Growth without social sustainability is no longer viable.
Social sustainability is not a parallel agenda—it is fundamental to business growth.
From workforce productivity and talent retention to supply chain resilience and consumer trust, companies that invest in inclusive, equitable, and responsible practices are better positioned to compete, adapt, and lead.
Yet, across industries, a critical gap remains: while commitments to social sustainability are increasing, implementation is often fragmented, siloed, or treated as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic priority.
CATALYZE: Social 2026 is designed to close this gap.
Track Objectives
Setting the roadmap for translating principles into measurable strategic business outcomes.
Strategic Pillar
Position social sustainability as a core pillar of business strategy, reinforcing its role in long-term value creation.
Actionable Principles
Translate UN Global Compact principles into actionable practices across gender equality, human rights, and inclusive business.
Bridging Gaps
Drive implementation-focused dialogue that bridges the gap between high-level commitments and day-to-day operational reality.
Collective Action
Foster cross-sector collaboration to address systemic challenges and onboarding of new companies into the network.
Three Strategic Shifts
Social sustainability sits at the intersection of people, performance, and purpose.
From policy to practice
From individual action to collective ecosystems
From compliance to value creation
The Agenda
A full day of plenaries, interactive dialogues, and specialized tracks.
Registration, Networking & Refreshments
Act I: Framing the Imperative
Establishing the business case and strategic urgency
Welcome & Setting the Context
Just Transition: Communities, Culture & the Human Side of Business Transformation
Creative Cultures: The Future of Innovation & Sustainable Business
Act II: Inside the System
Exploring lived realities, workplace dynamics, and implementation challenges
Men & Inclusion: Navigating Changing Expectations in the Workplace
Lunch & Networking
From Commitment to Change: Implementing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) (UN Women x Private Sector)
Focus: WEPs implementation, women’s leadership, workplace equity, setting targets and accountability
Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Different Ways of Thinking
Focus: Inclusive hiring, workplace design, innovation
From Claims to Credibility: Communicating Sustainability Responsibly
Focus: Building credibility through transparency, evidence and alignment between sustainability commitments, actions and communications
Designing Inclusive Workplaces: From Policy to Practice
Focus: Workplace policies, culture, implementation
AI, Jobs & the Future Workforce: Navigating Uncertainty, Skills, and Inclusion
Focus: AI disruption, youth employment, skills gaps, inclusive pathways
Break
Act III: From Insight to Action
Translating dialogue into commitments, tools, and next steps
From Reporting to Action: Using Social Data for Strategy
The Social Sustainability Scorecard: Where Do You Stand?
Catalyzing Action: What Will You Do Next?
Ready to Commit?
Join the movement and shape the future of inclusive business.
Social Pass
24 June 2026 • Courtyard by Marriott
Full access to Act I, II, and III, including all breakout labs and networking sessions.
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