During the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015, global leaders came together to set an ambitious new plan for a better world by 2030. As the most inclusive global agenda of our time, the Global Goals have become a to-do list for all stakeholders, including business, to work towards a future where no one is left behind. But advancing progress on human rights, peace and security, and sustainable development is no easy feat, and it is clear that delivering on this vision will require stronger leadership and more scalable action from us all.

Three years into the 2030 Agenda, we have seen many stakeholders step up to the challenge — Governments are increasingly working with other stakeholders to deliver on their national SDG action plans while businesses continue to find new ways to pursue the Global Goals as a strategic business agenda. But despite some progress, pressing global concerns remain. We continue to see rising inequalities, widespread violation of human rights, increased competition for scarce resources and the growing human, environmental and economic effects of climate change. At a time where unity is needed most, societies are becoming increasingly fragmented, with tensions and conflict continuing to build. No single nation or sector can deal with these challenges in isolation — we need all hands on deck and the time to act is now.

As the main multi-stakeholder stocktaking opportunity during the UN General Assembly week, the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2018 will bring an international community of leaders from business, investor groups, Government and civil society together at the United Nations for a collection of high-level engagement and networking opportunities. On Monday, 24 September, join us as we take stock of business progress towards the Global Goals, celebrate shared achievements and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead on our journey towards a more peaceful, just and prosperous world.

A full overview of the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2018 is available here.