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Global Compact Network Netherlands aims to accelerate and upscale the positive impact of the Dutch business community on the SDGs with the purpose of improving the lives of current and future generations.
Guided by the Ten Principles and the 17 SDGs we support companies and stakeholders in understanding what responsible business means within a global and local context and provide guidance to translate sustainability commitments into action.
CEOs agree, sustainability matters
%
important to the future success of their business
Source: UN Global Compact-Accenture CEO study
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a route to competitive advantage in their industry
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an opportunity for growth and innovation
Meet the new board member: Marlou Leenders from RandstadRandstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. They help people to find jobs and shape their careers through innovative solutions... Ontmoet het nieuwe bestuurslid: Marco Barsoum van Sparks ProductionSparks Production is een Social Enterprise dat structurele oplossingen ontwikkelt voor sociale uitdagingen. Door middel van... Meet the new board member: Andrea van Dijk from Invest-NLInvest-NL is a Dutch government-owned venture capital, impact investment firm that finances innovative scale-ups looking to transition to a... Meet the new board member: Jenny Wassenaar from Trivium PackagingTrivium Packaging “Trivium” is a global leader in metal packaging, serving some of the world's most recognizable brands. They offer... Meet the new Participant Engagement ManagerGlobal Compact Network Netherlands has expanded their team with a Participant Engagement Manager since 1 July 2022. Monica engages with companies and... SDGs lagging halfway: Drop or accelerate them?UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently stated that humanity is “moving backwards in relation to the majority of the SDGs” (Sustainable...Meet the new board member: Marlou Leenders from Randstad
Meet the new board member: Marco Barsoum from Sparks Production
Meet the new board member: Andrea van Dijk from Invest-NL
Meet the new board member: Jenny Wassenaar from Trivium Packaging
Meet the new Participant Engagement Manager
SDGs Lagging Halfway: Drop or Accelerate Them?
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