In a world awash with conflicting sustainability laws and regulations, much benefit could be had from harmonisation 19 November 2024 – 05:00 by Achieng Ojwang Business Day We need to find a happy medium between the need to ensure business in its entirety (big and small)
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
Dr. Sydwell Shikweni Vice-president for transformation at Merchants, Tell us about your remarkable path to becoming an SDG Pioneer? I am truly honoured to be recognized for my work in advancing sustainability. My journey in this field began with a growing awareness of the urgent challenges
Africa.com South Africa’s public and private sector, government, academia, plus civil society, need to collaborate in a big push to “move the needle” on the country achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Dr Achieng Ojwang, Executive Director of the United Nations Global
By Marleny Arnoldi Engerineering News Business-led platform the Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA) has found that the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to decent work and economic growth retained its position as the highest-ranking private-sector goal this year. This was followed by the SDGs on climate action and partnerships to meet
Johannesburg, 21 September 2022 – Global Compact Network South Africa has today launched the Business & Human Rights Accelerator, a six-month learning programme to equip companies with the tools and knowledge they need to establish an ongoing human rights due diligence process and ensure they
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2 August 2022 — Business leaders from across Johannesburg gathered today in Johannesburg as part of the UN Global Compact Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) to discuss how to advance Africa’s sustainable growth, prosperity and development. The ABLC is a CEO-led initiative
[Johannesburg, 21 March 2022] Today, 21 March, South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day grounded in the events of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre where 69 people were killed in a peaceful protest march against the apartheid Pass laws. Thirty-six years after this historic event, Former President Nelson
Johannesburg, 08 March 2022. Today on International Women’s Day, the United Nations, Governments, Corporations, Civil Society Organisations, Communities, and individuals across the world elevate advocacy on gender equality. Around the world, the UN Global Compact will Ring the Bell for Gender Equality in collaboration with
