Water: Essential for Life, Critical for Business — Why Companies Must Act Now
Water is essential for life—a simple truth we all know. But what’s equally critical and sometimes overlooked is that it is also essential for business.
Promoting equity in the workplace: Building a stronger workforce for all
A diverse and inclusive workplace is not just a goal—it is a necessity. Businesses that embrace gender diversity and inclusion see tangible benefits, from increased innovation and productivity to improved employee satisfaction and financial success. However, women and marginalized groups still face significant barriers, including pay gaps, underrepresentation in leadership and systemic biases.
Breaking barriers: The role of businesses in combating racial discrimination
By aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), as well as Principles 1 (Businesses' Support for Human Rights – ensuring respect and protection) and 6 (Elimination of Discrimination in Employment and Occupation) of the United Nations Global Compact, businesses have the opportunity to lead the way in shaping a more inclusive future where diversity is not only recognized but truly embraced.
Water: Essential for Life, Critical for Business — Why Companies Must Act Now
Water is essential for life—a simple truth we all know. But what’s equally critical and sometimes overlooked is that it is also essential for business.
Promoting equity in the workplace: Building a stronger workforce for all
A diverse and inclusive workplace is not just a goal—it is a necessity. Businesses that embrace gender diversity and inclusion see tangible benefits, from increased innovation and productivity to improved employee satisfaction and financial success. However, women and marginalized groups still face significant barriers, including pay gaps, underrepresentation in leadership and systemic biases.
Breaking barriers: The role of businesses in combating racial discrimination
By aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), as well as Principles 1 (Businesses' Support for Human Rights – ensuring respect and protection) and 6 (Elimination of Discrimination in Employment and Occupation) of the United Nations Global Compact, businesses have the opportunity to lead the way in shaping a more inclusive future where diversity is not only recognized but truly embraced.
COP29 concluded recently in Baku, Azerbaijan. With mixed results, the conference sought to mobilize and align private and public finance to support ambitious climate goals and find agreement on many other critical issues.
Updated every five years, NDCs are meant to progressively increase ambition, keeping the world on track to meet the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.
From the transformative potential of AI to innovations in sustainable finance, these five reports are crucial for understanding current trends and future directions.
The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future provide critical platforms for deepening collaborations, building on successes and accelerating investments in a sustainable future.
With two billion people — a quarter of humanity — living in places affected by conflict, many companies find themselves operating in conflict zones. If you are, here are 15 actions to consider.
