Key intervention’s Spotlight - Responsible business for inclusive and sustainable societies

This panel discussion will highlight how the private sector contributes to better jobs, inclusive growth, and social justice. It will examine the role of governments and social partners in creating an enabling environment for responsible business. The financial sector’s influence through investment and lending decisions will also be addressed. The session will showcase how enterprises—both multinational and small—are adopting responsible business practices. These efforts are guided by international standards like the UN Guiding Principles and the ILO MNE Declaration. Employers’ and workers’ organizations and other stakeholders play a critical role in promoting and supporting responsible business. 

The Responsible Business Conduct agenda has become increasingly important in promoting an inclusive and comprehensive approach to sustainability across enterprises of all sizes. At the same time, there is growing recognition of the need to strengthen the social dimension of sustainable finance frameworks, including ESG criteria, and to foster models that balance social, environmental, and economic goals. These efforts are being driven forward by the Global Coalition for Social Justice and its partners, who are committed to ensuring that sustainability translates into real benefits for workers, enterprises, and communities. 

Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and international sign language.