UN Global Compact Network South Africa

🎙️Sustainability Leads 🌍The challenges across our environment, society & governance systems demand bold, collaborative business action. Through leadership & partnership, we can create shared value for people, planet & prosperity. 💡Join the conversation. Be part of the change.

Geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping the global business landscape. Join the first 2026 Sustainability TrendsWatch session to explore how businesses are navigating uncertainty and building resilience. 🗓️ 11 June 2026 |⏰ 9 a.m. ET 🔗Register: lnkd.in/dJSRxW4J

🌿 Today is International Day for Biological Diversity! Biodiversity powers every part of business, from healthy soil and clean water to pollinators and natural disaster resilience. #BiodiversityDay #NaturePositive #SDGs #Sustainability

🎙️ Sustainability Leads Behind every connection is a global chain of mining, minerals & resource extraction - making sustainability critical in telecoms. Nola Richards (@Vodacom) unpacks why it matters and how the industry can act responsibly. ▶️Watch: lnkd.in/d5RmntKR

At #AfricaCEOForum, the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), convened by the @globalcompact, launched a CEO Trade Perspective Paper on unlocking the potential of intra-African trade through the #AfCFTA. Read the paper: lnkd.in/e_8nySvZ #ForwardFaster #Sustainability

The United Nations Global Compact Network South Africa welcomes National Home Builders Registration Council as its newest participant. We look forward to their active engagement, collaboration, and contribution to advancing sustainable business practices.

Today marks the launch of the Global Compact Network in Rwanda. Together with Global Compact Country Network Rwanda, we will advance the #TenPrinciples and the #SDGs, accelerating progress toward a more sustainable future.

The Global Compact Network South Africa welcomes our newest participant, @Dischem. We look forward to their active participation and contributions in advancing sustainable business practices across South Africa.

🎙️ Sustainability Leads Nola Richards, ESG & Sustainable Business Executive Head at @Vodacom joins us to explore sustainability in the digital age — from telecoms driving impact to the realities of AI and global complexity. 🔗 Watch the full episode: lnkd.in/dPUNhCJW

🎙️ Sustainability Leads “Equality around the boardroom table is not charity — it’s essential for diversified thinking.” Dr. Leila Fourie reflects on why diversity of thought is essential for and long-term growth in organisations. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Ek1VhjW8Txc

🤝 Gender equality isn’t just good for society — it’s good for business. In partnership with UN Women, the Target Gender Equality Accelerator helps companies assess gaps using the WEPs tool and drive meaningful change. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4dg4ZJ3

Youth, Sustainability & Innovation Committee hosted its first Think Tank Session, bringing together partners driving youth-led sustainability in SA. Hosted by Tsebo Solutions Group, focusing on collaboration, impact, and the upcoming Youth Sustainability & Innovation Conference.

Today marks the launch of the Global Compact Network in Angola. Together with Global Compact Network Angola, we will advance the #TenPrinciples and the #SDGs, accelerating progress toward a more sustainable future. 🌍

🎙️ Sustainability Leads Great leadership begins with recognising the dignity, potential, and possibility in others. Dr. Leila Fourie reflects on the responsibility leaders carry to uplift and empower others. Watch the full conversation: lnkd.in/d_TUvdey

Financial institutions are playing a growing role in shaping how EU sustainability regulations impact business. Join Session 2 of the 2026 Academy EU Sustainability Navigator Webinar Series. 🗓️ 20 May 2026 ⏰ 3 p.m. CET / 9 a.m. ET Register: info.unglobalcompact.org/eu-2026-sessio…

🎙️ Sustainability Leads “Behind every number is trust, and trust is created through human interaction.” A powerful reflection from Dr. Leila Fourie on leadership, humanity, and the role trust plays in building resilient businesses and economies. Watch: lnkd.in/eWvFjuYj

📢The world is still not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. The Target Gender Equality Accelerator, in collaboration with @UN_Women, supports businesses in strengthening their gender strategies and driving real impact. 🔗 Join today: bit.ly/4seuCi0

Camp 3 of the SDG Innovation Accelerator has officially wrapped up. Thank you to Redefine Properties for supporting young innovators developing solutions for a more sustainable future.

Day 2 of the SDG Innovation Camp focused on Concept Validation & Selection, with teams refining ideas for impact-driven solutions. Participants also heard from alumni Liza Gavson Caisutti on the journey behind DIGI30. #SDGInnovation

Today, innovators took part in the Solutions Lab. Innovators explored practical design thinking tools to develop and refine ideas tackling real SDG business challenges. Teams collaborated to assess concepts and prototype their strongest solutions ahead of the finale.

Geopolitical tensions, rising fuel prices and shipping disruptions are reshaping the business landscape. At the UNGCSA 2026 AGM, Chairperson Mpumi Madisa highlighted that sustainability is now central to resilience and long-term competitiveness. 🔗Read: lnkd.in/dhaxBChK