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In late 2023, the United Nations Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition held a series of working meetings which convened a public-private multi-stakeholder group including ocean industry, Governments, non-government organisations, academics and other relevant stakeholders to create alignment in identifying the critical components required to deliver Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) in a biodiversity-positive manner. The outcome of those meetings is this report meant to inform ORE developers’ action on biodiversity by outlining the minimum considerations that must underpin ORE actions designed to achieve NPI at the project level. Although challenges to implementation remain, these minimum considerations outline what ORE developers should be working towards while institutional frameworks, reporting mechanisms and technologies are still in development
The official policy for the 2024 CoP, detailing requirements, processes, and timelines for submissions in 2024.
Where anti-corruption efforts were previously the domain of governments, the private sector has increasingly become an essential actor, representing a significant paradigm shift from the early days of anti-corruption policy development. This Resource Guide provides States with a framework for identifying and implementing an appropriate mix of sanctions and incentives for encouraging business integrity. It reflects the latest developments in the global anti-corruption landscape and contains case studies that serve to share information and practices and provide inspiration to States and the private sector.
The UN Global Compact Strategy for 2024 - 2025 that spells out our ambition to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.
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The UN Global Compact and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) conducted a landmark survey of men and women across five major African economies (Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa). The survey found there is a significant expectation-reality gap with many believing there was gender parity in spite of empirical evidence and men and women’s own experiences in Africa showing otherwise. The survey outlined steps private sector companies must take to drive forward gender equality in business.
The Africa Strategy for 2024-2025 evolves our 2021-2023 Africa Strategy by aligning global and regional approaches, given the interconnected nature of international and African-specific goals and addresses outstanding priorities from the previous strategy. This strategy takes into account the priorities that are top of mind for African businesses, such as the cost of capital, energy and ease of doing business. Two objectives and three key pillars support this ambition: the two objectives are growing impact through action and driving inclusive impact, supported by the pillars of value proposition, growth and operating model.
Women and girls remain highly underrepresented in public life, the economy and the workforce worldwide; in the Middle East, participation scores well below the global rate. This special spotlight report identifies the challenges companies in Arab societies may face in advancing gender equality and outlines the economic and business opportunities for the private sector when engaging in male allyship to advance gender equality. Download this report today to explore the most recent data and learn from case studies from large companies in the Middle East.
The United Nations Global Compact–Accenture CEO Study offers a candid look at perspectives of more than 2,600 CEOs across 128 countries and 18 industries at the urgent opportunities and challenges for leaders to contribute to the 2023 Agenda and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Fifty global executives convened during the UN General Assembly’s week of high-level debates, to candidly share corporate approaches to converging global crises. This business-to-business discussion focused on complex dilemmas related to strengthening peace, justice, and strong institutions (Sustainable Development Goal 16). Discussion centered around three questions: 1. How are you managing increased pressure to take a stand on political and social issues? 2. How are you weighing the cost of doing something, versus the cost of doing nothing? 3. How can lobbying be part of an accountability framework regarding corporate actions in these areas? This document summarizes high-level take-aways.
The world is calling for immediate and collective action towards a universal climate goal, outlined in the Paris Agreement. Working with top talents from around the world, the United Nations is taking urgent actions to standardize guidelines for achieving Net-Zero, creating a platform of global collaboration. China takes the lead in fostering a conducive environment for global collaboration through proposing the Global Development Initiative (GDI), with a series of initiatives surrounding eight key areas including climate actions. A just transition to a Net-Zero future requires bold actions from all parties, and corporates are an indispensable force. The key to success is knowing “where to go” — setting climate targets, and “how to get there” — implementing Net-Zero initiatives.
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