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Private sector contributions to SA’s 2024 Voluntary National Review

October 8, 2024

By Absa Daily Maverick In today’s world, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a global call to action, urging all sectors of society to work towards a more sustainable and equitable future by

Invest in women: Accelerate progress

March 13, 2024

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day under the theme ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate progress’, the UN Global Compact Network South Africa in partnership with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange hosted the 10th Annual Ring The Bell for Gender Equality on 11 March 2024. With the

Five ways to engage your employees on sustainability

November 6, 2023

As October, the month dedicated to United Nations Day, draws to a close, now is the ideal moment to evaluate your company’s contributions to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). Though sustainability has become a business buzzword, the process of embedding effective, sustainable practices across

5 ways to help your company advance gender equality

August 9, 2023

The business case for gender equality has been made, and it is clear. When women serve as leaders and employees within a company, it has a positive effect on the company’s bottom line. Gender Equality is good for business! The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Gender

Private Sector Contribution to the Voluntary National Review 2024 Begins

June 12, 2023

The Global Compact Network South Africa recently hosted a private sector info session on the Voluntary National Review on the SDGs.This was the first in a series of engagements that will identify the private sector’s contribution on Sustainable Development Goals. The VNR process serves as

Small Business, Big Impact: 4 reasons why SMEs should prioritise sustainability

May 29, 2023

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of private-sector growth in developing and developed economies. With concerns over climate change and social inequality growing, SMEs need to incorporate sustainability into their business strategies. To help SMEs on this journey, the United Nations Global Compact

Global Africa Business Initiative introduced to South Africa

April 18, 2023

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has been introduced to South Africa at the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Business Forum being held in Cape Town this week held under the leadership of Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of AfCFTA. GABI, initiated under the leadership of Deputy

Business Reflections on South Africa’s Bill of Rights 26 Years on

April 5, 2023

26 years since South Africa’s Constitution came into effect, our collective scorecard as a country is a mixed bag of achievements and shortcomings. This was the tone at The Compact Dialogues on Human Rights, a virtual business reflection hosted by the Global Compact Network South

UN Global Compact launches new tool to strengthen commitment to sustainable business practices

April 3, 2023

New York, United States of America The United Nations Global Compact released its new Communication on Progress (CoP) today to help Participant companies of the UN Global Compact identify gaps, set goals and track their progress on the Ten Principles. The CoP is the main

Ring the Bell Event in honour of International Women’s Day

March 13, 2023

Every year, International Women's Day is observed across the world on 8 March to celebrate the achievements of women and to bring attention to issues affecting women. To celebrate this momentous day, the Global Compact Network South Africa partnered with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)

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