Uniting Organizations for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, calling on businesses to align their strategies and operations with Ten Principles covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Established as a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the Global Compact enables businesses to contribute meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on climate change, fostering accountability and driving measurable progress towards a better world.

Key Insights

  • Over 15,000 companies and 3,800 non-business signatories across 160+ countries.
  • 69+ Local Networks providing on-the-ground support and collaboration opportunities.

Who Is it For?

The UN Global Compact welcomes a diverse range of organizations committed to aligning their operations with its Ten Principles. Eligible participants include:

  • Businesses: Companies of all sizes and sectors, from multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  • Non-Business Entities:
    • Academic Institutions: Universities and research organizations.
    • Business Associations: Industry groups and chambers of commerce.
    • Labor Organizations: Unions and worker representative bodies.
    • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Civil society groups.
    • Public Sector Organizations: Governmental and municipal bodies.

How to Get Started?

1.

Commit to the Ten Principles:

Align business practices with human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption principles.

2.

Take Action on the SDGs:

Develop and implement sustainability strategies that contribute to global goals and the UN SDGS.

3.

Report Progress Annually:

Communicate efforts and improvements through the Communication on Progress (CoP framework).

4.

Engage with the Network:

Participate in Local Networks, training programs, and accelerator initiatives to maximize impact.

Next Step:

To connect with the UN Global Compact in your country, visit their Engage Locally page to find and contact your local network.