GCNSA is a multi-stakeholder platform working with companies on the SDGs & the UNGC Principles on Human Rights, Labour Protection, Anti-Corruption & Environment
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Our upcoming Compact Dialogue on From Data to Decisions: AI, Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies will explore how businesses can navigate AI-enabled threats, make data-driven decisions and build trust through responsible innovation.
📅 30 Oct | 🕚11:00–13:00
📍 @GIBS_SA
Stay up to date with the latest European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Join the final 2026 EU Sustainability Navigator webinar to explore reporting requirements and alignment across standards.
📅12 Nov |🕒3 p.m. CET / 9 a.m. ET
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/ddRUpJev
UN Global Compact Network South Africa retweeted
What needs to change to limit overshoot and bring global warming back to 1.5°C by the end of the century?
From renewable energy to coal and methane, UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report sets out the changes needed to help make that possible.
Read more: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
The Business & Human Rights Accelerator helps companies move from commitment to action on human and labour rights through risk assessment and ongoing due diligence.
Join an information session on 22 Oct:
9 a.m. CEST: lnkd.in/dDVPadN4
10 a.m. EDT: lnkd.in/dpjdY4x6
UN Global Compact Network South Africa retweeted
🏠 Safe housing is essential to social development. It connects people to education, healthcare, decent work and opportunities.
On #EndPoverty Day, let's invest in housing that leaves no one behind.
🔗 bit.ly/povertyday2026
#SafeHomesForAll #DohaDeclaration
UN Global Compact Network South Africa retweeted
Looking back at #LeadersSummit2026.
From trust and integrity to climate leadership, resilient business and the role of markets, swipe through for the key moments and ideas that shaped two days of exchange.
The work continues.
#ForwardFaster #CollectiveAction #SDGs #UNGA81
Is air quality funding reaching the countries most affected by pollution?
Clean Air Fund’s State of Global Air Quality Funding 2026 examines where funding for air quality is flowing and whether it is reaching the countries that need it the most.
Report: lnkd.in/eP7KSrwx
📢 The October 2026 edition of The Compact Newsletter is here!
Discover the latest updates on Unstoppable Africa 2026, Business Integrity Week, the Africa Business and Human Rights Forum, sustainability reports and upcoming events.
📖Read the newsletter: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
🌿 COP31: What are your business priorities for climate action?
As COP31 approaches, GCNSA invites members to share their climate priorities, from the just energy transition to climate finance and adaptation.
📋 Complete the questionnaire: lnkd.in/dwafTHkF
The Global Compact Network South Africa has concluded its six-month Climate Ambition Accelerator (CAA).
@Bidvest_Group,@SasolSA,@FuchslubesSA, @Enaex_SA,@valterraplat and @Implats presented their proposed climate action plans. Britney Gezwind (@MTNza) shared alumni reflections.
Looking ahead, the GCNSA invites businesses to express their interest in the 2027 Climate Action for a Just Transition peer learning group, focusing on supply chains, business resilience and climate finance.
📩 To express your interest, contact [email protected].
📈 Since 2015, 6 in 10 countries saw the poorest 40% earn faster than average.
⚠️ But low-income countries lag behind, where inclusive growth is needed most.
#SDG10 must work for everyone.
➡️ Learn more: unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2…
#SDGReport #GlobalGoals
Every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, and shape her future.
This #InternationalDayOfTheGirl, @QhaweMazaleni, @Official_MissSA 2025, highlights the power of education and greater access to STEM careers in building a future where every girl can realise her potential.
Today young innovators connected with business leaders, mentors and potential partners to unlock collaboration, investment and growth.
Through SDGI, we continue to champion youth-led innovation & scale sustainability solutions that drive sustainable business and economic growth
Today, GCNSA celebrated the 2026 SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals winners at a lunch recognising the Top 3 companies: Sanlam, Sibanye-Stillwater and Enaex Africa, which represented South Africa at the global round.
Sponsored by Flexi and supported by YAEI.
“See yourself as incredibly capable. Start somewhere, look around you, and start with what you have.”
As we mark #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild, @QhaweMazaleni, @Official_MissSA 2025, encourages young women to recognise their potential and take the first step towards change.
The @globalcompact has launched a new Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework to help companies turn commitments into action.
Explore practical actions, maturity-based guidance and a customised action plan to support implementation.
🔗lnkd.in/eiw-uiA5
At the 5th Africa Business & Human Rights Forum in Dakar, Kulani Mathebula, moderated a session on Africa’s green transition.
The discussion highlighted the need for meaningful stakeholder engagement, human rights due diligence and a just transition grounded in human rights.
Human rights commitments mean little without action.
The Business & Human Rights Accelerator helps companies strengthen due diligence, embed human rights into operations and track progress.
Ready to move from commitment to action?
Learn more: lnkd.in/dEFZgsgu