As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of UN goals. With more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and 69 Local Networks, it is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world.
As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of UN goals.
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By incorporating the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, companies are not only upholding their basic responsibilities to people and planet, but also setting the stage for long-term success.
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The UN Global Compact adopts a multi-sector approach to business, promoting corporate sustainability on a global scale like no other initiative. With 70 Local Networks reaching 87 million employees worldwide, it plays a pivotal role in expanding corporate efforts across different industries and regions. This extensive reach allows the UN Global Compact to drive business scale and influence that is unparalleled, empowering companies to address and contribute to global challenges in a coordinated manner.
The UN Global Compact supports companies of all sizes, sectors, and geographic locations in achieving sustainable value by fostering measurable impact on critical global challenges. By providing the framework and tools to align with the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it enables businesses to take ambitious actions, collaborate on initiatives, and scale their contributions to a sustainable future, ensuring long-term value for both the organization and society at large.
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