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MONTHLY BULLETIN | JUNE 2026
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Driving Business Action at London Climate Action Week 2026
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The UN Global Compact had a strong presence at London Climate Action Week 2026, convening business, finance and policy leaders to accelerate credible private sector climate action. Across a series of high-level events and bilateral engagements, we advanced priorities on the energy transition, net-zero implementation and sustainable finance, while strengthening partnerships with companies, investors and international organizations. A key milestone was the launch of Business-Led Blended Finance: A Practical Playbook, the first practical guide helping companies take a leading role in structuring blended finance transactions to unlock investment for sustainable development. The week also saw the UN Global Compact and UNEP FI convene global stakeholders to expand the Ocean Investment Protocol, bringing central banks and financial regulators into the framework to better integrate ocean-related risks and opportunities into financial decision-making. Together, these initiatives reinforced the UN Global Compact's leadership in mobilizing business to deliver scalable, market-based solutions to the world's climate and sustainable development challenges.
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Europe’s Sustainability Leaders Unite to Shape the Future
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The UN Global Compact convened senior sustainability leaders and policymakers at the European Parliament for the 2026 European Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Platform to explore how sustainability can drive competitiveness, resilience and long-term growth. The discussions highlighted the importance of an enabling policy environment and stronger collaboration between business and policymakers to accelerate Europe's sustainable transition.
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Strengthening Ocean Finance Through Global Collaboration
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The UN Global Compact and UNEP FI convened central banks, financial regulators and financial institutions during London Climate Action Week to advance the Ocean Investment Protocol. The roundtable explored how ocean-related risks can be better integrated into financial decision-making, marking an important step toward strengthening the financial system's role in supporting a sustainable and resilient blue economy.
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A New Blueprint for Business-Led Blended Finance
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The Business-Led Blended Finance Playbook, developed by the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs, provides practical guidance to help businesses navigate complex structures, manage risks and lead impactful transactions. Drawing on Convergence data, real-world case studies and CFO Coalition insights, the guide helps companies move from participants to architects of financing solutions. Download the Playbook to discover how your company can unlock capital, strengthen partnerships and drive resilient growth.
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UN Global Compact Expands its Reach in Latin America with Peru Network Launch
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The UN Global Compact continued to strengthen its global network with the launch of Global Compact Country Network Peru, expanding support for responsible business and sustainable development across Latin America. The new Country Network will help local companies align with our Ten Principles, accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, and foster collaboration between business, government and civil society to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
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Leaders Summit 2026 to Spotlight Sustainable Business Leadership in Action
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The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2026 will bring together business leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from around the world to advance action on sustainable and responsible business. Designed to reflect sustainability in practice, the Summit is embedding responsible approaches across every stage of planning and delivery, from reducing transport emissions and energy use to prioritizing plant-forward catering, minimizing single-use materials and strengthening accessibility. The event also aims to support local communities while establishing a baseline to measure and reduce its carbon footprint over time, reflecting a broader shift toward embedding sustainability into how business convenes, collaborates and delivers impact.
Register here »
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Africa Business and Human Rights Forum
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How can a principles-based approach help advance human rights across global business? Join the UN Global Compact at the Africa Business and Human Rights Forum on 29th September to 1st October 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, to explore how companies are turning corporate sustainability commitments into measurable impact.
Pre-register today »
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Trending leading-edge Academy offerings
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1. Biodiversity fundamentals: The business case for action
This course explores the biodiversity crisis, its impact on businesses, and the critical role companies play in fostering a net-zero, nature-positive, and socially just society.
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2. Creating an Inclusive Environment for LGBTI Workers
Learn how businesses can contribute to global LGBTI equality, both within their own operations and the broader community, while mitigating risks and promoting diversity.
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3. How Being More Sustainable Makes You More Resilient
This course provides a concrete framework and actionable ideas for incorporating sustainable design into SME's offerings and developing a strategy to execute, from identifying goals to monitoring design changes.
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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 flagship regional event for Asia-Pacific, taking place on 11–12 August 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Bringing together leaders from business, government, the United Nations, civil society and academia, the event will showcase practical solutions, regional case studies and collaborative action to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
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Since 2010, the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) have helped companies advance gender equality through a practical framework grounded in international labour and human rights standards. Join us on 2 July at 9:30 a.m. ET for WEPs 101, an introductory webinar exploring how businesses can promote gender equality and expand women's economic participation across the workplace, marketplace and community.
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UN GLOBAL COMPACT JOURNAL ARTICLES TO CHECK OUT
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In June UN Global Compact welcomed 199 new companies.
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Largest companies (by employee number) to join:
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- Alira Health Group Holdings LLC, United States of America
- GET STC LTD, Greece
- Leroy-Merlin Polska Sp. z o.o., Poland
- Transportes Aereos Portugueses, S.A. "TAP", Portugal
- NISHIKAWA RUBBER CO., LTD., Japan
- BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
- Fluvius System Operator, Belgium
- WALTER GROUP Holding AG, Austria
- "Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine" CJSC, Armenia
- Compania de Desarrollo Bananero de Guatemala Sociedad Anonima, Guatemala
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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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COUNTRY NETWORKS AND EXPANSION TERRITORIES
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