Moving Business Forward Faster UN Global Compact

Ronan Lory from Edison, a leading Italian company in the energy market, and Jill Klindt from Workiva, a company revolutionizing data management, alongside Claire Baumann, navigate a discussion related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030.
The conversation centers on the need for considerable investments to achieve these goals and how such investments can create new revenue streams, reduce risk, attract investors and talent, and prioritize sustainability. Listen on!


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In this episode, Adam Roy Gordon from the UN Global Compact Network USA leads a critical discussion on how the business sector can and must take the front line in addressing climate change. Guests Clara Arpa Azofra and Ann Tracy share their insights on why businesses must lead in the fight against climate change.
Azofra discusses the importance of courageous leadership in climate action, emphasizes the significance of collective engagement, and suggests the need to create a movement where everyone contributes.


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In this episode, host Alina Konovalchenko, along with senior advisor Cheryl Hicks from United Nations Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate and Vedika Bhandarkar explore how businesses play a pivotal role in water resilience strategies to protect the environment and enhance business operational efficiency and reputation.
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In this episode, Karen Basiye, Safaricom's Director of Sustainable Business, offers invaluable insights into her company's proactive measures to seamlessly integrate environmental goals into its core business strategies. Safaricom's work illustrates how companies can play a vital role in tackling climate change and promoting sustainability.
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Ahead of World Water Day, the UN Global Compact invites Gary White from Water.org and Water Equity and Janet Ranganathan from the World Resources Institute (WRI), to share their perspectives on how organizations can play a crucial role in building water resilience.


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Closing The Gap: Strategies For Speeding Up Gender Equality In The Corporate World
In this episode of "Moving Business Forward Faster," we address the critical challenge of gender equality in the business world—a challenge that, if not tackled, is projected to take over 160 years to overcome. 
With gender equality host Lina Al Qaddoumi and guest Florence Bulté, Chief Sustainability Officer at Chalhoub Group, we delve into how including women across all company levels promotes fairness and drives economic growth and business innovation. The discussion sheds light on the urgent need for equality in leadership and pay structures and how this can unlock vast economic potential across global markets.
Chalhoub Group is a prominent Middle Eastern luxury retail and beauty company that has taken significant steps to advance gender equality and inclusion. Since joining the UN Global Compact in 2014, it has developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy centered around people, the planet, and partnerships. This strategy includes targeted actions to promote equality in the workforce and leadership roles.
One of Chalhoub Group's most notable achievements is its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 and its focus on circularity in operations and business models regarding partners. This environmental focus aligns seamlessly with its social responsibility initiatives, where gender equality is a core component.

We also emphasize circularity in our operations and our business models when it comes to partners. We make it a priority to conduct business with those aligned with our values of business integrity and transparency," says Bulté,
The results speak for themselves. Chalhoub Group has been recognized as one of the best workplaces for women in the industry and is making substantial progress in gender parity within leadership.

Last year, Chalhoub Group was identified as the third-best place to work for women in the US. We have improved a great deal since 2017. However, discussing aspects like the supply chain, we acknowledge there's still work to be done moving forward, Bulté states.
Reflecting on Chalhoub Group's success in promoting gender equality and sustainability, it's valuable to consider critical questions for your organization. How can your company draw inspiration from Chalhoub Group's approach to empowering women and achieving gender balance economically? 
What concrete steps can you take to integrate sustainability and equality into your business strategy? Are there measures your company can implement to accelerate gender balance in leadership and decision-making processes? Tune in to this episode for an insightful discussion.


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