UN Global Compact in the News

Economia & Mercado Magazine - October 2024

Local Businesses in Angola Join Forces with UN Global Compact for a Greener Future

Angola is stepping up its commitment to sustainable development, with 46 local businesses joining the UN Global Compact. This significant milestone was achieved in 2024, with 29 companies signing on to promote environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic growth. Read more about Angola's journey towards a sustainable future on the pages 28, 29, 30.
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AFRICA.COM - 5 September 2024

The Global Africa Business Initiative announces line up for 2024 flagship event “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has announced its line up and programme for its annual two-day event on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. Taking place on 25-26 September, this year’s forum “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future” will bring together influential leaders from the public and private sectors to advance Africa’s role in shaping global business solutions.

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BUSINESSGHANA - 24 July 2024

AUC, GABI collaborate towards AU 2024 Agenda for education

GABI is a global platform that connects leaders to drive and invest in Africa’s economic growth while the AU 2024 Agenda for education seeks to build resilient education systems for better outcomes. Consequently, the two parties have signed letters of Intent to establish broader and longer term partnership in line with Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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cnbcafrica - 24 July 2024

Tamoka: GABI-AU partnership to amplify impact of sustainable business practice

Trade, Digital transformation, energy transition and the creative economy are the key areas the Global Africa Business Initiative is leveraging to drive sustainable growth in Africa. Earlier, Tolulope Lewis Tamoka, the Chief of Government Relations and Africa at the United National Global Compact said the initiative has created a platform for investment opportunities in Africa.
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B&FT ONLINE - 26 July 2024

Absa Bank deepens sustainability, ethical business practice agenda

Absa Bank Ghana has affirmed its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices by officially joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Absa Bank’s Managing Director, Edward Nartey Botchway, highlighted the bank’s dedication to integrate the UNGC principles into its core operations and align its strategies with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
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cnbcafrica - 17 May 2024

Ojiambo: Why reforming the global financial architecture should be fast-tracked

The United Nations Global Compact is calling for the speedy reform of the financial system if Africa is to attain key outcomes as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. Top among areas ripe for reform are bridging inequity and unlocking cheaper financing. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina had an exclusive interview with UN Global Compact Assistant Secretary General, Sanda Ojiambo.
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 ecofin agency - 14 May 2024

Axian strengthens its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact

AXIAN, a responsible pan-African group operating in 5 business sectors including energy and telecoms, strengthens its commitment to creating a positive impact in Africa through its appointment as Vice Chair of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Indian Ocean Network. AXIAN’s CEO, Hassanein Hiridjee, has also joined the Advisory Council of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC).
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 modernghana - 6 May 2024

UN Global Compact Network Ghana holds maiden ‘Business Sustainability Dinner’

The United Nations (UN) Global Compact Network Ghana held its inaugural Business Sustainability Dinner in Accra.

Held at the World Trade Centre on Friday, May 3, the prestigious event brought together global leaders, businesses, and stakeholders committed to advancing the UN sustainability goals.
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 ghanabusinessnews - 6 May 2024

UN urges more private sector investment to accelerate Ghana’s SGDs achievement

The United Nations Compact Network has urged the private sector to increase investment in Ghana’s economy to speed up the country’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

This follows the recognition of the private sector’s about 70 per cent contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, as well as its ability to provide capital for driving transformative change.
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 Albawabhnews - 3 April 2024

Launching of the annual forum of the United Nations Global Compact to support sustainable development in Egypt and Africa

The Egyptian Network for the United Nations Global Compact (UNGCNE) announced the launch of the first edition of the annual UN Global Compact Forum, which is scheduled to be held on May 20 and May 21 this year, to represent the starting point for this annual event that aims to stimulate joint efforts and cooperation between various stakeholders from the private sector, international organizations, civil society, academic experts and others
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 African business - 2 April 2024

Global Africa Business Initiative announces plans for Unstoppable Africa 2024 flagship event in New York

Building on the resounding success of its flagship event Unstoppable Africa in 2022 and 2023, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) is pleased to announce its plan to convene leaders from business, government, and the United Nations in 2024.

Unstoppable Africa will return to Cipriani’s in New York on 25 and 26 September 2024 on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

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 The New Times - 6 March 2024

UN Global Compact engages Rwanda’s private sector to drive progress on SDGs

The United Nations Global Compact on February 28 hosted executives from various private sector entities at a CEO Breakfast, urging greater participation in collective endeavors to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

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 Business & Financial Times - 29 Feb 2024

Businesses urged to integrate ESG principles.

Business leaders have been urged to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their operations to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sulemanu Koney, Board Chairman of the UN Global Compact Network Ghana, stressed the need for businesses to intensify their efforts, as current progress to meet the 2030 target is insufficient.
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Ghana News Agency - 22 Feb 2024

Ghanaian companies CEOs urged to increase investments for SDGs

Ghana's private sector operators have been urged to scale up their commitments to sustainable and socially responsible policies to ensure the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tolu Delacroix, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network-Ghana, emphasized the importance for businesses to uphold sustainable practices and increase their investments in order to achieve these goals within the next six and a half years.
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Special Column - February 2024

Navigating the ESG Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide for Corporate Ethos and Social Responsibility

The Board Chairperson of the Global Compact Network Kenya, Martin Ochien’g, recently contributed an article to Business Monthly, one of East Africa’s premier business magazines, titled “Navigating the ESG Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide for Corporate Ethos and Social Responsibility. Read here

Global News Wire - December 2023

The Africa Business Leaders Coalition calls for greater private sector climate action at COP28

The UN Global Compact Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) called for greater private sector action to tackle climate change across the African continent during a series of dialogues and initiatives held under the COP 28 Global Stocktake theme. Read here

LinkedIn - 6 December 2023

COP 28: Our urgent wake-up call to respond to the Climate Crisis

BY JUDY NJINO

While there has been some progress, the latest UN emissions gap report reveals the world is still not on track to meet the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. The impacts of these missed targets are evident for vulnerable regions like Africa... Read here

Afrique Economie - 24th October 2023

Inaugural meeting of the Council of the Future local network of the United Nations Global Compact in Côte d'Ivoire: CGECI put to work for the Ivorian Private Sector

With its 2021-2023 strategy for Africa, the United Nations Global Compact aims to develop networks of responsible businesses on the African continent and thus contribute more actively to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Read here

Journal des Archipels - October 2023

Interview with the Mauritius Board Chair of the UN Global Compact Network Mauritius and the Africa Head of the UN Global Compact

Learn more about the work of the UN Global Compact in Mauritius and Africa from these Journal des Archipels' interviews with the Mauritius Board Chair of the UN Global Compact Network Mauritius, Luvna Arnassalon-Seerungen, and the Africa Head of the UN Global Compact, Dr. Herve Lado.

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Afrik 21 - 26th September 2023

Africa: For six months company executives will be trained in sustainability

Between mid-October 2023 and March 2024, the United Nations Global Compact via its French office and hub in Nigeria will be training entrepreneurs and investors on the African continent to take sustainability into account in their management planning. This will be done through its French office based in Paris.

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ThisDay Newspapers - 26th September 2023

NNPC Becomes First African State-owned Oil Firm to Adopt UN’s Global Compact

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed up as a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, thereby becoming the first state-owned oil company to join the global initiative.

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African Business - 27th September 2023

Young and Unstoppable: Incredible Africans Redefining Africa’s Global Influence and Potential

Amidst the vibrant mosaic of Africa’s rising stars, an inspirational tapestry of narratives unfolds, challenging stereotypes and illuminating our continent’s limitless potential. On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last week, during the Unstoppable Africa Summit, a remarkable group of young African women trailblazers defied conventions and unveiled a powerful narrative that reimagines...

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Business Africa Online - 25th September 2023

Unstoppable Africa 2023: Shaping a Future of Prosperity and Innovation

Unstoppable Africa 2023 has concluded, leaving a profound mark on the African continent. The two-day Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event aims to boost Africa’s standing in the global economy and establish the continent as the foremost destination for business, trade, and investment. Read more

Vanguard News - 20th September 2023

Africa’s technology, business landscape must remain unstoppable, says GABI

Prominent platform for promoting business, trade, and investment across the continent, the Global Africa Business Initiative, GABI, will tomorrow, gather Heads of State and Government, CEOs, investors, policymakers, industry experts, artists, athletes, and United Nation leaders to discuss ways to make Africa unstoppable in all spheres of business, social and economic life... Read more

CNBC Africa - 30th August 2023

It’s time to advance real action for climate

Climate change is an existential threat to businesses and communities across the world, with the African continent at high risk, but determined action can build a more resilient and prosperous future for all, writes Sanda Ojiambo.

From 4 to 6 September, global leaders will meet in Nairobi at the Africa Climate Summit to discuss the disproportionate impact of global warming on the African continent.

Forbes Africa Lusofona - 19th August 2023

Banco Millennium Atlântico admitted to the UN Global Compact

This Thursday, the 17th, Banco Millennium Atlântico was admitted as a member of the Global Compact program of the United Nations (UN) in Angola, according to FORBES AFRICA LUSÓFONA. The Angolan banking institution thus joins the more than 22,000 companies committed to the 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and also to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN.