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.

This #WorldWaterDay, we highlight water's crucial role in life, health, prosperity & achieving the #SDGs. The @globalcompact urges business to combat the water crisis, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices within operations & across supply chains. #WaterIsLife

Human rights are universal — and business must act. This #HumanRightsDay, we highlight our Business & Human Rights Committee driving collective action to embed human rights across operations & supply chains and strengthen due diligence. Learn more: globalcompactsa.org.za/programmes/hum…

Young people searching for work. Communities without power. Farmers facing drought. The private sector has a vital role—but not just as a donor. As a co-creator. This week, @SandaOjiambo called for partnerships built on shared investment in the #SDGs. That’s the shift we need.

A high-level investor roundtable convened by PRI, the UN in South Africa & the UN Global Compact brought leaders together to align responsible investment with deployable capital—driving impact ahead of the 6th SA Investment Conference. #SustainableFinance

🎙️ Sustainability Leads Are African businesses truly backing their own markets? Abel Sakhau unpacks Africa’s investment challenges, financial risk perceptions, and the role of local capital in shaping the continent’s future. 📺Watch the full episode: lnkd.in/dAHw5-uq

Urban water security needs action, not just talk Join @DrAchiengOjwang at at #FutureOfSustainability2026 as she leads a panel on Practical Partnerships for Urban Water Security. 🗓️24 March | 📍Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre 🎟️Get your tickets here: lnkd.in/d5uFCVEU

Valuable exchange with @SandaOjiambo, ASG & Executive Director of @GlobalCompact, on how the UN 🇺🇳 + private sector 🇿🇦 can move from transactional partnerships to transformative impact: unlocking investment, innovation, shared solutions for South Africa’s priorities. #UNCTRetreat

Resident Coordinators are indispensable partners and trusted advisers to the UN @globalcompact at country level. Thank you to RC @nmuffuh for the invitation, and to Dr Achieng Ojwang, Executive Director of @GlobalcompactSA, for a rich engagement with the UN Country Team during their retreat.

🎙️ Sustainability Leads What does the social side of sustainability mean for Africa’s future? Abel Sakhau explores youth unemployment, education, and why investing in people is key to inclusive growth. 📺 Watch: lnkd.in/dAHw5-uq #FutureOfWork #YouthEmployment #Skills

The UN Global Compact Leaders' Summit 2026 (22–23 September, New York) will bring together business leaders, UN partners and sustainability experts to turn ambition into measurable impact. Register early and save $500 before 1 July: lnkd.in/eVy9n3yr #LeadersSummit2026

🎙️Sustainability Leads Sustainability isn’t just a CEO’s responsibility — it’s a mindset across the entire organization. 🌍 Abel Sakhau explains how embedding sustainability into everyday actions can shape culture and efficiency. Watch: youtu.be/fEzP7BNHYvM?si…

🎙️Sustainability Leads Is Africa keeping pace with the global AI revolution? Abel Sakhau explores why Africa may be falling behind in the AI race—and the risks if the continent remains reactive instead of building solutions for its own needs. 📺 Watch: youtu.be/fEzP7BNHYvM?si…

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

The Global Compact Network South Africa is proud to welcome our newest participant, Makers Valley Collective. We look forward to their active participation and contributions in advancing sustainable business practices across South Africa.

The Climate Ambition Accelerator is back for its sixth round! Since 2021, over 8,000 participants across 90 countries have advanced their journey toward net-zero through practical learning, global best practices, and peer collaboration. 🔗 Sign up: unglobalcompact.org/take-action/cl…

Sustainability requires more than commitment—alignment, accountability & measurable progress are key. UN Global Compact SA helps businesses turn the Ten Principles & SDGs into action. See how global standards become local action and measurable results: quicket.co.za/events/349423-…

As the United Nations Global Compact South Africa, we were proud to join the 12th Annual #RingTheBellForGenderEquality at the @JSE_Group in collaboration with the @UNinSouthAfrica, Women in ETFs, Rand Merchant Bank & CFA Institute to advance gender equality. 🔔 #IWD2026

At the #RingtheBellForGenderEquality ceremony: Gabrielle Hussain & Vuyo Lee (@JSE_Group), @nmuffuh (@UNinSouthAfrica), Dr Simi Ramgoolam (Kumba Iron Ore) & René Basson (@SATRIX_SA / Women in ETFs) shared insights on advancing gender equality. #InternationalWomenDay

Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls. In observance of #InternationalWomenDay, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange joined 100+ exchanges worldwide to #RingTheBellForGenderEquality — bringing together leaders committed to advancing gender equality in business and finance.

🎙️ Sustainability Leads In our latest episode of Sustainability Leads, Abel Sakhau speaks about South Africa’s carbon tax, introduced in 2019 to help meet climate goals. 📺 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/fEzP7BNHYvM?si…