“There is enough evidence to demonstrate that business plays a key role in just moving society forward,” said Sanda Ojiambo as she addressed GCNS Members and Prospects during our in-person Open House 2023 that happened on February 7th.
Sanda Ojiambo reminded us that with only seven years left to achieve the 2030 Agenda, the world is not on track despite progress. However, she also empahsised that decisive actions from businesses are imperative in changing that narrative.
The keynote address was followed by an insightful sharing of key issues faced by business leaders and how the UN Global Compact is providing support by Sue Allchurch, Chief of Outreach and Engagement at UNGC.
Here are some highlights from the evening:
- There’s firm belief and evidence that embracing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact does lead to a more competitive business over time
- The main challenge to business leaders is to balance the short-term priorities and pressures and the long-term sustainable business decisions
- The two biggest challenges facing small businesses are the lack of financial resources and lack of knowledge which is why trading knowledge, skills and talent is important for them
- The UN Global Compact and its local networks are here to help businesses navigate the complexities of business leadership and build a community so that people can share what they learned and provide business leaders platforms to conduct advocacy as well as to dialogue with the government on to how to move businesses forward
- Collectively we have the opportunity to make a great impact on the region and globally toward the SDGs
23 May 2025