- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2018) https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/188376?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/188376?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/188376?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2018)&body=ESG News from United Nations Global Compact https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/188376?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Sustainable Development Goals](/CSR-News/sustainable-development-goals) # UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2018) May 18, 2018 9:05 AM ET Campaign: [Sustainable Development Goals](/news/campaign/sustainable-development-goals) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/05.2018_May_Bulletin.jpg) [UN Global Compact Bulletin (May 2018)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5619) On 30 May, join the upcoming [UN Global Compact Academy session on what human rights mean for business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1626-academy-session-iii-what-human-rights-mean-for-business) with Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Lise Kingo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact. Join us, UNDESA and ICC on 17 July for the [2018 SDG Business Forum](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1633-un-high-level-political-forum), and explore business solutions for and progress towards the 2030 Agenda. **NEWS & UPDATES** [**Global and Local Leaders Take Stock of Business Progress Towards Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/news/4381-04-26-2018) Nearly 600 local and global leaders from business, finance, civil society, Government, Global Compact Local Networks and the UN attended [*Making Global Goals Local Business – Argentina*](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1611-making-global-goals-local-business-argentina) from 25-26 April in Buenos Aires. The annual regional event was organized to underscore the impact of multi-stakeholder partnerships and responsible business action in support of the UN Global Goals. **[UN Secretary-General appoints Bola Adesola, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, and Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever as new UN Global Compact Board Vice-Chairs](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/news/4380-04-20-2018)** UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Bola Adesola and Paul Polman to serve as new Vice-Chairs of the Board of the United Nations Global Compact on 20 April 2018. Adesola and Polman succeed out-going Vice-Chair of the UN Global Compact Board, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Former Chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies and of Anglo American plc. The Secretary-General extended his appreciation to Sir Mark for serving in the position for the past ten years and guiding the UN Global Compact into a new era. [**Latin American Leaders Discuss the Role of Business in Sustainable Production and Consumption Patterns**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/news/4382-04-19-2018) On 19 April in Santiago, the UN Global Compact and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) convened leaders from business, Governments, civil society and the UN in Chile to discuss the role of the business sector in generating sustainable production and consumption patterns in Latin America and the Caribbean. [View more News & Updates »](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/news/press-releases) **TAKE ACTION** [**Join the UN Global Compact Academy**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/academy) The [*UN Global Compact Academy*](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/academy) is designed to give Participants the knowledge and skills they need to meet their sustainability objectives. Delivered through a series of learning sessions taught by world-class experts, the Academy will coach Participants to develop their understanding of critical topics and build actionable skills. **[Opportunity to join the Decent Work in Global Supply Chains Action Platform](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/action-platforms/decent-work-supply-chains)** New companies are still welcome to join the Action Platform’s efforts in identifying the root causes of human rights violations across supply chains while driving innovation and fostering cross-cutting solutions. In March, participants of the Action Platform convened in New York for their first Global Roundtable to discuss decent work in global supply chains, and will soon set the Action Platform’s programme for the next two years. If you would like to join this group of ambitious and innovative peers and help advance the decent work agenda, please contact [*househam@unglobalcompact.org*](mailto:househam@unglobalcompact.org). [**Set Science-Based Emission Reduction Targets**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/action/science-based-target) If your company has taken steps to set ambitious climate goals, you are already on your way toward promoting a more sustainable future. But while it’s good to set ambitious goals, it’s also important to ground those goals in scientific realities. Join over 400 companies by setting science-based targets! [**Are You an SDG Pioneer?**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/sdgs/sdgpioneers) The search is on at the UN Global Compact for the 2018 class of SDG Pioneers — business leaders who are doing an exceptional job of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Nominate [yourself](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/sdgs/sdgpioneers/nominate-yourself/new) or [someone else](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/sdgs/sdgpioneers/nomination-form/new) to be an SDG Pioneer by **15 June 2018**! [View more actions you can take »](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/action) **RESOURCE LIBRARY** **[Business Partnerships for the Global Goals: Advances in Latin America and the Caribbean](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5618)** [![](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/system/resources/images/5618/show@2x/BusinessPartnershipsCover.JPG?1524774292)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5618) [**Business: It's Time to Act**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5616) [![](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/system/resources/images/5616/show@2x/Cover_phot.JPG?1522335477)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5616) [**Transforming Partnerships for the SDGs**](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5614) [![](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/system/resources/images/5614/show@2x/Transforming_Partnerships_for_the_SDGs.JPG?1520966879)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5614) [View more from our library »](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library) **LOCAL NETWORK NEWS** [View more Local Network News »](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/news/press-releases?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search%5Btopics%5D%5B%5D=111&search%5Bstart_date%5D=&search%5Bend_date%5D=) **UPCOMING ACADEMY SESSIONS** - [**30 May | Academy Session III:** What Human Rights Mean for Business](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1626-academy-session-iii-what-human-rights-mean-for-business) - [**14 Jun | Academy Session IV:** Accelerating Global Climate Action](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1629-academy-session-iv-accelerating-global-climate-action) **UPCOMING EVENTS** - [7-8 June: Official Launch of UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Ocean Business (New York)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1624-official-launch-of-un-global-compact-action-platform-for-sustainable-ocean-business) - [17 July: UN High-Level Political Forum (UNHQ)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1633-un-high-level-political-forum) - [24 Sep: UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2018](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1635-un-global-compact-leaders-summit-2018) - [8-12 Oct: International labour standards and corporate social responsibility (Turin)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1581-international-labour-standards-and-corporate-social-responsibility) - [26-28 Nov: 2018 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights (Geneva)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1632-2018-un-forum-on-business-and-human-rights) - [10-11 Dec: The Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (Morocco)](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/events/1627-the-intergovernmental-conference-to-adopt-the-global-compact-for-safe-orderly-and-regular-migration) [![United Nations Global Compact logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/UNGC_Logo-Blue-01.png)](/profiles/united-nations-global-compact) ### More from United Nations Global Compact ###### [US Business Leaders Convene at SDG Summit USA for Collective Action on Global Goals](/news/us-business-leaders-convene-sdg-summit-usa-collective-action-global-goals) Sep 25, 2023 11:13 AM ET ###### [UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints New Executive Director](/news/un-global-compact-network-usa-appoints-new-executive-director) Jul 6, 2023 2:00 PM ET ###### [United Nations Global Compact Network USA Recognizes Cristina Villalón and Raven Adams for Championing the Sustainable Development Goals](/news/united-nations-global-compact-network-usa-recognizes-cristina-villalon-and-raven-adams) Jun 30, 2023 10:00 AM ET ###### [1,000 Signatories Join the UN Global Compact Network USA in Advancing the Corporate Sustainability Initiative of the UN Secretary-General](/news/1000-signatories-join-un-global-compact-network-usa-advancing-corporate-sustainability) May 2, 2023 10:00 AM ET ###### [UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints Two New Board Directors and Announces New Slate of Board Officers ](/news/un-global-compact-network-usa-appoints-two-new-board-directors-and-announces-new-slate-board) Feb 14, 2023 11:30 AM ET ###### [ UN Global Compact Network USA Helps US Companies Elevate Their Sustainable Development Goals Agenda](/news/un-global-compact-network-usa-helps-us-companies-elevate-their-sustainable-development-goals) Feb 1, 2023 3:30 PM ET ###### [New CEO Study on Corporate Sustainability From Accenture and the UN Global Compact](/news/new-ceo-study-corporate-sustainability-accenture-and-un-global-compact) Jan 23, 2023 7:00 AM ET ###### [Get Equipped for Climate Leadership With These E-Learning Courses](/news/get-equipped-climate-leadership-these-e-learning-courses) Oct 27, 2022 5:00 AM ET