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MONTHLY BULLETIN | JUNE 2025
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A major momonet for ocean sustainability: UN Ocean Conference
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The third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held from 9 to 13 June in Nice, France, was a landmark moment for ocean sustainability. Co-hosted by Costa Rica and France, the conference united various stakeholders to tackle urgent ocean issues: biodiversity loss, plastic pollution, overfishing and decarbonization of maritime industries. A major highlight was the formal launch of the Ocean Investment Protocol (OIP)—a joint initiative by the UN Global Compact and UNEP FI. Initially introduced during the Ocean Investment Protocol Webinar, this pioneering framework was developed to mobilize private capital toward a sustainable ocean economy by guiding financial institutions and ocean industries in aligning investments with global sustainability goals.
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2024 CoP Insights Report now available: Tracking progress on the Ten Principles and SDGs
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The 2024 CoP Insights Report is now available on the UN Global Compact website. This report provides an overview of the progress of participants of the UN Global Compact in advancing the Ten Principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as demonstrated by the 2024 CoP questionnaire data. To visualize the CoP data, visit our CoP Data webpage and explore different tools.
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UN Global Compact launches Central Asia Network
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On 18 June, the UN Global Compact launched a new country network in Central Asia to support sustainable busines practices across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Serving over 140 companies, the introduction of this network will foster regional collaboration, promote responsible investment and drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals across Asia. The inclusion of the Central Asia Network brings the total of active country networks to 64, reinforcing the commitment to localized action and private-sector leadership surrounding sustainability.
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Global Business Summit on Belt and Road Infrastructure Investment for a Better World and the SDGs sets new benchmark
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The inaugural Global Business Summit on Belt and Road Infrastructure Investment for a Better World and the SDGs convened over 300 leaders in Jakarta to chart a new course for sustainable infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative. Co-hosted by the Government of Indonesia and many global partners, the Summit emphasized low-carbon, inclusive and resilient infrastructure aligned with the SDGs. Key outcomes included the launch of a Transition Finance roadmap, nine cross-sector initiatives and the Sino-Indonesia Corporate Communities Action Network.
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Kenya’s Code of Ethics for Businesses wins 2025 Inspirational Newcomer Award
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The Code of Ethics for Businesses in Kenya earned the 2025 Inspirational Newcomer Award at the Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards. Spearheaded by Global Compact Network Kenya in partnership with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, this groundbreaking initiative unites over 800 companies in a national stand against corruption. Recognized for its innovative online platform and commitment to transparency, the Code is transforming business integrity and ethical leadership nationwide.
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GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT | Panama
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Panama Climate Week Spotlights Latin America’s Leadership on a Just, Net-Zero Future
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As part of UNFCCC Climate Week celebrated in Panama, the UN Global Compact, in partnership with the Panama Canal and with the support of the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns, convened the regional event "Latin America’s Leadership Towards a Resilient and Net-Zero Future", bringing together leaders from across the region committed to advancing climate action. This event marked a milestone year for the region, coinciding with the 25th anniversaries of both the UN Global Compact and the transfer of the Panama Canal to Panamanian administration, emphasizing a commitment toward sustainable development and best practices.
Spanish-speakers with a UN Global Compact account, please view the Academy course below to read more about the event.
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4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
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The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will be held from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Seville, Spain. The conference will address new and emerging issues and the urgent need to fully implement the Sustainable Development Goals and support reform of the international financial architecture.
Learn more »
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UN Global Compact Hub at UNGA80
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To mark 25 years of advancing corporate sustainability, the UN Global Compact will launch the UN Global Compact Hub during UNGA80 from 22 to 26 September in New York City. Designed as a collaborative space for participant companies, the Hub will feature curated sessions, private meeting rooms and opportunities to lead on the SDGs.
Read here »
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Save the Date for Unstoppable Africa 2025
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Concurrent to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, the Global Africa Business Initiative will convene the 4th edition of Unstoppable Africa on 21-22 September 2025. The event seeks to develop actionable frameworks for Africa’s transformation, promoting trade and investment opportunities in the region and the world. Join the mailing list for more information.
Join here »
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Leading-Edge Academy Offerings:
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1. Doing Business with Integrity
Developed in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with thanks to the Siemens Integrity Initiative and Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), this course supports businesses in demonstrating ethical conduct at every level. Covered topics include gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, facilitation payments, third-party vetting, social investments, bid rigging and the protection of whistle-blowers.
Enroll here »
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2. How can business build sustainable supply chains?
This series is designed to unpack the latest trends and insights on the future of corporate sustainability. You will learn how to confidently navigate the evolving sustainability landscape while gaining the foresight needed to drive growth and positive impact within your organization and beyond.
Enroll here »
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3. Delivering on net-positive water impact for growth and resilience
This recorded session emphasizes the critical role of water in business resilience, highlighting the urgent need for ambitious action to achieve net-positive water impact (NPWI) and water-resilient value chains by 2050. The session features insights from companies that have taken steps toward NPWI, offering practical guidance for businesses to set goals and implement actions on the path to NPWI.
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 THE ACCELERATORS
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Explore our Resource Library in full
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Our enhanced resource library contains valuable information for all types of stakeholders. Whether it’s reports related to our PRME and Gender teams or various reporting questionnaires, the resource library is your place to explore all we offer across various issue areas. Please access the resources using the link provided below.
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Forward Faster Reporting Questionnaire
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The Forward Faster initiative aims to increase accountability and transparency by calling for companies to publicly declare their commitments on the Sustainable Development Goals and highlight the actions they will undertake to meet the targets. Companies are required to report on progress annually. All Forward Faster companies must complete the digital version of this questionnaire, accessible through their UN Global Compact Participant Dashboard.
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Taking Collective Action for Anti-Corruption e-learning course now available in Arabic
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Available in French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and now Arabic, this course introduces a six-step approach, enabling companies to make a clear diagnosis of their local corruption landscape, identify and engage stakeholders and apply the Collective Action methodology to address identified corruption challenges and mitigate potential business risks. Access is available via your UN Global Compact account.
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GLOBAL COMPACT JOURNAL ARTICLES TO CHECK OUT
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In May UN Global Compact welcomed 273 new companies and three new non-business stakeholders.
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Largest companies (by employee number) to join:
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- Banco Davivienda S.A, Colombia
- Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG), Australia
- Opella Healthcare, France
- Ülker Bisküvi Sanayi A.Ş., Türkiye
- Shanghai Highly (Group) Co., Ltd., China
- Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Malaysia
- PT REA Kaltim Plantations, Indonesia
- PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), Indonesia
- BOS GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
- CNH, Brazil
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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 2,807 non-business signatories, based in 167 countries and 64 Country Networks.
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