UN Global Compact Network South Africa

GCNSA is a multi-stakeholder platform working with companies on the SDGs & the UNGC Principles on Human Rights, Labour Protection, Anti-Corruption & Environment

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What does COP31 mean for your business?

Join us on 2 December to explore key outcomes, climate risks, business opportunities and ways to strengthen resilience and unlock growth.

🗓️ 2 December 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET

🔗 Register: https://t.co/M5JVg1HgG1

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Building on discussions at the UN Private Sector Forum, the 14th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate examined how businesses can translate credible, science-based climate commitments into implementation, address barriers to progress and strengthen accountability.

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At #COP31, the priority must be turning climate ambition into action. Businesses and Government must work together to accelerate emissions reductions, scale clean energy and mobilize investment for a just, inclusive transition.

Learn more: https://t.co/Zer6xAdkaK

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Key takeaways: finance, mentorship, partnerships & market access matter most.

Panel: Risuna Maluleke (Flexi), Rinus Fleischmann (Sasol), Ngwako Ralepelle (Alexforbes & JUNGS AI), Winnie Akoko (iBizAfrica), Nilla Muyembe (Laria).

Youth innovation → scalable businesses.

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How can businesses turn the clean energy transition into a competitive advantage?

Join the final 2026 Sustainability TrendsWatch session to explore energy resilience, investment and a just transition.

📅 24 November | ⏰9 a.m. EST

🔗 Register: https://t.co/dtIJhG1Pe3

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Join the final session of the 2026 Academy EU Sustainability Navigator Webinar Series to explore ESRS updates and practical approaches to navigating multiple reporting frameworks.

🗓️ 12 November | 3 p.m. CET / 9 a.m. ET
🔗Register: https://t.co/9ODxvt2kk0

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Since 2022, the Business & Human Rights Accelerator has reached 3,000+ companies across 60+ countries.

Join the 2026 cohort for a 3-month programme to strengthen human rights due diligence and address human rights risks.

Apply today: https://t.co/S5h6If2Y0c

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The @globalcompact Academy, in partnership with @UNODC, has launched Integrity by Design: Setting up an Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance, a 60-minute e-learning course to help companies strengthen anti-corruption, ethics and compliance programmes.

🔗https://t.co/xbqJT5g50l

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We thank the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the support of the Agentur für Wirtschaft und Entwicklung, for their continued partnership, and our speakers and participants for this important dialogue

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Closing today's Compact Dialogue: AI adoption must go beyond acquiring new tools. Businesses must rethink processes and deliver measurable value, backed by strong governance. Innovation must be balanced with protecting people, data, human rights and the environment

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Grant Edgar of RÖDL Legal Advisory said organisations adopting AI must establish clear accountability, assess risks and keep meaningful human oversight. The takeaway: innovation and accountability must go hand in hand

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In our Executive Panel Discussion, Marlon Moodley of B2HA Advisory said cyber resilience is as much about people as technology, urging caution with AI. Esther Wambugu Obado of Evo-Soft stressed collaboration, data sovereignty and women in AI.

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Keynote: Marlon Moodley, B2HA Advisory, on governance, due diligence and balancing AI innovation with ethical leadership and risk management. Also: Bernhard Rohkemper, Southern African-German Chamber; facilitator Itumeleng Mogatusi; Athi Biko on upcoming Data Centre initiative.

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"Rushing into technology investments without adequately assessing the risks."

Today, the UN Global Compact Network South Africa hosted The Compact Dialogues: From Data to Decisions – AI, Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies in Sustainable Business.

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Keynote: Marlon Moodley, B2HA Advisory, on governance, due diligence and balancing AI innovation with ethical leadership and risk management. Also: Bernhard Rohkemper, Southern African-German Chamber; facilitator Itumeleng Mogatusi; Athi Biko on upcoming Data Centre initiative.

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Bernhard Rohkemper shared the importance of the partnership with the GCNSA for the Compact Dialogues series.

Facilitated by Itumeleng Mogatusi, the session also featured Athi Biko, who highlighted the value of joining the @globalcompact and introduced the upcoming Data Centre.

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Today, GCNSA hosted The Compact Dialogues: From Data to Decisions, exploring AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies in sustainable business.

Keynote speaker, Marlon Moodley highlighted the need for strong governance, and responsible AI adoption

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Join our Compact Dialogue on AI, Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies, exploring responsible AI, cyber resilience and data-driven decision-making.

Keynote:
▸ Marlon Moodley

Panellists:
▸ Esther Wambugu Obado
▸ Grant Edgar

📍 GIBS Business School | 📅 30 Oct 2026

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Sustainable procurement can advance climate action, human rights, decent work and SME growth while building resilient supply chains.

🎥 Explore how businesses can turn responsible sourcing into collective action and measurable impact for people, the planet and the economy.

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We were proud to have our Programme Lead, Qawekazi Luke, serve as a judge at the 2026 SDG Challenge South Africa Grand Finale, celebrating youth-led innovation for the SDGs.

Thank you to SDG Challenge South Africa and Soapbox South Africa for championing youth innovation!