On 26 September, the Global Compact unveiled a survey of 1,500 companies on their implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Nils Pedersen, a general delegate of the Global Compact, spoke to mind RH about the areas for improvement to ensure that these goals are at the heart of firms' strategy, the impact of the CSRD and the approach taken by the organisation's French network (2,200 member companies). On the social front, decent pay is emerging as a major issue in terms of companies' commitment.
What do you take away from the 2024 assessment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
This is the first time that the European Global Compact networks have published a joint report. This provides a continental overview that coincides with the entry into force of the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the vote on the Due Diligence Directive. We received 1,500 responses, 50% of which were from members, which gives an interesting insight into the ownership of the...
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Antoine Piel
Section Head at Mind HR