Take the next step and join over 20,000 + companies across the world in an effort to build a better tomorrow. Business applicant Give back to society by making a statement and a commitment to your values, paving the way to your company’s long-term success. Non-business applicant Further your partnership projects while holding companies accountable to their commitments. CEOs agree sustainability is key to the long-term success of businesses Source: UN Global Compact Accenture CEO Study think the role of a CEO is to make my business more sustainable think it’s a route to competitive advantage in their industry think it’s an opportunity for growth and innovation Joining the UN Global Compact will enable your company to Take part in one of our more than 60 Local Networks. Events and Conferences Participate in flagship, regional and thematic events and conferences. Guidance & Tools Get access to the UN Global Compact library & take the next step on your sustainability journey. Join the UN Global Academy to enhance your knowledge & capabilities. Peer Learning Groups Participate in learning communities to connect, share & learn from each other. Our Accelerators are designed to activate and support cohorts of companies to make progress on specific goal(s). Shape UN Global Compact's thought leadership on critical sustainability issues and continuous performance improvement. Policy Advocacy Our policy advocacy activities connect relevant stakeholders & shape policy positions. Call to Action Campaigns Publicly support policy positions or join campaigns advocating for change. These multi-stakeholder coalitions represent the real, significant impact we can make together in certain issue areas. The Communication on Progress (CoP) The CoP is an annual disclosure on progress made made by business participants. Communication on Engagement (CoE)

The CoE discloses specific activities that a non-business participant takes in support of the UN Global Compact. Recognition Programmes Get recognized for the work you do through our Recognition Programmes. Participant Profile Showcase your company’s CoP or CoE and commitment to sustainability. Why do companies participate in the UN Global Compact? Source: UN Global Compact Accenture CEO Study believe the role of a CEO is to make their business more sustainable agree that the private sector plays a crucial role in achieving the SDGs attribute their progress on sustainability work to participating in the Global Compact What’s the commitment? Making an annual financial commitment Ensuring transparency by disclosing your sustainability efforts Business participants: The Communication on Progress (CoP) The Communication on Progress (COP) is a yearly commitment to the UN Global Compact values and principles. Non-business participants: The Communication on Engagement (CoE) The Communication on Engagement (COE) is a biennial commitment to the UN Global Compact values and principles. How to prepare for my application? To apply, follow these steps: The guide contains all the steps and information regarding your application and participation in the UN Global Compact Submit your application Once you’ve got all the required information prepared, you can fill-in your application. Questions? Please visit our Support Center! Sustainability starts with a value system and a principles-based approach to doing business A powerful aspiration for improving our world Business applicant Give back to society by making a statement and a commitment to your values, paving the way to your company’s long-term success. Non-business applicant Further your partnership projects while holding companies accountable to their commitments.