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“I did not expect a salary increase,” Jafta Thembinkosi Nyambi said. “Before the increase, I was struggling to pay rent because my home in Soshanguve is far from my workplace in Johannesburg. Now I ...

With only 17% of global targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 Agenda currently on track—including those addressing responsible production, consumption, and climate action—Kenya’s ...

Corruption remains a significant barrier to economic stability, social progress and sustainable development. It undermines economic growth, deepens inequality and erodes trust in institutions.

When businesses put people first, everyone wins. Respect for human rights is essential to building inclusive societies, resilient economies and sustainable businesses. For businesses, upholding human ...

As the 80th UN General Assembly High-Level week concludes, here are five takeaways from the UN Global Compact every sustainability-minded business leader will want to know. Businesses have a critical ...

The CEO Study, co-authored by the UN Global Compact and Accenture, provides readers with a window into the trending topics of effective business from leaders around the world. Since its initial ...

Despite growing awareness and global commitments to gender equality, women are disproportionately underrepresented in corporate leadership roles. Female participation in the workforce has increased, ...

With only five years remaining to reach the 2030 deadline, the world risks falling behind on the promise to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The latest report from the United Nations ...

The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) concluded in Addis Ababa with a renewed call for urgency, global solidarity and accountability. Held under the joint leadership of Ethiopia and Italy, the Summit ...

Since its launch on 26 July 2000, the UN Global Compact has united business, Government and civil society in pursuit of a more inclusive and ethical world. As we mark 25 years of progress, we reflect ...

Sustainability is no longer a side issue — it’s central to long-term financial success. A growing wave of investors and companies are aligning capital with climate, equity and governance goals — not ...