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The United Nations Global Compact China Office hosted the “Global Compact Local Action: 2025 United Nations Global Compact China Office Annual Meeting – Commemorating 25 Years of United Nations Global Compact” at the UN Compound in Beijing. The event, centred around the theme Sustainable Leadership and Chinese Companies' Globalization, brought together over 200 business leaders and key stakeholders to discuss the evolving role of corporate sustainability in China and how the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact are being integrated into the strategies and operations of Chinese companies

The United Nations Global Compact, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), convened the COSP11 Private Sector Forum today in Doha, Qatar, bringing together business leaders, government representatives, civil society and international organizations to confront emerging challenges in anti-corruption and business integrity. Held under the theme “Future-Proofing Business Integrity: AI, Innovation and Global Collaboration ”, the Forum underscored the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI), digital tools and cross-sector partnerships in strengthening

The UN Global Compact today concluded its COP30 presence in Belém after engagements that brought business, finance, Government and the UN system together to move from ambition to execution. Anchored by the UN Global Compact Business Hub in the COP Blue Zone and highlighted by the 13th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate co-convened with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the programme focused on credible transition plans, climate resilience and private-sector delivery of countries’ next generation of

Senior executives of business and finance, civil society, the United Nations and Government met on the margins of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to identify key steps to accelerate stronger public-private collaboration for 1.5°C-aligned solutions and resilient development. The United Nations Global Compact, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), today convened the 13th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate. The meeting brought together CEOs, Government leaders, investors and representatives

The United Nations Global Compact, the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) today convened a Private Sector Forum as part of the official programme of the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar. The Forum brought together more than 150 leaders from business, Government, international organizations and civil society to explore how the private sector can accelerate social development, promote equality and create decent work opportunities in a world being reshaped by global, economic, social and

Business as a Partner for Inclusive and Sustainable Social Development The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the United Nations Global Compact welcome the adoption of the Political Declaration at the Second World Summit for Social Development, building on the commitments and follow-up mechanisms of the Pact for the Future and the Sevilla Commitment. We reaffirm our support for advancing the goals of poverty eradication, full and productive employment and social integration, while acknowledging the essential role of sustainable enterprises in realizing these objectives. Social

In light of the ongoing debate and the upcoming trilogue negotiations on the EU’s omnibus proposal, the United Nations Global Compact reaffirms its support for advancing business respect for human rights through mandatory due diligence requirements, anchored and aligned with international standards. As the UN Global Compact, we are firmly committed to mobilizing businesses to take action for a better, fairer and more sustainable world. We believe that a smart mix of both voluntary and mandatory measures to advance human rights and environmental due diligence is consistent with our Ten

The 4th African Business and Human Rights Forum (ABRH) concluded today in Lusaka, Zambia, bringing together more than 600 participants, including business leaders, governments, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, national human rights institutions and international partners, to advance the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) across Africa. The Forum, held from 7 to 9 October under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Advancing Remedy, Reparations and Responsible Business Conduct in Africa,” was co-organized by several partners, including

The United Nations Global Compact convened business leaders from Asia and Oceania on the sidelines of UN General Assembly week to accelerate the transformation of sustainability, from compliance to a core driver of strategy and trust. The Leadership Roundtable convened CEOs, CSOs and senior business leaders from across Asia and Oceania to reflect on how business leadership is evolving in response to today’s social, environmental and economic challenges. Discussions focused on sustainable finance, supply chain transformation, climate resilience and the evolving role of the CSO, and explored

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-level Week, the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement convened for the first time, announcing its founding members and formally launching a joint public-private effort to embed sustainability into procurement and supply chains at a global scale. Led by the UN Global Compact, the Coalition will help companies move from policy intent to practical implementation — turning purchasing power into a lever for climate action, nature protection, decent work and resilient growth. The Coalition’s founding members are Altus Power, Inc., BBVA, Concept 4

The United Nations Global Compact wrapped its 2025 Leaders Summit today, convening business, Government and civil society to accelerate credible action on the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a pivotal 25-year milestone for the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The Summit took place during High-level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA80) with programming centered on practical tools, networking and peer learning as part of the activities of UN Global Compact Hub, a dedicated space for participant-only events and networking

Gathering 50 global CEOs and representatives with a combined market capitalization above $2 trillion, alongside government and UN leaders, the UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum (PSF) today set out a practical path to accelerate private investment in sustainable, inclusive growth — spotlighting productivity-led transitions, bankable projects and stronger public-private coordination to close the SDG financing gap. The closed door high-level roundtable, held at the UN Headquarters, underscored that collaboration between business and the multilateral system is indispensable amid climate