(New York, 7 March 2016) – In celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March), 34 stock exchanges around the world are joining the UN Global Compact and the Global Compact Local Networks from 3-11 March in a global “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” partnership to highlight the business case ...
Read More(Kinshasa, 25 February 2016) – Marking the third anniversary of the signing of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Africa Great Lakes Region, the first-ever Private Sector Investment Conference brought together over 500 high-level repre...
Read More(New York, 18 February 2016) – United Nations Global Compact headquarters announced today the launch of a multi-year Local Network SDG Action Plan - the centerpiece being a “Pioneers” programme aimed to spur action and inspire business to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in countr...
Read MorePosted by Lise Kingo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact on 4 February 2016 Are you ready to make the Sustainable Development Goals work for you? The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris climate agreement in December have ushered in a new era for business. ...
Read More(Oslo, 26 January 2016) - From all corners of the world, business leaders echo the same message: societal risks need urgent action. However, some of the most pressing risks – such as youth unemployment and the global food crisis – are also where leaders see the greatest business opportunities. B...
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