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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🎙️Sustainability Leads

🌍The challenges across our environment, society & governance systems demand bold, collaborative business action.
Through leadership & partnership, we can create shared value for people, planet & prosperity.

💡Join the conversation. Be part of the change.

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🎥 Camp 3 of the SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals brought innovators together to strengthen solutions for real-world SDG challenges through collaboration, design thinking, and rapid prototyping.

Hear reflections and insights from innovators.

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Global supply chain expectations are changing — sustainability is no longer optional.

SPARK helps SMEs and suppliers build the tools, knowledge and confidence to strengthen their sustainability journey.

Registration for the next cohort is now open: https://t.co/sV5la3rrRp

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🎙️ Sustainability Leads

As AI and digital connectivity grow, telecoms face rising energy demands — making decarbonisation essential.

Nola Richards from Vodacom shares insights on balancing climate goals with Africa’s energy realities.

🔗 Watch: https://t.co/yLZmTpdRdv

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🎙️ As AI adoption accelerates, governance and ethics matter more than ever.

Nola Richards shares how Vodacom is building responsible AI through governance and digital ethics.

🔗 Watch the full episode: https://t.co/yLZmTpdRdv

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🎙️ Sustainability Leads

Over 50M tonnes of e-waste is produced yearly, and only a small fraction is properly recycled/recovered.

We sit down with Nola Richards (@Vodacom) to unpack the link between connectivity, waste & the circular economy.

🔗 Watch: https://t.co/yLZmTpdRdv

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The Target Gender Equality Accelerator by the @globalcompact and @UN_Women helps companies identify gaps, strengthen capacity, and drive measurable action toward gender equality.

Interested in joining? Sign up here: https://t.co/CFS46Oj2bJ

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🎙️ Sustainability Leads

“AI for me is a tool that uses technology.”

Nola Richards (Vodacom) reflects on the link between AI, technology, and the growing infrastructure needed to power it - and why this matters for sustainability.

🔗 Watch full episode: https://t.co/yLZmTpdRdv

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On Africa Day, we celebrate the continent’s leadership, resilience & role in shaping a sustainable future. A new report from the #ABLC, convened by the UN @globalcompact, outlines 5 mindset shifts needed to unlock intra-African trade through #AfCFTA.
More:
https://t.co/1uM4q5WAg4

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Rwanda’s next growth chapter will be shaped by sustainable business leadership.
Last week, the UN Global Compact launched Country Network Rwanda to help companies align with the Ten Principles and advance private sector action on the #SDGs.
More: https://t.co/1wX7kSdCLh

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The UN Global Compact has launched Country Network Angola, marking an important milestone for responsible business in one of Africa’s most resource-rich and rapidly evolving economies.

Read the full article: https://t.co/aLDdaBplQA

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🎙️ Sustainability Leads

AI has the power to drive progress—but also to harm if misused.

Nola Richards (@Vodacom) highlights the need for ethical safeguards, stronger governance, accountability in tech, and the protection of human dignity.

🔗Watch: https://t.co/yLZmTpdRdv

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Geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping the global business landscape.

Join the first 2026 Sustainability TrendsWatch session to explore how businesses are navigating uncertainty and building resilience.

🗓️ 11 June 2026 |⏰ 9 a.m. ET

🔗Register: https://t.co/KEh5JHBVTa

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🌿 Today is International Day for Biological Diversity!

Biodiversity powers every part of business, from healthy soil and clean water to pollinators and natural disaster resilience.

#BiodiversityDay #NaturePositive #SDGs #Sustainability

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🎙️ Sustainability Leads

Behind every connection is a global chain of mining, minerals & resource extraction - making sustainability critical in telecoms.

Nola Richards (@Vodacom) unpacks why it matters and how the industry can act responsibly.

▶️Watch: https://t.co/yLZmTpdRdv

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At #AfricaCEOForum, the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), convened by the @globalcompact, launched a CEO Trade Perspective Paper on unlocking the potential of intra-African trade through the #AfCFTA.

Read the paper: https://t.co/A3WkJ0SJvc

#ForwardFaster #Sustainability

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The United Nations Global Compact Network South Africa welcomes National Home Builders Registration Council as its newest participant.

We look forward to their active engagement, collaboration, and contribution to advancing sustainable business practices.

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Today marks the launch of the Global Compact Network in Rwanda.

Together with Global Compact Country Network Rwanda, we will advance the #TenPrinciples and the #SDGs, accelerating progress toward a more sustainable future.

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The Global Compact Network South Africa welcomes our newest participant, @Dischem.

We look forward to their active participation and contributions in advancing sustainable business practices across South Africa.

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🎙️ Sustainability Leads

Nola Richards, ESG & Sustainable Business Executive Head at @Vodacom joins us to explore sustainability in the digital age — from telecoms driving impact to the realities of AI and global complexity.

🔗 Watch the full episode: https://t.co/QrYwZs3RVv

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🎙️ Sustainability Leads

“Equality around the boardroom table is not charity — it’s essential for diversified thinking.”

Dr. Leila Fourie reflects on why diversity of thought is essential for and long-term growth in organisations.

Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/TAOdtaWZNt