Our ‘Nature-based Solutions for Business’ webinar series kicks off next week, with a session focussing on best practices in ‘Land-based Solutions’. Moderated by Hayley Warrens CEnv, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MIEnvSc at One Carbon World, and featuring insights from Boris Erg at IUCN, Peter Beare at WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Annie Donegan at KPMG, Rachel Short ScottishPower Renewables, and Tom Blenkinsopp PhD at Reckitt, this session will explore how businesses can embed NbS into land management strategies through solutions such as agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and peatland restoration. This series is kindly supported by One Carbon World, Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dMY7QXJJ #NatureBasedSolutions #Nature
UN Global Compact Network UK
Non-profit Organizations
London, Greater London 19,445 followers
We promote sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in
About us
The UN Global Compact’s aim is to mobilise a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world we want. The UK Network delivers an extensive programme of activity to support UN Global Compact Participants and Signatories to operationalise the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption - and to promote the Sustainable Development Goals.
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https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/
External link for UN Global Compact Network UK
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, Greater London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- ESG, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Anti-corruption, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Disclosures, Sustainable Finance, Modern Slavery, Net Zero, Science-based Targets, Scope 3, Bio-diversity, Child Labour, SDGs, Global Goals, Sustainable Development Goals, Transition Plans, Human Rights, Climate Change, and Corporate Sustainability
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153-157 Goswell Road
London, Greater London EC1V 7HD, GB
Employees at UN Global Compact Network UK
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Claire Manuel
Publishing Director at Witan Media Limited
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Kevin Dunckley (He/Him)
Chief Sustainability Officer @ HH Global | Executive Diploma in Digital Business
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Steve Kenzie
Executive Director at UN Global Compact Network UK
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Anthony Hanley MBA
Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Compliance at Alcumus | UN Global Compact Ambassador | EHSQ, Human Rights, Modern Slavery, Social Value…
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FINAL IN-PERSON TICKETS AVAILABLE ❗ Our Annual Summit will bring together over 550+ senior executives in the room and 4000+ online viewers from across sectors for practical and output-focused discussions on bridging the ambition to action gap and transforming your business to meet the growing expectations of stakeholders who want companies to address the pressure our planet and its population are under. Join us for: 🗣️ Panel Discussions 🔥 Fireside Chats 💡 Practical Workshops 🤝 Networking Opportunities Secure your ticket now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyN5GFpB #AnnualSummit2024 #FromAmbitionToAction
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Women’s representation and leadership in #business is essential to driving productivity and business performance, reducing employee turnover, and achieving #SDG5. Join the Women’s Empowerment Principles 101 webinar to learn how the #WEPs can support your company’s efforts in empowering women in the workplace, marketplace, and community. 📆10 Sept 2024 ⏰ 14:30 👉https://lnkd.in/emNWHZZQ
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📢 Only one month to go until our 2024 Annual Summit! Our expert speakers will equip and empower you to deal with the complex landscape of sustainability risks and opportunities by exploring solutions to respond to the challenges spanning all three tenets of ESG. Secure one of the few remaining tickets by registering here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyN5GFpB #AnnualSummit2024 #FromAmbitionToAction
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“We begin to address the fundamental question of social impact: Are we truly making a difference?” - National Grid SDG Young Innovators Join us on the 1 October to explore breakthrough solutions that inspire business ambition to deliver the #SDGs and enable practical action that delivers sustainable business growth. Discover SDG business solutions from: 🔸 Eakin Healthcare 🔸 ISG 🔸 National Grid 🔸 ScottishPower 🔸 Vodafone Get your ticket to our Annual Summit here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyN5GFpB #AnnualSummit2024 #FromAmbitionToAction
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❓Is your organisation taking action to combat major global challenges including climate change, gender inequality, and poverty❓ Join us and other like-minded organisations to show your commitment to the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals and the #Agenda2030 by raising your SDG flag on 25 September. Get your flag ready or order it here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efxQWpmV *please note shipping is UK only #TogetherForTheSDGs
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Healthy ecosystems are the foundation of a resilient economy, and investing in their protection and restoration is vital - the benefits of which have been shown to outweigh the cost of investing by up to ten times. Join our upcoming ‘Nature-Based Solutions for Business’ webinar series, kindly supported by One Carbon World, to learn how leading businesses have successfully designed, financed, and implemented NbS in line with their commercial and sustainability priorities, as well as internationally recognised NbS standards. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dMY7QXJJ #NatureBasedSolutions #Nature
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Five reasons to attend our Annual Summit on 1 October in the iconic London Guildhall: 1️⃣ Thought leadership 2️⃣ Gain strategic insights 3️⃣ Engage in practical, exclusive workshops 4️⃣ Unrivalled networking opportunities 5️⃣ Position your company Join us as we bring together over 550+ senior executives in the room and 4000+ online viewers to foster meaningful discussions and inspire a more sustainable future to do business in. Spaces are limited, so secure your ticket here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyN5GFpB #AnnualSummit2024 #FromAmbitionToAction
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💡 Belfast ranks as the 11th most sustainable city in the world (Global Destinations Sustainability Index). We are visiting Belfast for our SDG Roadshow on 5 September to explore how companies can meet stakeholder expectations to set and achieve ambitious corporate goals in line with the #SDGs. Join us to participate in our interactive workshops and high-level roundtables, where we explore local actions for advancing the Goals, how to build internal buy-in to embed the SDGs across core business functions, as well as fostering regional partnerships between sustainability professionals. Get your FREE ticket here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e53eiJuV *Please note that this is an in-person event only. Visit our website to explore our other SDG Roadshow events in Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Manchester ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMvzhkWr
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Registrations closing soon! Just one week remaining to register for our ‘Dialogue for Change’ programme, developed in partnership with Impact. Through an innovative and hands-on learning experience, this 8-week course will demonstrate how meaningful dialogue is critical for sustainability transformations and should incorporate techniques like: ➡ Listening beyond biases ➡ Asking powerful questions ➡ Speaking your truth in a way that unleashes innovation, honesty, and diversity of thought. These skills will help sustainability professionals unlock the conversations and relationships needed to drive change across their organisations. Find out more and register for the programme here: https://lnkd.in/euXcDAUX Participation is prioritised for UN Global Compact Network UK participants; registrations close on 31 August. #sustainability #communicationskills
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