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An overview of the business case for Women’s Empowerment Principles and how the Global Compact is supporting business efforts. Inspire participants’ organizational learning, and support companies to ...
Since 2008, the UN Secretary-General has convened the Private Sector Forum during the opening session of the General Assembly in order to bring the voice of the private sector to inter-governmental ...
Discover how Royal LC Packaging, a Netherlands-based global packaging provider, is working to ensure all employees in its supply chain earn a living wage. By combining wage benchmarking, policy ...
Explore case studies showcasing how UN Global Compact participants are driving sustainability and responsible business practices worldwide.
Discover how Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest electricity utilities, is accelerating the clean energy transition through bold decarbonization targets, strategic investments, and other innovative ...
Discover how Adiantes, a Thailand-based leather goods manufacturer, made a bold commitment to ensure all employees earn a living wage. By implementing structured wage assessments, gaining leadership ...
This Earth Day, the message is clear: We need urgent, comprehensive climate action, and businesses must help deliver it. The private sector plays a critical role in turning ambition into action. From ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, yet there is much uncertainty about its future. While challenges remain surrounding ethics, equity and best practices, AI is transforming ...
People are the bedrock of business. Companies that invest in people by ensuring living wages, safe working conditions and implementing other worker protections aren’t just doing the right thing; ...
As we confront the climate crisis, what is the role of business in ensuring a just transition? In this business brief, the UN Global Compact lays out a vision to ensure the move to net-zero emissions ...
From 2016 to 2024, the UN Global Compact celebrated the remarkable efforts of business professionals who are driving positive change by advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ...
The International Business Forum will be held alongside FFD4 on 30 June – 3 July 2025 in Sevilla, Spain. Organized by the FFD4 Business Steering Committee, it will bring together Heads of State, ...