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AUTOMIC GROUP SIGNS ON ASX200 COMPANY GENERATION DEVELOPMENT GROUP

SYDNEY, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automic Group, Australia’s leading technology-driven investor services provider, has been appointed by Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG) to manage its registry and employee share plan (ESP) services, as it further expands into the ASX200.

The appointment sees GDG, a high-calibre ASX200 financial services company with $34 billion in funds under management, consolidate its key investor and employee services onto Automic’s single, cloud-native platform. The transition was driven by GDG’s commitment to operational excellence and the need for a modern, reliable technology partner to support its growth trajectory.

Automic will immediately manage key registry events for GDG, including an upcoming dividend payment, providing an early opportunity to demonstrate the enhanced service delivery and data integrity of its platform.

David Raper, CEO of Automic Group, said the partnership reflects a growing market trend of ambitious companies moving away from the risks associated with legacy systems.

“We are delighted to welcome Generation Development Group to Automic,” said Mr Raper. “An ASX200 company of GDG’s status requires technology and service that is not just reliable, but a genuine enabler of its strategy. Our single platform is designed to provide exactly that – efficiency, security, and a seamless experience for shareholders and employees. We look forward to supporting their continued success.”

The move is strongly aligned with the high-performance culture championed by GDG’s CEO, decorated Olympian Grant Hackett OAM.

“As a high-performance organisation, our focus is on growth and delivering value to our shareholders and clients,” said Mr Hackett. “To achieve this, we demand excellence from ourselves and our partners. Consolidating our registry and employee plans with Automic gives us a single, streamlined platform that enhances efficiency and governance. This move removes operational drag and allows our team to focus on what matters most: executing our strategy.”

About Automic Group

Automic Group is Australia’s market leader in technology-driven investor administration. Combining proprietary cloud-native technology with expert service, Automic simplifies registry services, employee share plans, fund registry and administration, professional services, and board management for over 1,100 ASX-listed and unlisted organisations. Founded to challenge an industry reliant on outdated systems, Automic is committed to delivering smarter, more efficient, and secure solutions that help Australia’s companies and fund managers. For more information visit www.automicgroup.com.au

Media Contact: Dylan Mark, Senior Manager, dylan.mark@automicgroup.com.au | +61 475 783 675 

Game on, Glare-off: Australians love summer sport and big screens but ‘hate’ on-screen glare

Fresh consumer insights from Samsung Australia reveals almost one in five Australians have abandoned watching TV mid-show due to on-screen glare[1]

SYDNEY, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Australian summer is a season characterised by long-days and unmissable sporting moments. While around 43 per-cent of Australians say they like to watch these moments at home on the TV to bond with family and friends[2], new insights from Samsung Australia reveal one in five respondents won’t invite guests around to their house because of on-screen glare[3]. In fact, over half Australians (58%) claim they HATE on-screen glare[4], with 53 per-cent of 18-35 year old viewers admitting to abandoning shows mid-way through due to distracting reflections[5].

Further Samsung insights reveal that half of respondents (49%) draw their curtains during the day to avoid on-screen glare – this number hitting 100% for respondents living in the Northern Territory[6]. Moreover, two in five (41%) respondents say they always turn off all the lights in the room before they watch television, while almost half (49%) of viewers aged 18-25 years must sit in a specific spot where the glare won’t ruin their show[7].  

According to Simon Howe, Director – Audio Visual, Samsung Australia, living on one of the sunniest continents in the world is usually a fact Australians get to brag about. However, as Australians increase their appetite for bigger TV screen sizes[8], more people are becoming fed-up with having to rearrange furniture and performing ‘lights-out’ rituals around the house before they can relax in front of the television.

Responding to consumer demand, Samsung developed a ‘made for Australian homes’ Glare-free display technology that uses an embossed coating to scatter ambient light across wider diffusion patterns, providing reflection-free viewing experiences, day and night[9]. The certified result reduces on-screen reflections while maintaining the incredible brightness, object sharpness, and colour accuracy Samsung TVs are renowned for. 

For around 100 years, the television has brought Australians together to watch moments that matter and to unwind in the comfort of their home. Over the years, modern home designs have made our living spaces brighter while our TV screens have gotten bigger, taking on-screen glare from being a mild annoyance to a daily frustration,” said Mr. Howe.

“Samsung’s Glare-Free technology isn’t just a technical innovation; it’s a response to how Australians live and is based on a belief that the technology in our homes should work with the environment it’s placed in, not against it.” 

In 2025, the TV continues to be the heart of the Australian home with almost three-quarters (72%)[10] of Australians agreeing their TV plays a vital role in their daily lives. New Samsung insights reveal nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents would buy a bigger TV if glare from windows wasn’t an issue while over a third (37%) are willing to swap their current TV for a glare-free option tomorrow[11]

Winner of 2025 Canstar Blue Innovation Excellence Award for being a “game-changing breakthrough” with the “potential to improve the everyday lives of customers”, Samsung’s Glare-free display technology is available on Samsung OLED S95F, Neo QLED 8K QN990F, Neo QLED 8K QN900F, Neo QLED QN90F, The Frame Pro, and The Frame. With screen sizes across the Glare-free TV line-up spanning 43-inches up to 98-inches, Samsung has a Glare-free TV option to suit various Australian lifestyles.

For more information, visit www.samsung.com/au/tvs/ 

[1] 17% of total respondents ‘agree or strongly agree’ “I have stopped watching TV mid-show due to on-screen glare”. Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted July 2024. N= 1,001

[2] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted July 2024. N= 1,001

[3] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted August 2025. N= 1,040

[4] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted August 2025. N= 1,040

[5] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted August 2025. N= 1,040

[6] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted August 2025. N= 1,040

[7] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted August 2025. N= 1,040

[8] Based on Samsung internal data

[9] Samsung Glare-Free TVs including Neo QLED QN990F, Neo QLED QN900F, Neo QLED QN90F, The Frame Pro 2025, The Frame 2025, and OLED S95F have been independently verified as Glare Free: Reflection Glare UGR <10, Discomfort Glare UGR <22, Disability Glare UGR <34 by UL LLC. (UL Solutions), Certificate Number: V166045 – Exp. 31/12/2025

[10] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted July 2024. N= 1,001

[11] Samsung commissioned research by Pure Profile, conducted August 2025. N= 1,040

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com 

Glare-Free deals

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Stockists

98″ Neo QLED QN90F

$9,999

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85″ Neo QLED QN90F

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$3,499

$2,999

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83″ Samsung OLED S95F

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$3,999

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$11,999

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$3,499

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Sweden, the world’s first travel destination on prescription

A new research-backed initiative sees physicians recommending trips to Sweden for the health benefits.

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A sauna in Swedish Lapland for better sleep quality, or cold plunges in the archipelago for improved circulation? Two out of three respondents in a new international survey would be open to spending more time in nature if a doctor prescribed it. Now, Sweden is positioning itself as the world’s first country to which travel can be prescribed by a doctor.

Watch how experiences in Sweden can boost health: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqo3PZwOZhk

The new survey conducted by YouGov revealed that most respondents had not heard about nature, social or culture prescriptions by doctors. But nearly two out of three would be open to following them.

“Nature, social settings and culture have restorative powers, and evidently, Sweden has these assets in abundance. I would welcome discussing with my patients how Swedish nature and lifestyle could benefit their health – and am open to prescribing a visit there if my patients request it”, says Stacy Beller Stryer, Associate Medical Director at ParkRXAmerica.

Nature plays a crucial role in human health and wellbeing, says the World Health Organization (WHO). And medical prescriptions to spend time in nature, so-called nature prescriptions, have been increasing as a preventive healthcare strategy, with studies showing benefits for physical and mental health – similarly for social and culture prescriptions.

“We have made great strides in making nature prescription a more integral part of public health – but there is much more to be done. I welcome Sweden’s initiative and hope it will help break down institutional and organisational barriers, ultimately benefiting all patients”, says Beller Stryer.

Now, Sweden is pioneering how travelling there can boost health and wellbeing. Global indices consistently rank Sweden very high for its natural environment and lifestyle.

“The Swedish lifestyle naturally promotes wellbeing – from the free access to our stunning forests and lakes, to the fresh air, cooler summers, wholesome fika breaks and our vibrant cultural life”, says Susanne Andersson, CEO at Visit Sweden.

A new initiative by Visit Sweden comes with a list of scientifically vetted Sweden-based activities. The list can serve as a basis for patient-doctor conversations and facilitate doctors’ prescribing activities in Sweden to boost their patient’s health. www.visitsweden.com/the-swedish-prescription 

Source: Survey, June/July 2025, Visit Sweden/YouGov

Imagery https://visitsweden.qbank.se/mb/?h=63b119a75da85e1326ba45ec0147409c

Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqo3PZwOZhk

 

Sweden, first country on prescription. Credits: Alexander Erdbeer/Visit Sweden
Sweden, first country on prescription. Credits: Alexander Erdbeer/Visit Sweden

 

 

IMRA Surgical Announces Collaboration with Telix Pharmaceuticals to Advance Radio-Guided Surgery Education and Training

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IMRA Surgical, an Australian-based company at the forefront of disruptive technology for surgical training solutions announces a collaboration with Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, “Telix”) a global leader in radiopharmaceuticals. Both parties aim to accelerate the development of advanced training models and enhance the integration of cutting-edge radio-guided surgical technologies.

Strengthening Surgical Precision with SENSEI® in Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Telix’s innovative SENSEI® drop-in gamma probe technology is designed specifically for robotic-assisted surgery. SENSEI®’s miniature size, that of an AA battery – and proprietary features – make the technology ideal for tight surgical spaces. By utilizing SENSEI®, along with a radiotracer injected into the patient prior to surgery, it is now possible to identify and remove cancer deposits and/or occult lymph nodes that were previously undetectable, helping deliver better surgical outcomes for cancer patients.

IMRA Surgical: Revolutionizing Surgical Training

IMRA Surgical has established itself as a leader in the development of synthetic surgical phantoms, medical models made from hydrogel that accurately simulate the response of actual human tissue. These models are transforming surgical training by enabling trainees to practice complex procedures in nearly lifelike conditions, without relying on cadavers or animal tissue. The company’s innovative models are designed to reduce the learning curve for surgeons, ensuring that they gain hands-on experience with greater precision and efficiency, ultimately leading to fewer mistakes and better patient outcomes.

A World-First Hydrogel Model for SENSEI® Technology Training

As part of the collaboration, IMRA Surgical will develop a groundbreaking new hydrogel model designed specifically to support education and training in the use of Telix’s SENSEI® drop-in technology. This hydrogel model will be the first of its kind, providing practitioners with a realistic, hands-on training experience and facilitating a faster learning curve when adopting advanced radio-guided technology.

Global Training Initiatives and Impact

IMRA Surgical and Telix will collaborate to offer specialized training courses and events focused around Telix’s SENSEI® technology. These initiatives are designed to support the global rollout of this technology and expand the market for both Telix’s radio-guided surgery products and IMRA Surgical’s high-fidelity tissue models.

A Vision for the Future

“Radio-guided surgery, leveraging the SENSEI® drop-in technology in combination with tumor-targeted radiotracers, provides surgeons with another tool to drive towards improving surgical outcomes,” said Nynke van den Berg, General Manager Medical Technologies at Telix. “To really leverage the technology at its best, training and education are of vital importance and the hydrogel-based models produced by IMRA are unique in the sense that they can support the entire procedure workflow, starting from imaging, surgical planning to execution of the surgical procedure.”

“This partnership is an exciting step forward in transforming how surgeons learn new technology,” said Professor Tony Costello AM, Founder and Executive Director of IMRA Surgical. “New technology requires a new way of learning – this partnership will help surgeons across the world learn how to use the SENSEI® technology in robotic-assisted surgery.”

Adam Clark, CEO of IMRA Surgical, echoed the sentiment, stating, “This partnership with Telix will significantly increase awareness of SENSEI® radio-guided technology and expand IMRA’s portfolio of ethical training solutions. Together, we can scale surgical learning anywhere in the world with our high-fidelity tissue models and eliminate the need to use animals and cadavers for teaching.”

About IMRA Surgical

IMRA Surgical is an Australian-based leader in synthetic surgical phantom development. The company specializes in creating realistic, hydrogel-based models that simulate human tissue responses to various surgical procedures. These advanced training tools are designed to support the development of highly skilled surgeons and improve patient outcomes by reducing surgical errors. Visit www.imrasurgical.com for more information.

About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and associated medical technologies. Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with international operations in the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical and commercial stage products that aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: TLX).

Visit www.telixpharma.com for further information about Telix, including details of the latest share price, ASX and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, investor and analyst presentations, news releases, event details and other publications that may be of interest. You can also follow Telix on LinkedInX and Facebook.

Telix’s SENSEI® drop-in gamma probe is registered with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and has attained a Conformité Européenne (CE) Mark for use in the European Economic Area. Telix Pharmaceuticals®, Telix Group company, and Telix product names and logos are trademarks of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and its affiliates – all rights reserved. Trademark registration status may vary from country to country.

For further information please contact:  

IMRA Surgical
Adam Clark
CEO
Email: adamc@imrasurgical.com 

 

 

Typhoon HIL Expands Global Footprint with New Office in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Typhoon HIL, the global leader in ultra-high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) solutions for intelligent digital power, today announced the opening of its new office in Yokohama, Japan. The expansion strengthens Typhoon HIL’s ability to collaborate closely with customers and partners in Japan, providing dedicated local engineering and technical support, thus enabling engineers to accelerate development in power electronics and industrial applications, e-Mobility, grid modernization, and academia.

Typhoon HIL expands its presence with a new office in Yokohama, Japan.
Typhoon HIL expands its presence with a new office in Yokohama, Japan.

“Opening our office in Japan is a key step in Typhoon HIL’s journey,” said Nikola Celanovic, CEO of Typhoon HIL. “We’re committed to hyper-personalized support for our customers across the region with HIL solutions and HIL-based digital twins that cater to their specific needs and accelerate innovation, while strengthening ties with Japan’s leading companies, research organizations, and academic institutions.”

Being on the ground in Japan enables Typhoon HIL’s teams to co-create with customers and partners. “Our goal is to make HIL technology more accessible and more broadly applicable in industry and academia, thus enabling our customers to deploy HIL and HIL-based digital twins across the entire product lifecycle,” said Ivan Celanovic, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer.

With global headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts, and offices worldwide, the new Japan location is the latest milestone in Typhoon HIL’s global expansion. It reinforces the company’s mission to empower engineers with reliable, high-performance, end-to-end HIL and Model-Based Engineering (MBE) technology, while serving as a trusted partner for mission-critical solutions that evolve with their business.

About Typhoon HIL
Typhoon HIL is the market leader in ultra-high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) solutions for intelligent digital power, accelerating innovation in power electronics, e-Mobility, and grid modernization applications. Our vertically integrated solutions unlock value across the product lifecycle, enabling customers to accelerate time to market while reducing costs and enhancing quality. Committed to technical and business excellence, our mission is to engineer and promote environmentally sustainable power technologies that scale. www.typhoon-hil.com

Media Contact
Dovlyn Curtis
Global Marketing Director
Typhoon HIL
+1 (800) 766-3181
marketing@typhoon-hil.com

 

Health In Tech’s Upgraded eDIYBS Unlocks Large-Employer Underwriting with Speed and Scale

STUART, Fla., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Health In Tech (Nasdaq: HIT), an Insurtech platform company backed by third-party AI technology, today announced a major expansion of its Enhanced Do-It-Yourself Benefit System (eDIYBS). Previously, a fast and simple underwriting solution focusing on small employers, eDIYBS now extends its capabilities to the mid- and large-employer market, reducing quoting timelines.

This breakthrough enables brokers serving employers with 150 or more employees to seamlessly upload claims files in a variety of formats—pictures, PDFs, spreadsheets—and HIT’s AI document intake engine almost instantly reads, organizes, and processes the data. The result, following an accelerated underwriting process resulting from the use of this technology: accurate, bindable quotes delivered in rapid time, across both small and large-employer segments on a single platform.

“For small employers, eDIYBS already cut the purchase process for traditional quotations from approximately 14 days to just about two minutes,” said Tim Johnson, CEO of Health In Tech. “Now, with this upgrade, we’re bringing that same disruptive efficiency to large employers—reducing what historically took up to several months down to typically just 10–14 days. It’s a fundamental redesign of the way healthcare insurance is bought at scale.”

“We’re not just talking about using technology differently – we’re actually doing it,” Johnson added. “This isn’t about incremental improvements. We’ve fundamentally redesigned how healthcare insurance gets bought at scale.” [Watch the Video]

Key Enhancements in the Large-Employer Upgrade

  • Seamless claims uploads: Brokers can drag and drop claims experience data directly into the platform, enabling faster and more accurate underwriting for 150+ employee employers.
  • Speed and scale for large employers: Quotes that once took months are now delivered in around a couple weeks, setting a new industry benchmark for large-group healthcare insurance.
  • Redesigned quoting interface: Intuitive navigation with embedded compliance checkpoints improves efficiency and accuracy across complex cases.
  • Reduced broker workload: Smart automation minimizes manual entry and human error, freeing brokers to focus on client strategy.

Expanding Into a Larger Market

With this expansion, Health In Tech moves beyond its established small-employer base into the much larger and higher-value mid- and large-employer segments, significantly increasing its total addressable market. By unifying underwriting for all employer sizes into one seamless platform, HIT is positioning itself as the exchange for healthcare insurance at scale.

Use of Forward‑Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include estimates or expectations about Health In Tech’s possible or assumed operational results, financial condition, business strategies and plans, market opportunities, competitive position, industry environment, and potential growth opportunities. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “design,” “target,” “aim,” “hope,” “expect,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “goal,” or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements relate to future events or to Health In Tech’s future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Health In Tech’s actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond Health In Tech’s control and which could, and likely will, affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects Health In Tech’s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Health In Tech’s operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity.

About Health In Tech

Health In Tech (Nasdaq: “HIT”) is an Insurtech platform company backed by third-party AI technology, which offers a marketplace that aims to improve processes in the healthcare industry through vertical integration, process simplification, and automation. By removing friction and complexities, we streamline the underwriting, sales and service process for insurance companies, licensed brokers, and TPAs. Learn more at healthintech.com.

Investor Contact

Investor Relations:
ir@healthintech.com

GameChange Solar Featured in The Wall Street Journal on Saudi Arabia’s Solar Expansion

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Wall Street Journal recently featured GameChange Solar in an article on Saudi Arabia’s rapid rollout of renewable energy. The Kingdom is developing some of the world’s largest solar farms and battery projects as part of its goal to generate half its electricity from clean sources by 2030.

GameChange Solar Genius Tracker
GameChange Solar Genius Tracker

GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker™ systems are helping deliver reliable performance in the desert’s challenging conditions of heat, sand, and high winds. To meet growing demand, GameChange launched a manufacturing facility in Dammam last year, which is already doubling in size.

Andrew Worden, CEO of GameChange Solar, said the Kingdom’s renewables plans sounded like a stretch when he heard about them nearly a decade ago and noted that it has now become a crucial solar market. “All of a sudden it became this huge thing,” he said. 

Read the full Wall Street Journal article here.

About GameChange Solar

GameChange is one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 48 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky, optimizing plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions.

For more information, visit www.gamechangesolar.com

Contact:
Lisa Andrews
Director of Marketing
GameChange Solar
lisa.andrews@gamechangesolar.com

 

UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum Rallies CEOs and Governments to Mobilize Capital for SDGs as UN Marks 80 Years

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gathering 50 global CEOs and representatives with a combined market capitalization above $2 trillion, alongside government and UN leaders, the UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum (PSF) today set out a practical path to accelerate private investment in sustainable, inclusive growth — spotlighting productivity-led transitions, bankable projects and stronger public-private coordination to close the SDG financing gap. The closed door high-level roundtable, held at the UN Headquarters, underscored that collaboration between business and the multilateral system is indispensable amid climate disruption, technological transformation and geopolitical headwinds.

Opening the Forum, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned that momentum on the 2030 Agenda is weakening and demanded a step-change in both funding and follow-through. He said development’s engine is misfiring — pointing to a yearly SDG shortfall of over $4 trillion — and called on leaders to turn the tide by moving capital to priority areas.

Participants focused on the UN Global Compact Sustainable Finance Roadmap as a practical framework to channel private capital at scale into six real-economy transitions — food systems, energy, digital access, education, jobs and climate & biodiversity — prioritizing pipelines in low- and middle-income countries where investment can unlock productivity and growth. The discussion emphasized the need for bold, bankable investments in digital public infrastructure, energy access, and climate adaptation and for tighter alignment between private-sector innovation and enabling public policy.

Leaders also confronted the economic case for urgency. Continuing with business as usual could cost five times more than investing to keep warming to 1.5°C, with climate impacts already adding roughly $500 billion in annual damages. By contrast, sustainable solutions across food, water, health and climate could unlock $10 trillion in opportunities and create nearly 400 million jobs by 2030. With more than $200 trillion in private assets worldwide, the capital exists — what’s needed is policy clarity, credible pipelines and partnerships that can crowd investment into priority regions at speed.

This year’s PSF coincides with two milestones: the UN’s 80th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative with a global network of companies committed to responsible business. Despite headwinds, CEO sentiment toward sustainability remains strong: 88% of chief executives report the business case is stronger today than five years ago, even as they call for more predictable, rules-based markets and coherent standards to scale action.

Business Organizations Reaffirm Support for Inclusive Multilateralism
As part of today’s outcomes, leading business organizations — the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Organisation of Employers, the UN Global Compact, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development — released a statement reaffirming support for an inclusive, effective multilateral system and welcomed the Pact for the Future’s call to deepen private-sector engagement. Participants underscored that delivery now depends on trust among governments, the UN and business — and on tangible results at the country level working with UN Resident Coordinators to align investment with national priorities, promote decent work, and grow sustainable enterprises.

The Secretary-General challenged leaders to focus on three immediate questions: how to unlock capital where scale and impact are greatest; how to catalyze infrastructure investment in priority regions; and how business can accelerate digitalization, energy access and decent jobs with greater credibility and purpose. “We have more than enough capital globally to fund a just transition… but we need greater political will, and bold, accountable leadership from Governments and business,” he said.

Next steps emerging from the Forum included advancing the Sustainable Finance Roadmap with partners; building standardized, investment-ready pipelines around the six transitions; and engaging regulators and market standard-setters to reduce friction and crowd in institutional capital — all feeding into the Pact for the Future implementation track and forthcoming milestones this year, from COP30 to the World Social Summit.

Notes to Editors

About the UN Global Compact
The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 64 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.