Global Compact Network Netherlands Celebrates SDG Flag Day

2020-10-02

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The following is an article submitted by a Global Compact Local Network. Please contact the network representative listed below with any questions regarding its contents. On the sidelines of UNGA, Netherlands Local Network launches SDG Flag campaign in partnership with companies, NGOs, embassi...

Global Compact Thailand plans to launch 998 sustainability projects by 2030

2020-10-02

Bangkok, Thailand

The following is an article submitted by a Global Compact Local Network. Please contact the network representative listed below with any questions regarding its contents. New partnership between the Government and companies to help achieve the SDGs Thailand, 2 October 2020 — At the Global C...

UN Secretary-General renews call on governments to act on crew change crisis to avoid global supply chain disruption as major businesses cite forced labor

2020-09-24

New York, NY, United States of America

Major global businesses join maritime industry, government, UN and union leaders urging immediate political action on crew change crisis, as global business community points towards forced labor and global supply chain disruption. UNITED NATIONS, New York, 24 September 2020 — On World Maritime...

Global Business Community unites for annual SDG Business Forum to align corporate operations with SDGs and COVID-19 Recovery

2020-09-24

New York, NY, United States of America

United Nations, New York, 24 September 2020 — The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the UN Global Compact and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs convened more than 12,000 sustainability leaders yesterday for the 5th annual SDG Business Forum. More than 40 chief e...

COVID-19 Private Sector Global Facility announced at SDG Business Forum – UNDP, UN Global Compact and ICC join forces with DHL, Microsoft and PwC to help communities recover better from the pandemic

2020-09-23

New York, NY, United States of America

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 23 September 2020 — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have established the COVID-19 Private Sector Global Facility, a global initiative and collaboration ...