The UN Global Compact encourages businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies. By committing to its Ten Principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, businesses enhance their ethical standards and contribute to global sustainability efforts.
By participating in the UN Global Compact, businesses align their strategies with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This alignment not only contributes to global efforts but also positions companies to benefit from the growing emphasis on sustainability in policy and market trends.
SPARK is a new global community from the United Nations Global Compact designed for SME leaders that want curated and practical guidance on achieving their sustainability goals.
Watch this short video from Assistant- Secretary General Sanda Ojiambo to learn more about why we created SPARK and how you can make the most out of your free membership.
Explore this page to learn more about what SPARK has to offer, or get started now by joining SPARK today.
The UN Global Compact's "Forward Faster" campaign is a dynamic initiative designed to accelerate progress towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "Forward Faster" emphasizes the urgency of taking bold, decisive actions that go beyond incremental changes. By fostering innovation, enhancing collaboration, and leveraging cutting-edge solutions, the campaign aims to drive systemic impact and ensure that businesses not only meet but exceed their sustainability targets. Through this initiative, the UN Global Compact seeks to mobilize the corporate sector to lead the charge towards a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future, demonstrating that swift and substantial progress is both achievable and essential.
The UN Global Compact's Accelerator Programs are a series of targeted initiatives designed to fast-track corporate sustainability efforts and integrate the principles of responsible business into core operations. These programs aim to empower companies to take ambitious action towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and collaborative opportunities needed to drive meaningful change.
The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme activating companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. The objective is to help businesses swiftly move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights through establishing an ongoing human rights due diligence process.
The Climate Ambition Accelerator is a six-month accelerator programme designed to equip companies with the knowledge and skills they need to accelerate progress towards setting science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with the 1.5°C pathway,
setting them on a path towards net-zero emissions by 2050.
Participating in the SDG Ambition Accelerator allows companies to select benchmarks linked to the Forward Faster targets and use the 8-step approach to help them reach their goals. Almost 70% of companies
from previous rounds have committed to adopting SDG Ambition Benchmarks associated with the Forward Faster Initiative.