Uniting business for
a better world.
The world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, mobilising businesses to
take action on people, planet, and prosperity.
What is the UN Global Compact?
The UN Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, and to take action to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Ten Principles
A universal framework for responsible business, based on four areas:
Support and protect the protection of human rights
Uphold fair, safe, and inclusive labour practices and freedom of association.
Take a precautionary approach, reduce environmental impacts, and promote greater responsibility.
Work against corruptions in all of its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Turning principles into action.
By participating in the UN Global Compact, companies can:
Strengthen business performance.
Build resilience, manage risks, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Demonstrate leadership.
Show a clear commitment to responsible business and build trust with stakeholders.
Drive lasting impact.
Contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Global Ambition.
Local Action.
A truly global movement, with a strong and active network in the UK, supporting
businesses of all sizes and sectors to act on the Ten Principles and the SDGs.
Explore the UK Network
Find out how the UN Global Compact Network UK helps businesses
turn principles into practical action.
The UK Network supports organisations through learning opportunities,
practical resources, peer collaboration and programmes designed to advance
responsible business practices and the Sustainable Development Goals.