Category: SDGs

The 2023/24 cohort of the SDG Ambition Accelerator marked the 4th iteration of this impactful program. We proudly hit our target, with over 2,000 companies globally committing to an SDG Ambition since the program’s inception.

This latest edition saw participation from more than 460 companies across 78 countries, with a significant 53% from developing nations. Collectively, these companies employ over 2.1 million people and generate revenue exceeding $540 billion.

GCNS is thrilled to have been part of the 4th Round of the SDG Ambition ASEAN track. This round was a resounding success, empowering companies worldwide to set ambitious sustainability goals and explore innovative ways to contribute to the SDGs.

The ASEAN track alone included 32 companies from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, running from February to June 2024. Key industries represented were food producers, general industrials, and industrial support services. Notably, 100% sustainable material inputs and science-based emission reduction were the most selected SDG Ambition Benchmarks.

Participant Feedback 💬

Feedback from participants underscores the program’s value:

• “Very helpful. We are able to set the right objectives and goals for our people, organization, and other stakeholders.”
   
• “More clarity and provided insights on zero carbon and zero waste.”
   
• “We have a deeper understanding and are equipped with more practical knowledge and skills regarding SDG goals and their integration into business operations and strategy.”

Participating Companies 🌟

We proudly acknowledge our GCNS Members who participated in the ASEAN track of the SDG Ambition Accelerator 2023/24, and are setting ambitious targets and accelerating the integration of the SDGs into their core business:

• Alsco Singapore
• Social Health Group Ltd
• Guava Amenities Pte Ltd
• Pavilion Energy Pte Ltd
• CGS International Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
• Bio x Global
• Global Citizen Education

This cohort’s achievements reinforce our commitment to sustainable development and the critical role businesses play in advancing the SDGs. As we look to the future, we are excited to continue this journey with even more companies joining the SDG Ambition Accelerator, driving impactful change and fostering a sustainable future for all.

For more information on the SDG Ambition Accelerator and to apply for the next intake, click here. 

What do you believe is the number one thing that musicians are doing to ruin their chances at succeeding in the music industry? Is it: not practicing their instrument enough? Not putting together enough good music industry connections? Living in a city with no music scene? The answer to all of this is NO – none of these things. There can be countless reasons why a musician would fail to make it in the music industry, but the things above are merely symptoms of a deeper cause. In reality, the most common reason why musicians never succeed in this business is they have a FEAR based mindset.

The majority of musicians allow their fears to ruin their chances for succeeding in music. Some of these fears are understood consciously while others are only identifiable to someone who is looking for them.
Unfortunately, whether you are aware of them or not, your fears can be very devastating to your music career. As one who mentors musicians on how to build a successful music career, I’ve observed this endless times.

The following are some of the frequent fears that devastate musicians’ chances for becoming successful and how to overcome them so that you can quickly move your music career forward:

Musician Fear #1: Fear Of Not Making Any Money

Anytime you have told your friends or family that you want to become a professional musician, what have they told you? Probably something like this:

*”You’ve got to get a safe job first in order to have a solid backup plan for your music career.”