GLOBAL WEBINAR SERIES ON BUSINESS INTEGRITYUNODC, in collaboration with the UN Global Compact, organizes a Global Webinar Series on Business Integrity, providing a space for interaction, dialogue, and knowledge-sharing. The webinar series brings together experts and practitioners from different regions to share good practices and discuss current challenges in the area of business integrity. The webinar series addresses a range of topics inspired by the United Nations Global Compact Management Model and provides first-hand experiences on how to strengthen integrity in your company.
Click here to access the six steps that companies can take as a reference point for their business integrity journey, featuring guidance from the UNODC Practical Guide: An Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance Programme for Business which can be used as a reference for internal measures to prevent and counter corruption in companies.
While the UN Global Compact Management Model remains a foundational framework for corporate sustainability and anti-corruption efforts, we recognize the importance of diverse approaches in addressing complex and evolving business integrity challenges. This section showcases webinars on various business integrity topics and thematic webinars that explore complementary topics.
Gender diversity in the workplace has been found to improve business integrity in various ways including fewer instances of misconduct and stronger governance structures. The reverse is true as well – greater integrity, transparency and accountability in the private sector frequently boosts gender diversity and equity in the workplace. Nonetheless, the gender dimensions of business integrity remain insufficiently understood and infrequently integrated into corporate compliance frameworks.
This first thematic webinar of the Global Webinar Series on Business Integrity took place on 19 October 2023. During the session, we discussed how companies can capitalize on the mutually reinforcing relationship between gender equality and business integrity. The virtual event featured live translation to French, Portuguese and Spanish, bringing together private sector representatives from across the world. Read the full story.
You can access the English webinar recording below. To listen to the French, Portuguese, or Spanish version, create an account here and switch languages by clicking the globe icon in the media player.
Whistle-blower protection in business is a critical component of corporate governance and ethical practice. It ensures that individuals who speak out against wrongdoing are safeguarded from retaliation. By fostering an environment where employees feel empowered to raise concerns without fear of reprisal, organizations can strengthen their integrity, enhance trust, and ultimately thrive in today's complex business landscape.
This second thematic webinar of the Global Webinar Series on Business Integrity took place on 16 July 2024. In this session, we explored the complexities surrounding whistle-blower protection, exploring the legal frameworks, organizational cultures, and practical strategies that promote transparency and accountability within businesses. The session featured presentations by UNODC and the UN Global Compact and brought on board experts and practitioners from Colombia, Malaysia and Switzerland who shared their real-life experiences. Read more.
You can access the English webinar recording below. To listen to the French, Portuguese, or Spanish version, create an account here and switch languages by clicking the globe icon in the media player.
This first edition of the Global Webinar Series on Business Integrity of 2025 took place on 28 April. During the session, we discussed how to adopt a transformational governance approach to business operations and how to incentivize business integrity in companies in the fight against corruption. The virtual event featured live translation into French, Portuguese and Spanish, bringing together private sector representatives from across the world. Read the full story here.
You can access the English webinar recording below. To listen to the French, Portuguese, or Spanish version, create an account here and switch languages by clicking the globe icon in the media player.
The second edition of the Global Webinar Series on Business Integrity of 2025 took place on 5 June. In this session, we discussed how companies can strengthen integrity across complex global supply chains, looking further into how transformational governance can promote responsible and ethical supply chain management. We also discussed practical measures that could ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability in third-party relationships, and the critical role of collective action in strengthening value chain governance. The virtual event featured live translation into French, Portuguese and Spanish, bringing together private sector representatives from across the world. Read the full story here.
You can access the English webinar recording below. To listen to the French, Portuguese, or Spanish version, create an account here and switch languages by clicking the globe icon in the media player.
