September 25 | New York City

2025 Annual Summit

Bringing American businesses
to the forefront of sustainability

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The only event during the UN General Assembly that focuses on sustainability in the American private sector.

Over 200 senior leaders from participating companies of the UN Global Compact, civil society, and the UN will come together at UN Global Compact Network USA's annual flagship event.

Hosted during the UN General Assembly, this event advocates for practical business action and partnerships that align with the Sustainable Development Goals within the American private sector.

This year's Annual Summit will feature high-level plenaries, networking opportunities, and invite-only roundtable sessions focused on the following four key themes:

2030 Agenda

Join high-level conversations addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. Build on current strategies and momentum to drive innovation and impact beyond the 2030 Agenda.

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Climate and Environment

Explore innovative, practical steps to accelerate business-led climate action through collaborative initiatives, turning ambition into measurable and meaningful progress.

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Human Rights and Labor

These sessions will delve into the challenges and opportunities of human rights due diligence amid global uncertainty, fostering progress toward lasting systemic change.

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Partnerships

From boardrooms to frontline operations, these conversations highlight strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives that advance sustainability in the American private sector.

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Program Overview

8:00 am

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9:30 am

EDT

Roundtables

For more information, please contact Claudia Herbert Colfer.

9:30 am

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10:00 am

EDT

Networking: Light Breakfast & Coffee

10:00 am

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10:10 am

EDT

Welcome Remarks

Amanda Gardiner (Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network USA)

10:10 am

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10:30 am

EDT

State of the Room: A GlobeScan Briefing

10:30 am

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11:15 am

EDT

Rise Up: American Companies Leading the Way in 2026

11:15 am

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11:30 am

EDT

Networking Break

11:30 am

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12:15 pm

EDT

What Comes Next for U.S. Corporate Sustainability

12:15 pm

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12:55 pm

EDT

Fireside Chat: Who Leads, Who Acts, Who Shapes the Future

Ann Tracy (AVP and Chief Sustainability Officer of Colgate-Palmolive) and Andrew Winston (Author, Speaker, Adviser, and Driver of Change)

12:55 pm

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1:00 pm

EDT

Closing Remarks

By the Numbers

12

roundtable sessions

93%

of past attendees are in VP to C-suite positions

150+

peers from the government, the United Nations, the UN Global Compact, and civil society

1-2

hours of networking

Featured Speakers

Amanda Gardiner

Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network USA

Ann Tracy

EVP and Chief Sustainability Officer of Colgate-Palmolive

Andrew Winston

Author, Speaker, Adviser, and Driver of Change

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2025 Annual Summit