Applications for the 2024 SDG Pioneer program are now open!
Each year, we celebrate the remarkable efforts of business professionals who are driving positive change by advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embodying the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. These individuals, known as SDG Pioneers, play a crucial role in inspiring action and showcasing the power of business to create a sustainable future for all.
As part of the 2024 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers program, UN Global Compact Network USA is searching for individuals who exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership in advancing the SDGs.
The UN Global Compact Network USA will award two 2024 Global Compact Network USA SDG Pioneers this year. One to represent Small & Medium-sized enterprises (<250 employees), and one to represent Large National & Multi-National Companies. Please note that companies must have submitted at least 1 CoP and be a signatory since October 1, 2023 to be eligible for this opportunity. The selected individuals will then have the opportunity to participate in the final search of Global SDG Pioneers and to be recognized during the 2024 UN General Assembly in September in New York.
Apply now before May 15, 2024 and please contact Caitlin McGinnis at caitlin@globalcompactusa.org for any inquiries. For additional information, visit https://unglobalcompact.org/sdgs/sdgpioneers/.
The Climate Action Peer Learning Group offers a unique collaborative space for professionals across industries to delve into critical issue areas related to climate action. This year’s program focuses on four key topics: climate regulations, emissions mitigation, supply chain solutions, and nature.
The program is comprised of representatives from 10 companies, across various industries and sizes, eager to enhance their climate action strategies through peer collaboration. By engaging in dialogue with peers from the American private sector, UN representatives, and experts in the space, participants of this PLG will gain insight to foster positive change within their organizations.
Session 1: Climate Reporting and Regulation in an Evolving Landscape (April 22, 2025)
Examine the evolving landscape of climate regulations, including the SEC's climate disclosure rules, California's climate reporting requirements, and the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Discuss implications for businesses, strategies for compliance, and opportunities to align regulatory efforts with corporate climate commitments. This session will set the stage for how ambitious climate action can enhance resilience, foster innovation, and ensure long-term business success.
Session 2: Climate Mitigation Strategies for Net Zero (May 20, 2025)
Explore how companies can set, validate, and achieve ambitious science-based targets to accelerate the journey toward net zero emissions. This workshop will focus on practical emissions mitigation strategies to transition from bold commitments to measurable emissions reductions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
Session 3: Climate Action in the Supply Chain (June 24, 2025)
Discuss solutions for driving ambitious climate action across the value chain. Building on the previous session, we will delve deeper into approaches for measuring, managing, and reducing Scope 3 emissions specifically. The workshop will also focus on how companies can protect workers and communities in the value chain amid the green transition.
Session 4: Building a Holistic Climate Strategy – The Role of Nature (July 22, 2025)
Discuss how companies can integrate nature and biodiversity considerations into their climate action strategy. Explore how a holistic approach to climate and nature can reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and enhance resilience to climate-related risks.
Applications will open in February 2025.
Please note that admissions are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and applications will close as soon as spots are filled, so we encourage companies to apply early.
