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.
Throughout the Forum, the UN Global Compact engaged with CEOs, Government leaders and civil society to emphasize business-driven solutions and to look at what the public and private sector can do collectively to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With more than one billion working people (a third of the global workforce) struggling to earn enough for a decent standard of living, ensuring a living wage is paramount to our achievement of the 2030 Agenda.
Sustainable finance supports mobilizing private and public capital to fund projects that advance inclusive growth outcomes, such as mitigating climate change, enhancing social equity and fostering sustainable economic growth.
The gathering focused on the need for land restoration, highlighting the importance of soil health, the increasing risk of drought and the impacts of degraded land on migration, geopolitical tensions and food insecurity.
COP29 concluded recently in Baku, Azerbaijan. With mixed results, the conference sought to mobilize and align private and public finance to support ambitious climate goals and find agreement on many other critical issues.
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.
On 24 September 2024, the Leaders Summit brought together visionary executives and CEOs from across industries to discuss the future of sustainable business.
