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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 1d

The @globalcompact.bsky.social Business & Human Rights Navigator analyses #ChildLabour, unpacking why it persists, the risks it creates for business, its impact on children’s rights, and offers practical guidance ➡️

Addressing Child Labour in Business Operations and Supply Chains | BHR Navigator

Explore practical guidance and resources to help businesses identify, understand, preventing, and managing child labour risks within their operations and supply chains, informed by international…

bhr-navigator.unglobalcompact.org

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 2d

🔊Join us next week for the first webinar in our four-part 2025 Elevating Scope 3 Strategy Webinar Series!

📊 Regulations, Reporting, & Target Setting
🗓️ Thursday, 16 October 2025 | 14:00-15:30 BST
💻 Zoom

🔗Register now: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/scope-3-emis...

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 2d

The commercial relationship between the UK and Kenya is key for both countries to drive economic growth, create jobs, and work sustainably. Companies must work under international human rights frameworks. Join us in our Social Sustainability Business Dialogues to learn more here: tinyurl.com/ungcuk

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 2d

Why Join the United Nations Global Compact? 🌍

💡 Join us on Tuesday, 21 October 10:00 – 10:45 BST to explore the benefits of joining the network initiative.

Register now:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#CorporateSustainabilityInitiative #DrivingSustainability #TenPrinciples

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 4d

⏰ Registrations for the 2025 UN Global Compact Network UK Annual Summit close this Tuesday!

📅 14 October 2025 |📍Church House Westminster, London & Online

👉 Learn more and secure your ticket now: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/summit-2025/

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 8d

🌍 As the world races towards net zero, our partners at @theconduitlondon.bsky.social are hosting The Green Economy Forum to drive faster, bolder action.

📅 Tuesday, 21 October
📍 The Conduit, London

Learn more and secure your place here: live.theconduit.com/gef

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 10d

🌍 Are your suppliers ready to meet global sustainability standards?

Join the second edition of our Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, designed to help suppliers enhance ESG performance, and strengthen collaboration across the value chain: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-...

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 11d

Is your organisation prepared for the upcoming sustainability reporting requirements?

Join our Sustainability Reporting Webinar Series 2025, delivered in partnership with MHA, for expert guidance: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainabili...

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 14d

📣 New to the UN Global Compact Network UK? Or want a refresher on maximising your participation?

Join our New Joiner Briefing!

📆 Tue 30 Sept | 🕰️ 10:00–10:30 BST | 💻 Zoom

Covering: programmes, resources, requirements, and more.

👉 Register: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-j...

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 14d

💡 How can your company turn sustainability reporting into a strategic advantage?

Join our Sustainability Reporting Webinar Series 2025, delivered in partnership with MHA, for practical case studies, expert insights, and guidance.

Learn more: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainabili...

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 15d

Today, our team is raising the SDG flag as part of a global movement working #TogetherForTheSDGs!

Join us and other like-minded organisations to show your commitment to the SDGs.

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 The 2025 SDG Roadshow concluded today with its final event in Liverpool, featuring important conversations on the SDGs to increase awareness, inspire action, and shape the responsible business agenda.

Thank you to DWF for their partnership and to everyone who participated!

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 16d

Today, the 2025 SDG Roadshow arrives in Liverpool, bringing together leaders from business, government, and civil society to explore practical strategies for advancing sustainable development in the region!

Thank you to DWF for their support in delivering this event.

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 17d

📣 Illicit financial flows undermine trust and sustainable development!

The European Alliance Against Illicit Financial Flows unites business, finance, and civil society to tackle IFFs across Europe.

Learn more and join the initiative: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/european-all...

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 18d

🚀 Registrations are now open for the 2026 edition of Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme!

Equip your suppliers with practical tools on key corporate sustainability topics to drive ESG performance and supply chain resilience. Learn more: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-...

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 21d

✔️ That's a wrap of the 2025 SDG Roadshow in Edinburgh!

Throughout the day, participants engaged in inspiring discussions on integrating SDGs into operations, building partnerships, and driving business and societal impact.

Thank you to DWF for their support in delivering the SDG Roadshow!

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 23d

🌟 Wrapping up the 2025 SDG Roadshow in Birmingham!

Thank you to everyone for attending, and to our partners at DWF for their support in delivering the event!

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 23d

📢 We are live in Birmingham for the next stop of the 2025 SDG Roadshow!

Leaders from business, government, and civil society will explore how organisations can shape their ESG priorities through alignment with the SDGs.

Thanks to our partners at DWF for hosting the event!

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 As the world races towards net zero, our partners at @theconduitlondon.bsky.social are hosting The Green Economy Forum to drive faster, bolder action.

📅 Tuesday, 21 October
📍 The Conduit, London

Learn more and secure your place here: live.theconduit.com/gef

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · 29d

🌍 The UN Global Compact Network UK has launched the European Alliance Against Illicit Financial Flows - an initiative to strengthen transparency, compliance, and cross-sector collaboration across Europe!

Learn more here: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/european-all...

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌟 Wrapping up the 2025 SDG Roadshow in Belfast!

Participants explored practical ways to embed SDGs in business strategies, address regional sustainability challenges, build cross-sector partnerships, and measure ESG progress.

Thank you to everyone for attending, and to our partners at DWF!

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌍 The 2025 SDG Roadshow begins in Belfast!

Leaders from business, government, and civil society will explore how organisations can shape their ESG priorities through alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Thanks to our partners at DWF for their support to deliver the event!

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌍 This year, we celebrate twenty-five years of the UN Global Compact and ten years of the SDGs!

📅 SDG Flag Day: 25 September 2025
🌟 Share stories, make pledges, launch initiatives, and inspire action!

Download the Communications Toolkit here: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-flag-cam...

UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us for the third webinar in our four-part 2025 Sustainability Reporting webinar series!

💼 A Hallmark of Better Business: Social Sustainability Reporting to Shape Resilience and Drive Innovation
🗓️ Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | 14:00-15:00 BST

Learn more: shorturl.at/8Ev0F

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UN Global Compact Network UK @globalcompactuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

🔈Elevating Scope 3 Strategy Webinar Series

Join our four-part series this October to learn how to align with the latest Scope 3 measurement techniques, embed emissions into strategy, & adapt business models for value chain decarbonisation.

🔗Register now: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/scope-3-emis...