October 2024 Newsletter

Summary

Welcome to the October edition of our?newsletter.?UN Global Compact Network USA had an?exciting month at the United Nations General Assembly and NYC Climate Week in September, featuring key events such as the 2024 SDG Summit USA and Enhancing Your Company’s Climate Impact with the United Nations Global Compact. Read more about our key takeaways from SDG Summit USA and other news from the UN Global Compact in the sections below.

Network USA is now open for applications for the SDG Ambition Accelerator! Our Business and Human Rights Accelerator is also still taking applications, so secure your spot today.?

Lastly, a reminder to join us at VERGE 24 from October 29-31, 2024 in San Jose, California, and to attend Network USA's Sustainability Leadership Reception to learn more about the UN Global Compact and how you can get involved.

Featured Content

SDG Summit USA Mobilizes America's Business Leaders to Tackle Global Challenges

SDG Summit USA, held during the 79th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, brought together over 200 senior leaders from major U.S. companies, the UN, U.S. Government, and civil society organizations. This flagship event of Network USA is the only conference during the UN General Assembly dedicated to showcasing the achievements of the U.S. private sector in sustainability and exploring how American businesses can further support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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News & Updates

• UN Global Compact CMO Forum brings together?senior marketing leaders to discuss their role in?driving the success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

• UN Global Compact SDG Investment Forum concludes with the launch of a report on sustainable finance.

• UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2024 highlights the need for urgent action on SDGs.

• UN Global Compact 2024 Private Sector Forum calls for?collective action to accelerate the SDGs.

• UN Global Compact, in collaboration with Accenture, releases a new report to guide business leaders on how to leverage generative AI as a transformative force for advancing the SDGs by 2030.

• UN Global Compact announces the winners of the?2024 SDG Pioneers Competition.

• Network USA is now accepting applications for the?SDG Ambition Accelerator. Apply now to secure your spot today!

• Network USA's NYC Climate Week event provides?a better understanding of how companies can engage with the Global Compact and Network USA?to scale its climate action strategies.?

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Events & Webinars

Highlighted Event

UN Global Compact Network USA: Sustainability Leadership Reception at VERGE

Tuesday, October 29, 2024: San Jose, California

UN Global Compact Network USA is proud to be a Convening Partner of VERGE24 — the leading climate tech event — taking place from October 29-31 in San Jose, CA.?While at VERGE 24, join Network USA's Sustainability Leadership Reception on Tuesday, October 29th, at 5:00 pm?PT. You can learn more about the United Nations Global Compact and how to access a wealth of resources and opportunities that facilitate and accelerate your sustainability efforts. All are welcome to register, and you do not need to be a UN Global Compact participant to attend.

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Office Hours: Communications on Progress (CoP)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024: Virtual

Join this session to receive the latest updates about the Communication on Progress and to ask any questions to the UN Global Compact Office.

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Welcome New Signatories

In September 2024, UN Global Compact Network USA welcomed the following companies:

• Blue Bird Corporation
• Detroit Fame Factory Holdings LLC
• EMPAX Capital Group, Inc.
• Fairchild Black, LLC
• Foxx Life Sciences
• GEON Performance Solutions, LLC
• Golden West Packaging Group
• Light & Wonder, Inc.

• Miller Tanner Associates, LLC
• Modine Manufacturing Company
• OLEDWorks
• One Jeanswear Group
• Qlik Technology Inc.
• STARLIGHT RETAIL INC
• Summit Group
• VARITE, INC.
• Vervantis Inc

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