SDG Pioneers

At the UN Global Compact, the search is on for SDG Pioneers who are making Global Goals local business. It's time to celebrate the individuals and businesses behind sustainability in global and local markets.

Are you a business leader advancing sustainable development? If so, we want to hear your story.

Please note that as part of the UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers programme, some Global Compact Local Networks launched a national search for national-level SDG Pioneers. In these countries, only the selected national-level Pioneers will advance to the global round. You can review if your country was part of the national rounds here.

When responding to all questions in the application form, please be sure to clearly communicate in detail your particular contributions and actions taken as an employee that have led to your company's achievements.

Is the nominee’s company a UN Global Compact participating company? (Please note that only participating companies will be considered.)
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No

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We greatly appreciate your interest in the SDG Pioneers. However, at the moment we are only considering companies participating in the UN Global Compact. For more information on how to join the UN Global Compact, please visit our website.

UN Global Compact Participant or Signatory name

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Tell us about yourself

Name

Job Title

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Country of primary operation (if the company operates in multiple countries, please only indicate the country where the submission's activities take place):

How have you contributed to your company’s success by setting ambitious SDG targets, scale and impact? Please be as specific as possible and elaborate on measurable outcomes where relevant (e.g. strategies, activities, etc.).

Are you engaging with the Local Network in your country?
Yes
No

How have you collaborated with the UN Global Compact and/or its Local Network in your country to advance the SDGs? How have you collaborated with the UN Global Compact to advance the SDGs?

Have you led the development of innovative products, services and/or business models that advance the SDGs? If yes, please be as specific as possible and demonstrate ownership of the process.

How have you led efforts to integrate the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles into your business strategies and functions? What was your specific role?

How have you been instrumental in identifying new ways to engage on the sustainable development agenda? How have you engaged, mobilized, inspired, and rallied colleagues and external stakeholders to support the SDGs?

Supporting Information

Please provide any annual reports, press clippings or other relevant documentation that support your submission.

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Website that includes information relevant to your activities.

Professional Reference: Please provide the name, title, and email address of a colleague/supervisor at your company who can attest to the work described in your application.

*The UN Global Compact reserves the right to contact this person regarding the work described in your submission.

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Title

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Questions? Email: sdgpioneers@unglobalcompact.org

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