UN Global Compact 2017 SDG Pioneers

New York, United States of America

(New York, 22 September 2017) — The United Nations Global Compact recognized 10 SDG Pioneers – individuals from around the world who are championing sustainability through their own companies and mobilizing the broader business community to take action in pursuit of the 17 Sustainable Development...

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Ground-Breaking Report Is a First Step Towards a Unified Mechanism to Help Businesses Report on Contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals

New York, United States of America

[The following is a joint press release issued by the UN Global Compact, GRI and PwC] (New York, 21 September 2017) — Business reporting on the impacts and contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is set to become less complex following the launch of a new report — Business Report...

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UN Global Compact Challenges Companies to Disrupt the Business-As-Usual Mindset

New York, United States of America

(New York, 21 September 2017) — Today, nearly 800 business leaders from over 70 countries joined leaders from civil society, Government and the United Nations at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2017. Convened during the 72nd Regular Session of UN General Assembly, the Summit focused on drivi...

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Vast Majority of CEOs are Personally Involved in Advancing Sustainable Business and SDGs are a Top Priority, 2017 United Nations Global Compact Progress Report Shows

New York, United States of America

(New York, 18 September 2017) — The United Nations Global Compact will release its 2017 Progress Report today. The report includes findings from a 2017 survey of the 9,500 companies participating in the UN Global Compact, showing how businesses are embedding the Ten Principles in their operations...

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