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
United Nations Global Compact
International Affairs
New York, NY 156,808 followers
#UnitingBusiness for a better world through #TenPrinciples on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
About us
This is the official LinkedIn page for the United Nations Global Compact. ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of 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 through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 162 countries, and 69 Local Networks, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.
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http://www.unglobalcompact.org
External link for United Nations Global Compact
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- International Affairs
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- 51-200 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Nonprofit
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- 2000
- Specialties
- Corporate Sustainability, Human Rights, Labour, Environment, Anti-Corruption, CSR, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations, Business, and Global Goals
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UN Headquarters
New York, NY 10017, US
Employees at United Nations Global Compact
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Over 1 billion working people worldwide are estimated to earn less than they need to afford a decent standard of living. This has to change. Learn how your company can move living wage #ForwardFaster at https://ow.ly/EBwr50QAleJ
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At the current rate, it will take 160 years to reach gender equality. Help the world pick up the pace. See how companies can move gender equality #ForwardFaster for 2030. https://lnkd.in/egk7PhWh #ForwardFaster2030
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Originally developed in 2019, the SDG Ambition Accelerator has now reached over 90 countries and 2,000+ companies in all industries. This programme aims to challenge and support participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting ambitious corporate targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into their business. 86% of participants agree that the SDG Ambition Accelerator helped them set new & ambitious goals. Join us today: https://bit.ly/45Vo6Cx
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Calling all #SME leaders participating in the UN Global Compact! #SPARK is a new global community of SMEs committed to achieving their sustainability goals. Members benefit from on-demand courses, region-specific events, case studies and workshops tailored to their needs. Join us here: https://lnkd.in/gKrbpf58
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In Ghana, Bewsys is promoting gender-inclusive workplaces and programmes across Africa. Bewsys is challenging gender norms in the tech industry. Discover how they’re creating pathways for women in technology and leading the way for a more inclusive future. 🌍 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dnDnRMf9 #GenderEquality #Sustainability #Africa #SDGs
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This isn’t just a number – it’s millions of futures at risk. We need to reverse course on #SDG1 so that each generation is not further pushed into extreme poverty. 📊 Get the data: https://lnkd.in/dgJKB8Mf #SDGreport #GlobalGoals
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The Summit of the Future must be a breakthrough moment for #OurCommonFuture. Learn about this once-in-a-generation opportunity for the world to come together to find common solutions to our shared challenges. https://bit.ly/SotF2024
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The fight for equal pay across sports athletes has proven to be a marathon, not a sprint. As cited by UNESCO, the gap between the current highest-paid male athlete and the highest-paid female athlete differs by 82%. On 24 July, UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, will spotlight their “Change the Game” Ministerial Forum as a pathway highlighting how sport can be a continuing nexus that drives sustainable development across themes like gender equality, pay equity, and health/well-being. Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gguBzMiy
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Beijing Prudence Interactive is making strides towards achieving gender equality. By leveraging tools from the UN Global Compact and participating in the Target Gender Equality Accelerator, they have developed actionable roadmaps and implemented policies that promote inclusivity and equal opportunities. Hear more from the individuals benefiting from these initiatives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezaiG9Fr
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