UN Sustainable Development Goals

Integrity Matters: Net Zero Commitments by Businesses, Financial Institutions, Cities and Regions; Report from the United Nations' High-Level Expert Group on the Net Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities

This report addresses net zero pledges and commitments from non‑state actors including corporations, financial institutions, and local and regional governments. 

Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Report of the United Nations Secretary-General, General Assembly Economic and Social Council

This report provides a global overview of progress made since 2015 towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using inputs from more than 50 international and regional organizations. Since 2019, efforts have faced severe global headwinds. The COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of conflicts, geopolitical and trade tensions and the ever-worsening effects of climate change have combined to leave the SDGs in peril. 

Do you know all 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)? 

Detailed overviews of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and annual progress reports. 

Website:  UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework

Website describing the UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework is the world’s first comprehensive guidance for companies to report on how they respect human rights.

Rags, Not Riches: Why Ghana Is Fast Fashion’s Dumping Ground

Short article on Ghana becoming fashion’s dumping ground.  Unwanted apparel is throwing up on the beaches leading to an environmental crisis.

SDG Good Practices - A Compilation of Success Stories and Lessons Learned in SDG Implementation - First Edition

The content of this publication is based on submissions received from Governments and other stakeholders through UN DESA's online SDG Good Practices portal during the first open call (2018- 2019), edited and adjusted by the Division for Sustainable Development Goals of UN DESA.

Website:  Global Compact Network USA

The USA chapter of the United Nations initiative on corporate sustainability.  Website features latest news, events, courses, human resources, UN Living Wage Analysis tool, and the UN SDG Summit.