Register now for the SDG Global Business Forum at the HLPF and reminder to take the SDG Stock Take survey

We invite you to register for this year’s exclusive in-person SDG Global Business Forum on Tuesday 18 July, 8:30 – 12:00 EDT and to take part in the SDG Stock Take survey.

Register here

As in-person capacity is limited, we encourage you to register early to secure your place.

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the UN Global Compact, the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will co-host the SDG Global Business Forum at the UN Headquarters in New York alongside the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

Recognizing the private sector’s indispensable role as a primary driver for employment, innovation, consumption and production patterns, the 2023 SDG Global Business Forum will welcome a global community of movers and shakers, problem solvers and innovators to review trends, discuss priorities, build alliances and co-create high-impact business solutions to turbocharge the SDGs in the remaining seven years before 2030.

If you cannot make the in-person event, you can attend the virtual session on 18 July 2023, 8:30 – 9:30 EDT (14:30 – 15:30 CEST). For more information and to register, click here.

* Kindly note that due to security measures at UN Headquarters, participants must register by 2 July 2023  to participate in the in-person SDG Global Business Forum

Reminder to participate in key survey on Sustainable Development Goals progress

We also take this opportunity to encourage partner companies to participate in the global business survey to take stock of private sector contributions to the SDGs. We kindly ask member organisations to share this important survey with the companies in their networks.

Companies are invited to spare 15-20 minutes to complete the survey. Note that the deadline to submit answers has been extended to 23 June. Responses will be anonymous and treated in strict confidence.

The survey is available in 9 languages through the following link: Click Here.