The UN Global Compact has launched Country Network Angola, marking an important milestone for responsible business in one of Africa’s most resource-rich and rapidly evolving economies. The new Network ...

Outlines a three-step process to embed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into existing business and reporting processes. It helps business to better report their impact on the SDGs and address ...

Working poverty is a reality worldwide. For many workers, a job does not provide a way out of poverty for them and their families. The cost-of-living crisis has thrown into stark relief the ...

All Global Compact operations, programmes and activities are made possible by contributions from Governments to the UN Global Compact Trust Fund and from business to the Foundation for the Global ...

Dear Participants of the UN Global Compact, As we begin 2026, one truth stands out: in a world of heightened scrutiny and shifting expectations, responsible business is resilient business.

Join the CoP team for a live Q&A office hours session, where they will walk through key requirements and share important updates for the 2026 Communication on Progress (CoP) reporting cycle. The CoP ...

Our participants are located in more than 160 countries worldwide and represent nearly every sector and size. Learn about their commitment to responsible business through a principles-based approach.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, yet there is much uncertainty about its future. While challenges remain surrounding ethics, equity and best practices, AI is transforming ...

Sustainable finance is the practice of aligning financial systems, investments and decision-making processes with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global sustainability objectives. This ...

In the densely populated Western Province of Sri Lanka, the disposal of solid waste has been a dirty - and dangerous - problem. Thirty-two people were killed in the collapse of a mountain of waste at ...

Twenty-five years ago, nearly 50 pioneering companies joined forces with the United Nations to align their operations and strategies to advance a more sustainable world. On 26 July 2000, then-UN ...

Last week, leaders from around the world gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF). The theme for 2025 was “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” addressing the intersection ...