Overview
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest sustainability initiative, which works with business to transform our world, aiming to create a sustainable and inclusive global economy that delivers lasting benefits to all people, communities and markets.
Preferences in private sector partnershipGlobal Compact participants are encouraged to partner with the initiative in a variety of ways. Primarily the Global Compact encourages engagement in support of the primary issue areas: Human Rights, Labour Rights, Environment and Anti-Corruption. In addition, the Global Compact aims to catalyze actions in support of broader UN goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Further guidelines Preferred partnership typesAdvocacy of global issues; Business opportunities in low income communities/countries ; Project funding; Provision of goods; Provision of services / personnel; Standards and guidelines development
Sustainable Development Goals1. No poverty; 3. Good health and well-being; 4. Quality education; 5. Gender equality; 7. Affordable and clean energy; 8. Decent work and economic growth; 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure; 10. Reduced inequalities; 11. Sustainable cities and communities; 12. Responsible consumption and production; 13. Climate action; 14. Life below water; 15. Life on land; 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Issue areasAnti-Corruption; Biodiversity; Child Labour; Children's Rights; Climate Change; Energy; Forced Labour; Gender Equality; Human Rights; Human Trafficking; Indigenous Peoples; Labour; Migrant Workers; Persons with Disabilities; Poverty; Principle 1; Principle 10; Principle 2; Principle 3; Principle 4; Principle 5; Principle 6; Principle 7; Principle 8; Principle 9; Rule of Law; Women's Empowerment; Youth
Regions / countries / territoriesAutomobiles & Parts; Banks; Basic Resources; Chemicals; Construction & Materials; Financial Services; Food & Beverage; Health Care; Industrial Goods & Services; Industrial Goods & Services - Support Services; Insurance; Media; Oil & Gas; Other; Personal & Household Goods; Real Estate; Retail; Technology; Telecommunications; Travel & Leisure; Utilities