United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program 2024
Published: 04 Apr 2024
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Each year, the UN Global Compact celebrates the remarkable efforts of business professionals who are driving positive change by advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embodying the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. These individuals, known as SDG Pioneers, play a crucial role in inspiring action and showcasing the power of business to create a sustainable future for all.
In 2024, UN Global Compact is thrilled to embark on another journey to identify twelve SDG Pioneers from participating companies. These pioneers, regardless of their role, are setting ambitious SDG targets, expanding their impact, and championing a principles-based approach within their companies. Through a rigorous selection process comprising both Local and Global Rounds, we will recognize individuals who exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership in advancing the SDGs.
United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program
Benefits of United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program
- The winner of each country’s Local Round will receive the title “2024 Global Compact Network [Country] SDG Pioneer”.
- The UN Global Compact will recognize 12 Global SDG Pioneers under two award categories: 1) Large National and Multinational companies and 2) SMEs*.
- In addition to this, the UN Global Compact will recognize Global SDG Pioneers under 6 categories representing the regions where we operate: Western Europe and North America, Latin America and Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Oceania.
Requirements for United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program
- To be eligible, applicants must come from UN Global Compact participating companies with an “Active” status.
- Companies must have joined the UN Global Compact prior to 1 October 2023.
- To maintain Active status, companies must submit their Communication on Progress (CoP) within the reporting time frame of 1 April to 31 July. Subsidiaries can participate if their parent company meets this obligation. To avoid any disruption to your Pioneers application process, companies are strongly encouraged to submit their CoP by 1 June 2024. Failure to report by 31 July will disqualify a Pioneers application. A change in CoP status subsequent to being recognized as a Local and/or Global SDG Pioneer may result in the loss of consideration for the global SDG Pioneer title.
Selection Process
Timelines:
- Campaign Launch: April 3, 2024
- Submission Period: April 3, 2024 – May 17, 2024
- Local SDG Pioneers Announcement: July 1, 2024
- Global Round Review and Selection: May 17, 2024 – August 2024
- Announcement of Global Winners and Recognition at the 2024 Leaders Summit: Date Sep 24, 2024
Application Deadline
May 17, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
United Nations on unglobalcompact.org to apply
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