15 Sep 2026
The D&I Observatory—established in 2021 at the initiative of the Italian Network members—aims to analyze emerging issues related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), share challenges and best practices, and develop participatory guidelines.
16 Sep 2026
Following the June 2026 launch of the new Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), UN Global Compact Network Italy is hosting an in-depth information session on the subject, in collaboration with representatives from the initiative.
16 Sep 2026
The Climate Ambition Accelerator is a six-month learning programme designed to equip companies with the knowledge and skills they need to accelerate progress towards setting science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with the 1.5℃ pathway—putting them on track for net-zero by 2050.
22 Sep 2026
The fifth Italian round of the Target Gender Equality Accelerator is open. It is a 6-month training course aimed at companies participating to the UN Global Compact, which provides them with the knowledge and skills necessary to set and achieve ambitious corporate objectives for gender equality, with a view to increasing the impact of SDG 5 - Gender Equality of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
22 Sep 2026
The Leaders Summit is the annual gathering of companies participating in the United Nations Global Compact, held during the High-level Week of the United Nations General Assembly. This year’s Summit will be held in New York from September 22 to 23, 2026, at the New York Marriott Marquis. The 2026 Leaders Summit will provide global sustainability leaders with a unique networking opportunity and, above all, the tools and knowledge needed to expand the impact of the private sector’s contributions to the 2030 Agenda.
29 Sep 2026
The Italian Network of the UN Global Compact offers the second meeting of the programme “Sustainability as a strategic lever for SMEs,” aimed at sustainability managers of participating SMEs. The initiative was created with the aim of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in strengthening the integration of sustainability within corporate strategies, promoting a structured and informed approach to ESG issues.
01 Oct 2026
Migrant workers play an essential role in many key sectors, yet they are often the most exposed to vulnerability and exploitation.
02 Oct 2026
The UN Global Compact Network Italy organizes welcome webinars designed to provide companies that have recently joined the UN initiative with all the information needed to understand engagement opportunities, available tools and platforms, and events and spaces for networking and relationship-building.
06 Oct 2026
In a year marked by mounting pressures and cultural shifts, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) must move beyond formal approaches, superficial measures, and defensive reactions.
13 Oct 2026
Once again this year, the Italian Network is implementing the local round of the Target Gender Equality Accelerator. This six-month training program equips companies with the knowledge and skills needed to set and achieve ambitious corporate goals for gender equality, with the aim of increasing the impact of SDG 5 (Gender Equality) under the UN 2030 Agenda.
14 Oct 2026
In 2023, the UN Global Compact Network Italy launched a working group dedicated to Sustainable Procurement, aiming to facilitate the exchange of practices and tools regarding sustainable supply chain management among Global Compact participating companies.
21 Oct 2026
The 11th edition of the Italian Business & SDGs Annual Forum 2026 will explore the theme: “Circular economy as a driver of innovation, efficiency, and sustainable business growth.”
27 Oct 2026
The Climate Ambition Accelerator is a six-month learning programme designed to equip companies with the knowledge and skills they need to accelerate progress towards setting science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with the 1.5℃ pathway—putting them on track for net-zero by 2050.
29 Oct 2026
The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a program for all UN Global Compact participating companies, designed to guide them in moving from formal commitment to concrete action regarding human and labor rights, and in developing effective due diligence processes.