, impedes long-term foreign and
- [2030 Incubator for Board Members](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2030-incubator-for-board-members/) - 2030 Incubator for Board Members Increasing expectations from stakeholders raise the bar for businesses to adopt an ethical and values-based approach to culture, governance and leadership, resulting in greater shared value for the business, employees, investors, consumers and communities. While the world has a collective responsibility to address sustainability, businesses play a central role in
- [Transformational Governance](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/transformational-governance/) - Transformational Governance Expanding the "G" in ESG through Transformational Governance In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in public support for laws requiring companies to work for a better society and increasing expectations for CEOs to speak up and act on a broad range of issues. Transformational governance provides a framework for business leaders
- [Child Labour Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/child-labour-working-group/) - Child Labour Working Group In 2019, the Global Compact Network UK launched a Child Labour Working Group (CLWG) to debate, discuss, and share the challenges of working to eliminate child labour and WFCL in supply chains. The CLWG will seek opportunities to disseminate information further by engaging in numerous national and global networks, such as
- [2023 Annual Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2023-annual-report/) - Our 2023 Annual Report is here! We're very proud of our 2023 achievements - we delivered over 100 events to over 10,000 participants. Please read about it in the report and if you haven't already, click here to find out how to join us.... Click here to download the report.
- [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei/) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is good for people and business. Companies should promote strong diversity, equity and inclusion policies and practices in the workplace throughout their operations and supply chains. A robust EDI strategy should transcend mere legal compliance, adopting an intersectional approach. This approach not only ensures adherence to
- [Circular Economy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/circular-economy/) - Circular Economy Businesses who enable more responsible production and consumption (SDG 12) via the principles of a circular economy are not only addressing various global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution, they are providing a way to potentially reduce costs, minimise supply chain risk, build resilience, and create new market opportunities.
- [Climate Action](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-action/) - Climate Action Addressing climate change has become a critical part of business management, as companies respond to the wide variety of physical, transitional, and reputational risks caused by climate change - in addition to meeting stakeholder expectations that businesses play a significant role in mitigation. Fortunately, the market is shifting in a way that rewards
- [Climate Disclosures Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-disclosures-working-group/) - Climate Disclosures Working Group To support Network participants' compliance with various climate-related disclosure requirements in the UK, as well as discuss challenges and solutions for more robust and transparent reporting. Discussion topics may include*: Frameworks and standards: UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (UK SDRs), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD),
- [Modern Slavery & Child Labour](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/modern-slavery-child-labour-2/) - Modern Slavery & Child Labour
- [Decent Work](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/decent-work/) - Decent Work
- [Pride Plus: Building LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/pride-plus-building-lgbtiq-inclusive-business/) - Pride Plus: Building LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Business Companies which engage with LGBTIQ+ people effectively see benefits for productivity and profitability. Creating an equitable workforce through effective LGBTIQ+ inclusion ensures everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and generates direct benefits for business. The UN Global Compact Network UK organised a four-part webinar series on
- [Climate Transition Plans](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-transition-plans/) - Climate Transition Plans It is a positive development that more and more businesses are setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon emissions and achieve net zero. However, setting targets is not enough. To be credible, these goals must be backed up with a robust transition plan that includes a step-by-step roadmap of how the business
- [Events Calendar 2023](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events-calendar-2023/) - 2023 Content Calendar THEME FORMAT TOPIC WHO CAN ATTEND DATE Participant Engagement Webinar GCN UK SME Breakfast UK Network Members only 20-Jan Communication on Progress Q&A CoP drop-in sessions (bi-weekly) UK Network Members only 27-Jan Participant Engagement Webinar GCN UK Members' Breakfast UK Network Members only 27-Jan Global Goals Workshop SDG Ambition: Pathways, Actions and
- [SDG Playbook for SMEs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-playbook-for-smes/) - SDG Playbook for SMEs In 2015, the UK Government joined every other country worldwide and committed to Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and through it the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Goals provide a holistic framework that defines our global priorities and aspirations for 2030. They represent a crucial opportunity
- [Articles/Blog](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/blog/) - Welcome to our Blog Posts Click the following links to read contributions from members of our team regarding their projects and experiences. INDEX The key to our survival: a green planet or green technologies? Halfway to 2030: How is the UK Performing on the Sustainable Development Goals Guardians of Our Galaxy: Climate Change and How
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- [Global Goals Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-working-group/) - Global Goals Working Group In 2017, the UN Global Compact Network UK launched a Sustainable Development Goals Working Group, later re-named the Global Goals Working Group, to bring participating UK Network members together to discuss with experts and peers the challenges they are facing in effectively engaging on the Goals and to share good practices
- [Summit Registration](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/summit-registration/) - UN Global Compact Network UK Annual Summit Driving sustainability to ensure business success 16th-17th October, 2023 REGISTRATION Day One will be hybrid (online and in-person), hosted in person by the City of London Corporation at the iconic Guildhall, and Day Two will be hosted online only. If you would like to attend Day One in
- [CFO Position Paper](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/cfo-position-paper/) - CFO Action on Corporate Investment and Finance for Sustainable Development - Position Paper At the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda, UN Global Compact released the CFO Action on Corporate Investment and Finance for Sustainable Development Position Paper in June 2023. To reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, more organisations must adopt a principles-based
- [Climate Action Summit 2022](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-action-summit-2022/) - Climate Action Summit - Delivering a Net Zero Future 12-13th October 2022 Urgent emissions reductions are required to meet climate targets. However, a climate strategy that focuses solely on reducing emissions is not enough and will likely fail to realise opportunities to incorporate ongoing reporting requirements, realise efficiency and cost savings, and demonstrate holistic climate
- [3BL: Sustainability News](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/3bl-media-sustainability-news/)
- [SDG Pioneers 2023](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-pioneers-2023/) - SDG Pioneers 2023 Celebrating business leaders who are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through a principles-based approach. Meet the UN Global Compact Network UK 2023 SDG Pioneers! Representing an SME: Solitaire Townsend, Co-founder & Chief Solutionist at Futerra Solitaire is an author, renowned sustainability expert and optimist. As Co-founder & Chief Solutionist at Futerra (edie's
- [Governance](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/governance/) - Governance
- [CEO Study](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ceo-study/) - 12th UN GLOBAL COMPACT-ACCENTURE CEO STUDY Reimagining the Agenda: Unlocking the Global Pathways to Resilience, Growth and Sustainability for 2030 Get exclusive insights from the world's largest research initiative on sustainable leadership As the halfway point to achieving the 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is approaching, global business leaders are calling for
- [SDG Pioneers 2022](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-pioneers-2021/) - SDG Pioneer UK 2022 Contact and FAQs For further information please see our FAQs, or contact: Jessica Lobo, Global Goals Team
- [SDG Pioneers 2020](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-pioneers-2020/) - Announcement: SDG Pioneer UK 2020 Alicia Winter - Mott MacDonald Alicia has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the Group Carbon Neutral Policy, which has enabled Mott MacDonald's success in becoming the first company of their class to be certified carbon neutral globally. Alicia continues to drive sustainability within the company
- [SDG Pioneers](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/4908-2/sdg-pioneers/) - SDG Pioneers 2020 Why Apply Who Can Apply? Selection Process Timeline Apply to become the 2020 SDG Pioneer UK FAQs The Sustainable Development Goals lay out a clear vision for a sustainable future, representing an opportunity to shape a new era for responsible business. As part of our Making Global Goals Local Business work, each
- [SDG Benchmarks](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-benchmarks/) - SDG Ambition Benchmarks The UN Global Compact Network UK is calling on all companies to turn ambition into action by implementing the SDG Ambition Benchmarks across their organisation. Determining the starting point for your company's efforts to advance the 2030 Agenda and implement the 17 Sustainable Development Goals may seem like a challenging task. The
- [The key to our survival: a green planet or green technologies?](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/the-key-to-our-survival-a-green-planet-or-green-technologies/) - The key to our survival: a green planet or green technologies? The UN Global Compact Network UK's Climate Action Summit explored how businesses can address climate change through nature-based solutions and the circular economy. Alexandra Ranft, Climate Action Project Manager at UN Global Compact Network UK, reflects on the arguments and outcomes of the concluding
- [Climate-related Disclosures](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-disclosures/) - Climate-related Disclosures Businesses are under growing pressure to accurately disclose the impacts and risks they face as a result of climate change and other environmental issues. The climate disclosures space can be difficult for companies to navigate, encompassing various reporting requirements, frameworks, and voluntary initiatives. Climate-related disclosures can be used to support the business' net
- [SDG Advocacy Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-advocacy-working-group/) - SDG Advocacy Working Group YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE SDG ADVOCACY WORKING GROUP: Be a part of these highly interactive meetings which provide an opportunity for stakeholders to engage in frank conversations about advancing the 2030 Agenda. The group will hear from guest speakers including, but not limited to, government officials, NGOs, and businesses
- [Documents for General Meeting 9 February 2023](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/documents-for-general-meeting-9-february-2023/) - Documents for General Meeting 9 February 2023 Notice for 09.02.23 General Meeting GCNUK Articles - Updated Clean Draft GCN UK General Meeting 09-02-2023 Agenda Proxy Notice for 09.02.23 General Meeting
- [Events Calendar 2022](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events-calendar-2022/) - 2022 Content Calendar THEME FORMAT TOPIC WHO CAN ATTEND DATE Business & Human Rights Working Group Meeting Modern Slavery Working Group Selected UK Network Members 18-Jan Climate Action Working Group meeting TCFD Working Group meeting 4 Selected UK Network Members 19-Jan Global Goals Accelerator Programme SDG Ambition Approach: Pathways, Actions, & Subgoals Selected UK Network
- [Measuring Up 2.0: How the UK is performing on the Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/measuring-up-2-0-how-the-uk-is-performing-on-the-sustainable-development-goals/) - Press Release: 'GOVERNMENT NOT FULFILLING ITS COMMITMENTS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABILE AND FAIRER SOCIETY', says leading UK business network. (Click + to read more....) Expand 'GOVERNMENT NOT FULFILLING ITS COMMITMENTS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABILE AND FAIRER SOCIETY', says leading UK business network.... London, United Kingdom, 28 September 2022 - Urgent action is needed to ensure
- [Agents of Change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/agents-of-change/) - Agents of Change UK progress on the SDGs is weak. Are we doing enough? Do we have the right focus? Kirsty Green-Mann reflects on how Burges Salmon are making progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in light of the Measuring Up 2.0 report. At Burges Salmon we are advocates for the UN SDGs and
- [Cities and local governments are key players for more than just SDG 11](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/cities-and-local-governments-are-key-players-for-more-than-just-sdg-11/) - Cities and local governments are key players for more than just SDG11 Measuring Up 2.0 chapter leads, Allan Macleod and Sean Fox, share their latest research which highlights the challenges and opportunities for local action on the Global Goals. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 sets out an ambition to achieve sustainable cities and communities through
- [Why nursing workforce shortages are hindering progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/why-nursing-workforce-shortages-are-hindering-progress-towards-the-sustainable-development-goals/) - Why nursing workforce shortages are hindering progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all, at all ages, is a key global target and one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rosalind Stainton, Policy Advisor at the Royal College of Nursing, reflects on the instrumental role that nursing staff
- [Tackling climate change can seem daunting. It doesn’t need to be.](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/tackling-climate-change-can-seem-daunting-it-doesnt-need-to-be/) - Tackling climate change can seem daunting. It doesn't need to be. Tackling climate change can seem daunting. It doesn't need to be, writes David Orr. David Orr is the Product Lead for Mott MacDonald's digital embodied carbon reduction solution, Moata Carbon Portal, and the recipient of the UN Global Compact's 2022 SDG Pioneer for Climate
- [Measuring Up 2.0](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/measuring-up/) - Measuring Up 2.0 Supported by: Introduction In 2015, the UK Government joined every other country in the world and committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Goals provide a holistic framework to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, combat catastrophic climate change, and protect our natural environment by 2030. Yet with just seven years
- [All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sport, Modern Slavery, and Human Rights](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/all-party-parliamentary-group-on-sport-modern-slavery-and-human-rights/) - The APPG brings together Parliamentarians from all political parties with an interest in the issue of modern slavery and sport. The group's mission is to find solutions to pressing human rights problems affecting large scale sporting events around the world, with a focus on three specific areas; the human rights impacts of the cycle of
- [SDG Flag Campaign 2022](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-flag-campaign-2022/) - SDG Flag Campaign 2022 On 23 September 2022, 200 flags were raised across the UK by 97 different organisations, to mark the seven-year anniversary of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and spread awareness of the Goals. The SDG Flag Campaign started in the Netherlands and has grown over the past two years to see
- [Seventeen festive ways your business can support the SDGs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/seventeen-festive-ways-your-business-can-support-the-sdgs/) - To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we need to explore different ways of working and doing business. The festive season can provide an opportunity to have some fun, try new things, and engage your workforce in your SDG ambitions. Here we suggest seventeen ways your business can support the Sustainable Development Goals and spread
- [Can a Business Leave No One Behind?](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/can-a-business-leave-no-one-behind/) - Can a Business Leave No One Behind? 'Leave no one behind' (LNOB) is one of the fundamental principles of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. But what does this mean for business? Can companies contribute to this ambition? Benafsha Delgado, Senior Programme Manager for Business & Human Rights at UN Global Compact Network UK
- [What can business do to improve the UK’s performance on the SDGs?](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/what-can-business-do-to-improve-the-uks-performance-on-the-sdgs/) - What can business do to improve the UK's performance on the SDGs? Measuring Up 2.0: How the UK is performing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals shows the UK's poor progress on the goals and backwards progress in some areas. Steve Kenzie, Executive Director at UN Global Compact Network UK, shares his top five tips
- [Past Webinars - Access the Recordings!](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-webinars-access-the-recordings/) - Past Webinars - Access the Recordings!
- [Confirmation of the Updates from UN Global Compact  ](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/confirmation-of-the-updates-from-un-global-compact/) - Thank you for your continuing support of the UN Global Compact. We look forward to working with you in 2023. You will shortly receive a confirmation email.
- [Press Release: Measuring Up 2.0](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/press-release-measuring-up-2-0/) - UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 8AM 28 SEPTEMBER 2022 Government not fulfilling its commitments to create a sustainable and fairer society says leading UK business network London, United Kingdom, 28 September 2022 - Urgent action is needed to ensure the UK achieves the ambitious commitments it made to end poverty, inequalities, and reduce the risks of
- [Climate Action Summit 2022 faulty](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-action-summit-2022-faulty/) - Climate Action Summit - Delivering a Net Zero Future 12-13th October 2022 During COP26, a range of commitments were announced aimed at reducing global emissions and protecting ecosystems upon which human life is dependent. However, action is currently lagging behind what is required to limit average global warming to 1.5°C and protect those most vulnerable
- [Labour Standards](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/issues/labour-standards/) - Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. The four labour
- [Measuring Up 2.0 – Further references and resources](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/measuring-up-2-0-further-references-and-resources/) - Measuring Up 2.0 - Further references and resources Gender equality Abortion Services (safe Access Zones) Bill APPG Sexual and Reproductive Health report: Women's Lives, Women's Rights: Strengthening Access to Contraception Beyond the Pandemic CIPD news article: Time to Step Up Workplace Support for the Menopause CIPD submission to the APPG for the Menopause Defra Rural
- [TCFD Report download](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/tcfd-report-download/) - TCFD Working Group 2020 Annual Summary Report The TCFD Working Group held four virtual meetings between June 2020-February 2021, during which experts and members shared their insights, experience, and learnings of TCFD reporting. The meetings covered the following aspects: Implementing the TCFD recommendations; Current status of TCFD-aligned disclosures; External influences and drivers of TCFD reporting;
- [Business & Human Rights Summit Access to Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/business-human-rights-summit-access-to-recordings/)
- [Science-Based Targets](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/science-based-targets/) - Science-Based Targets The Science Based Targets initiative is a partnership between CDP, UN Global Compact, WRI, and WWF. The initiative supports companies to set emissions reduction targets required to limit global warming well-below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Over the past several years, science-based target-setting has rapidly become
- [Black Lives Matter & Business Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/black-lives-matter-business-report/)
- [BLACK LIVES MATTER & BUSINESS ACCESS TO RECORDINGS](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/black-lives-matter-business-access-to-recordings/) - BLACK LIVES MATTER & BUSINESS: 2020 Webinar Series Black Lives Matter & Business: Storytelling Black Lives Matter & Business: Where to Start Black Lives Matter & Business: Recruitment Black Lives Matter & Business: Retention Black Lives Matter & Business: Advancement Black Lives Matter & Business: Changing Corporate Culture
- [SDG Compass](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-compass-2/) - SDG Compass Webinar Series Access the recordings of our five-part SDG Compass webinar series. Each webinar explores a step of the SDG Compass and invites guest speakers to share their insights and experiences with implementing the practical guidance. Speakers include Unilever, BT, Carbon Trust, SSE, and Standard Life Aberdeen. Download full content webinar recordings pack on your right. >>>
- [SDG Benchmark Webinar Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-benchmark-webinar-series/) - SDG Benchmarks for Business Transformation - Webinar Series Our 5-part SDG Benchmarks webinar series guides you through an impact-oriented roadmap for business transformation. The UN Global Compact's SDG Business Benchmarks are the perfect gateway for companies seeking to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their core strategies. The Benchmarks translate the ambition level of
- [SDG Integration Webinar Series  Access to Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-integration-webinar-series-access-to-recordings/) - SDG Integration Webinar Series - Recordings In this four-part webinar series, the UN Global Compact Network UK and a diverse group of expert guest speakers will provide the insight, tools, and practical guidance for developing a strategic and integrated approach to the SDGs. Please complete the form opposite to access the recordings.
- [SDG Integration](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-integration/) - Our SDG Integration webinar series guides you through a strategic and integrated approach to the SDGs. Please complete the form below to access the recordings: Action on the Sustainable Development Goals is needed now more than ever. Achieving the SDGs will take an unprecedented effort by all sectors in society. As a blueprint for a
- [Climate Forum Webinar Form](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-forum-webinar-form/) - Climate Forum: Webinars UK Government and Business Climate Dialogue: Reaching Net Zero Through Science-Based Targets Climate Q&A Surgery: Decarbonising Logistics Global Goals and the Just Transition Reducing Scope 3 Emissions - Use of Sold Products Making Money Matter: Sustainable Pensions on the Path to a Better World
- [Women, Peace and Security](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/women-peace-and-security/) - Women, Peace and Security 2020 marked the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which established the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Despite the steady progress that both initiatives have made over the past two decades, the links between the two remain underexplored, and the
- [Global Goals Roadshow 2021](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-roadshow-2021/) - Birmingham Manchester Bristol London Belfast SMEs Glasgow Global Goals Roadshow 2021 Our programme partners, Supported by Overview Connecting with local organisations and delving into the SDGs was the focus of our 2021 'Making Global Goals Local Business' Roadshow. Since 2017, the UN Global Compact Network UK has travelled across the UK to connect sustainability practitioners,
- [Opt In](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/opt-in/) - STAY IN TOUCH. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER. Our newsletter is the primary means by which we communicate with Network members. Fill out the form for exclusive access to UK sustainability news, opportunities, and more! We are part of the world's largest responsible business initiative, connecting UK companies and other organisations in a global
- [Introduction to Child Labour in Global Supply Chains/recording](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/introduction-to-child-labour-in-global-supply-chains-recording/)
- [Building Business Climate Resilience - Webinar Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/building-business-climate-resilience-webinar-series/) - BUILDING BUSINESS CLIMATE RESILIENCE - Webinar Series This series supported companies in enhancing business resilience, and in turn, a broader societal and environmental resilience to climate change. Each webinar featured guest presentations and case studies from a diverse range of business and climate leaders. Participants in this series: Developed a greater understanding of climate risks
- [Race to Resilience](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/race-to-resilience/)
- [Business Transition to a Net Zero and Resilient World Recording Form](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/business-transition-to-a-net-zero-and-resilient-world-recording-form/) - Explore the synergies of climate change mitigation through credible net zero targets and increasing resilience, and the role of businesses in driving meaningful climate action. Hear from our impressive line-up of UK Government, business leaders, and climate experts: Gonzalo Muñoz, High Level Climate Action Champion The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State (Minister
- [Understanding Risks to Build Climate Resilience - Recording](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/understanding-risks-to-build-climate-resilience-recording/)
- [Transitioning to Net Zero - Webinar Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/transitioning-to-net-zero-webinar-series/) - TRANSITIONING TO NET ZERO - Webinar Series Supported by Transitioning to Net Zero September - October 2021 These ten deep-dive and interactive sessions provide business solutions and enable practical action. Each session features guest presentations by sector and climate experts such as the Science Based Targets initiative, as well as 'peer-to-peer' case studies from leading
- [Expectations and Reflections: COP26 Webinar Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/expectations-and-reflections-cop26-webinar-series/) - EXPECTATIONS AND REFLECTIONS: COP26 Webinar Series The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was described by the UN Secretary-General as a "red alert for humanity". It is imperative that the world's governments respond to that alarm at COP26 and agree to take bold action to mitigate climate change in line
- [UK SME's and the Race to Zero](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/uk-smes-race-to-zero/) - SMEs and the Race to Zero There are over 5.6 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, making up 99% of all businesses. To reach net zero by 2050 and limit global warming to 1.5°C, it is critical that small businesses are committed to climate action and taking bold steps to reduce their
- [Black Lives Matter & Business 2021 - Access to Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/black-lives-matter-business-2021-access-to-recordings/) - Please complete the form to access the recordings. We will add links as the webinars are completed. We appreciate your interest in this important topic.
- [SDG Flag Campaign 2022 Thank You](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-flag-campaign-2022-thank-you/) - Thank you for your order and for supporting the Goals! Click here to return to the SDG Flag Campaign and here to learn more about engaging with the Global Goals. For any questions about the SDG Flag campaign 2022, please contact Lily Venables, Global Goals Programme Coordinator.
- [Halfway to 2030: How is the UK performing on the Sustainable Development Goals?](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/halfway-to-2030-how-is-the-uk-performing-on-the-sustainable-development-goals/) - Halfway to 2030: How is the UK Performing on the Sustainable Development Goals? Early findings from the UN Global Compact Network UK's Measuring Up 2.0 report suggest that the UK is only performing well on 21% of the Targets that are relevant to the domestic delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in the UK. In
- [UKSSD Integration](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ukssd-integration/) - We are honoured to be able to continue the mission of UKSSD to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in the UK Since launching in 2015, UKSSD grew to become an influential and thriving cross-sector network. Together its partners worked to create a future where all people in the UK have a good life
- [2022 AGM Documents](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2022-agm-documents/) - 2022 AGM Documents Click on each item to open the document: Formal Notice for 30.6.22 AGM Agenda for 30.6.22 AGM Proxy Notice AGM 2021 Minutes Filleted Accounts 2019 Filleted Accounts 2020
- [Ten Years of Child Labour Prevention and Remediation – Reflections by The Centre for Child Rights and Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ten-years-of-child-labour-prevention-and-remediation-reflections-by-the-centre-for-child-rights-and-business/) - Ten Years of Child Labour Prevention and Remediation - Reflections by The Centre for Child Rights and Business By Ines Kaempfer, CEO, The Centre for Child Rights and Business For over ten years, The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) has been deeply engaged in child rights and business issues, working directly in
- [10th Anniversary: Children’s Rights and Business Principles](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/10th-anniversary-childrens-rights-and-business-principles/) - 10th Anniversary: Children's Rights and Business Principles "The Children's Rights and Business Principles are an important effort to explore the implications of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights for the human rights of children. Children are among the most marginalized and vulnerable members of society, and can be disproportionately, severely and permanently
- [Guardians of Our Galaxy: Climate Change and How Investors Can Promote Intergenerational Fairness and Protect Children’s Rights](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/guardians-of-our-galaxy/) - Guardians of Our Galaxy: Climate Change and How Investors Can Promote Intergenerational Fairness and Protect Children's Rights "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." As so often, indigenous wisdom has much to teach us about how we can best steward our planet towards a sustainable footing. As
- [Integrating Children’s Rights in the IKEA Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/integrating-childrens-rights-in-the-ikea-business/) - Integrating Children's Rights in the IKEA Business It's been 10 years since UNICEF, Save the Children, and the UN Global Compact launched the Children's Rights and Business Principles (CRBP), a framework that has played a fundamental role in putting children's rights on the agenda for business. As we reach this milestone, it seems appropriate to
- [PACE Consortium: who we are and what we are doing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/pace-consortium-who-we-are-and-what-we-are-doing/) - PACE Consortium: who we are and what we are doing The Partnership Again Child Exploitation (PACE) Consortium is an international development project funded by the UK Government. With a budget of £12 million, PACE seeks to combat the worst forms of child labour (WFCL), which are defined in ILO convention n. 182 as all practices
- [10th Anniversary: Children’s Rights and Business Principles](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/childrens-rights-and-business-principles/) - 10 Years of the Children's Rights and Business Principles: Reflections on Lessons Learned and Emerging Trends Ahead "Do not take advantage of us, we ask you to be responsible. Do not support us because you feel pity for us; instead support us because we deserve it. We purchase your products and services, but we ask
- [Ukraine Crisis: An Urgent Call for Business Action](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ukraine-crisis-an-urgent-call-for-business-action/) - Ukraine Crisis: An Urgent Call for Business Action The UN Global Compact Network UK calls on the business community to act now and help civilians caught up in the devasting humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. We understand that the private sector is contending with sanctions against Russia, supply chain cost inflation, and overall instability; however, at
- [RedCompass Labs' RedFlag Accelerator recording](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/redcompass-labs-redflag-accelerator-recording/) - Success! Access the webinar here. Please join us for our Pride Plus: Building LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Business webinar series throughout March - June. Companies which engage with LGBTIQ+ people effectively see benefits for productivity and profitability. Creating an equitable workforce through effective LGBTIQ+ inclusion ensures everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and generates
- [SDG Integration Webinar Series - Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-integration-webinar-series-recordings/) - Success! - Access your SDG Integration Webinar Recordings here. The UN Global Compact Network UK is currently hosting a 5-part SDG Benchmarks for Business Transformation webinar series to share further tools, solutions, and case studies that can help your company achieve a more ambitious and impact-oriented sustainability strategy. Find out more and register for free
- [Letter to the Prime Minister](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/letter-to-the-prime-minister/) - Leaders call on the Prime Minister to Create a Socially Just and Green Recovery from Covid-19 (DOWNLOAD THE LETTER & DOWNLOAD THE RESPONSE.) On June 9th, 2020, in a letter coordinated by the UN Global Compact Network UK and UKSSD, leaders of over 150 businesses, civil society organisations, and from public life have called
- [Business & Human Rights Summit 31 March 2021- Day 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/business-human-rights-summit-31-march-day-2/) - This Summit was generously supported by Marshalls plc, enabling these important conversations to take place. The UN Global Compact Network UK's Business & Human Rights Summit was an interactive digital event featuring a series of discussions over the course of two days, 30-31 March 2021. We brought business representatives together with top leaders from the
- [Business & Human Rights Summit 30 March 2021 - Day 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/business-human-rights-summit-30-march-day-1/) - This Summit was generously supported by Marshalls plc, enabling these important conversations to take place. The UN Global Compact Network UK's Business & Human Rights Summit was an interactive digital event featuring a series of discussions over the course of two days, 30-31 March 2021. We brought business representatives together with top leaders from the
- [Business & Human Rights Summit 2021](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/business-human-rights-summit/) - This Summit was generously supported by Marshalls plc, enabling these important conversations to take place. The UN Global Compact Network UK's Business & Human Rights Summit was an interactive digital event featuring a series of discussions over the course of two days, 30-31 March 2021. We brought business representatives together with top leaders from the
- [Climate Action Resources](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-action-resources/) - Climate Action Resources High-level Climate Action: UNFCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change. UNFCCC stands for United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Convention has near universal membership (197 Parties) and
- [Climate Forum](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-forum/) - For access to the webinar recordings, click here. Agenda DAY 1: Wednesday 25th November, 2020 UK Government and Business Climate Dialogue: Reaching Net Zero Through Science-Based Targets In Partnership with In this Q&A surgery, participants engaged in a conversation with experts around: the barriers to EV uptake and how to overcome them; the role of
- [RAPPORT ANNUEL: GROUPE DE TRAVAIL 2020 SUR LE THÈME DU TRAVAIL DES ENFANTS](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/rapport-annuel-groupe-de-travail-2020-sur-le-theme-du-travail-des-enfants/) - Rapport Annuel Groupe de Travail 2020 sur le Theme du Travail des Enfants
- [Climate Action Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-action-group/) - Climate Action Group The UN Global Compact Network UK has launched a Climate Action Group to allow all members with an interest in climate to directly benefit from the activities of the Climate Action Programme. By joining the group, you will benefit from communications and climate-related programming exclusive to the group. PURPOSE Promote the wider
- [Carbon Offsets Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/carbon-offsets-report/) - Debating Carbon Offsets - Briefing To enable companies to make informed decisions about utilising carbon offsetting in their net zero strategies, our newest briefing explores how and why carbon offsets should be used; developments on their validity and quality; and potential benefits and limitations. The report features insightful commentary presented by business and climate leaders:
- [Network Members M-Z](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/network-members-m-z/)
- [Transitioning to Net Zero - Access to Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/transitioning-to-net-zero-access-to-recordings/) - Transitioning to Net Zero Webinar Series
- [Responsible Business & SDG Summit - Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/responsible-business-sdg-summit-recordings/) - Responsible Business & SDGs Summit - (Click banner for link to recording) Click Here for Complete Recordings Playlist
- [Responsible Business & SDGs Summit](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/responsible-business-and-sdgs-summit/) - BUILDING BACK BETTER WITH THE SDGs SDG AMBITION FINANCING OUR FUTURE COLLABORATION IN ACTION TO ACHIEVE THE SDGS BUSINESS REPORTING ON THE SDGs LOCALISING THE GLOBAL GOALS EMBEDDING ESG INTO YOUR BUSINESS DEBATING A CLIMATE-FIRST APPROACH TO THE SDGs Paul Polman, Co-founder and Co-chair, IMAGINE Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice Marvin Rees, Mayor
- [Responsible Business & SDGs - recordings form](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/responsible-business-sdgs-recordings-form/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK's RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS & SDGS SUMMIT was an interactive digital event featuring a series of critical discussions over the course of two days (20-21 July, 2021). We convened 2000+ CEOs, business experts, sustainability practitioners, investors and representatives from UK Government and civil society to address the challenges and show how
- [Modern Slavery Working Group 2020 Annual Report download](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/modern-slavery-working-group-2020-annual-report-download/) - Modern Slavery Working Group 2020 Annual Report In line with its mission to address global issues through practical local action, the UN Global Compact Network UK launched its Modern Slavery Working Group (MSWG) following the UK's adoption of the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) in 2015. This working group explores challenges and best practices, as well
- [Global Goals Working Group 2020 Report download](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-working-group-2020-report-download/) - Global Goals Working Group 2020 Annual Report The UN Global Compact Network UK's Global Goals Working Group brings members together with experts and peers to discuss the challenges in effectively engaging on the SDGs, to share good practice, and to identify concrete actions that companies can take to deliver the Goals. In 2020, the Global
- [Newsletter for Non-Members Thanks](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/newsletter-for-non-members-thanks/) - Non-member Newsletter Thank you for signing up to our newsletter! You will soon receive our upcoming, exciting programming in your inbox. More than half of our programmes are available to members only. If you are interested in becoming part of the Network to access FULL programming and be involved in high-level forums, webinars, working groups,
- [Project Manager - Global Goals](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/project-manager-global-goals/) - UN Global Compact Network UK Team: Global Goals Salary: £24K - £30K per annum depending on experience Location: London (Clerkenwell) Application deadline: 23:59, 26th Sep 2021 BST The UN Global Compact Network UK is part of the world's largest responsible business initiative connecting UK companies and other organisations in a global movement dedicated to driving sustainable growth. Through an
- [Past Event Reports 2018](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/past-event-reports-2018/) - The Network UK organised a greatly successful SDG Roadshow 2018, comprised of a series of 11 Making Global Goals Local Business events across the UK. Highlights: • Over 8000 people interested. • 604 attendees. • 70 speakers. • 31 local partners. For more information, including full event reports, please click here. Event: Supply Chain Management
- [UN Global Compact Logo Policy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/ungc-logo-policy/) - UN Global Compact Logo Policy The UN Global Compact Network UK cannot send or provide permission to use UN Global Compact logos. Participants and Signatories that wish to use any UN Global Compact logo must seek permission in advance and in writing through the logo request system on the UN Global Compact Dashboard. They must
- [Connecting the dots: child rights, human rights, & environmental due diligence](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/connecting-the-dots-child-rights-human-rights-environmental-due-diligence/) - Connecting the dots: child rights, human rights & environmental due diligence At the end of 2020, the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) published a report outlining how new legislation in the UK requiring businesses to take preventive action to avoid child rights abuses and environmental harms and providing access to justice could ensure respect
- [Black Lives Matter & Business - 2021 - Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/black-lives-matter-business-2021-recordings/) - Black Lives Matter & Business 2021 Click banner to access recording....
- [Child Labour: Exploring how the informal sector feeds into formal supply chains - recording](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/child-labour-exploring-how-the-informal-sector-feeds-into-formal-supply-chains-recording/)
- [Past Event Reports 2011](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/past-event-reports-2011/) - Below you will find a brief summary of UNGC Network UK events in 2011, and past event reports. For further information about any of these events, please contact the Secretariat here. UK Network 2011 Activity Report UK Network Outreach Event 5 December 2011 RBS London The UNGC Network UK Annual Outreach Event was hosted by
- [Past Event Reports 2010](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/2010-2/) - Below you will find a brief summary of UNGC Network UK events in 2010, and past event reports. For further information about any of these events, please contact the Secretariat here. UK Network Outreach Event 13 December 2010 Hosted by Standard Chartered in London. The UN Global Compact UK Network held its annual year-end outreach
- [Past Events](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/) - Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events 2011 Past Events 2010 Past Events 2009 Past Events 2008
- [Documentation for Global Compact Network UK 2021 Annual General Meeting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/documentation-for-global-compact-network-uk-2021-annual-general-meeting/) - Documentation for Global Compact Network UK 2021 AGM AGM Notice for 30.06.21 meeting Agenda of AGM 30.06.21 Proxy Notice 11.06.21 Minutes from GCN UK AGM 03.09.2020
- [RACE TO ZERO: MOBILISING LEADERSHIP FOR A NET ZERO ECONOMY](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/race-to-zero-mobilisingleadership-for-a-netzero-economy/) - Briefing Race to Zero: Mobilising Leadership for a Net Zero Economy Limiting average global warming to 1.5°C requires an enormous transformation of our economy and energy systems. The movement of companies, governments, countries, and cities setting ambitious net zero targets and leading this transformation is building momentum faster than ever. In the UN Global Compact
- [Documentation for Global Compact Network UK 2020 Annual General Meeting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/documentation-for-global-compact-network-uk-2020-annual-general-meeting/) - Documentation for Global Compact Network UK 2020 Annual General Meeting Agenda of AGM 03.09.20 Minutes from GCN-UK AGM 24-06-19 Proxy Notice 06.08.20 AGM Notice and draft revised Articles of Association for 03.09.20 meeting
- [Child Labour Webinar Series](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/child-labour-webinar-series-2/)
- [Sustainable Finance Action Platform](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-finance-action-platform/) - UK-Norway Sustainable Finance Action Platform *Click here for access to a recording of our Kick-off event on February 2nd. 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 as co-organisers. The Platform
- [Target Gender Equality - recording](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/target-gender-equality-recording/) - "Introduction to Target Gender Equality (UK)" was a meeting for UN Global Compact Network UK members held on 29 April 2021. It focussed on the overview of the Target Gender Equality programme in the UK. To view the recording, please complete the form.
- [Benefits of joining the UK Network](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/benefits-of-joining/) - We're shaping a sustainable future. You need to be part of it. There are many benefits of membership, but for most organisations, the key issues are: Working Groups in the areas of the Global Goals, Diversity & Inclusion, TCFD, Modern Slavery Act, Child Labour, and more; an extensive offering of webinars, regular meetings, and events,
- [Human Rights](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/issues/human-rights/) - Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. The responsibility for human rights does not rest with governments or nation states alone. Human rights issues are important both for individuals and the organisations that they
- [Anti-Corruption](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/issues/anti-corruption/) - Read our most recent Report Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery. On 24 June 2004, during the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, the UN Global Compact adopted a tenth principle against corruption. This was implemented after extensive consultations and all participants yielded overwhelming expressions of support, sending
- [Issues](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/issues/) - The 10 Principles The UN Global Compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti-corruption. These core values make up the Ten Principles of the UNGC. Human Rights • Principle 1: Businesses should support
- [Business & Human Rights Summit Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/business-human-rights-summit-recordings/) - Business & Human Rights Summit Recordings *Click banner to access the recording Day 1 - March 30, 2021 Day 2 - March 31, 2021
- [Q&A with Ann Cairns, Global Chair, 30% Club](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/qa-with-ann-cairns-global-chair-30-club/) - Q&A with Ann Cairns, Global Chair, 30% Club
- [Black Lives Matter & Business 2020](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/black-lives-matter-business-2020/) - WEBINAR SERIES Black Lives Matter & Business: Storytelling Black Lives Matter & Business: Where to start Black Lives Matter & Business: Recruitment Black Lives Matter & Business: Retention Black Lives Matter & Business: Advancement Black Lives Matter & Business: Changing Corporate Culture For access to the webinar recordings, click here. The UN Global Compact Network
- [BLACK LIVES MATTER & BUSINESS Recordings](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/blm-recordings/) - 'Black Lives Matter & Business' Webinar Series Black Lives Matter & Business: Storytelling Black Lives Matter & Business: Where to Start Black Lives Matter & Business: Retention Black Lives Matter & Business: Changing Corporate Culture
- [Diversity & Inclusion Working Group 2020 Report](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/diversity-inclusion-working-group-2020-report/) - UN Global Compact Network UK Diversity & Inclusion Working Group 2020 Annual Report In line with its mission to address global issues through practical local action, the UN Global Compact Network UK (UK Network) set up a Diversity & Inclusion Working Group (D&I WG) in 2018. The WG aims to discuss some of the challenges
- [Applying a gender lens to the COVID-19 crisis: evidence from the UK](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/applying-a-gender-lens-to-the-covid-19-crisis-evidence-from-the-uk/) - By Karla Drpić - August 3, 2020 The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt at all levels of society across the world, but women's livelihoods are at particular risk. Women are more likely to be in temporary, part-time and precarious employment than men, and economic downturns such as the recession expected to
- [Children's Rights in Mandatory HR and Environmental Due Diligence](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/childrens-rights-mandatory-hr-environmental-due-diligence/) - WEBINAR: Children's Rights in Mandatory HR and Environmental Due Diligence From 10 February 2021 UK businesses and supply chains operate around the globe. They connect us to children labouring to produce cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire, to children of factory workers in Bangladesh producing our clothes as well as to children around the world using apps
- [Sustainable Finance Action Platform Kickoff Event](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-finance-action-platform-kickoff-event/) - On February 2, 2021, we held our UK-Norway Sustainable Finance Action Platform Kick-off Event. Access the recording & learn more about how you can participate!
- [Global Goals Roadshow 2020](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-roadshow-2020/) - Global Goals Roadshow 2020 Our Global Goals Roadshow offers attendees the opportunity to delve into the SDGs and explore opportunities to take action within their organisations, whilst connecting and interacting with others. Since 2017, the UN Global Compact Network UK has travelled across the UK visiting up to 13 cities a year. The 2020 Roadshow
- [The Environment](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/issues/the-environment/) - Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. The environmental principles of the Global Compact provide an entry point for business to address the key environmental challenges. In particular, the principles
- [The Ten Principles](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/the-ten-principles/) - The 10 Principles Human Rights • Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and • Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. Read more... Labour Standards • Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the
- [Climate Forum Webinar Links](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-forum-webinar-links/) - Climate Forum - Webinar Series UK Government and Business Climate Dialogue: Reaching Net Zero Through Science-Based Targets This dialogue convened government and business leaders to advance business adoption of 1.5°C aligned science-based targets and advance the UK governments' net zero goal. Climate Q&A Surgery: Decarbonising Logistics In this Q&A surgery, participants engaged in a conversation
- [Micro Enterprises](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/about-the-uk-network/micro-enterprises/) - UN Global Compact Policy on Micro Enterprises: Due to administrative constraints, the UN Global Compact does not currently allow companies with less than ten employees to formally join the initiative and be added into the UN Global Compact database. UK Network Policy on Micro Enterprises: UK Network membership is only open to organisations that are
- [WEBINAR: SDG COMPASS SERIES](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/webinar-sdg-compass-series/) - WEBINAR: THE SDG COMPASS SERIES The SDG Compass was launched in 2015 by UNGC, GRI, and WBCSD to support businesses in making meaningful contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals. It consists of five steps: Understanding the SDGs Defining Priorities Setting Targets Integration Reporting & Communication We will be presenting webinars on each step over
- [World Day Against Child Labour 2020](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/world-day-against-child-labour-2020/) - World Day Against Child Labour 2020 By Benafsha Delgado & Marcella Mizzi 12 June, 2020 Today, 12 June 2020 marks World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL). Child labour is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity, and that is harmful to their physical and mental development. Article 32 of the Convention
- [The forgotten Congolese boys working in South Kivu’s brick kilns](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/the-forgotten-congolese-boys-working-in-south-kivus-brick-kilns/) - The forgotten Congolese boys working in South Kivu's brick kilns by Benafsha Delgado - February 26, 2020 Brick kiln near Walungu, DRC, February 26, 2020 ©UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK UK/Benafsha Delgado We are travelling to a small-town South-West of Bukavu in the DRC’s South Kivu territory. We have the opportunity to speak to local
- [Our conversation with the South Kivu Mining Police – highlighting a flawed system](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/our-conversation-with-the-south-kivu-mining-police-highlighting-a-flawed-system/) - Our conversation with the South Kivu Mining Police – highlighting a flawed system by Marcella Mizzi -February 25, 2020 After a four-hour boat ride in Lake Kivu, we finally arrived in Bukavu, the capital of the South Kivu province. The city was chaotic, dusty, and run-down, but the beautiful Art Deco buildings made it very
- [The reality of child labour in Rubaya](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/the-reality-of-child-labour-in-rubaya/) - The reality of child labour in Rubaya By Benafsha Delgado - February 22, 2020 This is my second time visiting the DRC and it is simply beautiful. I may always be here for business rather than pleasure but somehow, I leave the DRC with such a feeling of elation that I cannot wait to get
- [Kinshasa’s responsible businesses speak out – we should all listen](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/kinshasas-responsible-businesses-speak-out-we-should-all-listen/) - Kinshasa’s responsible businesses speak out – we should all listen. By Marcella Mizzi - February 12, 2020 On 12 February, we partnered with our colleagues at the DRC Local Network to organise a business roundtable at the Dutch Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Eleven Congolese companies attended to hear about a project
- [A place of hope for Congo’s street girls](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/a-place-of-hope-for-congos-street-girls/) - A place of hope for Congo’s street girls by Benafsha Delgado - October 5, 2019 Wall mural at Matumaini orphanage in Kinshasa, DRC, October 5, 2019 ©UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK UK/Benafsha Delgado It is one o’clock in the afternoon and we’re in a car driving towards Matumaini – an orphanage in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic
- [Global Goals Roadshow 2019](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-roadshow-2019/) - List of Global Goals Roadshow 2019 events: Bristol - 14 May - Burges Salmon Belfast - 23 May - Herbert Smith Freehills Edinburgh - 6 June - Standard Life Aberdeen 24 June - Making Global Goals Local Business UK conference - Watch the highlights Liverpool - 2 July - Shop Direct Manchester - 1 October
- [SDGs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/4908-2/) - The Practical Guide outlines a three-step process to embed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into existing business and reporting processes. It helps business to better report their impact on the SDGs and address the information needs of relevant stakeholders. This Guide follows an approach that is aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and
- [Stoke-on-Trent](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/stoke-on-trent/) - STOKE-ON-TRENT: First Stop on our 2020 Roadshow tour! Thanks to all our Participants at our first event for the 2020 Roadshow. Safe to say, everyone took away a deeper understanding of the Goals! During the introduction, we talked about why we should care about the Global Goals. Next, we discussed how to influence others.
- [Working Groups](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/about-the-uk-network/working-groups/) - Working Groups Current Working Groups: - Modern Slavery Working Group - Global Goals Working Group - Diversity & Inclusion Working Group - Child Labour Working Group - TCFD Working Group (coming soon) Please note that Working Groups are exclusively for UK Network Members. If you have any questions regarding our Working Groups or any issues
- [Climate Action Programme Manager](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/climate-action-programme-manager/) - Climate Action Programme Manager Click to Apply Team: Climate Action Role closes - 10:00am, 20th Jan 2020 GMT (Europe/London) £30K - £36K per annum depending on experience London (Clerkenwell) Climate Action Programme Manager The UN Global Compact Network UK is part of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business initiative. We connect
- [SDG Roadshow 2018](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/) - Sustainable Development Goals Roadshow 2018 for the UK SDG Roadshow 2018 highlights: Over 8000 people engaged. 604 attendees. 70 speakers. 31 local partners. By attending SDG Roadshow events, delegates were able to develop an understanding of: What the Global Goals are; Why should business care about them; How can business contribute to achieving the
- [SDG Roadshow 2017](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-roadshow-2017/) - Global Goals Roadshow 2017 for the UK The UN Global Compact Network UK organised the SDG Roadshow 2017 which was composed of 11 Making Global Goals Local Business events in cities across the UK. The objective of this Roadshow was to raise awareness of the SDGs by explaining: What the Global Goals are; Why business
- [Global Goals Programme Manager](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-programme-manager/) - Global Goals Programme Manager Click to Apply UN Global Compact Network UK Team: Global Goals Role closes - 10:00am, 20th Jan 2020 GMT (Europe/London) £27K-30K per annum depending on experience London (Clerkenwell) Global Goals Programme Manager The UN Global Compact Network UK is part of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business
- [Global Goals & Climate Change Intern](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals-climate-change-intern/) - Global Goals & Climate Change Intern Click to Apply Team: Cross teams Role closes - 10:00am, 20th Jan 2020 GMT (Europe/London) London living wage to start London (Clerkenwell) Intern The UN Global Compact Network UK is part of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business initiative. We connect UK companies and other
- [Marketing & Communications Coordinator](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/marketing-communications-coordinator/) - Marketing & Communications Coordinator Click to Apply Grade: Entry Level Role closes - 10:00am, 20th Jan 2020 GMT (Europe/London) Up to £24-£28K per annum depending on experience Clerkenwell, London The UN Global Compact Network UK is part of the world’s largest responsible business initiative. We connect UK companies and other organisations in a global movement
- [Past Event Reports 2012](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/2012-2/) - Below you will find a brief summary of UNGC Network UK events in 2012, and past event reports. For further information about any of these events, please contact the Secretariat here. Outreach Meeting: The Evolving Role of Business in Development 7 December 2012 London, UK In a world where indebted governments are struggling to cope
- [Past Event Reports 2013](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/past-events-2013/) - Outreach Event: Architects for a Better World 10 December 2013 Hosted by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Earlier this year at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon unveiled the UNGC's Post-2015 Business Engagement Architecture. It is designed to encourage businesses to keep putting responsible business practices and sustainability objectives
- [Past Event Reports 2014](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/past-events-reports-2014/) - Event: Celebrating UN International Anti-Corruption Day: A Panel Discussion - Tuesday 9 December, 2014 As the world celebrated UN International Anti-Corruption Day, Mazars reflected on the international efforts made to combat corruption and looked forward to the future. International Anti-Corruption Day has been celebrated annually on 9 December since 2003. In 2014, the United Nations
- [Past Event Reports 2015](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/past-event-reports-2015/) - Webinar: An Introduction to the SDGs for business 10 December 2015 Hosted by BITC, WBCSD and the UN Global Compact UK This webinar provided an introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals. It explained what the SDGs are and how they came into being. It discussed why business should care about the Global Goals and how
- [Past Event Reports 2017](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/past-event-reports-2017/) - Event: Aligning Investors and Companies to Advance the SDGs 1 December 2017 The UN Global Compact Network UK and PRI joined forces to organise an event on ‘Aligning Investors and Companies to Advance the SDGs’, that took place in London on 1 December 2017. The main speakers were Steve Waygood, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at
- [Past Event Reports 2016](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/past-event-reports-2016/) - Webinar: Introduction to the SDG Compass 28 February 2017 The SDG Compass provides guidance for companies on how they can align their strategies, as well as measure and manage their contribution to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals. This webinar took participants through the various elements of the SDG Compass and highlighted business tools
- [Past Event Reports 2008](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-events/2008-2/) - Below you will find a brief summary of UNGC Network UK events in 2008, and past event reports. For further information about any of these events, please contact the Secretariat here. UK Network Outreach Event 10 December, 2008, BERR offices in London. UK Network Quarterly Meeting 18 November, 2008, IBLF offices in London. UK Network
- [Past Event Reports 2009](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-event-reports-2009/) - Below you will find a brief summary of UNGC Network UK events in 2009, and past event reports. For further information about any of these events, please contact the Secretariat here. UK Network Outreach Event 14 December, 2009, BIS offices in London. The UK Network and BIS presented a speaker from the UK government to
- [Making Global Goals Local Business – Nottingham](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-nottingham/) - Date of the event: 11 May 2017 Location: University of Nottingham Event description: Further resources: Download a .pdf 2-pager listing all the SDG targets here. More details on the Global Goals can be found here. For further information please contact the UK Network Secretariat: secretariat@unglobalcompact.org.uk This SDG Roadshow event was supported by:
- [Making Global Goals Local Business – Newcastle](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-newcastle/) - Date of event: 15 June 2017 Location: Northumbria University. Event description: The proceedings began with the showing of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business – Newcastle was formally opened by Dr Alex Hope, Senior Lecturer,
- [Making Global Goals Local Business – Liverpool](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-liverpool/) - Date of event: 21 June 2017 Location: University of Liverpool. Event description: The proceedings began with the showing of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business – Liverpool was formally opened by Professor Elizabeth Parsons,
- [Making Global Goals Local Business – Brighton](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-brighton/) - Date of the event: 29 June 2017 Location: University of Sussex Event description: The proceedings began with a presentation of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business – Brighton was formally opened by Andrew Stirling,
- [Making Global Goals Local Business - Sheffield](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-sheffield/) - Date of event: 4 May 2017 Location: Sheffield Business School. Event description: The proceedings began with a presentation of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business - Sheffield was then formally opened by Dr Christine Gilligan, Sheffield Business
- [Making Global Goals Local Business - Manchester](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/manchester/) - Date of event: 2 May 2017 Location: Manchester Metropolitan University. Number of attendees: 30 Event description: By attending Making Global Goals Local Business - Manchester participants were able to develop an understanding of: What the Global Goals are; Why should businesses care about them; How can business contribute to achieving the Goals and benefit from
- [Making Global Goals Local Business - London](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-london/) - Date of event: 24 May 2017 Location: London South Bank University. Event description: The proceedings began with a presentation of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business - London was then formally opened by the Deputy Vice
- [Making Global Goals Local Business - Leicester](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-leicester/) - Date of event: 9 May 2017 Location: University of Leicester. Event description: The proceedings began with a presentation of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business - Leicester was then formally opened by the Dean of the
- [Making Global Goals Local Business - Leeds](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-leeds/) - Date of event: 7 June 2017 Location: Leeds Beckett University. Event description: The proceedings began with a presentation of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business - Leeds was then formally opened by Professor Simon Robinson,
- [Making Global Goals Local Business - Glasgow](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-glasgow/) - Date of event: 13 June 2017 Location: Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Event description: Making Global Goals Local Business – Glasgow was formally opened by Professor Pamela Gillies CBE, Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Glasgow Caledonian University. She welcomed attendees and gave a brief description of the University’s wide ranging interests in sustainability and particularly sustainability in the
- [Making Global Goals Local Business - Bristol](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-development-goals-uk-roadshow/making-global-goals-local-business-bristol/) - Date of event: 23 May 2017 Location: University of the West of England. Event description: The proceedings began with a presentation of several short films produced by Project Everyone to help raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. The films can be found here. Making Global Goals Local Business - Bristol was then formally opened by the
- [Past Event Reports 2019](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/past-event-reports-2019/) - Webinar: The Global Goals and Business10 October 2019 Your Network Secretariat held a short webinar to provide participants with a basic knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals, explaining why business should be interested in the Goals, and providing directions to some useful tools to help business make a real contribution. The webinar was open to
- [2012](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2012-2/) - Date Reviewer(s) Reviewee(s) October - November 2012 Aviva plc Reed Elsevier twentyfifty AngloAmerican ARM G4S plc
- [2013](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2013-2/) - Date Reviewer(s) Reviewee(s) March - April 2013 November - December 2013 AngloAmerican ARM G4S plc ERM Old Mutual SABMiller Aviva plc Lonrho Reed Elsevier GSK NEC Europe
- [2014](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2014-2/) - Date Reviewer(s) Reviewee(s) February - March 2014 November - December 2014 Compass Group Marshalls NEC EuropeARM Reed Elsevier ARM G4S plc Reed ElsevierAviva plc GSK
- [2015](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2015-2/) - Date Reviewer(s) Reviewee(s) December 2015 - January 2016 ARMAviva plcGSK NEC EuropeRELX GroupRoyal Bank of Scotland
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## Venues

- [DLA Piper International](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/venue/dla-piper/)
- [Church House Westminster](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/venue/church-house-westminster/)
- [London Guildhall](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/venue/london-guildhall/)

## Events

- [Regulatory Development Q&A Surgery: UK Sustainability Reporting Standards](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/regulatory-development-qa-surgery-uk-sustainability-reporting-standards/) - Join this session to hear directly from the Financial Conduct Authority and the Department for Business and Trade on the upcoming UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). We will cover the key features of UK SRS S1 and S2, explore their practical implications for businesses, and provide an opportunity to put your questions to senior
- [SDG Roadshow - Belfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow-belfast/) - Across the UK, businesses are under pressure to respond to the social and environmental challenges playing out in the communities where they operate. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain a clear and widely recognised framework for action, but with 2030 fast approaching, expectations have shifted towards measurable, place-based impact. Done well, embedding the SDGs
- [SDG Roadshow - Manchester](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow/) - Across the UK, businesses are under pressure to respond to the social and environmental challenges playing out in the communities where they operate. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain a clear and widely recognised framework for action, but with 2030 fast approaching, expectations have shifted towards measurable, place-based impact. Done well, embedding the SDGs
- [SDG Roadshow - Glasgow](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow-glasgow/) - Across the UK, businesses are under pressure to respond to the social and environmental challenges playing out in the communities where they operate. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain a clear and widely recognised framework for action, but with 2030 fast approaching, expectations have shifted towards measurable, place-based impact. Done well, embedding the SDGs
- [SDG Roadshow - Bristol](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow-bristol/) - Across the UK, businesses are under pressure to respond to the social and environmental challenges playing out in the communities where they operate. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain a clear and widely recognised framework for action, but with 2030 fast approaching, expectations have shifted towards measurable, place-based impact. Done well, embedding the SDGs
- [Nature Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-3-4/) - This group provides a peer-learning forum for companies to share approaches and challenges related to identifying, addressing, and disclosing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Workshop 7 - Making the Business Case for Science-based Targets for Nature](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-workshop-7-making-the-business-case-for-science-based-targets-for-nature/) - This accelerator is a capacity-building programme designed to support companies to undertake a nature materiality assessment and set science-based targets for nature, in line with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology. Delivered in collaboration with Ramboll UK, the accelerator will support companies to build in-house expertise on the SBTN methods, identify their current readiness levels to set science-based targets for nature, and take steps to increase preparedness.
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-3-2/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group is a forum to share expertise and best practice on sustainability reporting, with a focus on preparing for mandatory reporting under frameworks such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). Through expert insights and peer-to-peer learning, the group provides a space for
- [Modern Slavery Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-3-5/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss the challenges of addressing modern slavery within their operations and supply chains, share best practice on complying with the UK Modern Slavery Act, and strengthen their approaches through expert insight and collaborative learning.
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Business Development](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-business-development/) - This event will equip professionals in business development with the knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day work. It will explore the intersections of business development and sustainability, what teams need to know to support ESG integration across the business, and how both functions can collaborate effectively to drive
- [DEI Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-3-4/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into their strategies and operations and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-3-2/) - The group provides a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and address their material impacts, risks, and opportunities related to resource
- [SDG Flag Day](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-flag-day/) - The SDG Flag Campaign started in the Netherlands and has grown to see thousands of businesses, government departments, civil society organisations, and schools raise an SDG flag each September to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN Global Compact Network UK will participate for the fifth consecutive year,
- [Social Sustainability Peer Learning Platform](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-peer-learning-platform-2/) - A structured peer-learning platform that brings together international companies over a 2-day event to share practical approaches, gain expert insight, and strengthen their social sustainability and human rights practices through trusted collaboration and blended in-person and virtual engagement.
- [Social Sustainability Peer Learning Platform](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-peer-learning-platform/) - A structured peer-learning platform that brings together international companies over a 2-day event to share practical approaches, gain expert insight, and strengthen their social sustainability and human rights practices through trusted collaboration and blended in-person and virtual engagement.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 5 - Solutions Showcase](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-5-solutions-showcase/) - This accelerator empowers your company’s young talent to collaborate and accelerate business innovation toward the SDGs. This six-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models, and to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives. This event will showcase the solutions that the company teams have been developing throughout the course of
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-24/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Workshop 6 - Land: Setting Targets and Act & Track](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-workshop-6-land-setting-targets-and-act-track/) - This accelerator is a capacity-building programme designed to support companies to undertake a nature materiality assessment and set science-based targets for nature, in line with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology. Delivered in collaboration with Ramboll UK, the accelerator will support companies to build in-house expertise on the SBTN methods, identify their current readiness levels to set science-based targets for nature, and take steps to increase preparedness.
- [Sustainable Supplier Training Programme 2026: Review and Closing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-supplier-training-programme-2026-review-and-closing/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainability.
- [Just Transition in Practice: The Role of Business & Finance (LCAW 2026)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/just-transition-in-practice-the-role-of-business-finance-lcaw-2026/) - Organised by the UN Global Compact and Human Level, this interactive roundtable will convene UN partners, business, and investors to advance action on climate action that is just and focused on people through conversation that is open, practical, and grounded in real experience. The event will be supported by the OECD, UN PRI, and UNEP
- [Sustainable Procurement: The Missing Link in Climate Action (LCAW 2026)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-procurement-the-missing-link-in-climate-action-lcaw-2026/) - This high-level event will bring together CPOs, CFOs, CEOs, government coalition members, chambers of commerce, sustainability experts, and industry leaders to advance climate action through the UN Global Compact’s new Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework.
- [The Business Case for Internal Carbon Pricing: Side Event at Reset Connect (LCAW 2026)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/the-business-case-for-internal-carbon-pricing-side-event-at-reset-connect-lcaw-2026/) - In collaboration with the Sustainable Procurement Pledge’s Carbon Pricing Pilot Group, this event will highlight the growing importance of internal carbon pricing (ICP) as a tool for embedding climate considerations into business decisions.
- [Ambition to Action: How the SBTi’s new Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 represents a step-change for corporate resilience (LCAW 2026)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/ambition-to-action-how-the-sbtis-new-corporate-net-zero-standard-v2-represents-a-step-change-for-corporate-resilience-lcaw-2026/) - Featuring a keynote address from the SBTi’s CEO David Kennedy, this event will explore how the next evolution of the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard will help accelerate meaningful action and strengthen corporate resilience in a rapidly evolving context for corporate climate action.
- [Establishing a Thames Basin Collaborative: Business Roundtable (LCAW 2026)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/establishing-a-thames-basin-collaborative-business-roundtable-lcaw-2026/) - This session hosted by the Water Resilience Coalition, in collaboration with the UN Global Compact Network UK and the World Economic Forum’s Water Future Initiative, will convene a small group of senior leaders across business, government, and civil society to inform the design and launch of a Thames River Basin Collaborative – a business-led platform
- [Annual General Meeting 2026](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/annual-general-meeting-2026/) - Join us for the UN Global Compact Network UK’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), our flagship members-only gathering. This year’s AGM will provide a space for learning and discussion, across business, civil society, and academia, on what responsible AI adoption looks like in practice. As AI is becoming increasingly pervasive across operations, from supply chains
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Workshop 5 - Freshwater: Setting Targets and Act & Track](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-workshop-5-freshwater-setting-targets-and-act-track/) - This accelerator is a capacity-building programme designed to support companies to undertake a nature materiality assessment and set science-based targets for nature, in line with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology. Delivered in collaboration with Ramboll UK, the accelerator will support companies to build in-house expertise on the SBTN methods, identify their current readiness levels to set science-based targets for nature, and take steps to increase preparedness.
- [Sustainable Supplier Training Programme 2026: Sustainability Reporting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-supplier-training-programme-2026-sustainability-reporting/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainability.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-4-4/) - This accelerator empowers your company’s young talent to collaborate and accelerate business innovation toward the SDGs. This six-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models, and to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-2-2/) - The group provides a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and address their material impacts, risks, and opportunities related to resource
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer-Learning Group 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-3-3/) - A six-month, action-oriented programme that equips companies with the tools, expert guidance, and peer support needed to identify salient human rights risks, establish robust due diligence processes, and turn human rights commitments into practical, measurable action.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-25/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [Nature Working Group: Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-1-4/) - This group provides a peer-learning forum for companies to share approaches and challenges related to identifying, addressing, and disclosing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [2026 Kick-off: Maximise Your Membership Value for the Upcoming Year](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2026-kick-off-maximise-your-membership-value-for-the-upcoming-year/) - Join this event to meet with other participants of UN Global Compact Network UK and plan your engagement with us in the year ahead. You will hear about the activities and events planned for 2026 from our Environment, Social, and Governance teams.
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Information Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-information-session/) - Join this session to learn about our new Accelerator, a capacity-building programme delivered in partnership with Ramboll UK, to help companies undertake a nature materiality assessment and increase their readiness to set science-based targets for nature.
- [Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Roundtable: Managing Human Rights Risks in Responsible Disengagement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/human-rights-in-challenging-contexts-roundtable-managing-human-rights-risks-in-responsible-disengagement/) - A closed-door roundtable series providing a safe space for practitioners to share experiences and gain practical, sector-sensitive strategies for managing human rights risks and due diligence in politically sensitive and conflict-affected contexts.
- [The Business Role in Systems Change: Understanding Tipping Points Risks](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/the-business-role-in-systems-change-understanding-tipping-points-risks/) - This session will explore the concept of tipping points and how they manifest both in the Earth system and in low-carbon transitions. It will provide an overview of the current state of Earth system tipping points (ESTPs) and the potential implications for future climate scenarios if these thresholds are exceeded, while also showing why positive
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Local Kick-Off](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-local-kick-off/) - A six-month, action-oriented programme that equips companies with the tools, expert guidance, and peer support needed to identify salient human rights risks, establish robust due diligence processes, and turn human rights commitments into practical, measurable action.
- [The Business Role in Systems Change: Systems Thinking in Business and Climate](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/the-business-role-in-systems-change-systems-thinking-in-business-and-climate/) - This session will support businesses to engage with the necessary concepts, tools, and mental models for embracing the uncertainty and complexity associated with systems change. It will help participants respond to the difficult reality of plausible worst-case climate scenarios presented in the first session, orienting them towards the systems intelligence required to retain a sense
- [Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Roundtable: Embedding Human Rights into Crisis Preparedness and Response](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/human-rights-in-challenging-contexts-roundtable-embedding-human-rights-into-crisis-preparedness-and-response/) - A closed-door roundtable series providing a safe space for practitioners to share experiences and gain practical, sector-sensitive strategies for managing human rights risks and due diligence in politically sensitive and conflict-affected contexts.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-28/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [DEI Working Group: Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-1-4/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into their strategies and operations and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage
- [Modern Slavery Working Group: Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-1-4/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss the challenges of addressing modern slavery within their operations and supply chains, share best practice on complying with the UK Modern Slavery Act, and strengthen their approaches through expert insight and collaborative learning.
- [Sustainable Supplier Training Programme 2025: Programme Launch](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-supplier-training-programme-2025-programme-launch/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Workshop 1 - Kick-off](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-workshop-1-kick-off/) - This accelerator is a capacity-building programme designed to support companies to undertake a nature materiality assessment and set science-based targets for nature, in line with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology. Delivered in collaboration with Ramboll UK, the accelerator will support companies to build in-house expertise on the SBTN methods, identify their current readiness levels to set science-based targets for nature, and take steps to increase preparedness.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group: Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-1-4/) - This exclusive forum is to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, collaboration, and best practices relating to science-based net zero targets and decarbonisation pathways.
- [The Business Role in Systems Change: Triggering Positive Tipping Points](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/the-business-role-in-systems-change-triggering-positive-tipping-points/) - This session will showcase two transformative tools and concepts that can help businesses both understand how to initiate positive systems change in practice and identify economic models that support corporate sustainability. An overview of the University of Exeter’s Positive Tipping Points toolkit will demonstrate how targeting specific system dynamics offers an effective route for businesses
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer-Learning Group 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-1-3/) - A six-month, action-oriented programme that equips companies with the tools, expert guidance, and peer support needed to identify salient human rights risks, establish robust due diligence processes, and turn human rights commitments into practical, measurable action.
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Human Resources](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-human-resources/) - This event will equip human resources professionals with the knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day work. It will explore the intersections of human resources and sustainability, what HR teams need to know to support ESG integration across the business, and how both functions can collaborate effectively to drive
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-1-4/) - This accelerator empowers your company’s young talent to collaborate and accelerate business innovation toward the SDGs. This six-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models, and to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group: Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-1-2/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group is a forum to share expertise and best practice on sustainability reporting, with a focus on preparing for mandatory reporting under frameworks such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). Through expert insights and peer-to-peer learning, the group provides a space for
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-1-2/) - The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and address their material impacts, risks,
- [European Peer Learning Group on Climate: 7th Annual Meeting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/european-peer-learning-group-on-climate-7th-annual-meeting/) - The European (EU) Peer Learning Group (PLG) on Climate is an exclusive knowledge-sharing platform with annual meetings of European companies in the field of climate action, and enables discussion, networking, and information exchange with peers and experts.
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Workshop 2 - Assess](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-workshop-2-assess/) - This accelerator is a capacity-building programme designed to support companies to undertake a nature materiality assessment and set science-based targets for nature, in line with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology. Delivered in collaboration with Ramboll UK, the accelerator will support companies to build in-house expertise on the SBTN methods, identify their current readiness levels to set science-based targets for nature, and take steps to increase preparedness.
- [New Joiner Webinar](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-joiner-webinar-3/) - Join this webinar to learn how to maximise your engagement in the UN Global Compact. We will cover the participation requirements and explore the wide range of programmes, activities, and resources available to you and your colleagues. This webinar is ideal for companies that have recently joined the UN Global Compact or new employees of
- [Dialogue for Change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-change-3/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK and Impact have designed ‘Dialogue for Change’, a 12 week programme to support those responsible for sustainability performance within their organisation to mobilise action across departments. This programme aims to support participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-27/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-2-4/) - This accelerator empowers your company’s young talent to collaborate and accelerate business innovation toward the SDGs. This six-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models, and to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [Sustainable Supplier Training Programme 2026: How to Integrate the SDGs Within Your Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-supplier-training-programme-2026-how-to-integrate-the-sdgs-within-your-business/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainability.
- [Social Mobility Report Launch](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-mobility-report-launch/) - Join us on 15th April at the launch of our latest report: Unlocking Regional Barriers to Social Mobility. The launch event is in London at Slaughter and May's offices. It will be an opportunity to hear insights and recommendations, engage with policymakers and ensure your organisation is leading the way in social mobility.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-26/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [Sustainable Supplier Training Programme 2026: Reducing CO2 Emissions – Carbon Footprint](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-supplier-training-programme-2026-reducing-co2-emissions-carbon-footprint/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [Nature Action Dialogues](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-action-dialogues/) - The Nature Action Dialogues provide a unique and powerful forum where business, finance and conservation leaders meet as peers to advance collaboration at the nexus of biodiversity, climate, water, and health. This is a working space to accelerate change, shape leadership, and unlock sustainable growth while halting and reversing nature loss.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer-Learning Group 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-2-3/) - A six-month, action-oriented programme that equips companies with the tools, expert guidance, and peer support needed to identify salient human rights risks, establish robust due diligence processes, and turn human rights commitments into practical, measurable action.
- [Sustainable Supplier Training Programme 2026: Working Towards a Gender Equity Plan](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-supplier-training-programme-2026-working-towards-a-gender-equity-plan/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainability.
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Workshop 3 - Assess (cont.)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-workshop-3-assess-cont/) - This accelerator is a capacity-building programme designed to support companies to undertake a nature materiality assessment and set science-based targets for nature, in line with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology. Delivered in collaboration with Ramboll UK, the accelerator will support companies to build in-house expertise on the SBTN methods, identify their current readiness levels to set science-based targets for nature, and take steps to increase preparedness.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-3-2/) - This accelerator empowers your company’s young talent to collaborate and accelerate business innovation toward the SDGs. This six-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models, and to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [DEI Working Group: Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-2-4/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into their strategies and operations and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Corporate Affairs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-corporate-affairs/) - This event will equip professionals in corporate affairs with the knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day work. It will explore the intersections of corporate affairs and sustainability, what teams need to know to support ESG integration across the business, and how both functions can collaborate effectively to drive
- [Sustainable Supplier Training Programme 2026: Human Rights Due Diligence](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-supplier-training-programme-2026-human-rights-due-diligence/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainability.
- [Nature Working Group: Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-2-4/) - This group provides a peer-learning forum for companies to share approaches and challenges related to identifying, addressing, and disclosing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group: Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-2-4/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss the challenges of addressing modern slavery within their operations and supply chains, share best practice on complying with the UK Modern Slavery Act, and strengthen their approaches through expert insight and collaborative learning.
- [Nature Ambition Accelerator: Workshop 4 - Prioritise](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-ambition-accelerator-workshop-4-prioritise/) - This accelerator is a capacity-building programme designed to support companies to undertake a nature materiality assessment and set science-based targets for nature, in line with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) methodology. Delivered in collaboration with Ramboll UK, the accelerator will support companies to build in-house expertise on the SBTN methods, identify their current readiness levels to set science-based targets for nature, and take steps to increase preparedness.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group: Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-2-4/) - This exclusive forum is to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, collaboration, and best practices relating to science-based net zero targets and decarbonisation pathways.
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group: Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-2-2/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group is a forum to share expertise and best practice on sustainability reporting, with a focus on preparing for mandatory reporting under frameworks such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). Through expert insights and peer-to-peer learning, the group provides a space for
- [Climate Peer Learning Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-3-4/) - This exclusive forum is to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, collaboration, and best practices relating to science-based net zero targets and decarbonisation pathways.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-23/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [Operationalising Social Sustainability Webinar 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/operationalising-social-sustainability-webinar-1/) - A practical webinar series that equips participants with hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and expert insights to confidently turn social sustainability commitments into effective, operational action within their organisations.
- [Operationalising Social Sustainability Webinar 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/operationalising-social-sustainability-webinar-3/) - A practical webinar series that equips participants with hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and expert insights to confidently turn social sustainability commitments into effective, operational action within their organisations.
- [New Joiner Webinar](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-joiner-webinar/) - Join this webinar to learn how to maximise your engagement in the UN Global Compact. We will cover the participation requirements and explore the wide range of programmes, activities, and resources available to you and your colleagues. This webinar is ideal for companies that have recently joined the UN Global Compact or new employees of
- [Operationalising Social Sustainability Webinar 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/operationalising-social-sustainability-webinar-2/) - A practical webinar series that equips participants with hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and expert insights to confidently turn social sustainability commitments into effective, operational action within their organisations.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-22/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [Operationalising Social Sustainability Webinar 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/operationalising-social-sustainability-webinar-4/) - A practical webinar series that equips participants with hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and expert insights to confidently turn social sustainability commitments into effective, operational action within their organisations.
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Briefs Launch Event](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-briefs-launch-event/) - This event will wrap up the 'Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions' series, exploring further ways that sustainability professionals can embed ESG within their organisations. It will also launch a series of seven briefs covering each of the sessions from 2025 and 2026.
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group: Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-4-2/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group is a forum to share expertise and best practice on sustainability reporting, with a focus on preparing for mandatory reporting under frameworks such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). Through expert insights and peer-to-peer learning, the group provides a space for
- [Modern Slavery Working Group: Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-4-4/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss the challenges of addressing modern slavery within their operations and supply chains, share best practice on complying with the UK Modern Slavery Act, and strengthen their approaches through expert insight and collaborative learning.
- [DEI Working Group: Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-4-4/) - This peer-learning Working Group supports Network participants to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into their strategies and operations and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage
- [Climate Peer Learning Group: Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-4-4/) - This exclusive forum is to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, collaboration, and best practices relating to science-based net zero targets and decarbonisation pathways.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-21/) - Join this informal morning session open to all members of the UN Global Compact Network UK to meet and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-4-2/) - The group provides a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and address their material impacts, risks, and opportunities related to resource
- [Nature Working Group: Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-4-4/) - This group provides a peer-learning forum for companies to share approaches and challenges related to identifying, addressing, and disclosing nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [‘Tackling Child Labour in Global Supply Chains: From Data to Due Diligence’ Webinar](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/tackling-child-labour-in-global-supply-chains-from-data-to-due-diligence-webinar/) - This webinar will examine the escalating business and human rights implications of child labour in global value chains. Participants will learn how to identify risks in their supply chains, embed child-rights risk assessments into existing systems, develop credible remediation pathways, and strengthen supplier engagement - reducing operational and legal risk while building supply-chain resilience and
- [2026 Kick-Off: Online Event](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2026-kick-off-online-event/) - Can't make it to London? Join online for your essential roadmap for maximising your engagement to drive tangible sustainability results and connect with the UK's leading responsible businesses. We've condensed the essentials into a focused, one-hour session. The event will deliver an overview of the 2026 programme to efficiently kickstart your planning, followed by a
- [2026 Kick-Off: In-Person Event](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2026-kick-off-in-person-event/) - Featuring a mix of informal networking, presentations, and interactive programme exhibitions, the in-person event is your essential roadmap for maximising your engagement to drive tangible sustainability results and connect with the UK's leading responsible businesses. Joining in person will give you the chance to: Plan and Prioritise: map your year, allocate resources, and understand what
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-18/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [Addressing Human Rights Challenges in the Construction Industry: Hidden Labour Abuses in Construction Supply Chains](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/addressing-human-rights-challenges-in-the-construction-industry-hidden-labour-abuses-in-construction-supply-chains/) - This session will unpack how ethical procurement can be more than policy - how it can drive real change for workers at the sharpest end of global demand. It will explore how construction firms can move from passive compliance to active accountability, ensuring that improvements reach the communities most affected. Participants will be challenged to
- [Addressing Human Rights Issues in the Construction Sector: Construction and Ethical Decarbonisation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/addressing-human-rights-issues-in-the-construction-sector-construction-and-ethical-decarbonisation/) - By exploring how environmental and social goals can reinforce one another, this session reveals the power of integrated action. Responsible procurement, supplier accountability, and inclusive collaboration are essential tools for business resilience and reputation. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to inform human rights strategies; ensuring that sustainability efforts uplift rather than undermine.
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-4-2/) - Participation in the Climate & Human Rights Working Group provides companies with a forum to expand their understanding of climate and human rights impacts and due diligence practices throughout the value chain. The transition to a low-carbon economy offers an opportunity to recognise that economic, social, and environmental sustainability are interrelated and of equal importance
- [Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Roundtables: Session 2 | Responding to State-Imposed Human Rights Abuses](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/human-rights-in-challenging-contexts-roundtables-4/) - This series of four in-person roundtable discussions will cover highly sensitive human rights issues for business including due diligence during conflict, state-imposed forced labour, and responsible exit. This session will focus on state-imposed forced labour and the companion risks of pervasive surveillance and constrained civic space. Attendees will explore practical detection and evidence-gathering techniques (supply-chain
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-19/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [Elevating Scope 3 Strategy: Addressing Emissions Through Business Model Adaptation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/advanced-scope-3-solutions-7/) - This webinar will explore how companies are utilising Scope 3 insights to justify more fundamental business model shifts and transformation. It will demonstrate how leading businesses are realising the deepest emissions reductions through reducing their impact on resource use and regenerating nature, as well as exploring how they first uncovered the potential of these strategies
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-4-3/)
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-4-3/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Elevating Scope 3 Strategy: Regulations, Reporting, and Target Setting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/advanced-scope-3-solutions-4/) - As the first webinar in the series, this session will help participants to understand what the latest regulations and requirements mean for their approach to Scope 3 over the short, medium, and long term. Insights from influential bodies, in addition to business case studies, will demonstrate how aligning with the needs of these key stakeholders
- [Elevating Scope 3 Strategy: Refining Emissions Measurement and Tracking](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/advanced-scope-3-solutions-5/) - This webinar will provide an overview of how Scope 3 measurement is evolving, addressing the shortcomings among commonly used methodologies and highlighting how businesses can prioritise greater transparency, integrity, and consistency going forward. It will focus on emerging best practices in emissions accounting that can enable this and support better decision-making around reduction activities. Case
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-4-3/)
- [Advanced Scope 3 Solutions: Integrating Data into Business Strategy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/advanced-scope-3-solutions-6/) - This webinar will help businesses to value Scope 3 beyond compliance and regulatory needs and begin to recognise it as a source of value creation within their low-carbon transition. It will provide an overview of how leading businesses have elevated Scope 3 data into strategic decision-making for the whole business, through demonstrating the business case
- [Environment Q&A Surgery: Corporate Climate Advocacy: Strategic Engagement on the Road to COP30 and Beyond](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-10/) - Corporate Climate Advocacy: Strategic Engagement on the Road to COP30 and Beyond Wednesday 5th November, 10:00 -11:00 GMT This Q&A session offers UNGC UK members an opportunity to understand the emerging COP30 Climate Action Agenda, gain insights into corporate advocacy trends shaping private sector engagement at UNFCCC COPs, and explore ways businesses can responsibly participate,
- [Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Roundtables: Session 1 | Navigating Human Rights Due Diligence in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/human-rights-in-challenging-contexts-roundtables-2/) - This series of four in-person roundtable discussions will cover highly sensitive human rights issues for business including due diligence during conflict, state-imposed forced labour, and responsible exit. Session 1 | Navigating Human Rights Due Diligence in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) This session will unpack practical techniques for carrying out human rights due diligence where
- [Annual Summit - Unlocking Competitive Advantage Through ESG](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/annual-summit-2/) - The 2025 UN Global Compact Network UK Annual Summit will convene business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore delivering tangible business benefits by driving progress on sustainability. Through thought-provoking panel discussions, engaging fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking, the Summit will showcase how you can future-proof your business in a rapidly changing world
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-14/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [SDG Roadshow 2025 - Liverpool](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow-2025-liverpool/) - Liverpool is taking decisive steps toward a net zero economy by 2030, reshaping its business environment through investments in clean transport, energy efficiency, and inclusive growth. These developments bring both pressure and opportunity for businesses to align with the city’s sustainability agenda, mitigate emerging ESG risks, and contribute to long-term regional resilience. To support this
- [SDG Roadshow 2025 - Edinburgh](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow-2025-edinburgh/) - Edinburgh is recognised internationally for its leadership in sustainability, having earned CDP A List status for four consecutive years. The city’s strategic investments in green infrastructure, public transport electrification, and energy efficiency programmes reflect a strong commitment to sustainable development. To further advance these initiatives and offer businesses a dedicated platform for deeper engagement in
- [SDG Roadshow 2025 - Birmingham](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow-2025-birmingham/) - Birmingham’s ambitious sustainability agenda, including its target to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, is creating new challenges and opportunities for local businesses. Initiatives such as the Clean Air Zone, expansion of green infrastructure, and support for circular economy practices are reshaping the city’s economic landscape and opening avenues for innovation and growth. To support
- [SDG Roadshow 2025 - Belfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshow-2025-belfast/) - Belfast is undergoing a period of significant transformation, marked by an increasing commitment to sustainable development. From clean energy investments to inclusive employment initiatives and innovation-led urban regeneration, the city is actively laying the groundwork for long-term, resilient growth. Achieving these ambitions, however, depends on effective cross-sector collaboration – with businesses playing a vital role
- [New Joiner Briefing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-joiner-briefing-6/) - Join this webinar to learn how to maximise your engagement in the UN Global Compact. We will cover the participation requirements and explore the wide range of programmes, activities, and resources available to you and your colleagues. This webinar is ideal for companies that have recently joined the UN Global Compact or new employees of
- [Social Mobility Regional Consultations - Exeter](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-mobility-regional-consultations-5/) - The regional consultation sessions will bring together companies, industry leaders, and local governments to explore region-specific challenges and drive actionable solutions that contribute to a fairer and more diverse workforce nationwide to create a platform to share insights on social mobility challenges.
- [Social Mobility Regional Consultations - Glasgow](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-mobility-regional-consultations-3/) - The regional consultation sessions will bring together companies, industry leaders, and local governments to explore region-specific challenges and drive actionable solutions that contribute to a fairer and more diverse workforce nationwide to create a platform to share insights on social mobility challenges.
- [Social Mobility Regional Consultations - Leeds](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-mobility-regional-consultations/) - The regional consultation sessions will bring together companies, industry leaders, and local governments to explore region-specific challenges and drive actionable solutions that contribute to a fairer and more diverse workforce nationwide to create a platform to share insights on social mobility challenges.
- [Social Mobility Regional Consultations - Cardiff](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-mobility-regional-consultations-4/) - The regional consultation sessions will bring together companies, industry leaders, and local governments to explore region-specific challenges and drive actionable solutions that contribute to a fairer and more diverse workforce nationwide to create a platform to share insights on social mobility challenges.
- [Social Mobility Regional Consultations - Belfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-mobility-regional-consultations-2/) - The regional consultation sessions will bring together companies, industry leaders, and local governments to explore region-specific challenges and drive actionable solutions that contribute to a fairer and more diverse workforce nationwide to create a platform to share insights on social mobility challenges.
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Finance](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-finance/) - This event series aims to provide those working in core business functions with the necessary knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day jobs. The first session will explore how the Legal function impacts sustainability, what corporate Legal professionals should know or consider to promote the integration of sustainability throughout
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Marketing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-marketing/) - This event series aims to provide those working in core business functions with the necessary knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day jobs. The first session will explore how the Marketing function impacts sustainability, what Marketing professionals should know or consider to promote the integration of sustainability throughout the
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-19/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-18/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-17/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-16/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-15/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-13/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-12/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-20/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-21/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-22/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-23/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [Corporate Governance Webinar Series 2025 - Board Dynamics: Preparing for Increased Risk Oversight](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/21582/) - With the UK Corporate Governance Code placing greater demands on boards for oversight, accountability, and long-term value creation, this session will explore the critical role boards play in strategic stewardship. It will examine how robust board dynamics – such as leadership behaviours, diversity, and committee structures – can improve both governance and business outcomes, boosting
- [Corporate Governance Webinar Series: Re-engineering Internal Control Systems](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/corporate-governance-webinar-series-re-engineering-internal-control-systems/) - This session will focus on strengthening your company’s internal control systems and risk management frameworks in light of evolving risks, such as climate change, cyber threats, and market instability. Learn practical steps for integrating ESG considerations into your governance framework, and how to ensure your risk management systems not only meet compliance standards but also
- [Corporate Governance Webinar Series: Decoding Upcoming Corporate Governance Regulations – What’s Changed and Why It Matters](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/corporate-governance-webinar-series-decoding-upcoming-corporate-governance-regulations-whats-changed-and-why-it-matters/) - This session will explore the key changes brought about by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, the FCA anti-greenwashing rule, and the new UK Corporate Governance Code. Experts will outline what companies need to do now to align with new regulations, shifting the focus from compliance to strategic governance.
- [Annual General Meeting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/annual-general-meeting-2/) - The Annual General Meeting provides an opportunity for Network members to reflect on the past year and discuss how we can continue supporting your sustainability challenges going forward.
- [New Joiner Briefing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-joiner-briefing-7/) - Join this webinar to learn how to maximise your engagement in the UN Global Compact. We will cover the participation requirements and explore the wide range of programmes, activities, and resources available to you and your colleagues. This webinar is ideal for companies that have recently joined the UN Global Compact or new employees of
- [New Joiner Briefing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-joiner-briefing-5/) - Join this webinar to learn how to maximise your engagement in the UN Global Compact. We will cover the participation requirements and explore the wide range of programmes, activities, and resources available to you and your colleagues. This webinar is ideal for companies that have recently joined the UN Global Compact or new employees of
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-9/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-10/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-11/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-7/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-8/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-3/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-4/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-5/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-6/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [CoP Drop-in Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session-2/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-20/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues.
- [Dialogue for Change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-change/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK and Impact have designed ‘Dialogue for Change’, an 8 week programme to support those responsible for sustainability performance within their organisation to mobilise action across departments. This programme aims to support participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability
- [Recruitment Webinar: Accelerate Sustainable Action: UN Global Compact Info Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/recruitment-webinar-accelerate-sustainable-action-un-global-compact-info-session-4/) - This webianr explores the benefits of joining the Network, along with the ways in which UN Global Compact participation can support businesses to accelerate their sustainability journey.
- [Environment Q&A Surgery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-7/) - Environment Q&A Surgeries offer sustainability professionals a forum to engage with leaders and experts on a variety of environmental topics, practices, and challenges
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Session 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-session-1/) - The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-1-3/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-1-3/) - The MSWG is a forum to explore challenges and best practices around modern slavery. Discussions revolve around the following themes: modern slavery, labour exploitation, decent work, and human rights due diligence.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-2-3/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-occupational-health-and-safety-ohs-2/) - Occupational health and safety (OHS) is concerned with the safety, health, welfare, and wellbeing of people when they are at work. Fostering OSH is good for people and the organisation. It can help prevent stress and illness whilst creating positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. This session will discuss the steps SMEs
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Kick Off Event](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-kick-off-event-2/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-1-3/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [2025 Kick-off: Maximise Your Membership Value for the Upcoming Year](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-kick-off-maximise-your-membership-value-for-the-upcoming-year/) - Join this event to meet with other participants of UN Global Compact Network UK and plan your engagement with us in the year ahead. You will hear about the activities and events planned for 2025 from our Environment, Social, and Governance teams.
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Session 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-session-4/) - The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Session 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-session-2/) - The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Session 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-session-3/) - The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for companies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to the implementation of circular economy principles that support businesses to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create positive outcomes for nature and people. This group is for companies that have already begun to identify and
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Solutions Exhibition](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-solutions-exhibition/) - The SDG Innovation Acclerator for Young Professionals is a six-month programme which activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives. This event will showcase the solutions that the company teams have been developing throughout the course of
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-3/) - The SDG Innovation Acclerator for Young Professionals is a six-month programme which activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-4-3/) - The SDG Innovation Acclerator for Young Professionals is a six-month programme which activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-1-3/) - The SDG Innovation Acclerator for Young Professionals is a six-month programme which activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals: Camp 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-2-3/) - The SDG Innovation Acclerator for Young Professionals is a six-month programme which activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies, initiatives, and business models to deliver on their company’s sustainability objectives.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer Learning Group 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-1-2/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer Learning Group 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-2-2/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer Learning Group 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-3-2/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [Recruitment Webinar: Accelerate Sustainable Action: UN Global Compact Info Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/recruitment-webinar-accelerate-sustainable-action-un-global-compact-info-session-5/) - This webianr explores the benefits of joining the Network, along with the ways in which UN Global Compact participation can support businesses to accelerate their sustainability journey.
- [Recruitment Webinar: Accelerate Sustainable Action: UN Global Compact Info Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/recruitment-webinar-accelerate-sustainable-action-un-global-compact-info-session-6/) - This webianr explores the benefits of joining the Network, along with the ways in which UN Global Compact participation can support businesses to accelerate their sustainability journey.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Review and Closing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-review-and-closing-2/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Reducing CO2 Emissions - Carbon Footprint](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-reducing-co2-emissions-carbon-footprint-2/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Working towards a Gender Equity Plan](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-working-towards-a-gender-equity-plan-2/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: How to create a Code of Conduct](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-how-to-create-a-code-of-conduct-2/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Welcome/ Programme Launch](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-welcome-programme-launch-2/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Sustainability Reporting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-sustainability-reporting-2/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2030 Vision: Uniting Europe in the Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows Meeting One](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2030-vision-uniting-europe-in-the-fight-against-illicit-financial-flows-meeting-one/)
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: How to Integrate the SDGs within your Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-how-to-integrate-the-sdgs-within-your-business-2/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [Anti-Corruption Collective Action Workshop](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/anti-corruption-collective-action-workshop-2/)
- [2030 Vision: Uniting Europe in the Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows Incubation Lab](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2030-vision-uniting-europe-in-the-fight-against-illicit-financial-flows-incubation-lab-2/)
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Reporting on the 'S' in ESG](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-reporting-on-the-s-in-esg-2/) - Amongst SMEs, the practice of sustainability reporting is not widespread. This is understandable, given the complexity of reporting frameworks and the data-gathering efforts required. Despite these challenges, the importance of reporting is gathering pace and there is a growing expectation by stakeholders including investors, commercial partners, and governments for companies of all sizes to disclose
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Building Good Governance Practices](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-building-good-governance-practices-2/) - The principles of good governance are just as relevant for SMEs as they are for larger companies and although they are not subject to the same prescriptive requirements, SMEs can be just as vulnerable to risks. This session will explore how SMEs can implement processes for effective business management, risk mitigation, transparency, and accountability. It
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei-2/) - Fostering and implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is crucial for SMEs to ensure they attract the best people to support their long-term resilience and growth. In practice, this entails cultivating workplace environments that prioritise safety and a genuine sense of belonging for every individual. This session will introduce the DEI agenda
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-17/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [New Joiner Briefing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-joiner-briefing-2/) - Quarterly webinars to help members navigate benefits and requirements of participation, as well as, answer any questions they have upon joining.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-15/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-16/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-13/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-3-3/)
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-1-3/) - The DEIWG aims to discuss the challenges businesses are facing integrating DEI into their strategies and operations, and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage.
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-2-3/)
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-2-2/)
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-3-3/)
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-3-4/)
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-1-2/) - The C&HRWG provides companies with a forum to expand their understanding of climate and human rights impacts and due diligence practices throughout the value chain.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 5](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-5-2/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-2-3/)
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-3-3/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-4-3/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [Environment Q&A Surgery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-8/) - Environment Q&A Surgeries offer sustainability professionals a forum to engage with leaders and experts on a variety of environmental topics, practices, and challenges
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-4-3/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-3-3/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Legal](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-legal/) - This event series aims to provide those working in core business functions with the necessary knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day jobs. The first session will explore how the Finance function impacts sustainability, what Finance professionals should know or consider to promote the integration of sustainability throughout the
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-3-3/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-2-3/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-2-3/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Protecting Workers and Communities from Climate Hazards](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-protecting-workers-and-communities-from-climate-hazards-2/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: The Role of Finance and Insurance](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-the-role-of-finance-and-insurance-2/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Procurement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-procurement-3/) - This event series aims to provide those working in core business functions with the necessary knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day jobs. The first session will explore how the Procurement function impacts sustainability, what Procurement professionals should know or consider to promote the integration of sustainability throughout the
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Futureproofing Supply Chains](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-futureproofing-supply-chains-2/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Enhancing Infrastructure Resilience](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-enhancing-infrastructure-resilience-2/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Dialogue for Change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-change-2/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK and Impact have designed ‘Dialogue for Change’, an 8 week programme to support those responsible for sustainability performance within their organisation to mobilise action across departments. This programme aims to support participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-1-3/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Assessing and Managing Climate Risks](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-assessing-and-managing-climate-risks-2/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [2025 Kick-off: Maximise Your Membership Value for the Upcoming Year](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-kick-off-maximise-your-membership-value-for-the-upcoming-year-2/) - Join this event to meet with other participants of UN Global Compact Network UK and plan your engagement with us in the year ahead. You will hear about the activities and events planned for 2025 from our Environment, Social, and Governance teams.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Kick Off Event](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-kick-off-event/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer Learning Group 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-1/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer Learning Group 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-2/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator: Peer Learning Group 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-group-3/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme for companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. It activates businesses to move from commitment to action on human rights through identifying salient impacts, establishing an ongoing due diligence process, and developing an actionable plan.
- [Recruitment Webinar: Accelerate Sustainable Action: UN Global Compact Info Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/recruitment-webinar-accelerate-sustainable-action-un-global-compact-info-session-2/) - This webianr explores the benefits of joining the Network, along with the ways in which UN Global Compact participation can support businesses to accelerate their sustainability journey.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: How to create a Code of Conduct](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-how-to-create-a-code-of-conduct/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Review and Closing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-review-and-closing/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Working towards a Gender Equity Plan](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-working-towards-a-gender-equity-plan/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: How to Integrate the SDGs within your Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-how-to-integrate-the-sdgs-within-your-business/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Sustainability Reporting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-sustainability-reporting/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Welcome/ Programme Launch](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-welcome-programme-launch/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [2025 Sustainable Suppliers: Live Session: Reducing CO2 Emissions - Carbon Footprint](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2025-sustainable-suppliers-live-session-reducing-co2-emissions-carbon-footprint/) - This live session is part of the Sustainable Supplier Training Programme, which aims to train global suppliers on the fundamentals of corporate sustainnability.
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Building Good Governance Practices](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-building-good-governance-practices/) - The principles of good governance are just as relevant for SMEs as they are for larger companies and although they are not subject to the same prescriptive requirements, SMEs can be just as vulnerable to risks. This session will explore how SMEs can implement processes for effective business management, risk mitigation, transparency, and accountability. It
- [Anti-Corruption Collective Action Workshop](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/anti-corruption-collective-action-workshop/)
- [2030 Vision: Uniting Europe in the Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows Incubation Lab](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2030-vision-uniting-europe-in-the-fight-against-illicit-financial-flows-incubation-lab/)
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-10/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei/) - Fostering and implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is crucial for SMEs to ensure they attract the best people to support their long-term resilience and growth. In practice, this entails cultivating workplace environments that prioritise safety and a genuine sense of belonging for every individual. This session will introduce the DEI agenda
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-occupational-health-and-safety-ohs/) - Occupational health and safety (OHS) is concerned with the safety, health, welfare, and wellbeing of people when they are at work. Fostering OSH is good for people and the organisation. It can help prevent stress and illness whilst creating positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. This session will discuss the steps SMEs
- [Social Sustainability for SMEs: Reporting on the 'S' in ESG](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-for-smes-reporting-on-the-s-in-esg/) - Amongst SMEs, the practice of sustainability reporting is not widespread. This is understandable, given the complexity of reporting frameworks and the data-gathering efforts required. Despite these challenges, the importance of reporting is gathering pace and there is a growing expectation by stakeholders including investors, commercial partners, and governments for companies of all sizes to disclose
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-4-2/)
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-4/)
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-1-2/) - The DEIWG aims to discuss the challenges businesses are facing integrating DEI into their strategies and operations, and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage.
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-2-2/)
- [DEI Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-3-2/)
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-3-2/)
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-4-2/)
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-1/) - The C&HRWG provides companies with a forum to expand their understanding of climate and human rights impacts and due diligence practices throughout the value chain.
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-2/)
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-2-2/)
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-3-3/)
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-2-2/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-3-2/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-4-2/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 5](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-5/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-1-2/) - The MSWG is a forum to explore challenges and best practices around modern slavery. Discussions revolve around the following themes: modern slavery, labour exploitation, decent work, and human rights due diligence.
- [Environment Q&A Surgery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-6/) - Environment Q&A Surgeries offer sustainability professionals a forum to engage with leaders and experts on a variety of environmental topics, practices, and challenges
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-1-2/) - SDG Ambition Accelerator is a three-month programme that aims to support companies in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management to deliver long-term value to their business, and society.
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Procurement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-procurement/) - This event series aims to provide those working in core business functions with the necessary knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day jobs. The first session will explore how the Marketing function impacts sustainability, what Marketing professionals should know or consider to promote the integration of sustainability throughout the
- [Advanced Scope 3 Solutions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/advanced-scope-3-solutions/)
- [Annual Summit](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/annual-summit/)
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-4-2/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-4-2/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-3-2/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-2-2/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-3-2/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-2-2/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: The Role of Finance and Insurance](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-the-role-of-finance-and-insurance/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Assessing and Managing Climate Risks](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-assessing-and-managing-climate-risks/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Enhancing Infrastructure Resilience](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-enhancing-infrastructure-resilience/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Futureproofing Supply Chains](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-futureproofing-supply-chains/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Business: Protecting Workers and Communities from Climate Hazards](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-for-business-protecting-workers-and-communities-from-climate-hazards/) - This five-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how companies can undertake climate risk assessments to establish business continuity plans aligned with various climate scenarios, and the steps they can take to safeguard their infrastructure, operational activities, supply chains, investments, and workforces from climate change hazards.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-1-2/) - The Climate Peer Learning Group is a members-only forum to support companies with advanced climate strategies that are seeking a network to discuss obstacles, innovation, and collaboration relating to net zero and decarbonisation.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator/) - The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This six-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies,
- [Nature Working Group Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-1-2/) - The Nature Working Group is a members-only forum to support companies with identifying, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- [Recruitment Webinar: Accelerate Sustainable Action: UN Global Compact Info Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/recruitment-webinar-accelerate-sustainable-action-un-global-compact-info-session-3/) - This webianr explores the benefits of joining the Network, along with the ways in which UN Global Compact participation can support businesses to accelerate their sustainability journey.
- [Recruitment Webinar: Accelerate Sustainable Action: UN Global Compact Info Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/recruitment-webinar-accelerate-sustainable-action-un-global-compact-info-session/) - This webianr explores the benefits of joining the Network, along with the ways in which UN Global Compact participation can support businesses to accelerate their sustainability journey.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-11/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-12/) - Our monthly Members’ Breakfasts are an opportunity for members to get to know each other and discuss their challenges and emerging sustainability issues
- [Environment Q&A Surgery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-5/) - Environment Q&A Surgeries offer sustainability professionals a forum to engage with leaders and experts on a variety of environmental topics, practices, and challenges
- [Environment Q&A Surgery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-3/) - Environment Q&A Surgeries offer sustainability professionals a forum to engage with leaders and experts on a variety of environmental topics, practices, and challenges
- [Environment Q&A Surgery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-4/) - Environment Q&A Surgeries offer sustainability professionals a forum to engage with leaders and experts on a variety of environmental topics, practices, and challenges
- [Sustainability Essentials for Core Functions: Procurement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-essentials-for-core-functions-procurement-2/) - This event series aims to provide those working in core business functions with the necessary knowledge and understanding to contribute to their organisation’s sustainability goals in their day-to-day jobs. The first session will explore how the Legal function impacts sustainability, what corporate Legal professionals should know or consider to promote the integration of sustainability throughout
- [Advanced Scope 3 Solutions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/advanced-scope-3-solutions-2/)
- [Advanced Scope 3 Solutions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/advanced-scope-3-solutions-3/)
- [New Joiner Briefing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-joiner-briefing/) - Join this webinar to discover the many benefits of participation in the United Nations Global Compact. Our team will explain the participation requirements and take you through the comprehensive tools and resources available to you and your colleagues. The session will be followed by a Q&A. Please contact Caterina Agnoletti, Head of Operations and Participant
- [Nature-based Solutions for Business: Unlocking Finance](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-adaptation-resilience-futureproofing-supply-chains/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting a four-part webinar series to provide practical guidance on how companies can identify and implement viable nature-based solutions in line with their commercial and sustainability priorities. The final webinar in the series will focus on how the private sector can contribute towards bridging the finance gap for
- [Nature-based Solutions for Business: Freshwater and Ocean-based Solutions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-adaptation-and-resilience-enhancing-infrastructure-resilience/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting a four-part webinar series to provide practical guidance on how companies can identify and implement viable nature-based solutions in line with their commercial and sustainability priorities. This webinar will explore the concept of nature-based solutions (NbS) for businesses, focusing on freshwater and marine solutions. It will cover
- [Nature-based Solutions for Business: Urban Solutions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-based-solutions-for-business-urban-solutions/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting a four-part webinar series to provide practical guidance on how companies can identify and implement viable nature-based solutions in line with their commercial and sustainability priorities. This webinar will explore the concept of nature-based solutions (NbS) for business, focusing on urban solutions such as green corridors, green
- [Nature-based Solutions for Business: Land-based Solutions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-adaptation-and-resilience-assessing-and-managing-climate-risk/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting a four-part webinar series to provide practical guidance on how companies can identify and implement viable nature-based solutions in line with their commercial and sustainability priorities. This webinar will explore the concept of nature-based solutions (NbS) for businesses, focusing on land-based solutions. It will cover the key
- [Managing Climate-related Business Risks through a Just Transition: Workforce](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/managing-climate-related-business-risks-through-a-just-transition-workforce/) - This webinar series will explore how a just transition supports businesses from all sectors to reduce risks by future-proofing their operations, enhancing efficiency, and building more sustainable supply chains. It will showcase best practice from businesses who have successfully used this approach to drive growth, access new market opportunities, and enhance their social license to
- [Managing Climate-related Business Risks through a Just Transition: Misinformation and Disinformation Risks](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/managing-climate-related-business-risks-through-a-just-transition-misinformation-and-disinformation-risks/) - This session will explore how companies can push back against climate misinformation and disinformation by advocating for stronger regulation; using leverage to push for more digital transparency and accountability; and developing effective communication campaigns to promote productive dialogue. It will explore guiding principles for businesses to take forward when taking a stance on climate and
- [Managing Climate-related Business Risks through a Just Transition: Advocacy Roundtable](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/managing-climate-related-business-risks-through-a-just-transition-advocacy-roundtable/) - This session will explore how companies can push back against climate misinformation and disinformation by advocating for stronger regulation; using leverage to push for more digital transparency and accountability; and developing effective communication campaigns to promote productive dialogue. It will explore guiding principles for businesses to take forward when taking a stance on climate and
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group/) - Participation in the Climate & Human Rights Working Group provides companies with a forum to expand their understanding of climate and human rights impacts and due diligence practices throughout the value chain.
- [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/diversity-equity-inclusion-working-group-meeting-3/) - The third meeting of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Working Group, discussing the challenges businesses face in integrating DEI, and how successful implementation can provide a competitive advantage.
- [Target Gender Equality (TGE) Accelerator: Local Session 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-tge-accelerator-local-session-2/) - The UK Network’s second Target Gender Equality Accelerator session of 2024, covering the WEPs gender gap analysis tool & unpacking the analysis results.
- [Social Sustainability Q&As: Emerging Technologies in the Workplace](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-qas-emerging-technologies-in-the-workplace/) - The next of the UN Global Compact Network UK's Social Sustainability Q&A series will support businesses to implement emerging technologies ethically, ensuring they do not harm workers or infringe upon their rights.
- [Climate & Human Rights Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-human-rights-working-group-meeting-3/) - The third meeting of the Climate & Human Rights Working Group, providing a forum to expand businesses’ understanding of climate and human rights impacts and due diligence practices throughout the value chain.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-3-2/) - The third meeting of the UN Global Compact Network UK's Modern Slavery Working Group, exploring challenges & best practices to support members' implementation of the Modern Slavery Act provisions.
- [SDG Roadshows - Belfast!](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshows/) - The SDG Roadshows visit cities across the UK to take a deep dive into the SDGs. The events explore local actions for advancing the Goals, how companies can build internal buy-in to embed the SDGs across core business functions, and foster regional partnerships between sustainability professionals.
- [Addressing Energy Related Emissions: Increasing renewables generation and storage capacity](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/addressing-energy-related-emissions-increasing-renewables-generation-and-storage-capacity/) - In this virtual 3-part series, we will look at the practical steps businesses can take to improve their energy efficiency and productivity, while reducing overall energy use, and how to effectively support the increasing generation and storage capacity of renewable energies.
- [Target Gender Equality Accelerator - Session 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-accelerator-session-1/) - The fifth edition of TGE supports companies in setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership. It provides a holistic approach to a gender equality strategy through facilitated performance analysis and capacity-building workshops.
- [Food Sector Exchange](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/food-sector-exchange/) - Join business, government, academia, and civil society representatives to gain a better understanding of current sustainability issues, hear best practices from businesses that are ahead of the curve, and inspire action through networking with peers at our Food Sector Exchange. https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-food/
- [Climate Innovation Forum 2024](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-innovation-forum-2024/) - UN Global Compact Network UK is delighted to announce its partnership with Climate Action for the Climate Innovation Forum, returning for the sixth year as the Flagship Event of London Climate Action Week on Thursday 27 June. Run in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the City of London Corporation,
- [Sustainability Reporting Series (4)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-series-4/) - Telling a compelling story: how to shape your own narrative and communicate with different stakeholders Wed June 26th, 10:30-12:00 BST With so many legislative changes around sustainability reporting and disclosure to keep pace, companies can easily get lost in data and lose sight of the bigger picture. It is crucial that sustainability reporting is decision-useful
- [Fashion Sector Exchange](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/fashion-sector-exchange/) - Join business, government, academia, and civil society representatives to gain a better understanding of current sustainability issues, hear best practices from businesses that are ahead of the curve, and inspire action through networking with peers at our Fashion Sector Exchange.
- [UN Global Compact Network UK - New Joiner Briefing](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/un-global-compact-network-uk-new-joiner-briefing/) - Join this webinar to learn all you need to know about your UN Global Compact participation. Our team will walk you through the requirements as well as tools and resources that you can benefit from as part of your membership. There will also be a chance for you to ask questions. This webinar is for
- [Annual General Meeting](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/annual-general-meeting/) - The Annual General Meeting is the UN Global Compact Network UK members-only flagship event, providing an opportunity for Network members to reflect on the past year and discuss how we can continue supporting your sustainability challenges going forward. For more information about attending this Members Only event, please contact Caterina Agnoletti, Head of Operations &
- [Nature Working Group - Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-2/) - The Nature WG will support Network participants with material impacts on nature to discuss and work through ongoing challenges related to measuring, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
- [Environment Q&A Surgery: Carbon Markets and Beyond Value Chain Mitigation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery/) - New expectations are being placed on businesses to take a systemic view of their impacts and dependencies and fund mitigation activities beyond their value chains. This is reflected in the latest guidance from SBTi on Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM), and the evolving utility of voluntary carbon markets (VCM) to move away from compensating corporate
- [Sustainability Reporting Series (2)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-series-2/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting Sustainability Reporting Series to dive into the specifics of the new reporting regulations and European Green Deal finance package to find how these will impact businesses. Guest speakers will include representatives from leading companies implementing these changes in their disclosures and experts shaping the landscape of sustainability
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals - Camp 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-4/) - The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This nine-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies,
- [Net Zero Business Transformation: Developing the right conditions - people](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/net-zero-business-transformation-developing-the-right-conditions-people/) - This webinar series aims to give CSOs, sustainability leaders, and their teams the tangible tools and knowledge they need to advocate for and implement meaningful change within their company to achieve net zero emissions as soon as possible. This series aims to outline a step-by-step approach to the transformation process, as well as highlight best
- [Climate Peer Learning Group - Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-2/) - The Climate PLG provides a forum for companies with more advanced knowledge of climate action and emissions reductions strategies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to net zero and decarbonisation. This group supports organisations that have set science-based targets and/or developed strategies and policies for reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, but are
- [Sustainability Reporting Series (1)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-series-1/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting Sustainability Reporting Series to dive into the specifics of the new reporting regulations and European Green Deal finance package to find how these will impact businesses. Guest speakers will include representatives from leading companies implementing these changes in their disclosures and experts shaping the landscape of sustainability
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group - Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-2/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group will explore issues and common challenges participants face in developing their sustainability reports; it will encourage peer-to-peer learning and provide an opportunity to identify areas where participants may need additional expert/technical support, which can inform future planning of sessions.
- [Engaging in Corporate Climate Advocacy: Disclosing to Stakeholders](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/engaging-in-corporate-climate-advocacy-disclosing-to-stakeholders/) - This series will provide practical guidance on how companies can engage in effective, science-based climate advocacy to contribute towards driving the regulatory outcomes needed to deliver on their net zero goals. Discussions will focus on the principles and governance mechanisms that companies should implement to ensure the integrity and alignment of their advocacy strategies with
- [Climate Disclosures Working Group - Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-disclosures-working-group-meeting-2/) - The Climate Disclosures Working Group is a participant-only forum which supports companies to address the challenges and opportunities associated with climate-related disclosures.
- [Net Zero Business Transformation: Understanding complexities](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/net-zero-business-transformation-understanding-complexities/) - This webinar series aims to give CSOs, sustainability leaders, and their teams the tangible tools and knowledge they need to advocate for and implement meaningful change within their company to achieve net zero emissions as soon as possible. This series aims to outline a step-by-step approach to the transformation process, as well as highlight best
- [Accelerate Sustainable Action: UN Global Compact Info-Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/accelerate-sustainable-action-united-nations-global-compact-info-session/) - This webinar will provide an introductory overview of how the UN Global Compact Network UK supports businesses to navigate ongoing business sustainability requirements and pressures, while ensuring commercial success.
- [Net Zero Business Transformation: Decoupling emissions from growth](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/net-zero-business-transformation-decoupling-emissions-from-growth/) - This webinar series aims to give CSOs, sustainability leaders, and their teams the tangible tools and knowledge they need to advocate for and implement meaningful change within their company to achieve net zero emissions as soon as possible. This series aims to outline a step-by-step approach to the transformation process, as well as highlight best
- [Social Sustainability Q&A Surgeries - Menopause Policies](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/social-sustainability-qa-surgeries-menopause-policies/) - This Social Sustainability Q&A will provide a forum for members to engage with experts on the topic of menopause policies in the workplace.
- [Net Zero Business Transformation: The case for transformation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/net-zero-business-transformation-the-case-for-transformation/) - This webinar series aims to give CSOs, sustainability leaders, and their teams the tangible tools and knowledge they need to advocate for and implement meaningful change within their company to achieve net zero emissions as soon as possible. This series aims to outline a step-by-step approach to the transformation process, as well as highlight best
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-2/) - SDG Ambition is a three month accelerator programme that supports participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management - helping you meet growing stakeholder demands and investor expectations.?
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-9/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [Climate Peer Learning Group - Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-4/) - The Climate PLG provides a forum for companies with more advanced knowledge of climate action and emissions reductions strategies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to net zero and decarbonisation. This group supports organisations that have set science-based targets and/or developed strategies and policies for reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, but are
- [Sustainable Finance Collaboration Lab 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-finance-collaboration-lab-3/) - A series of workshops and round tables to generate ideas, identify mutual interests, and uncover opportunities for collaboration to align corporate investment to SDG policies and strategies, and link corporate financing to SDG investments.
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group - Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-4/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group will explore issues and common challenges participants face in developing their sustainability reports; it will encourage peer-to-peer learning and provide an opportunity to identify areas where participants may need additional expert/technical support, which can inform future planning of sessions.
- [Nature Working Group - Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-4/) - The Nature WG will support Network participants with material impacts on nature to discuss and work through ongoing challenges related to measuring, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
- [Climate Disclosures Working Group - Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-disclosures-working-group-meeting-4/) - The Climate Disclosures Working Group is a participant-only forum which supports companies to address the challenges and opportunities associated with climate-related disclosures.
- [Target Gender Equality Accelerator - Session 5](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-accelerator-session-5/) - The fifth edition of TGE supports companies in setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership. It provides a holistic approach to a gender equality strategy through facilitated performance analysis and capacity-building workshops.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group - Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-4/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK set up a Modern Slavery Working Group (MSWG) to help its members respond to the MSA. It
- [DEI Working Group  - Meeting  4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-4/) - The DEI WG aims to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating DEI into their strategies and operations, and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage.
- [Child Labour Working Group - Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/child-labour-working-group-meeting-4/) - The Child Labour Working Group (CLWG) debates, discusses and shares the challenges of working to eliminate child labour, and worst forms of child labour (WFCL), in their supply chains.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-8/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [Target Gender Equality Accelerator - Session 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-accelerator-session-4/) - The fifth edition of TGE supports companies in setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership. It provides a holistic approach to a gender equality strategy through facilitated performance analysis and capacity-building workshops.
- [Environment Q&A Surgery: Expectations for COP29](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-expectations-for-cop29/)
- [Accelerate Sustainable Action: United Nations Global Compact Info-Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/accelerate-sustainable-action-united-nations-global-compact-info-session-2/) - This webinar will provide an introductory overview of how the UN Global Compact Network UK supports businesses to navigate ongoing business sustainability requirements and pressures, while ensuring commercial success.
- [UN Global Compact Network UK Annual Summit](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/un-global-compact-network-uk-annual-summit/) - The Annual Summit brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society for solutions-based discussions on the most pressing ESG challenges facing companies today and considers how businesses can balance ethical and sustainable practices to maintain profitability and competitiveness.
- [Addressing Energy Related Emissions: Creating a fit for purpose energy system](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/addressing-energy-related-emissions-creating-a-fit-for-purpose-energy-system/) - In this virtual 3-part series, we will look at the practical steps businesses can take to improve their energy efficiency and productivity, while reducing overall energy use, and how to effectively support the increasing generation and storage capacity of renewable energies.
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-4/) - To assist Network participants with implementing the principles of a circular economy into their business operations and broader value chain.
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-3/) - To assist Network participants with implementing the principles of a circular economy into their business operations and broader value chain.
- [SDG Roadshows](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshows-4/) - The SDG Roadshows visit cities across the UK to take a deep dive into the SDGs. The events explore local actions for advancing the Goals, how companies can build internal buy-in to embed the SDGs across core business functions, and foster regional partnerships between sustainability professionals.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-7/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [DEI Working Group  - Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-3/) - The DEI WG aims to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating DEI into their strategies and operations, and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage.
- [Target Gender Equality Accelerator - Session 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-accelerator-session-3/) - The fifth edition of TGE supports companies in setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership. It provides a holistic approach to a gender equality strategy through facilitated performance analysis and capacity-building workshops.
- [SDG Roadshows](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshows-3/) - The SDG Roadshows visit cities across the UK to take a deep dive into the SDGs. The events explore local actions for advancing the Goals, how companies can build internal buy-in to embed the SDGs across core business functions, and foster regional partnerships between sustainability professionals.
- [SDG Roadshows](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-roadshows-2/) - The SDG Roadshows visit cities across the UK to take a deep dive into the SDGs. The events explore local actions for advancing the Goals, how companies can build internal buy-in to embed the SDGs across core business functions, and foster regional partnerships between sustainability professionals.
- [Child Labour Working Group - Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/child-labour-working-group-meeting-3/) - The Child Labour Working Group (CLWG) debates, discusses and shares the challenges of working to eliminate child labour, and worst forms of child labour (WFCL), in their supply chains.
- [Sustainable Finance Collaboration Lab 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-finance-collaboration-lab-2/) - A series of workshops and round tables to generate ideas, identify mutual interests, and uncover opportunities for collaboration to align corporate investment to SDG policies and strategies, and link corporate financing to SDG investments.
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group - Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-3/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group will explore issues and common challenges participants face in developing their sustainability reports; it will encourage peer-to-peer learning and provide an opportunity to identify areas where participants may need additional expert/technical support, which can inform future planning of sessions.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group - Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-3/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK set up a Modern Slavery Working Group (MSWG) to help its members respond to the MSA. It
- [Climate Peer Learning Group - Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-3/) - The Climate PLG provides a forum for companies with more advanced knowledge of climate action and emissions reductions strategies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to net zero and decarbonisation. This group supports organisations that have set science-based targets and/or developed strategies and policies for reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, but are
- [Climate Disclosures Working Group - Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-disclosures-working-group-meeting-3/) - The Climate Disclosures Working Group is a participant-only forum which supports companies to address the challenges and opportunities associated with climate-related disclosures.
- [Environment Q&A Surgery](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-2/) - TBC
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-6/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [Nature Working Group - Meeting 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-3/) - The Nature WG will support Network participants with material impacts on nature to discuss and work through ongoing challenges related to measuring, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
- [Target Gender Equality Accelerator - Session 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-accelerator-session-2/) - The fifth edition of TGE supports companies in setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership. It provides a holistic approach to a gender equality strategy through facilitated performance analysis and capacity-building workshops.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator - Peer Learning](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-6/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme that supports companies to move from commitment to action on human rights due dilligence
- [Sustainability Reporting Series (5)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-series-5/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting Sustainability Reporting Series to dive into the specifics of the new reporting regulations and European Green Deal finance package to find how these will impact businesses. Guest speakers will include representatives from leading companies implementing these changes in their disclosures and experts shaping the landscape of sustainability
- [Net Zero Business Transformation: Enabling the change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/net-zero-business-transformation-enabling-the-change/) - This webinar series aims to give CSOs, sustainability leaders, and their teams the tangible tools and knowledge they need to advocate for and implement meaningful change within their company to achieve net zero emissions as soon as possible. This series aims to outline a step-by-step approach to the transformation process, as well as highlight best
- [Modern Slavery Working Group - Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-2/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK set up a Modern Slavery Working Group (MSWG) to help its members respond to the MSA. It
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-2/) - To assist Network participants with implementing the principles of a circular economy into their business operations and broader value chain.
- [Net Zero Business Transformation: Developing the right conditions - systems & processes](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/net-zero-business-transformation-developing-the-right-conditions-systems-processes/) - This webinar series aims to give CSOs, sustainability leaders, and their teams the tangible tools and knowledge they need to advocate for and implement meaningful change within their company to achieve net zero emissions as soon as possible. This series aims to outline a step-by-step approach to the transformation process, as well as highlight best
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-5/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [Sustainability Reporting Series (3)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-series-3/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK is hosting Sustainability Reporting Series to dive into the specifics of the new reporting regulations and European Green Deal finance package to find how these will impact businesses. Guest speakers will include representatives from leading companies implementing these changes in their disclosures and experts shaping the landscape of sustainability
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator - Peer Learning](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-5/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme that supports companies to move from commitment to action on human rights due dilligence
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals - Camp 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-4-2/) - The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This nine-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies,
- [DEI Working Group  - Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-2/) - The DEI WG aims to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating DEI into their strategies and operations, and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage.
- [Child Labour Working Group - Meeting 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/child-labour-working-group-meeting-2/) - The Child Labour Working Group (CLWG) debates, discusses and shares the challenges of working to eliminate child labour, and worst forms of child labour (WFCL), in their supply chains.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-4/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [Engaging in Corporate Climate Advocacy: Driving Policy Change](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/engaging-in-corporate-climate-advocacy-driving-policy-change/) - This series will provide practical guidance on how companies can engage in effective, science-based climate advocacy to contribute towards driving the regulatory outcomes needed to deliver on their net zero goals. Discussions will focus on the principles and governance mechanisms that companies should implement to ensure the integrity and alignment of their advocacy strategies with
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator - Peer Learning](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-4/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme that supports companies to move from commitment to action on human rights due dilligence
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-1/) - To assist Network participants with implementing the principles of a circular economy into their business operations and broader value chain.
- [Net Zero Business Transformation: Setting a transformative agenda](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/net-zero-business-transformation-setting-a-transformative-agenda/) - This webinar series aims to give CSOs, sustainability leaders, and their teams the tangible tools and knowledge they need to advocate for and implement meaningful change within their company to achieve net zero emissions as soon as possible. This series aims to outline a step-by-step approach to the transformation process, as well as highlight best
- [Managing Climate-related Business Risks through a Just Transition: Inclusive development models](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/managing-climate-related-business-risks-through-a-just-transition-inclusive-development-models/) - This webinar series will explore how a just transition supports businesses from all sectors to reduce risks by future-proofing their operations, enhancing efficiency, and building more sustainable supply chains. It will showcase best practice from businesses who have successfully used this approach to drive growth, access new market opportunities, and enhance their social license to
- [Sustainable Finance Collaboration Lab 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainable-finance-collaboration-lab-1/) - A series of workshops and round tables to generate ideas, identify mutual interests, and uncover opportunities for collaboration to align corporate investment to SDG policies and strategies, and link corporate financing to SDG investments.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-3/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [Engaging in Corporate Climate Advocacy: The Role of Industry Associations](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/engaging-in-corporate-climate-advocacy-the-role-of-industry-associations/) - This series will provide practical guidance on how companies can engage in effective, science-based climate advocacy to contribute towards driving the regulatory outcomes needed to deliver on their net zero goals. Discussions will focus on the principles and governance mechanisms that companies should implement to ensure the integrity and alignment of their advocacy strategies with
- [Circular Economy Working Group: Welcome and Innovation Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/circular-economy-working-group-welcome-and-innovation-session/) - To assist Network participants with implementing the principles of a circular economy into their business operations and broader value chain.
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals - Camp 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-2-2/) - The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This nine-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies,
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator - Peer Learning](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-3/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme that supports companies to move from commitment to action on human rights due dilligence
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals - Camp 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-2/) - The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This nine-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies,
- [Managing Climate-related Business Risks through a Just Transition: Community engagement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/managing-climate-related-business-risks-through-a-just-transition-community-engagement/) - This webinar series will explore how a just transition supports businesses from all sectors to reduce risks by future-proofing their operations, enhancing efficiency, and building more sustainable supply chains. It will showcase best practice from businesses who have successfully used this approach to drive growth, access new market opportunities, and enhance their social license to
- [Engaging in Corporate Climate Advocacy: Developing an Advocacy Strategy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/engaging-in-corporate-climate-advocacy-developing-an-advocacy-strategy/) - This series will provide practical guidance on how companies can engage in effective, science-based climate advocacy to contribute towards driving the regulatory outcomes needed to deliver on their net zero goals. Discussions will focus on the principles and governance mechanisms that companies should implement to ensure the integrity and alignment of their advocacy strategies with
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator - Pitches Session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-pitches-session/) - SDG Ambition is a three month accelerator programme that supports participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management - helping you meet growing stakeholder demands and investor expectations.?
- [Dialogue for Growth: Live class 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-growth-live-class-4/) - This programme supports participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability challenges to build the internal buy-in needed to drive progress towards their companies’ climate and sustainability goals.
- [Addressing Energy Related Emissions: Improving energy efficiency](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/addressing-energy-related-emissions-improving-energy-efficiency/) - In this virtual 3-part series, we will look at the practical steps businesses can take to improve their energy efficiency and productivity, while reducing overall energy use, and how to effectively support the increasing generation and storage capacity of renewable energies.
- [Managing Climate-related Business Risks through a Just Transition: Risk management through due diligence](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/managing-climate-related-business-risks-through-a-just-transition-risk-management-through-due-diligence/) - This webinar series will explore how a just transition supports businesses from all sectors to reduce risks by future-proofing their operations, enhancing efficiency, and building more sustainable supply chains. It will showcase best practice from businesses who have successfully used this approach to drive growth, access new market opportunities, and enhance their social license to
- [DEI Working Group  - Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dei-working-group-meeting-1/) - The DEI WG aims to discuss some of the challenges companies are facing when integrating DEI into their strategies and operations, and to explore how DEI can be a source of competitive advantage.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator - Peer Learning](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning-2/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme that supports companies to move from commitment to action on human rights due dilligence
- [Nature Working Group - Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/nature-working-group-meeting-1/) - The Nature WG will support Network participants with material impacts on nature to discuss and work through ongoing challenges related to measuring, addressing, and disclosing their nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
- [Sustainability Reporting Working Group - Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sustainability-reporting-working-group-meeting-1/) - The Sustainability Reporting Working Group will explore issues and common challenges participants face in developing their sustainability reports; it will encourage peer-to-peer learning and provide an opportunity to identify areas where participants may need additional expert/technical support, which can inform future planning of sessions.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 4](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-4/) - SDG Ambition is a three month accelerator programme that supports participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management - helping you meet growing stakeholder demands and investor expectations.?
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals - Camp 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-1/) - The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This nine-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies,
- [SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals - Camp 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-innovation-accelerator-for-young-professionals-camp-1-2/) - The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organisations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This nine-month programme activates future business leaders and changemakers to develop and drive innovative solutions through new technologies,
- [Ring the Bell](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/ring-the-bell/) - The Global Compact Network UK takes part in a campaign where stock exchanges around the world ring opening and closing bells to celebrate International Women’s Day and promote the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
- [Environment Q&A Surgery: Climate Litigation](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/environment-qa-surgery-climate-litigation/) - Q&A Surgery focusssing on emerging trends in climate litigation cases, and how businesses can adapt to this category of risk through high integrity action.
- [Climate Peer Learning Group - Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-peer-learning-group-meeting-1/) - The Climate PLG provides a forum for companies with more advanced knowledge of climate action and emissions reductions strategies to discuss ongoing challenges and solutions related to net zero and decarbonisation. This group supports organisations that have set science-based targets and/or developed strategies and policies for reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, but are
- [Dialouge for Growth: Live class 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialouge-for-growth-live-class-3/) - This programme supports participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability challenges to build the internal buy-in needed to drive progress towards their companies’ climate and sustainability goals.
- [Modern Slavery Working Group - Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/modern-slavery-working-group-meeting-1/) - The UN Global Compact Network UK set up a Modern Slavery Working Group (MSWG) to help its members respond to the MSA. It
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast-2/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 3](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-3/) - SDG Ambition is a three month accelerator programme that supports participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management - helping you meet growing stakeholder demands and investor expectations.?
- [Child Labour Working Group - Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/child-labour-working-group-meeting-1/) - The Child Labour Working Group (CLWG) debates, discusses and shares the challenges of working to eliminate child labour, and worst forms of child labour (WFCL), in their supply chains.
- [Collecting Scope 3 Data: Employee Engagement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/collecting-scope-3-data-employee-engagement/) - For many businesses, measuring, reducing, and reporting on the organisation’s Scope 3 emissions is the most challenging aspect of achieving a science-based net zero target. Collecting robust and accurate data can be difficult, yet it is a critical process to understand the company’s true impact on the climate, present trustworthy information to customers, investors, and
- [Dialogue for Growth: Live class 2](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-growth-live-class-2/) - This programme supports participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability challenges to build the internal buy-in needed to drive progress towards their companies’ climate and sustainability goals.
- [Climate Disclosures Working Group - Meeting 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/climate-disclosures-working-group-meeting-1/) - The Climate Disclosures Working Group is a participant-only forum which supports companies to address the challenges and opportunities associated with climate-related disclosures.
- [Business & Human Rights Accelerator - Peer Learning](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/business-human-rights-accelerator-peer-learning/) - The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme that supports companies to move from commitment to action on human rights due dilligence
- [Collecting Scope 3 Data: Downstream Emissions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/collecting-scope-3-data-downstream-emissions/) - For many businesses, measuring, reducing, and reporting on the organisation’s Scope 3 emissions is the most challenging aspect of achieving a science-based net zero target. Collecting robust and accurate data can be difficult, yet it is a critical process to understand the company’s true impact on the climate, present trustworthy information to customers, investors, and
- [Collecting Scope 3 Data: Upstream Emissions](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/collecting-scope-3-data-upstream-emissions/) - For many businesses, measuring, reducing, and reporting on the organisation’s Scope 3 emissions is the most challenging aspect of achieving a science-based net zero target. Collecting robust and accurate data can be difficult, yet it is a critical process to understand the company’s true impact on the climate, present trustworthy information to customers, investors, and
- [Target Gender Equality Accelerator - Local Session 6](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-accelerator-local-session-6/) - The fourth edition of TGE supports companies in setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership. It provides a holistic approach to a gender equality strategy through facilitated performance analysis and capacity-building workshops.
- [Members' Breakfast](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/members-breakfast/) - Join this informal, interactive morning session, moderated by our Executive Director. It’s a great opportunity to meet other UK Network members and share ideas, challenges, and experiences. Participants will receive a key takeaways report after the session, which will include useful tools, resources, and upcoming engagement opportunities to help them navigate the sustainability issues covered
- [Dialogue for Growth: Live class 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-growth-live-class-1/) - This programme supports participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability challenges to build the internal buy-in needed to drive progress towards their companies’ climate and sustainability goals.
- [Collecting Scope 3 Data: Supplier Engagement](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/collecting-scope-3-data-supplier-engagement/) - For many businesses, measuring, reducing, and reporting on the organisation’s Scope 3 emissions is the most challenging aspect of achieving a science-based net zero target. Collecting robust and accurate data can be difficult, yet it is a critical process to understand the company’s true impact on the climate, present trustworthy information to customers, investors, and
- [2024 Kick-off: Maximise Your Membership Value for the Upcoming Year](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/2024-kick-off-maximise-your-membership-value-for-the-upcoming-year/) - Join this event to meet with other participants of UN Global Compact Network UK and plan your engagement with us in the year ahead. You will hear about the activities and events planned for 2024 from our Environment, Social, and Governance teams.
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: Session 1](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-session-1/) - SDG Ambition is a three month accelerator programme that supports participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management - helping you meet growing stakeholder demands and investor expectations.?
- [SDG Ambition Accelerator: UK Kick Off](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/sdg-ambition-accelerator-uk-kick-off/) - SDG Ambition is a three month accelerator programme that supports participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into core business management - helping you meet growing stakeholder demands and investor expectations.?
- [CoP Drop-in session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/cop-drop-in-session/) - Hosted on a bi-weekly basis, these sessions allow members to drop in and ask any questions they have about the CoP.
- [Target Gender Equality Accelerator - Local Session 5](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/target-gender-equality-accelerator-local-session-5/) - The fourth edition of TGE supports companies in setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership. It provides a holistic approach to a gender equality strategy through facilitated performance analysis and capacity-building workshops.
- [Dialogue for Growth: Launch session](https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/dialogue-for-growth-launch-session/) - This programme supports participants to develop the interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders on sustainability challenges to build the internal buy-in needed to drive progress towards their companies’ climate and sustainability goals.

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