By Kizito KUDJO
GlobalNet Procurement Limited, a partner of global supply chain firm Storm Procurement Limited, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainability and alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The company is the first procurement firm in Ghana to join the UN Global Compact’s Country Network Ghana. The initiative, the world’s largest corporate sustainability effort, aims to promote sustainable business practices and address global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.
Speaking at an onboarding ceremony, the Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Ghana, Tolu Kweku Lacroix, said the Compact supports companies in aligning with ESG regulations and enhancing their contributions to sustainability.
Through its membership, GlobalNet Procurement gains access to resources and tools designed to help accelerate its impact on global sustainability efforts. Mina Pokuaa Agyemang, Participant Engagement Manager at the UN Global Compact Network Ghana, emphasized the relevance of the Ten Principles of the Compact, and its alignment with global ESG ratings.
She urged the company’s stakeholders to actively participate in efforts to achieve measurable progress.
GlobalNet Procurement’s Managing Director, Kwame Kwakye, called on other businesses to join the Compact, highlighting the importance of collective action in building a sustainable global economy.
“The UN Global Compact provides toolkits and platforms that organizations can leverage to improve their operations,” he said.
He added that addressing ESG issues is no longer optional for businesses, stressing that the Compact offers valuable frameworks to drive positive change.
The company’s membership, Mr. Kwakye said, is a step toward contributing meaningfully to global sustainability goals while reinforcing its leadership role in the procurement sector.
