The Business Council for the UN (BCUN) is a membership organization that nurtures cross-sector collaboration and facilitates corporate engagement at the UN and on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An initiative of the United Nations Foundation, BCUN connects forward-thinking companies with the UN to advance action on the SDGs and our shared goals around global health, climate action, gender equality and other critical issues.
Collective action is critical to solving today’s toughest global challenges, and the private sector is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and impact at scale in collaboration with governments, civil society organizations and multilateral entities. That’s why BCUN members receive targeted opportunities to connect with the UN network and contribute their expertise and perspectives. BCUN members also participate in substantive dialogue with UN and UN Foundation leaders, as well as the diplomatic and expert community to advance thought leadership and collaboration.
BCUN’s broad range of work follows priorities set by the UN and the interests of our corporate members. Member Services include:
Curated information on major UN-led developments and events and tailored engagement, including company-specific support around the Sustainable Development goals and partnerships, and opportunities to engage in high-level discussions with UN leadership
Opportunities to showcase the company’s thought leadership and enhance visibility via speaking engagements, interviews, and bespoke communications support
Engagement with critical stakeholders including U.S. Political Leadership, citizens and youth in conjunction with UN-focused convenings
Collaboration and participation with key BCUN initiatives, such as the AMR Cross-Industry Expert Group Initiative, Bending the Curve thought leadership events, our collaboration with UN Foundation’s Better World Campaign and the US Leadership on the SDGs initiative
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About the United Nations Foundation
When disaster strikes, the world turns to one organization for hope, help, leadership, and coordination: the United Nations. When there is peace to keep between warring factions, the world asks the UN to mobilize peacekeepers, oversee elections, and create stability. In the face of challenges such as climate change, disease or poverty, the United Nations provides the platform for international cooperation.
The United Nations is the one international organization with the reach and vision capable of solving global problems.
The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women's empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.
