United Nations Global Compact

History has taught us that the leaders who succeed are the ones who meet the needs of the future by moving forward. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we need measurable, credible, ambitious corporate action. Introducing Forward Faster, a powerful call for businesses to accelerate action in five systematic areas — gender equality, climate action, living wage, water resilience, and finance and investment. These areas hold the key to accelerating progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Don’t fall behind the times. Join the companies making a bigger, faster impact for 2030. Watch the film and join a global platform for ambitious, credible action: https://lnkd.in/egk7PhWh. #ForwardFaster2030

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CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, Sanda Ojiambo highlighted at the #WEF25: ‘It stifles the adequate flow of capital, it stifles technology exchange, it’s broken trust.’ This emphasized the growing ‘north-south divide’ on climate change and the critical need for affordable capital and strengthened partnerships to heal a fractured world. Read more on NBC New York : https://lnkd.in/e5e-X4hN #ClimateAction

This week, the Global Risk Report 2025, #WEF25, identified environmental challenges and nature loss as the most pressing global risks in the next decade. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse ranked second, alongside changes to the Earth’s systems. Contributing to a nature-positive world will require every industry to take action and play its part. We welcome the World Economic Forum’s recent report ‘Nature Positive Transitions: Sectors,’ which further emphasises industries' dependency on nature and highlights essential actions for these key sectors. Read here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exsYkwV5 These reports provide an invaluable resource for companies that want to contribute towards nature-positive outcomes and unlock additional value for their business. They highlight $1.4 trillion in nature-positive opportunities across four sectors globally, along with actionable strategies to transition to a nature-positive future in 5 sectors. ◾ Mining and Metals ◾ Ports ◾ Offshore Wind ◾ Automotive ◾ Automotive – China deep-dive Next week, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) will publish Additional sector guidance for four new priority sectors. This guidance helps organisations apply the LEAP approach in their sector context including guidance on apply TNFD's core disclosure metrics and a list of core and additional sector disclosure indicators and metrics for these sectors. Explore all sector guidance 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJ-ArCfA Join our mailing list 🔗https://lnkd.in/gZ8FytJY #NaturePositive #TNFD #Biodiversity #WEF25

#WEF2025 in Davos brought together business and political leaders under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”. Participants explored how to reimagine inclusive growth, safeguard biodiversity, and deploy technology and AI responsibly, all while investing in people. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful State of the World address, emphasizing the need for collective peace and security, economy-wide climate action and the responsible use of technology and AI. The United Nations Global Compact convened several cross-sector discussions with business leaders on critical topics, including: sustainable finance and investment; CEO leadership for sustainable development; and building resilient and sustainable supply chains. I participated in panel discussions on innovation and technology for the Sustainable Development Goals, climate action, water resilience, and Africa’s growth trajectory, to name a few. I met numerous business leaders committed to driving responsible, sustainable and competitive businesses, despite the fast-changing macroeconomic, geopolitical and regulatory environment.  Some of the discussion points I heard most often during my week here were:  - Technology and AI will have a profound impact on how business is done. While the headlines cover the advances in technology, these will certainly create significant efficiencies. We must remember that technology should be deployed to bridge and not create divides. Investments in policies, energy, connectivity and devices are needed particularly in developing economies  to ensure no one is left behind. - Investments in infrastructure are critical for economic growth. - Now more than ever, business leadership and determined action are needed to address energy access, food systems, digital transformation and investments in people. - South Africa's G20 Presidency presents the opportunity for the African continent to move AFCFTA forward and mobilize investments, particularly for infrastructure and energy security. Value addition, particularly for critical minerals, is an urgent imperative. The UN Global Compact stands ready to partner with businesses and their leaders to advance these ideas and galvanize the private sector to deliver sustainable and competitive business outcomes.

We support the transformative power of education to build peaceful, just and sustainable societies. Businesses can align with the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) to shape future leaders by driving innovation, equity and sustainable development through education.

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This week in Davos, the UN Global Compact convened leaders across sectors to drive bold action on the Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs and tackle the most pressing global challenges. In this pivotal moment—the ten-year anniversary of the Global Goals and the Paris Agreement and the five-year countdown to 2030—the importance of scientific innovation, scalable solutions and collaboration to accelerate progress toward the SDGs has never been more evident. The theme of this year’s World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025, "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," underscores the necessity of collective efforts in addressing global challenges—a focus reflected in the convenings of the UN global compact this week. During today’s UN Global Compact convening, leaders at the “Procurement’s Role in Advancing the SDGs” event explored how sustainable procurement can transform global supply chains, empower SMEs and drive measurable progress. Through education, technology and ambitious target-setting, procurement leaders are reshaping industries for a more inclusive and sustainable future. These conversations remind us of the vital role the private sector plays in delivering on the SDGs and the power of partnerships and innovation to inspire actionable hope. Let’s keep the momentum going as we advance our shared commitment to the Global Goals! #WEF2025 #Davos #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #ClimateAction #GlobalGoals

Today at #WEF25 at our 'From Silos to Synergy: Procurement’s Role in Advancing the SDGs' event we are discussing: - Strategies to build sustainable supply chains - Empowering women and youth-led enterprises - Leveraging AI and advanced technologies for transparency and smarter decision-making Sustainable procurement can transform industries and foster a more equitable future for all! Thanks to our Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, business schools are at the forefront of equipping students with the skills and values to lead in this critical area. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKrbpf58

From innovation to collaboration, today was a day of impactful conversations in Davos. #WEF2025 Today the United Nations Global Compact convened leaders from across sectors to shape the future of sustainable business leadership. Critical topics discussed: -Technology and Innovation for Sustainability: How emerging technologies like Al and blockchain can transform operations, drive transparency and unlock inclusive growth for people and planet. -Leadership and Policy Alignment: Bridging private sector innovation with policy frameworks to build resilience and foster collective action for the SDGs. -Water Resilience and Collective Action: Securing water resources is essential for global supply chains, economic growth and community well-being. -Sustainable Finance for a Better Future: Mobilizing private capital to close the $4 trillion annual SDG financing gap, driving transformative action and innovation. These discussions reflect the urgency and opportunity for businesses to lead on solutions for our most pressing global challenges. Sustainability isn't just a responsibility; it's a growth imperative. Together, we are moving #ForwardFaster for people, planet and prosperity. #Davos25 #UNGlobalCompact #Sustainability #SDGs #Partnerships #Leadership