Today, the United Nations Global Compact 2025 Progress Report is officially released worldwide by the United Nations Global Compact. Led by Dr Song Huimin, Professor of Practice in Accounting at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) Business School and Director of the University of Nottingham Case Innovation Centre (NCIC), this marks another internationally influential flagship report commissioned by the United Nations Global Compact from her and her team. It follows last year’s release of 20 Case Examples of Private Sector's Sustainable Development in China for 20 Years, further demonstrating UNNC’s academic authority and think tank leadership in the field of global sustainable development.
The United Nations Global Compact 2025 Progress Report systematically presents the phased achievements and global impact of the “Sustainable Infrastructure for the Belt and Road Initiative to Accelerate the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals” Action Platform (BRIAP) since its launch in 2020.
Drawing on the First Global Enterprise Summit on Jointly Building a High-Quality Belt and Road Initiative, held in Indonesia in May 2025, the report provides an in-depth analysis of representative projects in key sectors such as green energy, digital infrastructure, and low-carbon technology. It shows how the BRIAP has effectively advanced the UN Sustainable Development Goals in partner countries through innovative collaborations, offering both a theoretical foundation and an actionable framework to support enterprises in fulfilling their social responsibilities and co-building a high-quality Belt and Road. The NCIC has leveraged strong research capabilities and a rich repository of case studies to successfully transform practical, on-the-ground experience into universally applicable academic frameworks and action guidelines.
In a message for the report, Professor Kok Wei Khong, Dean of Nottingham University Business School China, stated: “As educators preparing future leaders, we draw important lessons from BRIAP’s approach. Modern business education must integrate sustainability, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural competence at its core. We are committed to developing these competencies in our students while encouraging more enterprises to join this transformative movement. Together, through responsible business practices and innovative partnerships, we can build a more resilient and inclusive global economy that benefits all.”
Established just two years ago, the NCIC has rapidly emerged as a key force in advancing the global sustainable development agenda. “As a long-term knowledge partner of the UN Global Compact, we will continue to explore the frontiers of sustainable business and global governance, deepen collaboration with international organisations, and contribute UNNC’s wisdom toward achieving Better Business, Better World” said Dr Song Huimin.
Published on 26 September 2025