Business and the SDGs: Success stories of the UN Global Compact

THE JOURNEY THUS FAR “I propose that you, the business leaders … and we, the United Nations, initiate a global compact of shared values and principles, which will give a human face to the global market.” H.E. Kofi Annan “The United Nations and business need each other. We need your innovation, your initiative, your technological prowess. But business also needs the United Nations. In a very real sense, the work of the United Nations can be viewed as seeking to create the ideal enabling environment within which business can thrive.”  H.E. Ban Ki-moon “Since there can be no poverty eradication without generation of wealth, we should further promote the UN Global Compact, highlighting the mutual benefits of corporate responsibility.” SG-Elect Antonio Guterres

Over 14,000 Committed Participants 9,000 + Businesses (4000+ SMEs) 63 Million Employees 25% of Fortune Global 500 Companies 3,000 + Non-Business Stakeholders (150 Cities) 80+ Local Networks 165 Countries Our vision: To mobilize a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world we want Accountability – Integrity – Leadership - Local Action

UNGC, BUSINESS AND THE SDGs Act Responsibly + Find Opportunity HUMAN RIGHTS LABOUR ENVIRONMENT ANTI-CORRUPTION UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT TEN PRINCIPLES

Companies are discovering the SDGs 68% of businesses say they are aware of the SDGs Source: UN Global Compact Annual Implementation Survey, January 2015

… but many still need tools and motivation 10% see SDGs as a prime responsibility of business 13% say they have the tools they need Source: PwC, 2015: ”Make it your business: Engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals”.

A MULTI-YEAR SDG CAMPAIGN

Translating the SDGs for the Private Sector Building the Global Movement through Local Network SDG Action Plans and Partnerships Turning Risks into Opportunities Demonstrating Impact Showcasing Leadership Footer

The SDG Pioneers

Achieving the SDGs through Partnership UN BUSINESS ACTION HUB business.un.org Slide 3: Your Journey to Partnership   Our job is to support on your UN business partnership journey. Lastly, I want to highlight a few specific resources we have available to help you obtain your ticket to partnership success. The UN-Business Action Hub is an online platform and a forum for business and UN agencies to connect and take action to advance the SDGs. Through the Hub, companies and other organizations can find partners for their own projects or join existing ones that address the SDGs and other societal issues. The Hub also provides a platform for companies to post their commitments and goals to advance the SDGs. The Partnership Passport is another resource to help you get started. The Partnership Passport is your guide to finding new partnerships and enhancing existing ones. With 10 inspiring examples of UN-Business collaboration, tip to plan your own partnerships, and directions for finding the most suitable UN partners to work with, it will help you to design your itinerary towards a UN business partnership.

LOOKING FORWARD: NEW ACTION PLATFORMS SDG LEADERSHIP BLUEPRINT Cross-cutting Financial Innovation SDG Leadership through Reporting Business for Decent Work in Global Supply Chains Breakthrough Innovation Thematic Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyles Pathways to low-carbon development Empowering Vulnerable Migrants and Refugees Driving Diversity and Inclusion UNGC: A Global Solutions Platform

THANK YOU Angus Rennie Senior Manager Partnerships and UN Relations United Nations Global Compact rennie@unglobalcompact.org