Deadline: May 17, 2024
Applications are open for the United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers 2024. Each year, they celebrate 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, they are 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, they will recognize individuals who exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership in advancing the SDGs.
The UN Global Compact will recognize 12 Global SDG Pioneers under two award categories: 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 they operate: Western Europe and North America, Latin America and Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Oceania.
Benefits
- The winner of each country’s Local Round will receive the title “2024 Global Compact Network [Country] SDG Pioneer”.
Eligibility
- 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 October 1, 2023.
- To maintain Active status, companies must submit their Communication on Progress (CoP) within the reporting time frame of April 1 to July 31. 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 June 1, 2024. Failure to report by July 31 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.
Application
Click here to apply or Nominate someone here
For more information, visit SDG Pioneers.
