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MONTHLY BULLETIN | MAY 2024
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UN Global Compact launches Caribbean Network
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To Global Compact Network Caribbean launched on 22 May, bringing together 11 countries and six overseas territories. The new Network “is a critical step towards leveraging the unique position of Caribbean economies as advocates for climate justice, sustainable development financing and biodiversity preservation," said Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact. It brings the total to 62 UN Global Compact Networks.
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Business leaders pledge to tackle gender inequality at Africa CEO Forum
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The UN Global Compact spoke out for private sector action to advance gender equality at the Africa CEO Forum, held in Kigali, Rwanda in May. The Africa Business Leaders Coalition’s Gender Statement recognizes the urgent need to dismantle barriers faced by women in the workplace, marketplace and community and calls gender equality a moral imperative and a catalyst for business value, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
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Registration is open for September’s Leaders Summit
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Register for the Leaders Summit 2024, which will be held 24 September in New York. The summit is an opportunity to connect with the UN Global Compact community and network with forward-thinking business leaders, SDG stakeholders and policymakers from around the world. Participants can share and take home the tools, knowledge and inspiration needed to achieve the goals in the 2030 Agenda.
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Last chance to apply for this year’s SDG Pioneers programme
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The UN Global Compact invites applications to its SDG Pioneers programme, which recognizes business professionals who drive positive change and exemplify dedication, innovation and leadership in advancing the SDGs. The submission period ends 30 May. This competition is open to all, regardless of location. Follow this link to learn more about the SDG Pioneers, who inspire action and showcase the power of business to create a sustainable future.
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New report released on male allyship in Middle East private sector
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The newly released Male Allyship in the Private Sector: Challenges and Opportunities Report (Middle East Spotlight) identifies the challenges that companies in Arab societies can face in advancing gender equality. The report outlines the economic and business opportunities for the private sector when engaging in male allyship to advance gender equality. Real-life case studies are highlighted from large Middle Eastern companies.
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Have a TikTok account? Show your support and stay up to date on our latest initiatives by following the UN Global Compact!
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Take a look at ‘Accelerating Systemic Change Toolkit: Gender Equity Solutions for the Workplace’
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Discover the "Accelerating Systemic Change Toolkit: Gender Equity Solutions for the Workplace," a resource developed to enhance women's participation and address systemic inequalities in Canada's labour market. This toolkit offers practical strategies and insights to businesses for promoting gender equality and inclusivity, looking at key challenges and solutions, qualitative and quantitative analyses, advice and in-depth case studies.
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UN Headquarters, New York
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Join the UN Global Compact Open House tailored to North America & Caribbean
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This event will explore the array of benefits available to companies of all sizes and sectors through programmes of the UN Global Compact, including the Academy, Peer Learning Groups and Accelerator Programmes. It will include valuable insights from Holly McHugh, VP of Sustainability at Mejuri, who will share how the UN Global Compact is helping propel the luxury jewelry company’s sustainability journey.
Register for 1pm ET »
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Join the 2024 PRME Global Forum
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The Principles for Responsible Management Education invites you to the 2024 PRME Global Forum online on 18 June 2024. For the first time, the event will feature content in all six UN languages. The online forum aims to accelerate the global collective impact of responsible management education while serving as a platform to learn and connect with committed stakeholders.
Register Now »
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During the UN General Assembly week, the annual UN Private Sector Forum (PSF) will gather global leaders from the United Nations to address major issues such as climate change, sustainable development and human rights.
Co-hosted by the UN Secretary-General and organized by the UN Global Compact, the event will provide a unique opportunity for Chief Executives, heads of state and Government as well as UN leaders to discuss urgent and collective action. .
Learn more »
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Leading-Edge Academy Offerings:
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How To Be a Male Ally for Gender Equality
Developed by gender equality experts and with the male leader in mind, this UN Global Compact Academy e-learning course will help you understand not just why but also how to be a male ally in the fight for gender equality for all.
Men have a critical role to play in fighting gender bias and discrimination and much to gain themselves through true gender equality. This course is available to everyone (participants and non-participants) in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and French.
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Measuring Anti-corruption Compliance in Your Business webinar
This webinar explores the intricacies of assessing anti-corruption compliance programmes, offering insights into effective measurement strategies, key performance indicators and best practices. It aims to foster a culture of integrity and accountability within organizations, ultimately contributing to the collective fight against corruption.
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Sustainability TrendsWatch: Gen AI & Sustainable Business
From unlocking invaluable insights to revolutionizing decision-making processes, Gen AI has unprecedented potential to accelerate sustainability. Join us for this session designed to help discover and navigate how harnessing the power of Gen AI can pave the way for a more sustainable future.
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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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NEW: Sustainability TrendsWatch
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The UN Global Compact, in collaboration with Accenture, has launched a new webinar series, Sustainability TrendsWatch, designed to unpack the latest trends and insights shaping corporate sustainability. The series is free and open to participating and non-participating companies of the UN Global Compact and will be hosted regularly throughout the year.
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Join the Target Gender Equality Accelerator 2024
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This nine-month accelerator programme enables companies to set and achieve ambitious corporate targets to advance women’s representation, equal pay and leadership in business.
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Understanding Water Resilience To Accelerate Business
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On 13 June, this session will help you understand the concept of water resilience and equip you with practical guidance to understand your company’s water risk and how to develop resilience actions and strategies. Learn the risks, how to assess them and where to apply this new knowledge to build long-term water resilience for your business.
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GLOBAL GOVERNANCE & SUSTAINABLE FINANCE TOOLKIT
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In April UN Global Compact welcomed 376 new companies and 13 new non-business stakeholders.
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Largest companies (by employee number) to join:
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- Country Garden Services Holdings Company Limited, China
- PepsiCo Mexico, Mexico
- Hugo Boss, AG, Germany
- Mercedes-Benz Group China, China
- Aema groupe, France
- Trident Limited, India
- XPO Logistics Europe S.A.S., France
- LG Uplus Corp., Korea, Republic Of
- El Palacio De Hierro, S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico
- Synechron Technologies Private Limited, India
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ABOUT THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT
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As a unique initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact calls on companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with the Ten Principles in human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals. It is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, with more than 21,800 companies and 3,078 non-business signatories, based in 167 countries and 62 Country Networks.
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