Qlik, a global leader in data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) announces its participation in the UN Global Compact, marking a new chapter in its partnership with the United Nations (UN) to further global sustainability initiatives. This commitment deepens Qlik’s role in leveraging data and AI to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and underscores the company’s broader strategy of driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

Julie Kae, Vice President of Sustainability and DEIB, Executive Director of Qlik.org says, "For over a decade, the United Nations has been a critical partner in our mission to provide advanced data integration, analytics, and AI technologies that support transformative global action. By joining the UN Global Compact, we reaffirm our dedication to equipping organizations like the UN with the tools needed to navigate complex global challenges, from climate action to human rights."

The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with participants across 167 countries. Through this framework, Qlik will expand its work with the UN to empower agencies and stakeholders to use data and AI for more transparent and effective decision-making.

Lambert Hogenhout, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at the UN Office for Information and Communications Technology (OICT) says, "Our collaboration with Qlik has been instrumental in strengthening the United Nations' ability to analyze and act on critical data."

"This partnership has allowed us to enhance efficiency, transparency, and decision-making across a wide range of global initiatives, from climate action to human rights. Data is at the heart of progress, and Qlik’s solutions have enabled us to navigate complex global challenges with greater confidence and agility," says Lambert.

 

Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, founding member of Qlik's AI Council, CEO and co-founder, Humane says, “Expanding access to advanced data, analytics, and AI technologies is crucial for accelerating global development and tackling the world’s most pressing challenges. By equipping organizations, including the UN, with these tools, we can foster sustainability, and equity, and drive meaningful change on a global scale."