Global Compact Network USA

📣 Just launched! Join the first session of our SME Initiative Webinar Series where we will: 🔹Outline the Small & Midsize Enterprise (SME) sustainability journey into four practical stages. 🔹 Introduce the SME Sustainability Roadmap, a new tool connecting each stage to targeted resources and opportunities across the United Nations @GlobalCompact . 🔹 Hear from Cristina Villalón, Co-Founder & CEO of @advfirm , an SME in Puerto Rico, who will share insights from the company's sustainability journey and how engagement with UN Global Compact has supported its progress. Click the link in our bio to register today! 💻 Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive the recording after the session.

Just in! Download our latest report, "Resilience in Real Time: Businesses in a Changing Landscape" today ➡️ This report highlights four company case studies—Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón, Avasant, BMC Software, and Knoll Printing and Packaging—illustrating how organizations across all sizes and industries operationalize commitments to human rights, living wage, gender equality, and decent work.  Business performance has been shown to be closely linked to the well-being and resilience of people and communities. By embedding respect for human rights, advancing equity, and investing in decent work and inclusive growth, companies can build stronger economies and drive long-term competitiveness. 📖 Discover how American companies are approaching social sustainability in today's rapidly evolving global environment, link in bio!

🌐 The United Nations @GlobalCompact Leaders Summit 2026 returns on September 22–23, 2026, in New York City, and will equip leaders with the clarity, tools, and partnerships to lead with confidence and drive real business impact. Here are three things you’ll gain: 🔹Expanded knowledge and insights on what’s coming next 🔹Practical tools and partnerships to accelerate implementation 🔹Connections with a global network of sustainability leaders and decision-makers 🎟️ Lowest ticket prices available now! Save $500 when you register before June 30, 2026. Join the leaders shaping resilient, future-ready businesses. Register now, link in bio ➡️

📸 #FlashbackFriday to last week when Claudia Herbert Colfer, Head of Programming at UN Global Compact Network USA, spoke on the “Mission-Driven Markets: Climate, Land and Impact” panel at the @Forbes Summit alongside Nuha Siddiqui, Founder of Erthos, and Aidan Reilly, Co-Founder of the @farmlinkproject . 🌿 This panel explored the realities behind “doing well by doing good,” including the trade-offs, decisions, and moments that define whether a mission translates into measurable results. Participants also heard candid reflections on what it takes to build credibility early on and how broader systems, partnerships, and market structures can either accelerate or limit impact. 🤝 This session offered a grounded look at how mission, market, and execution come together to create long-term resilience and drive meaningful and lasting impact.

Deadline Extended ‼️ Climate action is not only an environmental priority but also a strategic opportunity for companies to future-proof operations, reduce costs, and unlock new avenues for sustainable growth. Our Climate Ambition Accelerator is a fully remote program, free of charge for participating companies in UN Global Compact Network USA aimed at scaling up credible climate action across companies of all sizes, sectors, and regions, enabling them to deliver on meaningful commitments to reduce emissions at scale. ⏰ Applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis — and spots are filling quickly. Secure yours now, link in bio!

💡 At a time when sustainability is increasingly tied to business performance and competitive positioning, the 2026 Sustainability Integration Program cohort came together in New York City to focus on a core challenge: how to move from ambition to integration—embedding sustainability into decision-making, operations, and long-term strategy.  Here are a few highlights ➡️  🔸Amy Skoczlas Cole (NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business) kicked off the program by exploring what it takes to move sustainability from a standalone initiative to an integrated business practice—grounded in how companies actually operate.  🔸Participants shared their own sustainability priorities and approaches, creating space for real-time exchange on what’s working, where challenges remain, and how strategies are evolving across industries.  🔸Peer learning sessions reinforced the value of candid dialogue, enabling companies to learn directly from one another’s experiences, trade-offs, and practical solutions.  🔸A visit to the @UnitedNations Headquarters connected company-level action to broader global frameworks, grounding the work in the wider sustainability agenda.  🔸The program closed with a fireside chat hosted by @bakermckenzie_na , exploring what it takes to make sustainability stick inside a business, from internal alignment to execution at scale.  📈🌱 What stood out most: sustainability is no longer operating at the margins. Companies are approaching it as a driver of business value, resilience, and competitive advantage—reflected in the growing recognition that sustainability is directly linked to growth and stronger financial performance. 🌐🤝🏻 Equally clear is that integration doesn’t happen in isolation. Bringing companies together in a trusted, peer-driven environment remains one of the most effective ways to translate strategy into action.  🌟 Thank you to our speakers and participants for their insights and energetic discussions! We look forward to continuing these conversations with you.

👥💼 Last week during @sfclimateweek , we convened sustainability leaders from small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs) for an intimate roundtable discussion focused on navigating supply chain decarbonization from the ground up and exploring what's working, what isn't, and where companies should focus next to ensure long-term resilience and growth.   Here are a few takeaways:  🔹𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 While emissions tracking remains foundational, SMEs in particular need practical, accessible pathways to turn data into action. Simplified standards, inclusive frameworks, and affordable tools are critical to reducing barriers and enabling broader participation. 🔹𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 External pressures from customers and investors—alongside peer benchmarking and evolving global market dynamics—are increasingly shaping organizational sustainability priorities. At the same time, organizations are driven to invest in climate initiatives when there is clear financial value through cost savings, revenue opportunities, market access, or reduced risk. Together, these forces are redefining climate action as both a competitive necessity and a business strategy. 🔹𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Decarbonizing supply chains requires moving beyond compliance-driven relationships toward active supplier enablement and cross-sector collaboration. Equipping suppliers with shared tools and solutions strengthens resilience and accelerates emissions reductions across value chains. Collective action and industry collaboration are essential to scale impact. ✨ Thank you to our roundtable participants for driving a rich, engaging dialogue and sharing insightful perspectives. We hope to continue these conversations with you in future events. Stay tuned by subscribing to our Newsletter, link in bio!

🏀🌎 What if the biggest W a stadium delivers… isn’t on the scoreboard? Earlier this week, @globalcompactusa co-hosted an event with the @usgbc and the @greensportsalliance that brought together sustainability professionals to discuss the intersection of sport and sustainability before heading inside the arena for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Chase Center. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫. While frameworks and certifications (like FIFA or LEED) often initiate action, leading venues are moving beyond compliance and recognizing sustainability as a lever for competitive advantage, cost savings, risk mitigation, and stronger positioning in event bidding. 🔹 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Partnerships play a major role in both revenue generation and implementation but real success happens at the operational level. Venues, sponsors, and vendors are increasingly interconnected, using their influence to set expectations across the value chain, from procurement standards to fan experience. 🔹 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Waste, transportation, and infrastructure are key areas where venues can drive measurable impact today. At the same time, embedding sustainability into design, materials, and year-round venue use ensures long-term resilience and community value. Thank you to our panelists Monica Thilges (@aptim_solutions ), Stephanie Hallinan (US Green Building Council), and Jacqueline Zuhoski (@Gensler ) for their incredible insights and to our attendees for their engagement and energetic discussions!

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Happy Earth Day! 🌍 This Earth Day, unlock new opportunities in clean energy, low-carbon products and services, and sustainable business models with the Climate Ambition Accelerator! This free, six-month program is a remote opportunity designed to help companies set science-based emissions reduction targets that put them on a clear path toward net-zero by 2050. ⏳You have ONE week left to apply. Don't miss out on this chance to equip your company with the tools, guidance, and peer learning needed to lead on climate action. 🔗Learn more and apply by clicking the link in our bio #EarthDay #ClimateAmbitionAccelerator #ScienceBasedTargets #NetZero

📈 Businesses are increasingly recognizing that a forward-thinking, sustainability-aligned approach is a strategic advantage, delivering stronger performance and greater market competitiveness. The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals builds on this by equipping emerging business leaders with the tools, mentorship, and cross-sector network needed to embed forward-looking strategies within their organizations. @ArizonaStateUniversity (ASU) has played a key role in shaping the program’s design, ensuring its focus on practical outcomes and innovation. The program demonstrates how young professionals can turn ambitious goals into tangible results, strengthening their organizations’ resilience, advancing innovation, and driving meaningful impact across industries. 🌟💼 Discover why the SDG Innovation Accelerator remains a powerful platform for cultivating the next generation of leaders—link in bio!

This week, UN Global Compact Network USA participating companies gathered in Copenhagen for The Climate Action Platform: Driving Peer Learning and Action on Corporate Climate Strategies—an innovative peer-learning initiative that brought together climate leaders from 26 European and North American Country Networks and over 180 companies to exchange experiences, co-develop solutions, and accelerate decarbonization. The Climate Action Platform comes at a strategic moment. Amidst rapid regional policy changes (EU Green Deal, CSRD, CBEM, Net Zero Industry Act) and a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, the platform marks an inflection point for sustainability in Europe and North America, where collective leadership can accelerate the transition to net zero.