Advocacy
Our Advocacy Approach
Running a successful and responsible business is perhaps more challenging today than ever, and public policy critically affects the ability of the UK private sector to conduct business in line with responsible, sustainable standards.
The Government has a pivotal role to play in fostering a business ecosystem that rewards sustainability, resilience, and responsible growth. Leading businesses are already pioneering solutions, and they stand ready to work alongside policymakers to advance a green, inclusive, and sustainable economy, one that creates jobs, drives innovation, and secures a thriving future for all.
The UN Global Compact Network UK actively engages with public policy where relevant to the Ten Principles and our mission.
In doing so, we will:
- Keep members up to date on policy changes which could impact their business, and mobilise our members to engage with policymakers on these issues.
- Address existing policy barriers that prevent businesses from operating sustainably. This may involve responding to policy consultations and making recommendations to policymakers.
- Not seek to represent the views of the whole participant base or indicate that recommendations represent the views of participants collectively.
- Base our comments on high-quality research containing well-considered arguments and proposals that are rigorously defendable.
How participants can get involved with the UN Global Compact Network UK’s advocacy efforts
Attend a Policy Feedback Roundtable
UN Global Compact Network UK hosts Policy Feedback Roundtables on different elements of responsible business policy and regulations.
You can express your interest in joining one of these Roundtables here.
Subscribe to our Policy Dispatch
Sign up to receive the UN Global Compact Network UK’s Policy Dispatch to:
- Stay up to date on legislative updates that might impact your business.
- Find out how you can get involved with our advocacy work.
Join our Advocacy Steering Group
The aim of the group is to:
- Provide strategic guidance for the UN Global Compact Network UK’s advocacy efforts.
- Help support the implementation of advocacy campaigns.
- Contribute to the development of policy position papers and briefs.
To find out more, please email Erin Sharpe, Advocacy and Partnerships Manager.