The path to zero-emission shipping: A milestone for the ocean, people and sustainable business
On 11 April, after years of hard work, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted to decarbonize global shipping by setting regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
Young leaders shaping the PRESENT: Rethinking education for impact
Conversations about young people tend to focus on how they will shape the future. But Luísa Franco Machado, a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations, offers a fresh perspective.
Water: Essential for Life, Critical for Business — Why Companies Must Act Now
Water is essential for life—a simple truth we all know. But what’s equally critical and sometimes overlooked is that it is also essential for business.
Promoting equity in the workplace: Building a stronger workforce for all
A diverse and inclusive workplace is not just a goal—it is a necessity. Businesses that embrace gender diversity and inclusion see tangible benefits, from increased innovation and productivity to improved employee satisfaction and financial success. However, women and marginalized groups still face significant barriers, including pay gaps, underrepresentation in leadership and systemic biases.
Updated every five years, NDCs are meant to progressively increase ambition, keeping the world on track to meet the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.
This year, at UNGA79, discussions focused on the Pact for the Future, a framework aimed at tackling global challenges like climate action, technological governance and human security.
On 24 September 2024, the Leaders Summit brought together visionary executives and CEOs from across industries to discuss the future of sustainable business.
From the transformative potential of AI to innovations in sustainable finance, these five reports are crucial for understanding current trends and future directions.
The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future provide critical platforms for deepening collaborations, building on successes and accelerating investments in a sustainable future.
Forward Faster Now Asia and Oceania brought together leaders from the private sector, governments and corporate sustainability in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to drive business ambition on the Sustainable Development Goals.
With two billion people — a quarter of humanity — living in places affected by conflict, many companies find themselves operating in conflict zones. If you are, here are 15 actions to consider.