Five years to go: the latest numbers on the Sustainable Development Goals and how businesses can accelerate their progress
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).
Conversations about young people tend to focus on how they will shape the future. But Luísa Franco Machado, a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations, offers a fresh perspective.
By aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), as well as Principles 1 (Businesses' Support for Human Rights – ensuring respect and protection) and 6 (Elimination of Discrimination in Employment and Occupation) of the United Nations Global Compact, businesses have the opportunity to lead the way in shaping a more inclusive future where diversity is not only recognized but truly embraced.
Gender equality is a fundamental human right as much as an economic and social imperative. The United Nations Global Compact remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) — achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. We are driving meaningful change in workplaces, marketplaces and communities through strategic initiatives, partnerships and corporate engagement.
This year, at UNGA79, discussions focused on the Pact for the Future, a framework aimed at tackling global challenges like climate action, technological governance and human security.
The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future provide critical platforms for deepening collaborations, building on successes and accelerating investments in a sustainable future.
Forward Faster Now Asia and Oceania brought together leaders from the private sector, governments and corporate sustainability in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to drive business ambition on the Sustainable Development Goals.
With two billion people — a quarter of humanity — living in places affected by conflict, many companies find themselves operating in conflict zones. If you are, here are 15 actions to consider.
