[PDF] UN Global Compact Participant Media Toolkit

How many companies are participating in the Global Compact?

Noting that there are currently more than 1,500 companies participating in the Global Compact for assistance, Hsieh explained that “in general, businesses do pay attention to key stakeholders in making business decisions, and many corporations engage in a number of philanthropic activities and corporate social responsibility programs.

What are the objectives of the Global Compact?

To achieve its mission of a more sustainable and inclusive global economy, the Global Compact pursues two complementary objectives: Making the Global Compact and its principles an integral part of business strategy and operations everywhere, and facilitating cooperation among key stakeholders promoting partnerships in support of UN goals. 7.

Who is involved in the UN Global Compact?

More than 16,000 business participants and 3,800 non-business participants in the UN Global Compact are already changing the world. They’re helping alleviate extreme poverty, address labour issues, reduce environmental risks around the globe, and more. See who is involved.

Is the Global Compact a regulatory instrument?

The Global Compact is not a regulatory instrument – it does not ‘police’, enforce or judge the behaviour of companies – it relies on public accountability, transparency and the enlightened self-interest of companies, labour and civil society to initiate and share best practices in pursuing the principles upon which the Global Compact is based.