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Grow Your Business Value. Grow Your Impact. Presenting the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth – a unified, principles-driven framework created to support Chief Marketing Officers and senior marketing leaders in integrating sustainability into their core strategies. This blueprint offers practical guidance, real-world case studies, and key resources to help drive sustainable business growth and deliver lasting impact. 

Zadovoljstvo nam je istaknuti jednog od članova naše mreže – tvrtku SeaCras , koja je svojim inovativnim pristupom i predanošću prepoznata kao službeni partner treće UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) , koja se održava u Nici od 2. do 13. lipnja . SeaCras je odabran za sudjelovanje u okviru European Digital Ocean Paviliona , gdje će predstavljati svoja napredna rješenja za nadzor mora temeljena na satelitskim podacima i umjetnoj inteligenciji. Njihova tehnologija, predstavljena kroz video demonstraciju i izložbeni prostor, prepoznata je kao dio globalne priče o inovacijama ključnim za održivo upravljanje oceanima. Direktor tvrtke, dr. sc. Mario Špadina , sudjeluje i kao govornik na zatvorenom događanju Nice Business Ocean Foruma, gdje će predstaviti poslovna rješenja za održivu plavu ekonomiju. Ovo sudjelovanje sjajan je primjer kako članstvo u United Nations Global Compact mreži otvara vrata međunarodnoj suradnji, vidljivosti i strateškom pozicioniranju hrvatskih inovativnih tvrtki na globalnoj razini. Više o SeaCras rješenjima: ovdje .

Prošli mjesec Beč je bio domaćin šestog susreta EU Peer Learning Group on Climate, koji je okupio predstavnike poduzeća i mreža United Nations Global Compact-a iz čak 19 europskih zemalja – uključujući i Global Compact Network Croatia. Cilj susreta bio je razmijeniti znanja, izazove i primjere dobre prakse u izradi i provedbi klimatskih tranzicijskih planova, usklađenih s europskim zakonodavstvom i međunarodnim standardima. Događaj je također poslužio kao platforma za jačanje suradnje među stručnjacima za održivost i klimatsku tranziciju u poslovnom sektoru. Ključne teme uključivale su: Uvid u vodeće metodološke okvire kao što su ITPN (International Transition Plan Taskforce) i ISSB[AP1] (International Sustainability Standards Board) Razmjenu izazova i rješenja iz prakse među europskim tvrtkama Interaktivne radionice o operativnoj provedbi i mjerenju učinka Fokus je bio na vjerodostojnim planovima dekarbonizacije i primjeni znanstveno utemeljenih ciljeva , u kontekstu sve strožih regulatornih zahtjeva poput SBTi, EFRAG i ESRS. Hrvatski predstavnici Ivan Majdandžić ( INA Grupa d.d.) i Marina Mesaric Radojcin ( Privredna banka Zagreb d. d. ) sudjelovali su kao predstavnici Global Compact Network Croatia . Kao predstavnici kompanija članica UN Global Compact inicijative, imali su priliku aktivno sudjelovati u međunarodnoj razmjeni znanja i prakse, te unaprijediti svoje kapacitete u području klimatske tranzicije. Izvještaj možete pronaći na poveznici: Summary Report: 6th EU Peer Learning Group on Climate Preporučujemo i novi vodič "Teorija susreće praksu – Vodič za klimatske tranzicijske planove u austrijskim poduzećima", dostupan na poveznici .

The Practical Tool offers businesses practical advice, experiences, and insights on how to integrate environmental dimensions into their human rights due diligence to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for how they address adverse impacts on human rights resulting from environmental harms, including on the new right to a healthy environment. The Practical Tool can also be of relevance to other stakeholders, particularly States in developing human rights and environmental due diligence and disclosure measures, as well as CSOs, trade unions, community-based groups, National Human Rights Institutions, environmental human rights defenders, and investors engaged in working with and monitoring businesses’ human rights and environmental performance.

Until the mid-2010s, few companies reported on on their nature-related impacts. However, nature reporting has gained significant traction in the past few years as businesses recognize the financial, operational and reputational risks associated with nature loss and a lack of data monitoring. As the conversation surrounding sustainability advances, companies are increasingly expected to disclose their dependencies and impacts on nature, integrating biodiversity and ecosystem considerations into their reporting frameworks. Key players in nature reporting and when to use them Several major initiatives have emerged to guide businesses in reporting and managing nature-related risks and opportunities. Each serves a distinct purpose, and complements the other in supporting corporate sustainability efforts: Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) : TNFD is the most comprehensive nature disclosure framework, providing companies with structured guidance on assessing and reporting nature-related risks and dependencies. As of 18 February 2025, the TNFD released a major update to its Knowledge Hub, offering training videos, case studies and resources to help businesses make the case for disclosure and better understand their impacts. Natural Capital Protocol (Capitals Coalition): The Capitals Coalition is a framework for businesses to measure and value their impacts and dependencies on natural capital. This is particularly useful for organizations looking to integrate nature-related considerations into decision-making processes. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): The GRI is a well-established sustainability reporting framework that includes specific disclosures on biodiversity and ecosystem impacts. The UN Global Compact references GRI in its Communication on Progress (CoP), making it a key tool for participants. Science-Based Targets for Nature (SBTN): Unlike the aforementioned frameworks, the SBTN provides a methodology for setting measurable, science-based targets to align corporate actions with planetary boundaries. Kering, Holcim and GSK were the first companies to declare SBTNs, demonstrating corporate leadership in this space. The UN Global Compact collaborates with all of these organizations, helping businesses integrate nature into their sustainability strategies. The business case for nature reporting As nature-related risks become more material to investors, regulators and consumers, a paradigm shift presents itself; reporting on nature is no longer just a voluntary exercise—it is a strategic advantage. Companies that engage in nature-related disclosures benefit from: Risk reduction & future-proofing: Identifying and mitigating environmental risks can help companies avoid financial and operational disruptions. Competitive advantage: Proactive disclosure and sustainability leadership can enhance brand reputation and stakeholder trust. Supply chain resilience: Understanding dependencies on natural resources can help businesses secure long-term access to raw materials and reduce vulnerability to supply chain disruptions. Increased innovation: Investing in nature-positive solutions can drive new product development and business model transformation. Access to new markets: Sustainable practices can open doors to emerging markets with growing regulatory and consumer demand for responsible business practices. To further support companies on their nature disclosure journey, the UN Global Compact will host two Academy sessions in June 2025—one focused on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures and another on Science-Based Targets for Nature. These sessions will provide businesses with practical insights on integrating nature considerations into their reporting and strategy. As the private sector accelerates its efforts to align with global sustainability goals, nature reporting will continue to be a critical component of corporate accountability. The companies leading the way today are setting the standard for a more sustainable and nature-positive economy.  The Communication on Progress (CoP) is the key accountability mechanism of the UN Global Compact and helps participating companies track and disclose their sustainability efforts in alignment with the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The CoP includes reporting on environmental topics, specifically those directly related to nature and biodiversity, ensuring that businesses assess and communicate their impact on ecosystems, natural resources and climate resilience. Given this focus, referencing the CoP reinforces the importance of corporate transparency and action in safeguarding biodiversity and advancing nature-positive solutions.