It’s reporting season again and many SMEs are working hard to make sense of sustainability data, frameworks, and growing expectations from buyers and financiers. We know how challenging it can be, ...

When businesses put people first, everyone wins. Respect for human rights is essential to building inclusive societies, resilient economies and sustainable businesses. For businesses, upholding human ...

The CEO Study, co-authored by the UN Global Compact and Accenture, provides readers with a window into the trending topics of effective business from leaders around the world. Since its initial ...

The 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) will take place from 9-29 September in New York. Over the past year, the sustainability agenda has rapidly evolved. The UN General Assembly provides a ...

Despite growing awareness and global commitments to gender equality, women are disproportionately underrepresented in corporate leadership roles. Female participation in the workforce has increased, ...

With only five years remaining to reach the 2030 deadline, the world risks falling behind on the promise to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The latest report from the United Nations ...

Established in 1985, Paragon Corporation is a pioneer in halal beauty products: cosmetics, shampoos and other personal care items that adhere to Islamic law. The Indonesian company has no less than 14 ...

Since its launch on 26 July 2000, the UN Global Compact has united business, Government and civil society in pursuit of a more inclusive and ethical world. As we mark 25 years of progress, we reflect ...

As the global financial sector wrapped up the International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, last week, the stakes and the opportunities have never been higher. From ...

Sustainability is no longer a side issue — it’s central to long-term financial success. A growing wave of investors and companies are aligning capital with climate, equity and governance goals — not ...

Over 160 million children are involved in child labour globally — most of them in dangerous conditions that threaten their health, safety and development. Despite being universally recognized as a ...

The United Nations Global Compact is a principles-driven organization. Companies that join the UN Global Compact commit to responsible business practices across ten core principles. These shared ...