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UN Global Compact and UNEP FI Advance Ocean Investment Protocol Following Stakeholder Roundtable on Central Banks and Financial Regulators
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UN Global Compact and UNEP FI Advance Ocean Investment Protocol Following Stakeholder Roundtable on Central Banks and Financial Regulators
June 23, 2026
The UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative, hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), in collaboration with the Greening Financial Regulation Initiative of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF GFRi), today convened leading representatives from central banks, financial regulators, financial institutions, development finance institutions, academia and civil society to discuss updates to the Ocean Investment Protocol.
UN Global Compact Launches First Practical Guide for Companies Leading on Blended Finance
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UN Global Compact Launches First Practical Guide for Companies Leading on Blended Finance
June 22, 2026
The UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs today launched Business-Led Blended Finance: A Practical Playbook, the first guidance document written specifically to help real economy companies move from passive recipients of blended finance to active architects of deals that strengthen economic resilience and align with country-led development priorities.
UN Global Compact and Kantar Launch First-Ever Global Benchmark Study on Sustainable Marketing Transformation
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UN Global Compact and Kantar Launch First-Ever Global Benchmark Study on Sustainable Marketing Transformation
May 28, 2026
New report reveals growing momentum and critical capability gaps as marketing leaders seek to embed sustainability into growth, innovation and brand strategy
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Upcoming Virtual Events & Webinars

Office Hours: Communication on Progress (CoP)
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UN Global Compact
Office Hours: Communication on Progress (CoP)
July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
Join the CoP team for a live Q&A office hours session, where they will walk through key requirements and share important updates for the 2026 Communication on Progress (CoP) reporting cycle.
Women's Empowerment Principles 101
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UN Global Compact
Women's Empowerment Principles 101
July 2, 2026
July 2, 2026
Hosted by the UN Global Compact and in collaboration with UN Women, this webinar will provide an overview of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
Introduction to the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2
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UN Global Compact
Introduction to the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2
July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released its updated draft of Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2. Join this session to learn more about the changes and expectations for businesses.
Info Session on the Public Consultation on CSDDD Implementation Guidelines
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UN Global Compact
Info Session on the Public Consultation on CSDDD Implementation Guidelines
July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026
The UN Global Compact Regional Hub Europe and Shift are jointly organizing this information session for companies interested in contributing to the public consultation on the implementation guidelines for the CSDDD.
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