The following is an article by Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact, originally posted on GreenBiz on 2 April 2019. Almost four years into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is clear that the actions we are taking are not transformational enough,...
Read MoreBEIJING, 25 March 2019 — A CEO Roundtable convened in Beijing by the United Nations Global Compact and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) brought together more than 40 chief executives of local and global companies to discuss responsible ...
Read MoreThe following is a joint press release from the United Nations Global Compact, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Global Compact Network Brazil. SAO PAULO, 20 March 2019 — Companies and investors joined representatives from Government and the UN today to discuss how the private se...
Read MoreUNITED NATIONS, New York, 19 March 2019 — The United Nations Global Compact is pleased to announce today two new Members to its Board, appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women and Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group...
Read MoreUNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 March 2019 — The United Nations Global Compact, United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) and UN Women convened over 600 representatives from business, Government and civil society this week to discuss business action to advance gender equality and women’s empower...
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