UN Oceans Conference 2025: The private sector rises as a force for ocean stewardship
The UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the governments of Costa Rica and France, and held in Nice, France, from 9 to13 June, marked a historic moment in advancing the global ocean sustainability agenda.
Safeguarding children’s rights: The role of business in ending child labour
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 violation of children’s rights, child labour persists in many industries and regions.
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.
On 24 September 2024, the Leaders Summit brought together visionary executives and CEOs from across industries to discuss the future of sustainable business.
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.
