UN 2023 Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program for Young Leaders

Published: 20 Apr 2023 1,462 views

Each year the UN Global Compact recognizes a class of SDG Pioneers — business leaders working at any level of their company who are using business as a force for good to advance the 17 SDGs.

Through their own company or by mobilizing other businesses, they are helping to reach one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while also contributing to business success. In 2023 Local Networks spanning all continents will be hosting country-level SDG Pioneers campaigns to identify Local Pioneers who will then be contenders for the Global Round to be recognized at the 2023 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit.

UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program

Benefits of UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program

• Local Networks will recognize Local Pioneers for the great work that they have done to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. 
• 2023 Global SDG Pioneers will be recognized at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in September 2023.

Requirements for UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program

• Professionals who are working at any level of a UN Global Compact participating company are eligible to apply or be nominated. To check whether an organization is a UN Global Compact participating company, please search the participant list online. 

For the 2023 SDG Pioneers, they only consider companies who were participants of the UN Global Compact 1 October 2022 and have submitted at least 1 Communication on Progress (CoP).

Selection Process

Selection Process

• A multi-stakeholder SDG Pioneers Selection Group will vote on the candidates. The SDG Pioneers Selection Group will be comprised of representatives from: Global Compact Network Board Members, UN, Government Representatives, Academia, and civil society.

Application Deadline

How to Apply