Research and consulting company ACT has become a member of the UN Global Compact Georgia network. The network brings together more than 13,500 responsible companies from 160 countries around the world, striving to create a better and more desirable world by encouraging and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

		On July 18, the Stamba Hotel hosted the annual general meeting of the Georgia Global Compact Network, where members of the ACT Development Advisory Group, senior consultant Natia Rukhadze and analyst Keti Antadze took part in the work of the Georgia General Agreement Network (GCNG). Presented are the results of a study commissioned by this network last year - “The role of the private sector in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”. The event was initiated by the Global Compact Georgia network. Currently, the Georgian network has 110 members.
“The ACT team supports and strengthens private and public organizations to bring about significant economic, social and political change in more than 20 countries around the world, and in this regard, our efforts and aspirations are fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We believe that membership of the Global Compact network is the best platform for networking, sharing and implementing best practices, and expanding globally; We believe that membership in the network will help us implement sustainable approaches in accordance with international standards in our team and share the experience with our partners across the region. ” - says Sopho Chachanidze, head of the consulting company ACT Development.

“I believe that membership in the UN Global Compact network is an even more serious and significant responsibility, which is fully consistent with the vision and development vector of our company. I believe that membership of the Network will allow us to be fully informed about the steps and progress made in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, which, in turn, will allow us to make a valuable contribution to creating a better and more desirable world. I also think that ongoing activities to raise awareness of the Global Development Goals (SDGs) among local companies will significantly help companies to better understand their role in this area, which will further increase their motivation and commitment to create a healthy, sustainable environment that meets international standards as a local level, and throughout the region or country ”, - senior consultant Natia Rukhadze.

Tinatin Rukhadze, General Director of ACT won the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award! Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award is the first international competition in history for business women and is held annually in 32 countries around the world. Since 1972, there have been awarded women, who made significant contribution to the development of global economy and business. Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award serves as kind of a benchmark, while being source of inspiration and impetus for new generation business leaders. The competition, which is intended for active and busy women, gains extra significance because of its historical roots – it is named in honor of Madam Clicquot, who became a widow at the age of 27 and undertook his husband’s legacy – champagne business, which managed to survive during The Napoleonic Wars and brutal revolutions in Europe, and even in unfair competitive environment managed to create strong brand, as well as stereotype of a strong woman. Tinatin Rukhadze will be the brand ambassador throughout the year 2019. In addition, a vine named after her will be planted in France and a champagne will be bottled in honor of her.