The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the UN Global Compact, is proud to present its 2023 Annual Report: a comprehensive overview of PRME’s achievements, initiatives, and impact throughout the past year. Discover highlights of impact across PRME’s global Chapters, thematic Working Groups, Champions, PRME Global Students, and innovative initiatives that are shaping the future of business education. Broken up by PRME’s pillars of work: Equipping for Impact, Exchanging Knowledge, and Making Measurable Progress, each section encapsulates our dedication to creating a more sustainable and equitable world through business education.

In late 2023, the United Nations Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition held a series of working meetings which convened a public-private multi-stakeholder group including ocean industry, Governments, non-government organisations, academics and other relevant stakeholders to create alignment in identifying the critical components required to deliver Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) in a biodiversity-positive manner. The outcome of those meetings is this report meant to inform ORE developers’ action on biodiversity by outlining the minimum considerations that must underpin ORE actions designed to achieve NPI at the project level. Although challenges to implementation remain, these minimum considerations outline what ORE developers should be working towards while institutional frameworks, reporting mechanisms and technologies are still in development

The official policy for the 2024 CoP, detailing requirements, processes, and timelines for submissions in 2024.

Where anti-corruption efforts were previously the domain of governments, the private sector has increasingly become an essential actor, representing a significant paradigm shift from the early days of anti-corruption policy development. This Resource Guide provides States with a framework for identifying and implementing an appropriate mix of sanctions and incentives for encouraging business integrity. It reflects the latest developments in the global anti-corruption landscape and contains case studies that serve to share information and practices and provide inspiration to States and the private sector.

The UN Global Compact Strategy for 2024 - 2025 that spells out our ambition to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.

Communication on Progress Amendment Policy

The UN Global Compact and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) conducted a landmark survey of men and women across five major African economies (Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa). The survey found there is a significant expectation-reality gap with many believing there was gender parity in spite of empirical evidence and men and women’s own experiences in Africa showing otherwise. The survey outlined steps private sector companies must take to drive forward gender equality in business.

The Africa Strategy for 2024-2025 evolves our 2021-2023 Africa Strategy by aligning global and regional approaches, given the interconnected nature of international and African-specific goals and addresses outstanding priorities from the previous strategy. This strategy takes into account the priorities that are top of mind for African businesses, such as the cost of capital, energy and ease of doing business. Two objectives and three key pillars support this ambition: the two objectives are growing impact through action and driving inclusive impact, supported by the pillars of value proposition, growth and operating model.

Women and girls remain highly underrepresented in public life, the economy and the workforce worldwide; in the Middle East, participation scores well below the global rate. This special spotlight report identifies the challenges companies in Arab societies may face in advancing gender equality and outlines the economic and business opportunities for the private sector when engaging in male allyship to advance gender equality. Download this report today to explore the most recent data and learn from case studies from large companies in the Middle East.

Executive summary of recommended actions for companies on artificial intelligence and human rights.

Full report on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights with recommendations for companies on assessing the human rights risk when implementing AI.

The latest in a long-standing collaboration between the UN Global Compact and Accenture, Gen AI for the Global Goals is a comprehensive examination of how the private sector can use this revolutionary technology to advance sustainable development. This report features actionable strategies, real-world case studies and insights on managing the risks associated with Gen AI. In addition, the report highlights insights from private sector leaders on their Gen AI journey and provides ready-to-use resources to help businesses implement Gen AI responsibly.