Global Compact Network Kenya Searches for Professionals Committed to Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Nairobi, 24 February — As part of the 2020 United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers programme,  Global Compact Network Kenya launched its national search for professionals who are committed

24 Feb 2020

Global Compact Kenya launches programme to support corporate targets for women representation in business

Nairobi, 19 February 2020— Global Compact Network Kenya has launched Target Gender Equality, a new initiative to mobilize and support companies in setting and meeting ambitious corporate targets for women’s repr

19 Feb 2020
At COP 25, corporate climate movement grows exponentially as new companies announce plans to align with a 1.5°C future

At COP 25, corporate climate movement grows exponentially as new companies announce plans to align with a 1.5°C future

177 companies commit to set 1.5°C-aligned science-based targets across their operations and value chains, as movement doubles in size since September

11 Dec 2019
UN Forum on Business and Human Rights & Launch of the New UNGC Report

UN Forum on Business and Human Rights & Launch of the New UNGC Report

The high-level United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights was held in Geneva from 25th to 27th November 2019.

27 Nov 2019

Global Compact Network Kenya Appoints New Board Members

Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) is pleased to announce new members to its Board, appointed by the Kenyan Local Network General Assembly. Four new Board members have been appointed as follows.

19 Nov 2019
Global Compact Network Kenya Appoints New Board Members

Global Compact Network Kenya Appoints New Board Members

 Tuesday, 19 November, Nairobi - Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK) is pleased to announce new members to its Board, appointed by the Kenyan Local Network General Assembly.

19 Nov 2019

Business Leaders Urged to Adopt Good Ethical Practices to Advance Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development

Nairobi, 26 September 2019 - Businesses should take pride in having a well looked after workforce and not have to choose between human rights and development.  

26 Sep 2019
United Nations Global Compact recognizes Dr Joyce Sitonik as a 2019 SDG Pioneer

United Nations Global Compact recognizes Dr Joyce Sitonik as a 2019 SDG Pioneer

Nairobi, Kenya, 16 September — Today, the United Nations Global Compact recognized Dr Joyce Sitonik as one of ten 2019 SDG Pioneers — business leaders, who are using business as a force for good to advance the Sustainable Dev

16 Sep 2019

Business Leaders Urged to Adopt Good Ethical Practices to Advance Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development

The entry of women into the workplace has enriched many businesses and the evidence is clear. ‘Gender equality is critical to business performance and sustainable economic growth globally’.

31 Jul 2019
At COP 25, corporate climate movement grows exponentially as new companies announce plans to align with a 1.5°C future

At COP 25, corporate climate movement grows exponentially as new companies announce plans to align with a 1.5°C future

177 companies have pledged to set highly ambitious emissions reduction targets to help limit the worst effects of climate change — more than doubling in size since the first group of early movers was

09 Jul 2019