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Companies continue to prioritise SDGs related to decent work, economic growth

Companies continue to prioritise SDGs related to decent work, economic growth

By Marleny Arnoldi Engerineering News The Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA) has released its second Voluntary National Review (VNR), showing that decent work and economic growth remain the private sector’s top Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), followed by climate action and partnerships. Informed by input

Global Compact Network South Africa calls on private sector to join the new Business & Human Rights Accelerator to increase business action on Human Rights

Global Compact Network South Africa calls on private sector to join the new Business & Human Rights Accelerator to increase business action on Human Rights

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

Business Leaders Gather in Johannesburg to address mechanisms for sustainable growth and development

Business Leaders Gather in Johannesburg to address mechanisms for sustainable growth and development

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

International Women’s Day 2022: Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow

International Women’s Day 2022: Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow

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

Global Compact Network South Africa searches for professionals committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network South Africa searches for professionals committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

  [Johannesburg, 01 December 2021] — As part of the 2022 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers programme, Global Compact Network South Africa (GCNSA) today launched its national search for professionals who are committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By 15 March 2022,

Private Sector’s role in Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Protection of Women and Children

Private Sector’s role in Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Protection of Women and Children

[Johannesburg, 30 November 2021] 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence (GBV), is a worldwide call for the elimination of violence against women and children. It is run annually from November 25 (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day).
How to leverage the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles in support of 16 Days of Activism and beyond

How to leverage the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles in support of 16 Days of Activism and beyond

[Johannesburg, 22 November 2021] The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence, is a worldwide call for the elimination of violence against women and children. It is run annually from November 25 (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day).
NASPERS JOINS UN GLOBAL COMPACT

NASPERS JOINS UN GLOBAL COMPACT

[Johannesburg, 12 November 2021] Naspers, a global internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact