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MONTHLY BULLETIN | SEPTEMBER 2025
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Five UNGA80 takeaways every business leader needs to know
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With the conclusion of the 80th UN General Assembly High-Level week, here are five takeaways from the UN Global Compact every sustainability-minded business leader will want to know.
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Major projects and initiatives that are set to position Africa at the heart of global innovation, notably the expansion of the continent’s AI infrastructure, were announced at Unstoppable Africa 2025, the flagship event of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), in New York as CEOs convened to discuss Africa’s place in the global economy. This marks a significant step in enabling the continent’s stakeholders to develop local AI solutions designed to address some of Africa’s most pressing challenges.
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Private Sector Forum Rallies
CEOs and Governments to
Mobilize Capital
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Gathering 50 global CEOs and representatives with a combined market capitalization above $2 trillion, alongside Government and UN leaders, the UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum (PSF) set out a practical path to accelerate private investment in sustainable, inclusive growth — spotlighting productivity-led transitions, bankable projects and stronger public-private coordination to close the SDG financing gap.
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Leaders Summit at the UN Global Compact Hub mobilizes business action
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The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2025 marked the initiative’s 25th anniversary by convening stakeholders to accelerate action on the Ten Principles and the SDGs. Featuring plenaries, peer learning and breakout sessions on sustainable finance, reporting and resilience, the Summit emphasized practical tools and partnerships.
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Four major reports launched
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During the High Level week, the UN Global Compact launched four critical reports. These reports arrived at a particularly timely moment, covering human rights, sustainable procurement, CEO perspectives and legal insights.
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Second World Summit for Social Development
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The Private Sector Forum, to be held on 5 November 2025 in Doha alongside the Second World Summit for Social Development, will unite business leaders, governments, UN agencies and civil society to address inequality, decent work and the impact of technology and AI. Summit registration by 30 September is required to attend.
Register here »
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Private Sector Forum at COSP11
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From 15 to 16 December 2025, on the margins of the UN Anti-Corruption Conference (COSP11), UNODC and the UN Global Compact will bring together the private sector to tackle corruption and foster a culture of integrity. The 2025 Private Sector Forum will emphasize exploring artificial intelligence's transformative role in strengthening anti-corruption efforts and addressing emerging integrity challenges.
Secure your spot now and be part of the solution.
Register here »
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Trending leading-edge Academy offerings
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1. Disruptive Technologies
This advanced video series explores the most impactful disruptive technologies driving progress toward the SDGs. When developed and deployed responsibly, these innovations can help tackle critical global challenges such as access to clean water, sustainable production, poverty reduction and health and well-being. Participants will gain insight into how technological innovation can serve as a powerful engine for sustainable development and positive societal impact.
Enroll here »
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2. How procurement decisions can advance decent work in supply chains
This advanced course explores best practices in sustainable procurement, focusing on promoting decent work across global supply chains. It introduces the UN Global Compact Decent Work Engagement Toolkit for Sustainable Procurement, offering step-by-step guidance for procurement teams on how to engage suppliers, set meaningful KPIs and integrate decent work considerations into procurement strategies.
Enroll here »
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3. Developing an integrated health, environment and climate strategy for your company
This course guides companies in developing a strategic approach to planetary health by assessing environmental impacts across their value chains. It emphasizes building an integrated business case that optimizes outcomes for human health, climate and the environment. Participants will explore how businesses can benefit from adopting sustainable strategies and learn six practical steps to embed actions that support human and planetary health.
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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UN Global Compact Network Greece Study
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UN Global Compact Network Greece, together with EY Greece and Grant Thornton Greece, has published a study showcasing how Greek companies responded to the ESRS and providing deeper insights into environmental disclosures. The study reviews the characteristics of the first 50 sustainability reports across 11 business sectors. The study is meant to empower companies to strengthen their strategies and advance their sustainability journey.
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16 Global Country Network Study
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A new study by UN Global Compact networks across 15 EU countries and the United Kingdom reveals strong public demand for greater ambition on sustainability. The findings highlight that Europeans view sustainability as a driver of competitiveness (70 per cent) and recognize the potential of AI (65 per cent) to accelerate progress. More regulation, resources and ambition are needed to turn commitments into action.
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Business and Human Rights Accelerator
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The Business and Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme that activates participating companies of the UN Global Compact across all industries and regions to move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights. Registration is open from 10 September to 19 December.The programme will run from February to July 2026.
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GLOBAL COMPACT JOURNAL ARTICLES TO CHECK OUT
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In September UN Global Compact welcomed 266 new companies and one new non-business stakeholders.
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Largest companies (by employee number) to join:
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- Uralchem, Russian Federation
- ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KGaA & Co. KG, Germany
- Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd., Japan
- Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., China
- Glodon Company Limited 广联达科技股份有限公司, China
- Niagara Bottling, United States of America
- AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society, South Africa
- Farmacias Cruz Verde SPA, Chile
- Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology Co., Ltd. | 株洲时代新材料科技股份有限公司, China
- RASHMI METALIKS 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, labour, 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 over 22,000 companies and 2,797 non-business signatories, based in 167 countries and 65 Country Networks.
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