UN Global Impact

Small Business, Big Impact: A Six-Step Journey to Drive Sustainability and Business Growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of private-sector growth in both developing and developed economies, yet they face challenges in integrating sustainability strategies that are critical to long-term business success and resilience.

 
Perhaps you have a lot on your plate? Or you have faced challenges in integrating sustainability strategies in the past. Maybe you're overwhelmed by the requirements involved or simply do not know how to get started? To support you, the UN Global Compact invites you to join Small Business, Big Impact: A Six-Step Journey to Drive Sustainability and Business Growth, a new learning journey designed specifically for SMEs.

 
The journey guides you through five short, on-demand courses, one day of virtual live peer exchange sessions, and a toolkit to help you take action. It’s available in multiple languages and time zones (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic). Registration is open and free of charge to all SMEs.

 
Sign up below to unpack the business case for sustainability and gain the knowledge and tools needed to incorporate sustainability into your business operations — regardless of your company size, region, industry, or sector.

Why join

• Receive concrete tools to navigate the business case for SMEs and how to take action on key sustainability topics
• Connect with some of the most innovative SMEs around the world
• Exchange ideas and best practices with regional peers, and get support to craft your sustainability story and buy-in from internal and external stakeholders
• Get exclusive access to live sessions, actionable workbooks, social media assets and an opportunity to share and be recognized virtually for your efforts at the UN High Level Week in September and beyond
• Gain a certificate of completion from the UN Global Compact Academy

How it works

• Sign up for the learning journey here
• Start learning! Engage in interactive online content, watch on-demand sessions, hear from global changemakers
• To support your learning you will receive regular emails with suggested timelines, activity reminders, and additional resources to help keep you on track
• Don't miss the live regional peer-learning sessions on 27 June*, providing valuable opportunities to ask questions and exchange experiences with other participants who are working towards the same goals
• The journey is open and free of charge to all