United Nations Global Compact

History has taught us that the leaders who succeed are the ones who meet the needs of the future by moving forward. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we need measurable, credible, ambitious corporate action. Introducing Forward Faster, a powerful call for businesses to accelerate action in five systematic areas — gender equality, climate action, living wage, water resilience, and finance and investment. These areas hold the key to accelerating progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Don’t fall behind the times. Join the companies making a bigger, faster impact for 2030. Watch the film and join a global platform for ambitious, credible action: https://lnkd.in/egk7PhWh. #ForwardFaster2030

Ahead of #WorldWaterDay, the Water Resilience Coalition, a CEO-led initiative of the CEO Water Mandate is thrilled to announce the addition of two new member companies, bringing to coalition to 40 leading companies with a market capitalization of over US$5 trillion. The CEO Water Mandate is a partnership between the United Nations Global Compact and the Pacific Institute. The 478 companies in the Mandate have committed to continuous progress building water resilience across their direct operations, supply chains, watershed management, and other areas. Read about more exciting updates: https://lnkd.in/gxPD_Rrb

At the Pacific Institute, every day is #WorldWaterDay, and today we're proud to announce #AcceleratedAction across our four water Impact Areas. Through Water Equity, Water Efficiency & Reuse, Nature-Based Solutions, and Corporate Water Stewardship, we are reaffirming our commitment to the?ambitious goal?of “catalyzing?the transformation to water resilience?in the face of climate change by 2030.” For nearly 40 years, the Institute has led actionable, unbiased, evidence-based research, creating and advancing solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges. Learn more about our?strategies?for each of our Impact Areas and join us: https://lnkd.in/gWXYnHXV Heather Cooley | Jason Morrison | Sanjeev Chadha | Sally Liu | Felicia Marcus | J. Carl Ganter ??| Sanda Ojiambo | Peter Gleick | Dr. Amanda Bielawski | Nicole Wickenhauser

On this World Water Day, we celebrate the importance of water in sustaining life and its role as a catalyst for the Sustainable Development Goals. Water is essential for health, prosperity and the environment, impacting every aspect of our lives and the planet's well-being. The United Nations Global Compact calls on businesses to take immediate action to combat the global water crisis, emphasizing the necessity for actions within operations, across supply chains and through collective efforts. #WorldWaterDay #Sustainability #SDGs

???? Water resilience is business resilience. On #WorldWaterDay, we recognize that building water resilience strengthens businesses, protects communities and safeguards ecosystems. Let’s move Water Resilience Forward Faster: https://lnkd.in/e_-SXTrU #WaterResilience #SustainableBusiness #ForwardFaster

Today, we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Systemic barriers still prevent fair access to jobs, leadership roles and, more importantly, economic advancements. Businesses must act to make real progress. Read more in our Compact Journal: https://lnkd.in/esVsHfZE #RacialEquity #GlobalGoals #SDGs

Businesses are key partners in advancing our global sustainability goals. In today’s discussion at the United Nations with G77 and China Member States, we shared how the UN Global Compact—with 20,000+ participating companies across 60+ countries—is working to mobilize the private sector for a more sustainable, just future. Highlights from the discussions: -The importance of the mandate of the UN Global Compact and growing global networks - How businesses are embedding the Ten Principles into their strategies and operations - Forward Faster—an initiative driving business action on the 2030 Agenda - Opportunities for collaboration at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development #FFD4, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development #HLPF, #UNGA80 and the World Social Summit. As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, we are committed to strengthening partnerships that accelerate responsible business action worldwide. Together, we can drive meaningful progress for people and planet. #UNGlobalCompact #Sustainability #GlobalGoals

Male allyship is not just a concept; it’s an action. In male-dominated spaces, having allies who amplify women’s voices is essential. We must all work together to ensure that women are seen, heard and valued. ?? Be an ally. Drive change. ?? Explore Mainstreaming Male Allyship: An Action Guide for Business and Drive Change today: https://lnkd.in/eCrm-rsk #MaleAlliesInAction #GenderEquality #IWD2025

It’s here! Science Based Targets initiative's draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 is open for public consultation - and everyone is encouraged to participate. Learn more about the draft standard and respond to the public consultation: https://bit.ly/42640oM #NetZeroStandard

?? The first methods for #ocean science-based targets, focusing on seafood, are officially here! ?? These new targets provide a standardized framework to help companies with seafood in their supply chains move beyond traditional sustainability commitments, scale action, and build supply chain resilience. ?? The Ocean targets complement the existing guidance for Freshwater and Land, enabling companies to set #ScienceBasedTargets across diverse supply chains and geographies, from ridge to reef. Learn more about the new targets and how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/eKBTFmRM #OceanSBTs #SBTN #ForNature