Dilemmas in Science-based Climate Action

Námskeiðin eru opin öllum að kostnaðarlausu, í gegnum rafræna akademíu UN Global Compact. Skráning I Heimasíða Sustainability Trendwatch UN Global Compact, í samstarfi við Accenture, býður upp á röð vefnámskeiða þar sem fjalla er um nýjustu þróun og nýsköpun í sjálfbærni fyrirtækja. Námskeiðin hjálpa fyrirtækjum í að taka upplýstar ákvarðanir með nýjustu þróun og tækifæri til hliðarsjónar, og ýta þannig undir vöxt og jákvæð áhrif innan sem og utan fyrirtækisins. Þátttakendur fá: Dýrmæta innsýn frá reyndum sérfræðingum og nýsköpunarfyrirtækjum, á alþjóðlegum grundvelli Að taka þátt í veffundum sem kafa ofan í nýjustu þróun og nýsköpun í fyrirtækjasjálfbærni ásamt hagnýtum ráðum og tillögum til aðgerða Innblástur, ferskar hugmyndir og áhugaverð sjónarhorn sem hvetja þátttakendur til þess að grípa strax til aðgerða til að takast á við komandi áskoranir Nú þegar er hægt að nálgast fyrstu tvö námskeiðin á UN Global Compact Akademíunni: 🤖 “How will Gen AI change sustainable business?” ⛓️‍💥 “How can business build sustainable supply chains?” Fleiri námskeið úr námskeiðaröðinni eru væntanleg.

Reglulegir veffundir um nýjar evrópskar sjálfbærnireglugerðir og tilskipanir. Næsti fundur: 16. desember 2024 Skráning The regulatory frameworks governing corporate actions in the context of sustainability and corporate responsibility issues are rapidly evolving. After a long period mainly shaped by industry self-regulation, companies now face comprehensive expectations, detailed both in soft law standards and – increasingly – hard law. The Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein and other Global Compact Networks have formed a collaboration with ECOFACT AG to support companies in responding to regulatory change related to sustainability and corporate responsibility. The quarterly briefings on recent regulatory developments will provide information on the actions that are expected from them today, and in the near future. Join us for the webinar in which we will update you on what to expect from the European Union and from international standard setters. UNGC participants only Non-UNGC participants: by invitation only, please contact Friðsemd Sveinsdóttir, fridsemd.sveinsdottir@unglobalcompact.org

Dagsetning: 11. nóvember 2024 Staðsetning: Baku, Abseron, Azerbaijan Nánari upplýsingar verða birtar fljótlega. Hafðu samband við Friðsemd Sveinsdóttur, fridsemd.sveinsdottir@unglobalcompact.org.

Dagsetning: 15. október 2024 Tími: 8:00-9:00 (GMT) og 15:00-16:00 (GMT) Staðsetning: Veffundur/Webinar Skráning - ATH. Skráning fer fram í gegnum Akademíu UNGC (þarf notendanafn og lykilorð) Sértækur fundur fyrir fjármálafyrirtæki um SBTi þar sem þátttakendur fá tækifæri til að spyrja spurninga og eiga samskipti við SBTi sérfræðinga. Fundurinn veitir einnig tækifæri til að skiptast á reynslu og innsýn við samstarfsfólk úr sama geira á heimsvísu. Þessi fundur er hluti af fundarseríunni SBTi Sector Exchanges. Companies are facing intense pressure to set Science Based Targets and align their business strategies with a net-zero future. Although sector-specific guidance has been developed for many industries, companies are still seeking support to better understand the best way in which to approach setting and achieving science-based targets. In this session, you will have the opportunity to engage with SBTi experts and companies taking action in the Financial Institutions sector through an interactive session, to support you in putting your company on track to deliver a net-zero future. SBTi Sector Exchanges In response to the growing urgency of the climate crisis, companies and financial institutions are under growing pressure to set Science Based Targets (SBTs) and align their operations and investments with a net-zero future. Access to expert insights and guidance is essential for navigating the complexities of science-based target setting. Join us for an interactive session with SBTi experts, where we will explore the steps financial institutions can take to align their strategies with a science-based pathway. This session will provide valuable information on sector-specific challenges, implementation techniques, and how to ensure long-term success in achieving net-zero ambitions.

Dagsetning: 10. október Tími: 14:00-15:30 (ísl. tími) Staðsetning: Veffundur/Webinar Skráning In today's ever-evolving corporate landscape, stakeholders increasingly demand transparency, accountability and integrity from the companies they do business with. Systematic, accurate and comprehensive reporting showcases an organization's dedication to ethical conduct and serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement. Join us on 10 October at 10:00 a.m. EDT for an interactive session on The role of communication and reporting in ethics and compliance. This live session is part of our global webinar series on business integrity*, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and hosted through the UN Global Compact Academy . Our experts and practitioners will delve into actionable strategies and practical tools for fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in your business. You will gain valuable insights on: The role of strategic communication and reporting of progress in enhancing ethical business practices. The importance of companies engaging stakeholders in their ethics and compliance journey. How the UN Global Compact uses the Communication on Progress (CoP) to align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements and address stakeholder feedback. Next steps for management after reporting.

CEO Statement from Nordic Businesses to stand together globally with high ambitions for a just and green transition to a net-zero future: As representatives of Nordic companies driven by high sustainability ambitions, operating globally across various sectors, we take UN Secretary-General Guterres’ call for ambitious and credible commitments and clear and transparent plans and pledges to “rescue the SDGs” very seriously. Therefore, we stand united, resolute in our determination to take even bolder and measurable steps for a more sustainable and just future and towards combating the climate crisis, reaching our net-zero targets, and upholding the principles of the Paris Agreement. Reaffirming our commitments to a sustainable future We reaffirm our strong support for the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals. Much action has been taken since the SDGs were formally adopted in 2015, but we must realize that we are already halfway towards 2030. Now is the time to not only reaffirm our commitment to the SDGs but also to take measurable steps to increase momentum. A cornerstone of reaching the SDGs is ensuring a green and just transition to reach net-zero global emissions before 2050. We make a commitment to help reach that overarching goal by setting net-zero targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The target requires our businesses to cut emissions in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius and reach organization-wide net-zero targets before 2050. We acknowledge that a net-zero target calls for a comprehensive business transformation in our own operations and our supply chains. That transformation entails investments in renewable energy, strong supplier collaboration and engagement, embedding circular principles in product designs, relentless efforts to drive energy efficiency, and many other important objectives. It also entails a constant focus on reducing any negative effects of this transformation on our workforces and other important stakeholders. To meet our net-zero targets and help safeguard the future of humanity and our planet, we commit to: Set public energy transition plans and specific, measurable targets for renewable energy and phasing out fossil fuels. Increase our accountability and transparency by annually disclosing our greenhouse gas data, net-zero targets, and the plans for, and progress towards, meeting those targets, and other relevant information against our baseline along with comparable data to enable effective tracking of progress toward our net-zero targets. Restrict our use of carbon credits only to be complementary to actions to implement our long-term science-based targets or an option for neutralizing residual emissions at the net-zero target date. Lobby and advocate for positive climate action, with public disclosure of our policies, activities, and affiliations. Mobilize investments in sustainable projects and green initiatives. Explain how we contribute to a just transition in our transition plans to deliver a net-zero and climate-resilient economy in a way that delivers fairness and tackles inequality and injustice. These transition plans must consider and address the broader social consequences and impacts of mitigation actions, including on race, gender, and intergenerational equity. Annually report on progress on these commitments from COP to COP. A sustainable and just transition At the heart of our climate actions lies a commitment to putting people and planet first, ensuring that the transition is just, benefits all, and leaves no one behind. Our support for a just transition is rooted in the principle of responsible business conduct as set out in the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact rooted in UN declarations. Acknowledging that the transition to a fossil-free economy may disproportionately harm workers, communities, or vulnerable populations, we are committed to embedding principles such as social dialogue, labour rights, supplier engagement, decent employment, and proper due diligence processes in our own operations and value chains through focused policies and strategies. With the above actions and our individual plans, we embrace the call for accelerated action and heightened accountability. By engaging in this collective effort, we seek to inspire others to join us on this transformative journey. Only together, in strong public-private partnerships and cross-sector coalitions, can we build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. Therefore, we call on companies and governments worldwide to incentivize the transition to green energy, adding capacity for green fuels and setting measurable, transparent phaseout timelines for fossil fuels. Recommendations from pioneering Nordic companies on how governments across the world can enable a faster green business transformation include: Acceleration of investments in green and energy-efficient solutions at scale; first, setting short and medium-term action plans built on climate partnerships; secondly, expanding existing technologies and developing new innovations for a green transition that also tackles environmental and social impacts of source materials and production; and ultimately, supporting infrastructure development to connect new sustainable energy installations to the public grid. Investments in waste infrastructure are also needed to improve access to high-quality secondary materials to drive circularity and the use of recycled materials. Advocacy efforts for solid regulatory frameworks that encourage green investments and ensure that frontrunners are not penalized. It is critical to remove the bureaucracy and continue implementing fast-track permitting processes that enable sustainable supply chains and new business models and incentivize the transition to fossil-free societies in a just and fair manner. Furthermore, market-based measures consisting of a greenhouse gas price on fuels are vital to close the competition gap between new, green fuels and fossil fuels. Support for companies, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, is needed to encourage them to take action in partnerships and set ambitious sustainability targets. As global companies, we rely on our suppliers to provide solutions and act within their sectors. The public sector likewise plays a key role by implementing ambitious green public procurement policies, including for construction materials. Access to green finance is key to bolstering the energy transition. We call on governments globally to continue to explore ways to ensure public and private finance is used to back the transition to a sustainable and resilient future for all. There is an urgent need for support in financing new business models, particularly during the current initial phases of the transformation to disincentive the use of fossil fuels. Private and Public Financial Institutions have a key role in driving mission-oriented innovation and change. Focus is needed on ensuring a substantial and rapid scale-up of renewable energy production all over the world, including in emerging markets and developing countries. Government funds can be used as catalytic capital in collaboration with the private sector to finance the development of tomorrow’s green technologies. A strong, continued partnership As Nordic businesses, we applaud the Nordic Government’s support for the UN SDGs and address them with a renewed spirit of partnership, urging the government to maintain and strengthen the Nordic’s position as a global sustainability pioneer. With the technology currently at our disposal and growing market demand for sustainable solutions, we acknowledge that we cannot succeed in isolation. To bring about real change, we call upon regulators and policymakers to support our efforts, level the playing field, and incentivize sustainable choices. Momentum is key, and together, we can drive the green transition forward. Dubai, 2 December 2023 Aasted ApS – Piet Hoffmann Tæstensen, CEO ACCEDO BROADBAND AB – Michael Lantz, CEO Ambu – Britt Meelby Jensen, CEO A.P. Moller – Maersk – Vincent Clerc, CEO Arion Bank – Benedikt Gíslason, CEO Arla – Peder Tuborgh, CEO Atea AS – Ole Petter Saxrud, CEO Balco Group AB – Camilla Ekdahl, CEO Bang & Olufsen – Kristian Teär, CEO Bellagroup A/S – Christian Folden Lund, CEO Canon Norge AS – Maiken Furre, HR & Corporate Comm. and Marketing Services Director Carlsberg – Jacob Aarup-Andersen, CEO Coloplast – Kristian Villumsen, President & CEO Coor Service Management – AnnaCarin Grandin, President and CEO COWI – Jens Højgaard Christoffersen, President & Group CEO CRI – Björk Kristjánsdóttir, CEO Danish Crown – Jais Valeur, Group CEO dbramante1928 – Dennis Dress, CEO & Co-Founder Demant – Søren Nielsen, President & CEO Devold of Norway – Øystein Vikingsen Fauske, CEO DLG Group – Kristian Hundebøll, Group CEO DSB – Flemming Jensen, CEO DSV – Jens Bjørn Andersen, Group CEO Duni Group – Robert Dackeskog, CEO EFLA hf. – Sæmundur Sæmundsson, CEO Elisa – Veli-Matti Mattila, CEO Fagerhult Group – Bodil Sonesson, President and CEO Fiskars Group – Nathalie Ahlström, President and CEO FLSmidth – Mikko Keto, Group CEO Foxway – Martin Backman, Group CEO FSN Capital – Frode Strand-Nielsen, Founder and Chairman Glamox AS – Astrid Simonsen Joos, CEO Grundfos – Poul Due Jensen, Group President & CEO Hexagon AB – Paolo Guglielmini, President and CEO ​HMD Global Oy – Jean-Francois Baril, CEO and Chairman Höegh Autoliners ASA – Andreas Enger, CEO Íslandsbanki – Jón Guðni Ómarsson, CEO ISS World Services – Kasper Fangel, CEO Katapult Ocean – Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, CEO Klappir green solutions – Jon Agust Thorsteinsson, CEO Kongsberg Group – Geir Håøy, CEO KPL – Sverre Thornes, CEO Koatek A/S – Thomas Gotsæd, CEO KONE – Henrik Ehrnrooth, President & CEO Lindström Group – Juha Laurio, President & CEO Midsona AB – Peter Åsberg, CEO Nilfisk – Rene Svendsen-Tune, Interim CEO NKT Caples Group A/S – Claes Westerlind, CEO Norlys – Niels Duedahl, CEO Novo Nordisk – Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, Group President & CEO Novozymes – Ester Baiget, President & CEO Pandora – Alexander Lacik, Group President & CEO Pension Danmark – Torben Möger Pedersen, CEO Position Green – Joachim Nahem, Executive Chair Posti Group Corporation – Turkka Kuusisto, President and CEO Rambøll – Jens-Peter Saul, President & CEO Reykjavík Energy – Sævar Freyr Þráinsson, CEO Salling Group – Anders Hagh, President & CEO Scan Global Logistics A/S – Allan Melgaard, Global CEO SKF Group – Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO Slättö – Johan Karlsson, Founder & Managing Partner Solar A/S – Jens Ellegaard Andersen, CEO STARK Group – Søren P. Olesen, CEO TDC NET – Michel Jumeau, CEO The LEGO Group – Niels B. Christiansen, Group President & CEO Third Rock Finland Oy – Leo Stranius, CEO Topsoe – Roeland Baan, President & CEO TourCompass – Claus Palmgren Jessen, CEO Uponor Corporation – Michael Rauterkus, President and CEO VELUX Group – Lars Petersson, CEO Vestas – Henrik Andersen, Group President & CEO WindowMaster International A/S – Erik Boyter, CEO WS Audiology – Eric Bernard, CEO Ylva – Leea Tolvas, CEO Ørsted – Mads Nipper, Group President & CEO Össur hf. – Sveinn Sölvason, President & CEO

Tímasetning: 12. nóvember kl. 11:00-12:00 Staðsetning: Zoom - HLEKKUR Á FUND SKRÁNING Hefur þú áhuga á að fræðast um hinn vinsæla Viðskipta og mannréttindahraðal? (e. Business and Human rights Accelerator) Ef svo er, bjóðum við þér upp á kynningarfund um skipulag og efni hraðalsins. Farið verður yfir hagnýtar upplýsingar s.s. tímalínu námskeiðsins, kröfur til þátttakenda og aðrar skuldbindingar. Áreiðanleikakönnun vegna mannréttinda og umhverfismála (e. Due diligence for Human rights and the Environment) verður brátt skylda vegna nýrrar tilskipunar ESB sem verður brátt innleidd á Íslandi. Bæði smærri og stærri fyrirtæki verða fyrir beinum áhrifum. Námskeiðið er hannað af færustu sérfræðingum heims í samvinnu við Shift (https://shiftproject.org/). Námskeiðið býður upp á þekkingu á alþjóðlegum viðmiðum (e. best practices) og jafningjanámi. Dagskrá kynningarfundar: Hvað er Mannréttinda- og viðskiptahraðall? Hvers vegna að taka þátt? Fyrir hverja er hraðallinn? Efnistök og tímalína Þóra Jónsdóttir, forstöðumaður sjálfbærni hjá Advania segir frá sinni reynslu af þátttöku í hraðlinum Nánari upplýsingar um Viðskipta og mannréttindahraðalinn má finna hér . Opið fyrir umsóknir til 20. desember 2024.