This week we hosted the fifth live session of the 2026 Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, focused on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD). A special thank you to Michael Cusack from ACS Clothing for sharing valuable insights during today’s session!

Today, we held the fourth live session of the 2026 Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, focused on practical ways to embed gender equity in business. A special thank you to Kate Hughes from Cambridge University Press & Assessment for her valuable insights!

Yesterday, we held the third live session of the 2026 Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme, focused on understanding Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and reducing business’ carbon footprint. Special thanks to Serena Grace from Owen Mumford for sharing her insights!

Today, we held the second live session of the 2026 Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme. Together with participating suppliers, we explored how businesses can integrate the SDGs into their operations. Special thanks to Niamh Waldron from Sigma Capital Group Limited for sharing her insights!

What does business integrity look like in practice? The UNODC and the UN Global Compact have launched the updated Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance Programme for Business: A Practical Guide. ➡️ Access it now to strengthen ethics, compliance & governance: unglobalcompact.org/library/6344

🌍 Last week, we launched the 2026 Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme! In partnership with UN Global Compact Network Spain & UN Global Compact Network France, the programme welcomed over 10,000 suppliers globally, including nearly 2,500 on the English track. Learn more: shorturl.at/oiBaU

Are you interested in joining a growing network of pioneers shaping stronger and more resilient financial systems? Join the European Alliance Against Illicit Financial Flows to share knowledge, strengthen compliance, and shape ethical business standards: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/european-all...

Today we hosted a session at the COSP11 Private Sector Forum in Doha, “From Screen to Scheme, The Battle Against Illicit Financial Flows.” A special thanks to our speakers for their insightful discussions and to everyone who joined the conversation!

Tomorrow we are hosting a session at the COSP11 Private Sector Forum in Doha! 📢 Session IV: From Screen to Scheme, The Battle Against Illicit Financial Flows 📅16 December | 09:00 to 09:50 GMT+3 📍Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel Do not miss out on the opportunity to join us!

What role do partnerships play in Liverpool’s sustainable future? ➡️ Explore more in the SDG Roadshow 2025 Key Takeaways Report, developed in partnership with DWF: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-roadshow...

Are UK businesses doing enough to deliver meaningful social and environmental impact? Read the latest article by our Senior Project Manager, Lily Venables, for Business Fights Poverty, where she explores how six high-impact UK sectors are performing on sustainability: shorturl.at/otlx7

Trailblazers and Transformers: How UK Business Can Deliver Greater Social Impact

A new UN Global Compact Network UK report reveals how six UK business sectors are performing on the SDGs, highlighting strong social progress but urgent environmental gaps.

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With only a limited number of places remaining, registration for the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact’s SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals will be closing soon! Learn more and apply now: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals...

💸 Illicit financial flows (IFFs) drain billions, distort markets, weaken institutions, and undermine SDG 16. Businesses cannot tackle them alone – join the European Alliance Against Illicit Financial Flows to strengthen transparency and ethical finance across Europe: shorturl.at/4Yc8k

How is Edinburgh leveraging partnerships to drive sustainable growth and inclusive impact? Download the SDG Roadshow 2025 Key Takeaways Report, developed in partnership with DWF, to learn how Edinburgh is turning the SDGs into local impact: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-roadshow...

🚨 The 2026 cohort of the SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is almost fully subscribed, with only a limited number of places remaining! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the next generation of sustainability leaders. Apply now: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals...

🚩 Illicit financial flows (IFFs) pose serious compliance, operational, and reputational risks. Join the European Alliance Against Illicit Financial Flows to strengthen integrity, compliance, and responsible investment across Europe: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/european-all...

The Doing Business with Integrity e-learning course, part of the UN Global Compact’s Business Integrity Action Challenge, equips professionals to embed integrity, engage teams, and build anti-corruption practices globally. Enrol now: unglobalcompact.org/academy/acad...

⚠️ Misleading communication can create legal, reputational, and market risks. Join the on-demand course "Global Greenwashing: Time to Stop the Spin Cycle" to learn how to communicate ESG performance with accuracy and integrity: unglobalcompact.org.au/sustainabili...

📣 Today, we joined students, educators, and partners at the Scottish Parliament for the finale of our SDG T-Shirt Competition: Design the Future You Choose, hosted by MSP Stephanie Callaghan! Explore and purchase the winning design: un-global-compact-network-uk.teemill.com/product/desi...

📣 Calling all UN Global Compact Network UK members – register now for our 2026 Kick-Off! 🙋 In-person Event 🗓️ Tuesday, 27 January 2026 📍 Where: DLA Piper International, London 🖥️ Online Event 🗓️ Tuesday, 3 February 2026 📍 Zoom Register here ➡️ www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/2026-kick-off/

What does it take to create a more sustainable future? It starts with bold ideas, innovative minds, and a commitment to change. The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals brings these elements together, helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. Apply now: shorturl.at/zC8y5

How is Belfast driving sustainable growth? Download the SDG Roadshow 2025 Key Takeaways Report, developed in partnership with DWF, to learn how Belfast is turning the SDGs into local impact: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-roadshow...

🌍 The UN Global Compact’s Business Integrity Action Challenge is Now Live! Take action against corruption this November – complete the Doing Business with Integrity e-learning course. Learn more and enrol now: unglobalcompact.org/academy/acad...

📢 The SDG Roadshow 2025 Key Takeaways Report is now available! In partnership with DWF, we visited Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Liverpool to explore how the SDGs advance local ESG objectives. Download the report for insights: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sdg-roadshow...

💡Did you know? UK businesses perform relatively well on social SDGs (decent work, equality, governance) but lag on environmental goals like waste, water, biodiversity, and emissions. Read our new report to learn more: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/trailblazers...

📣 New Toolkit Launch - Navigating Your ESG Journey: A Toolkit for Sustainable Suppliers! ➡️ Download to access curated resources to help your organisation strengthen ESG integration, reduce emissions, and enhance supply chain sustainability: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainable-...

📣 New to the UN Global Compact Network UK? Or want a refresher on maximising your participation? Join our New Joiner Briefing! 📆 Wed 26 Nov | 🕰️ 10:00–10:30 GMT | 💻 Zoom Covering: programmes, resources, requirements, & more. 👉 Register: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/events/new-j...

🌟 Turn your ideas into impact! Designed to make a real impact, the UN Global Compact’s SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a hands-on, actionable six-month programme with tangible outcomes. Learn more and apply now: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/global-goals...

The UN Global Compact Network UK's webinar on Construction and Ethical Decarbonisation is on 4 November 2025. Join Dame Sara Thornton from CCLA and Jane Bristow from the Cabinet Office, among others. #EthicalDecarbonisation

New Report: Trailblazers & Transformers: UK Business Sectors Redefining Sustainability! Developed in partnership with @ucl.ac.uk, @unsdsn.org, @newcastleuni.bsky.social, and Euromonitor International, this report benchmarks UK business sectors on sustainability performance: shorturl.at/lS2sG