Business Integrity in Action: Zero Tolerance for Corruption – Forum
On December 9, the UN Global Compact Ukraine, together with USAID and UK International Development, invite to the forum Business Integrity in Action: Zero Tolerance for Corruption, held as part of the Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity).
Why is it important?
Each year, corruption costs the world over $2.6 trillion (or 5% of global GDP). It remains one of the largest barriers to foreign investment in Ukraine and undermines investor confidence, complicating international cooperation and limiting access to international financial assistance for the country’s recovery.
Integrity, accountability, and transparency are more than just values; they are essential principles for responsible business conduct and embody the “build back better” approach.
On December 9, in cooperation with Pro-Integrity, funded by USAID and UK International Development, we will hold a forum dedicated to the International Anti-Corruption Day.
The forum will bring together representatives from government, business, and the civic sector to discuss how companies can not only endure but also strengthen their reputations amid full-scale war by upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
Event Program:
15:00 – 15:30 OPENING
15:30 – 16:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: REBUILDING WITH INTEGRITY: UKRAINE’S NEW ERA OF TRANSPARENT BUSINESS”
How can businesses maintain ethical standards and preserve partner trust during wartime? How should corporate compliance programs be adapted to new realities? This expert panel will share insights on adapting compliance frameworks to crisis conditions, balancing operational speed with control mechanisms, and maintaining business integrity despite unprecedented challenges.
Key discussion topics include:
- Key steps and crisis response cases: How can businesses adapt to new realities without sacrificing ethical principles?
- Control Tools: What technologies and methods help ensure transparency and accountability in business?
- How to keep business clean: How to verify partner reliability and prevent reputational risks?
- Speed vs. Control: Finding a balance between efficiency and adherence to standards.
The discussion will be held in English.
16:15 – 17:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: ESG – The Key to Business Integrity and Sustainable Development
New European directives and strategies present Ukrainian businesses with new challenges and opportunities. How can ESG be integrated to secure long-term success?
This panel will explore the intersection of compliance, anti-corruption measures, and ESG factors in the context of new EU legislations and international standards. Experts will discuss how recent regulatory changes, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Anti-Corruption Strategy, impact compliance policies in Ukraine and beyond
- New Regulatory Requirements: What changes await Ukrainian businesses?
- ESG Integration: How can ESG become an integral part of business processes?
- Best Practices: How have companies already succeeded in this area?
- Business Advantages: Why ESG is not just a trend, but an investment in the future.
17:00 – 17:30 SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM ON JOINT ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTION IN UKRAINE
So far, 51 companies and non-governmental organizations have signed the memorandum, committing to enhancing transparency and integrity within the Ukrainian business environment.
17:30 – 18:00 CLOSING AND NETWORKING
The forum will be held on December 9 in Kyiv from 15:00 to 17:30. Registered participants will receive the exact location shortly before the event. Register Now
This event was made possible with the support of the American and British people, particularly through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the UK government’s International Development program, through the Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity). The contents of this report are the sole responsibility of the contractor and do not necessarily reflect the views of either the U.S. government or USAID, nor the UK government or UK International Development.
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