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.

Unsure how your SME compares to others on ESG? The SME Readiness Toolkit benchmarks your ESG maturity, highlights gaps, and maps your readiness against the SDGs — providing clarity for your next strategic steps. 🔗 Take the assessment now: sme-esgtool.globalcompactsa.org.za/register.

Climate action must move from the sidelines to the core of business strategy. Join the #ClimateAmbitionAccelerator—a 6-month programme helping companies set science-based emissions targets with expert support and global insights. 🔗Learn more: unglobalcompact.org/take-action/cl…

🎙️ Sustainability Leads Dr Leila Fourie unpacks how South Africa moved off the FATF grey list and what it means for investor confidence. With reforms underway, an S&P upgrade, and stronger global positioning, SA is regaining momentum. Watch full episode: lnkd.in/d_TUvdey

Transformational governance is key to long-term sustainability. By embedding anti-corruption, ethics & compliance into core governance, businesses can drive sustainable performance and lasting value. Latest publication by @UNODC and the @globalcompac: lnkd.in/ek7c_5Xi

Celebrating sustainability leadership 🏆 The Alexforbes Paragon Impact Awards 2026 recognised JSE Top 100 companies driving measurable, long-term impact across SA’s key challenges.

Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of the @JSE_Group, reflects on how growing up in a large, humble household shaped her leadership—teaching compromise, teamwork & stewardship. Today, she uses every responsibility to uplift others. 📺 Watch the full episode: @globalcompactnetworksoutha9059?si=8RnYFZm_ttP7R5vO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@globalcompact…

🎙️ Sustainability Leads A powerful conversation with Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of the @JSE_Group, reflecting on her leadership journey in her final month in office. From women in leadership to SA’s financial landscape-this is one not to miss. Airs tomorrow: lnkd.in/dPUNhCJW

How can companies put integrity into practice? By making ethical choices part of everyday business, and not just a legal requirement. Learn more in the new @UNODC and @globalcompact publication. 🔗unglobalcompact.org/library/6344 #UnitedAgainstCorruption

Keynote speakers Nelson Muffuh and Deputy Minister Narend Singh set the tone. Muffuh highlighted the urgent shifts needed for resilient, inclusive African economies, while Singh emphasised rebuilding trust through strong environmental governance.

The Future of Sustainability Conference, centred on Africa’s Green Horizon: Leading the Global Transition, opened with a powerful session. Moderated by Leanne Manas and welcomed by Ralf Fletcher (CEO of Topco Media).

Ready to unlock your ESG potential? ✅ Complete the SME Readiness Toolkit today & receive a report with peer comparison & SDG mapping. This SME assessment gives you a guided, structured starting point. 🔗 Take the assessment today: sme-esgtool.globalcompactsa.org.za/register

🎥 Looking back at Camp 1 of the SDG Innovation Accelerator! Young professionals from Merchants SA, @sanlam & @SasolSA explored sustainability challenges, shared ideas, and reflected on key lessons shaping their innovation journeys. #SDGInnovation #SDGs #InnovationForImpact

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.