UN Global Compact Network UK – July Newsletter
UN Global Compact Network UK
We promote sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in
Welcome to the July edition of the UN Global Compact Network UK Newsletter – a snapshot overview of our upcoming industry-leading programming and events.
Get in touch if you want to find out more about us - we hope you find our newsletter useful.
Our annual summit returns to the iconic London Guildhall on 1 October 2024. The day will provide the strategic insights needed to bridge the ambition to action gap and transform your business to respond to pressing sustainability challenges. Join 550+ senior executives for panel discussions, fireside chats, hands-on practical workshops, and extensive networking opportunities. Spaces are limited, so secure your ticket here.
To raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and showcase your organisation's contributions to achieving them, we invite you to be part of a global movement and join our SDG Flag Campaign. On Wednesday, 25 September, we are asking companies to raise the SDG Flag to symbolise their commitment to the Goals and demonstrate action they are taking to combat major global challenges including climate change, gender inequality, poverty, and promoting decent working conditions. Click here to find out more.
SPARK is a global community designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participating in the UN Global Compact. SPARK provides knowledge-building resources, networking opportunities, and practical tools for adopting net-zero practices, securing finance, and fulfilling sustainability reporting requirements. With live sessions, workshops, and on-demand courses, SPARK helps UN Global Compact members tackle sustainability challenges and position themselves as preferred suppliers in the green economy. Click here to find out more.
Nature-based solutions (NbS) can help businesses reduce their negative impacts on nature, adapt to climate change, build operation resilience, and generate economic, social, and ecological value for their stakeholders. This four-part webinar series will provide practical guidance on how to operationalise effective NbS standards and drive business impact. Click here to sign up.
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Our SDG Roadshow will be visiting key cities across the UK to help businesses tackle complex sustainability challenges and align with the Sustainable Development Goals. Through interactive workshops and high-level roundtables, participants will explore local actions for advancing their goals, build internal buy-in, and foster regional partnerships. Attendees will gain knowledge to mitigate ESG risks, understand their role in shaping sustainable business ecosystems, and have opportunities for networking and collaboration. Find out more here.
Member Spotlight
David Croft , Group Head of Sustainability at 利洁时
About me:
David leads sustainability for Reckitt, the leading global health and home hygiene company which reaches billions of people around the world. He is responsible for their work on environmental and social sustainability worldwide, working with farmers, communities and manufacturers across an international supply network alongside Reckitt’s global supply chain and brand teams. David also chairs the Business Industry Advisory Council’s Development Committee, leading private sector input to the OECD Development Committee. He is a member of the TNFD taskforce, contributing to the development of nature and biodiversity measurement and disclosure.
Favourite restaurant, bar, pub or coffee shop?
Jikoni, London
Favourite TV show, book, podcast, or film?
A history of the world in 100 objects
What's something an outsider wouldn't know about your industry?
The impact of climate change on health and hygiene will affect everybody’s health but continues to be underrepresented in global discussions. At Reckitt, we’re focussed on mitigating those risks, helping people adapt to changing health and hygiene challenges and making our products and supply chains more sustainable.
Who or what inspires you in your career?
Making a positive impact on the world around us and the communities I work with through the companies I’m part of.
The UN Global Compact is proud to work with over 20,000 forward-thinking global companies committed to advancing the sustainability agenda.?You can check if your company is a participant here.
We welcome our newest UK members, including:
And Another Day Ltd | Boyden | Chicken Joes Limited trading as Love Joes | The Cooper Turner Beck Group | Covelent | E Co. | Ffolkes Offshore Ltd | FORSPILLS Group | JDR Cable Systems | Linney | Littlepay | M.P. Evans Group PLC | MAC Clinical Research | Mewburn Ellis | Sabio | Santander UK | (SLS) Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd. | SIX | Synechron
If you would like to know more about the benefits of joining the UN Global Compact and its UK Network, get in touch with the team today by contacting Simran Stevens ([email protected])