Dear Participants of the UN Global Compact, As we begin 2026, one truth stands out: in a world of heightened scrutiny and shifting expectations, responsible business is resilient business.

Twenty-five years ago, nearly 50 pioneering companies joined forces with the United Nations to align their operations and strategies to advance a more sustainable world. On 26 July 2000, then-UN ...

SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and ...

Water is essential for life—a simple truth we all know. But what’s equally critical and sometimes overlooked is that it is also essential for business. Water drives the global economy, from ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, yet there is much uncertainty about its future. While challenges remain surrounding ethics, equity and best practices, AI is transforming ...

Sustainable finance is the practice of aligning financial systems, investments and decision-making processes with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global sustainability objectives. This ...

Dercilio Aristeu Pupin, an organic farmer in Piracaia, Brazil, knows firsthand just how devastating drought can be — and how collective action can respond with effective, promising results. Pupin saw ...

It’s reporting season again and many SMEs are working hard to make sense of sustainability data, frameworks, and growing expectations from buyers and financiers. We know how challenging it can be, ...

In the densely populated Western Province of Sri Lanka, the disposal of solid waste has been a dirty - and dangerous - problem. Thirty-two people were killed in the collapse of a mountain of waste at ...

Last week, leaders from around the world gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF). The theme for 2025 was “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” addressing the intersection ...

Established in 1985, Paragon Corporation is a pioneer in halal beauty products: cosmetics, shampoos and other personal care items that adhere to Islamic law. The Indonesian company has no less than 14 ...

Food waste and hunger can be the flip sides of the same coin, and an enterprising effort in Thailand is helping address both. Volunteers and staff with the non-profit Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) run ...