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UN Global Compact Network Canada and WSP Jointly Release TNFD Essentials Guide

Practical tips for companies to begin their TNFD journey.

Country Network Canada Launches Project to Study Community Impacts of Corporate Climate Adaptation

We are delighted to launch our new project titled “Corporate Climate Adaptation and Community Impact: An Intersectional Approach”, which will run until December 2026.

Supporting women in the workplace builds stronger, more resilient economies and communities

The pandemic put disproportionate expectations on Canadian women and gender-diverse individuals causing the loss of hard-won gains towards equality.

UN Global Compact Network Canada successfully concludes the 2024 Annual General Meeting

Deadline for modern slavery reports approaches as questions remain under Canadian legislation

With the deadline for reports fast approaching, uncertainty remains for a number of companies as to whether they are required to comply with Canada’s new modern slavery reporting legislation.

Deadline for modern slavery reports approaches as questions remain under Canadian legislation

With the deadline for reports fast approaching, uncertainty remains for a number of companies as to whether they are required to comply with Canada’s new modern slavery reporting legislation.

UN Global Compact Canada: Addressing Gender Barriers in Crisis Response

Releases toolkit to help build more resilient, inclusive workplaces that support women during periods of crisis or instability

Scaling Impact for a Low-Carbon Future

Considering and understanding the scopes and spheres of impact that businesses have is crucial in effectively scaling up and accelerating the pace at which we can collectively drive positive changes toward net-zero and a low-carbon economy.

2024 Annual Letter to UN Global Compact Participants from Sanda Ojiambo

Today’s great challenges – climate change, conflict, widening inequalities, socio-economic and geopolitical changes – intensify...

UN Global Compact Network Canada welcomes new Board of Directors

The UN Global Compact Network Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of its new board members for the upcoming term.

Construire des entreprises résilientes au Québec : Explorer la DEI avec les pionnières

Le 23 octobre 2023, en tant que partenaire de l'écosystème du Défi 50 – 30 de l'ISDE, le Réseau Canada du Pacte mondial de l'ONU a organisé un webinaire en collaboration avec le "Women's Economic Council"

UN Global Compact Network Canada Launches SDG in Action Podcast Series 

As we evaluate our midpoint progress on the 2030 Agenda, the challenge ahead is clear: many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain unmet as we approach the deadline.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Path to Equity

Each year, on September 30th, Canadians commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Pioneering a Just Transition: Collaborative Pathways to a Low-Carbon Canada

The Local Network Canada remains committed to advancing the dialogue on Navigating the Just Transition with the private sector.

Catalyzing Corporate Climate Action: Canada's Drive Toward a Net-Zero Economy

The countdown to 2030 is on. Countries around the world are racing to bring home the jobs, investment, and security brought about by a low-carbon economy, and Canada is no exception.

United for Gender Equality - Stronger Together: Gender Equality Week 2023

UN Global Compact Network Canada Leads Action within Canadian Businesses to represent Canada’s Collective Diversity for Equitable Economic Empowerment.

Forward Faster Initiative to accelerate private sector action to reach SDGs

Over 130 companies have already joined the new UN Global Compact Forward Faster initiative to accelerate private sector progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

UN Global Compact Network Canada calls on companies to join the Business & Human Rights Accelerator

Learning programme aims to help companies move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights

UN Global Compact Network Canada Appoints Elizabeth Dove as New Executive Director

Elizabeth Dove has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Canada, the Canadian Local Network of the UN Global Compac

Ocean Stewardship Coalition

The UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition encourages stakeholders, including Canadian companies, to contribute to the protection and restoration...

UN Global Compact Network Canada Celebrates 10 Years of Driving Corporate Sustainability

The UN Global Compact Network Canada proudly marks its 10th anniversary, recognizing a decade of dedicated efforts in promoting responsible businesses

Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace

Every year on March 8th, workplaces around the world celebrate International Women’s Day by recognizing women within their workforce and demonstrating...

Building Capacity for Corporate Water Stewardship

To care for water is to care for the planet. Fun fact — the surface of Earth is 71 per cent water, and Canada has access to upwards of 20 per cent of the..

Advancing Business Climate Action

2022 is notable for environmentalists as it marks the fifty-year celebration of the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment

Breakthroughs and Disruption in the Decade of Action

Within the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, which list fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour and environment.

Taking Stock of SDG5

In Canada, the private sector and broader business community have shown a particular interest in SDG 5

Achieving Water Resilience by 2030

UN Global Compact Network Canada invites sustainability leaders across industries

Peer Learning Groups are open to participating companies of the UN Global Compact in more than 15 Local Networks.

Overcoming Barriers

The UN Global Compact Network Canada hosted its final panel discussion in the environmental webinar series titled Raising Corporate Ambition for Environmen

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

The United Nations has designated femicide as the most extreme form of violence against women which severely undermines the safety, security, and rights of

Climate Change & Technology: Shifting Mindsets towards Innovation Adoption webinar

In response to a rapidly growing interest in how Canadian businesses and governments are championing technological innovation to develop climate change sol

Taking the Lead

In the second session of the webinar series titled Raising Corporate Ambition for Environmental Sustainability: Canada’s Road to COP27.

Commemorating International Equal Pay Day

The gender wage gap has been dismissed as a myth by some who overlook the economic, social, and political factors that result in the stark disparities in p

Transforming our Workplaces to Advance Indigenous Allyship

For thousands of years, over 1.6 million First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada have preserved their lands, waters, and ways of life through unwavering

Feeding the Future

The UN Global Compact Network Canada’s webinar series, “Raising Corporate Ambition for Environmental Sustainability: Canada’s Road to COP27”,

Beyond performative activism in the workplace

As a historical movement that began with the Stonewall Rebellion in 1969 by gay activists in response to police raids in New York

UN Global Compact Network Canada recognizes three winners for championing the Global Goals

The UN Global Compact Network Canada is delighted to announce the three Canadian SDG Pioneers

Accelerating Progress on Gender Equality

Canadian women have made considerable achievements in advancing gender equality while also dismantling systemic barriers within the political, economic...

Beyond February: Concluding Black History Month and Commencing Progress on Racial Justice

The observance of Black History Month is centered around acknowledging the pivotal contributions made by Black people in Canada.

Advancing sustainability through partnerships

Increasingly, customers, employees and communities expect businesses to lead when it comes to addressing ESG risks and opportunities

Global leaders urging businesses to continue to advance action

Global leaders urging businesses to continue to advance action to ensure a more inclusive and sustainable future

Carbon: remove it, and know your offsets

The Earth continues to record extreme weather events, impacting our communities and infrastructure.

Mobilize ambitious and responsible business conduct in Canada to drive progress, enhance resiliency

Mobilize ambitious and responsible business conduct in Canada to drive progress, enhance resiliency and generate impactful solutions for global challenges

Gender Equality Week 2021: Advancing Gender Equality For All Using Targets and Supporting Actions

Every year in September, Canada recognizes Gender Equality Week.

Global Compact Network Canada to host 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business to mobilize ambitious

Global Compact Network Canada to host 2021 Making Global Goals Local Business to mobilize ambitious and responsible business conduct in Canada

BASF Canada Building Back Stronger with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Building back stronger with DEI

Nutrien Aims to Transform Agriculture

Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services and their purpose starts with the global challenge of feeding nearly 10 billion people

Canada’s Feminist Recovery and Target Gender Equality

Global Compact Network Canada looks forward to the month of March every year because International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, brings wi

How Organizations Can Foster Diversity, Reduce Racial Inequality, and Create Inclusive Workplaces

There are a number of ways that organizations can foster diversity and create inclusive workplaces where employees or workers of different races

A Road to Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses Based on the UN Global Compact’s Ten Princi

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) has launched the Principles-Based Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses guide,

New report identifies ten ways Canadian businesses can better support children’s rights

First-ever Child Rights and Business Assessment launched in Canada

Global Compact Network Canada launches a set of tools designed to advance gender equality

On December 2, 2020, Global Compact Network Canada welcomed leaders, advocates, and change-makers at the Business for Gender Equality

Business for Gender Equality 2020

On December 2, 2020, Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) hosted its first virtual forum, Business for Gender Equality

Global Compact Network Canada to host a virtual forum fast-forwarding gender equality and workplace

Global Compact Network Canada to host a virtual forum fast-forwarding gender equality and workplace inclusion in Canada

Innovation Amidst Adversity

Global Compact Network Canada announced a call for companies to nominate young professionals who are transforming their company’s sustainability practices

Global Compact Network Canada Searches For Professionals Committed To Advancing The Sustainable Deve

As part of the 2020 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers program, Global Compact Network Canada has launched its national search for professionals who are...

The State of Compliance 2018

Our Canadian Signatory, Assent Compliance, launched the 2018 State of Compliance report.

UN Global Compact Welcomes Historic Climate Agreement Adopted by 195 countries in Paris at COP21

We congratulate the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christina Figueres

Global Compact Network Canada Recognizes Private Sector Accelerators in Advancing SDGs

The Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) hosted the 4th Annual Canadian SDG Leadership Awards to recognize organizations from the private

UN Global Compact on the Empowerment of Women Event with Deloitte and Hansell LLP

To honour the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), Deloitte & Hansell LLP invited the UN Global Compact

Minister Monsef Meets GCNC Network to Discuss Results-Based Partnership Models

In Toronto, on October 31st, 2018, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, the Minister of Status of Women, met with Global Compact Network Canada

Global Compact Network Canada at the Vancouver International Film Festival

On October 6th our President Emeritus and Senior Advisor, Helle Bank Jorgensen was invited to speak at the Vancouver International Film Festival

Operation Eyesight recognized at the 2nd Annual SDG Awards for its impact embedding the Sustainable

Operation Eyesight was awarded today in Toronto by the Global Compact Network Canada for its outstanding efforts in helping advance action

Launch of the World’s First Globally Accessible Board Training Program

This week New York is buzzing with commitments to the SDGs, climate resiliency and sustainability measures. It is the week where Heads of States

193 heads of state at the United Nations in New York approve new global goals – and businesses wor

The new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the United Nations are setting off a chain reaction of national and local action

Tahoe Resources and Minera San Rafael Recognized by the Vatican to Promote Responsible Mining

One aspect of the institution’s current efforts is to highlight the positive effects of responsible investment by the private sector as a driver of...

Helle Bank Jorgensen, Global Compact Network Canada’s Founder, named one of Canada’s 2019 Clean5

Canada’s 2019 Clean50 awarded Helle Bank Jorgensen, Global Compact Network Canada’s Founder and President Emeritus

Local Business Leaders Emphasize “Urgent Action” and “Impactful Partnerships” for the Global

On September 9th and 10th, the United Nations Global Compact and Global Compact Network Canada concluded their two-day

Global Compact Network Canada Recognizing Businesses for SDGs Impact at the 3rd Annual Sustainable D

The Global Compact Network Canada is celebrating businesses and organizations at the 3rd Annual SDG Leadership Awards

TELUS and Goldcorp win the Global Compact Peer Review Distinction 2015

Canadian companies identify emerging sustainability reporting practices in Canada.

Global Compact Network Canada Appointed New Head of Secretariat

The Global Compact Network Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayman Chowdhury as the Head of Secretariat.

United Nations Global Compact and Global Compact Network Canada to host conference to accelerate

Compact Network Canada (GCNC), the Canadian network of the United Nations Global Compact, is hosting Making Global Goals Local Business – Canada

Global Compact Network Canada Launches the First Edition of SDGs Emerging Practice Guide

The guide is published today and includes examples of initiatives from the following companies and organizations intended to advance

Helle Bank Jorgensen Speaks at the Conference of Montreal

Our President Emeritus and Senior Advisor, Helle Bank Jorgensen represented the GCNC and spoke at the 24th edition of the Conference of Montreal

The Economist Summit

Join the Global Compact Network Canada and the Economist at the second Sustainability Summit on June 5th

The Principles-Based Approach to the SDGs at Sustainable Brands 2018 Vancouver

On June 4 – 7, the Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), along with our Visionary Supporter TELUS and colleagues

Ottawa Delegation 2018 – Potential Private Public Partnerships to Advance the SDGs

On May 30th and 31st, 2018 the GCNC and representatives from our network of responsible business participants

Launch of the Guidance Document

On May 26 2015, the Global Compact Network Canada proudly launched a Guidance Document on the Assurance of the Voluntary Principles

Our Journey of 2019, Until Now…

On the second year of the Gender Equality Leadership in the Canadian Private Sector project

The GCNC Attends the Awakening Salon

On April 31, our President Emeritus and Senior Advisor, Helle Bank Jorgensen represented the GCNC and attended the Awakening Salon

GCNC Helped Launch the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in Canada

GCNC Helped Launch the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in Canada

Gender Equality at Rubach Wealth

Ask someone which big names spring to mind when you mention philanthropy and chances are they’ll mention people like Bill Gates,

Tahoe Resources Published its Sustainability Report

Congratulations to Global Compact Network Canada’s Patron Supporte

Trudeau to pitch Canada’s work on development funding in bid for UN Security Council seat

For this article, the Globe and Mail interviewed Helle Bank Jorgensen, President Emeritus of the Global Compact Network Canada

Gender Equality at Deloitte Canada

At Deloitte, we recognize that inclusion is key to solving the most complex and pressing issues facing our clients and communities

GCNC Participates in a Global Consultation on Business for the Rule of Law

On March 5th, the Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), in partnership with Baker & McKenzie LLP and LexisNexis Canada

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)’s Support to Women’s Economic Empowerment

Much has been done over the last few decades to reduce absolute poverty in the developing world.

The Canadian Private Sector to take action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and governments, business