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Sustainability that Strengthens Business

Stay ahead. Build capability. Learn from peers. Demonstrate progress. Businesses are operating in a period of rapid change. Regulation is evolving, stakeholder expectations are rising, and environmental, social, and geopolitical pressures are reshaping markets, supply chains, and investment decisions.

Leading organisations are responding by embedding sustainability into core strategy, risk management, and growth planning — strengthening resilience today while positioning themselves for the opportunities ahead.

UN Global Compact participants have exclusive access to curated content and hundreds of events that help them address business challenges.

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Join us for:

EVENTS

Regional and global gatherings

 

 

Connect, collaborate and be inspired.

Gain access to regional and global events that bring together business leaders, sustainability experts, and peers from across sectors. These gatherings provide opportunities to exchange ideas, explore emerging sustainability challenges, discover practical solutions, and build valuable relationships that can support your organisation's sustainability ambitions.

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Thought leadership & publications

 

 

Turn ambition into action.

Access a wealth of practical tools, expert guidance, research, and publications to help your organisation navigate sustainability challenges. From understanding emerging issues to strengthening strategies and implementing solutions, UN Global Compact resources provide valuable knowledge and support to help translate commitments into meaningful action.

THE ACADEMY

Online courses & learning tools

 

 

Build the knowledge to drive change.

Equip your teams with the skills and knowledge needed to advance corporate sustainability. The UN Global Compact Academy offers expert-led learning experiences, online courses, and practical resources covering key sustainability topics, helping employees at different levels build confidence and contribute to your organisation's sustainability goals.

PEER LEARNING GROUPS

Facilitated learning groups

 

 

Learn from peers. Advance together.

Connect with businesses facing similar sustainability challenges through facilitated peer learning groups. Exchange experiences, share practical approaches, and learn from one another in a collaborative environment. These opportunities help build knowledge, strengthen strategies, and accelerate progress towards your organisation's sustainability goals.

ACCELERATORS

Multi-month development programmes

 

 

Accelerate progress. Deliver impact.

Take your sustainability ambitions further through structured, multi-month programmes designed to help businesses move from commitment to action. UN Global Compact Accelerators combine expert guidance, practical tools, and peer learning to help your organisation address key sustainability challenges, build capabilities, and deliver measurable progress.

THINK LABS

Shaping thought leadership

 

 

Help shape the future of sustainability.

Contribute to forward-thinking discussions and collaborative initiatives exploring solutions to some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges. UN Global Compact Think Labs bring together businesses and experts to share insights, develop innovative approaches, and help shape the thinking and practices that will drive future progress.

UN BRAND & CREDIBILITY

Globally recognised trust signal

 

 

Demonstrate your commitment to responsible business.

Show stakeholders that your organisation is committed to aligning its operations and strategies with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. Participation provides a recognised framework for responsible business practices, helping strengthen transparency, accountability, and confidence among customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

POLICY, ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS

Policy engagement & regulatory advocacy

 

 

Add your voice to collective action.

Engage with initiatives and campaigns that bring businesses together to advance shared sustainability priorities. Through the UN Global Compact, your organisation can contribute to important conversations, support collective advocacy and participate in efforts to encourage responsible business practices and positive change.

BENCHMARKING & COLLECTIVE VOICE

Data proving sustainability drives performance

 

 

Measure progress. Amplify your impact.

Gain insights into your organisation's sustainability performance and learn from the experiences of other businesses. By participating in a global community committed to responsible business, you can identify opportunities for improvement, exchange best practices, and contribute to a stronger collective voice on sustainability challenges.

MONITORING PROGRESS & MEASURING IMPACT

Annual CoP reporting framework & disclosure

 

 

Track progress. Demonstrate accountability.

Strengthen your organisation's approach to sustainability reporting through the UN Global Compact's Communication on Progress (CoP). This annual reporting mechanism helps participants communicate their commitments and actions, monitor progress over time, and identify opportunities to improve sustainability performance.

TAILORED PARTICIPANT JOURNEY

Curated by sector, size, & maturity

 

 

Find the support that's right for your organisation.

Every organisation is at a different stage of its sustainability journey. The UN Global Compact offers opportunities, resources, and learning experiences relevant to businesses of different sizes, sectors, and levels of sustainability maturity, helping you identify priorities, develop capabilities, and take meaningful steps forward.

GLOBAL NETWORK

25,000+ companies across 167 countries

 

 

Connect locally. Make an impact globally.

Become part of a worldwide network of businesses committed to advancing responsible business practices and sustainability. Through the UN Global Compact and its Country Networks, your organisation can build connections, exchange knowledge, access collaborative opportunities, and contribute to collective action addressing global challenges.

We convene 25,000+ companies who are looking for ways to pivot their strategy and drive solutions to shape the future of sustainable business. Our members include:

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Invest in your business. Accelerate your sustainability ambitions.

Joining the UN Global Compact connects your organisation to the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, providing access to expert guidance, practical tools, tailored learning opportunities, and a powerful network of businesses committed to responsible practices. From building internal expertise to strengthening your sustainability strategy, participation offers valuable opportunities to drive progress, enhance credibility, and create long-term business value.

With annual fees based on your organisation's revenue, businesses of all sizes can access the support, resources, and connections to turn sustainability ambition into action.

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If you have any questions, our team are happy to help.

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Candy Telani Anton, Director of Participant Engagement

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Simran Stevens
Outreach Manager

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Mark Gregory
Outreach Manager