Dimanche 21 Septembre 
18h-20h (UTC-4) - UN Global Compact Hub (Convene @ 101 Park Avenue)

Nous avions le plaisir de vous convier à la réception qui se tenait le 21 septembre 2025 de 18h à 20h au UNGC Hub à New York (Convene, 101 Park Avenue), en présence de Monsieur Florent Menegaux, Président du Groupe Michelin et Président du Pacte mondial de l'ONU - Réseau France et de Thani Mohamed Soilihi, Ministre délégué en charge de la Francophonie et des partenariats internationaux. 
 
Cette réception rassemblait représentants du réseau diplomatique français, entreprises et acteurs institutionnels français et francophones présents à New York, représentants du Pacte mondial de l'ONU.

Lundi 22 Septembre 
3 pm to 5 pm (UTC-4) - Conference Room 11, United Nations Headquarters, New York 

Although challenges remain in achieving the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, the Networks France, Spain and Brazil of the UN Global Compact aim to highlight the efforts undertaken by the private sector over the past decade to showcase the type of accelerated actions and collaborations that will help us stay aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Particular attention will also be given to COP30, set to take place in Belém (Brazil). COP30 represents a crucial opportunity to strengthen commitments, promote innovative solutions and international policy frameworks that allow their wide deployment, and enhance climate justice in a decisive decade for the planet’s future.

In line with this historic moment, the Networks France, Spain and Brazil of the UN Global Compact organised a common event to reinforce the role of businesses in achieving climate goals, foster collaboration between companies and policymakers, and showcase concrete corporate actions that contribute to the Paris Agreement objectives.

Program: 

• Opening Remarks
  • Nils Pedersen, Executive Director UN Global Compact Network France
  • Thani Mohamed Soilihi, Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships, French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
• Round Table
  • Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin and Chairman of the UN Global Compact Network France
  • Solange Ribeiro, Vice-President of Neoenergia, Vice-Chair of United Nations Global Compact Board (UNGC) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Operator of the Brazilian Electric System (ONS)
  • Ester Baiget, CEO of Novonesis and Member of the UN Global Compact Board
  • José Luis Blasco, CSO, Acciona
  • Modéerator: Lila Karbassi-Zadeh, Senior Adviser, UN Global Compact
• Closing Remarks
  • Cristina Sanchez, Executive Director UN Global Compact Network Spain

Mercredi 24 Septembre 
8h30-10h (UTC-4) - UN Global Compact Hub (Convene @ 101 Park Avenue)

Curious about how the Europe's sustainability efforts are perceived by civil society? Join this high-level session featuring European Executive Directors from UN Global Compact Country Networks. We'll unveil key findings from a new study analyzing civil society's views on the Europe's sustainable development actions. Following the presentation, a dynamic panel discussion with international organizations and leading companies will explore these insights further. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the impact and perception of the Europe's sustainability agenda.

Program: 

Introduction by Nils Pedersen, Executive Director UN Global Compact Network France

Panel discussion moderated by Daniela Bernacchi, Executive Director UN Global Compact Network Italy

- Julie Malzac, Finance and Sustainability Director, Accuracy

- Filippo Bettini, Chairman, UN Global Compact Network Italy and Sustainability Senior Advisor, Pirelli & C.

- Barbara Urdillo, Sustainability Director, Roca

Closing remarks by Cristina Sanchez, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Spain

Jeudi 25 Septembre 
15h30-16h30 (heure de Paris) - En ligne

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, nous vous proposions un événement en duplex depuis New York où Nils Pedersen, Délégué général du Pacte mondial de l'ONU - Réseau France, proposait son décryptage de la semaine de haut-niveau qui s'est déroulée à New-York. Revivez ce moment au format podcast.