The UN Global Compact seeks to promote responsible corporate citizenship so that business can help realise the United Nations Secretary-General’s vision: a more sustainable and inclusive global economy. Joining the UN Global Compact is a commitment to the initiative’s ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. 

The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative. With several thousand participants from 130 countries, the UN Global Compact has emerged as a truely global initiative with a strong presence in both North and South.

To search among the signatories, go to the UN Global Compact web site.

The UN Global Compact IS…

• a voluntary initiative to promote sustainable development and good corporate citizenship
• a set of values based on universally accepted principles
• a network of companies and other stakeholders
• a forum for learning and exchange of experiences

The UN Global Compact is NOT …

• legally binding
• a means of monitoring company behavior and enforcing compliance
• a standard, management system, or code of conduct
• a regulatory body
• a public relations channel

Source: UN Global Compact Nordic Network