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MONTHLY BULLETIN | MAY 2026
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Africa CEO Forum Showcases Growing Momentum for Sustainable Business Across
the Continent
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At this year’s Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, the UN Global Compact and the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) spotlighted the growing role of business in shaping Africa’s economic future. The ABLC launched a new position paper, Five Mindset Shifts to Unlock Intra-African Trade, calling for deeper regional integration, investment and cross-border collaboration to help unlock the continent’s vast economic potential. The Coalition also released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting how member companies are advancing climate action and gender equality across 52 African countries. In addition, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) Solutions Lab held a side event on Private Sector Leadership on Financing Digital Public Infrastructure at the Africa CEO Forum. Building on this momentum, we also expanded our footprint across the continent with the launch of new Country Networks in Angola and Rwanda, strengthening local
platforms for sustainable business leadership and accelerating private sector action on the Sustainable Development Goals.
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New Global Benchmark Reveals How CMOs Are Turning Sustainability Into
a Growth Strategy
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In partnership with Kantar, UNGC launched the first-ever global benchmark study on sustainable marketing transformation, offering new insights into how companies are embedding sustainability into growth, innovation and brand strategy. Drawing on perspectives from more than 1,700 senior leaders worldwide, the report shows growing momentum among marketing leaders while also highlighting important gaps between ambition and execution, particularly in areas requiring deeper cross-functional collaboration, systems thinking and long-term transformation.
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New Think Lab Report Explores How Technology Can Strengthen Human Rights Due Diligence
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The Human Rights Think Lab report, Leveraging Technological Solutions to Support Human Rights Due Diligence, explores how companies are using AI, traceability platforms, satellite monitoring and worker voice tools to strengthen due diligence across complex global supply chains. Drawing on insights from 25 leading companies and organizations, the report examines both the opportunities and risks of technology adoption, while underscoring a critical message: effective human rights due diligence must remain grounded in human judgment, stakeholder engagement and responsible governance.
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UN Global Compact Convenes CEO Roundtable in Beijing on the Future of the Just Energy Transition
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The Global Compact brought together business leaders, policymakers and UN officials in Beijing for a high-level CEO Roundtable focused on accelerating a just and inclusive global energy transition. Held during the visit of UN Assistant Secretary-General Selwin Hart, the discussion explored how collaboration across the full energy value chain, from power and transport to renewables, storage and industrial supply chains,
can help unlock faster progress on climate goals
while delivering economic growth, resilience and
social inclusion.
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GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT | Australia
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed Meets Australian Business Leaders on the Future of Global Cooperation
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Country Network Australia convened senior Australian business leaders with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed for a private leadership roundtable focused on gender equality, global cooperation and sustainable development. Held alongside the Women Deliver conference, the discussion explored how business can help strengthen multilateralism, build trust in institutions and translate global commitments into long-term action. Participants highlighted the importance of global cooperation for economic stability and investment confidence, while underscoring that gender equality, inclusive technology and diverse leadership are essential to sustainable growth and resilient decision-making in a rapidly changing world.
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Trending leading-edge Academy offerings
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1. AI and Human Rights: Practical Strategies for Responsible Adoption
This live session explores the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, human rights, and business decision-making in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. Participants will learn how companies can balance innovation and competitiveness while safeguarding human dignity and autonomy.
Enroll here »
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2. AI and Human Rights 101
This on-demand session offers background on the UN Guiding Principles and how they apply to technology development and deployment. Featuring expert speakers and real-world examples, participants will learn how businesses have integrated Human Rights Due Diligence into its technology operations.
Enroll here »
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3. How Will Gen AI Change Sustainable Business?
Discover how Gen AI can accelerate sustainability while addressing critical risks to ensure it benefits all stakeholders. This session explores how harnessing its potential can drive a more sustainable future.
Enroll here »
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Have questions about the Academy and how you can implement it across your company? View our new user guide here.
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TAKE ACTION WITH KEY STUDIES AND PROGRAMMES FROM THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT AND GLOBAL COUNTRY NETWORKS
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Building a More Sustainable Leaders Summit
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What does it take to deliver a truly sustainable global convening? The Leaders Summit 2026 Sustainability Commitment offers a behind-the-scenes look at how environmental, social and economic responsibility is being embedded in every aspect of the event, from venue selection and food systems to materials, inclusion and carbon measurement.
This practical guide highlights how responsible business principles can be applied not just in what we say, but in how we operate—offering insights and inspiration for organizations looking to design more sustainable, inclusive and impactful events.
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Registration Opens for Forward Faster Now | APAC 2026
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Registration is now open for Forward Faster Now | APAC 2026, the UN Global Compact’s regional flagship event for Asia-Pacific, taking place on 11–12 August 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Convened in collaboration with Country Networks across the region and hosted locally by Network Sri Lanka, the event will bring together leaders from business, government, the United Nations, civil society and academia to accelerate measurable action on the Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dynamic sessions, hear practical regional case studies and connect with sustainability leaders from across APAC. With limited spaces available, early registration is encouraged to secure discounted rates before 31 May 2026.
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Inside the PRME Annual Report 2025
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Discover how responsible management education is shaping the next generation of business leaders. The PRME Annual Report 2025 highlights a year of progress across a growing global network showcasing how business schools, students and partners are advancing sustainability, ethics and impact through education and collaboration.
From strengthening community engagement to driving innovation in teaching and research, the report offers practical insights and real-world examples of how institutions are embedding the Principles for Responsible Management Education into action—and helping deliver the Sustainable Development Goals.
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UN GLOBAL COMPACT JOURNAL ARTICLES TO CHECK OUT
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In April UN Global Compact welcomed 185 new companies.
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Largest companies (by employee number) to join:
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- Clamex Facility Services GmbH, Germany
- JSC Georgian Healthcare Group, Georgia
- CSG N.V., Czechia
- Equans Services, United Kingdom
- Grupo Pecuario San Antonio, Mexico
- Johnson Service Group PLC, United Kingdom
- Protective Industrial Products, Inc., United States of America
- Vodafone Egypt for Telecommunications S.A.E, Egypt
- COSTA BRAVA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS (GRUP CANIGUERAL), Spain
- MEG Murrelektronik GmbH Beteiligungen, Germany
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ABOUT THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT
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As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70+ Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
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