Provides an assessment of how companies in the UN Global Compact are adopting the Ten Principles and taking action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. Based on data collected in the UN Global Compact annual survey, the report takes stock of how companies are performing on critical sustainability topics. The report also takes a deep dive into the critical issues of climate and gender equality. A feature on the activities of Global Compact Local Networks over the past year is also included. 

Presents findings from the world’s largest CEO study on sustainability to date. More than 1,000 top executives from 21 industries across 99 countries assess the past, present and future of sustainable business; discuss both the progress being made and barriers that are preventing business from doing more to contribute to the Global Goals; and reveal how leading companies can step up action to course-correct the private sector contribution to Agenda 2030. Special focus topics include CEO insights on climate action, gender equality and food sector transformation.

Showcases business leadership on climate action aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Featuring solutions and strategies developed by companies that have taken the 1.5°C pledge, the report examines how business leaders are integrating this process into corporate strategies and generating employee buy-in. 

Business Leadership Brief For Healthy Planet, Healthy People provides a holistic approach and outlines concrete actions for companies to embed health and empowerment in their policies, systems, and operations.