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How to Join the Global Compact

To join the United Nations Global Compact, a company:

  1. Prepares a Letter of Commitment from the Chief Executive Officer (and endorsed by the board) to the Secretary-General of the United Nations expressing support for the Global Compact and its principles; 
  2. Completes the online Organization Registration Form and submits the Letter of Commitment to the Secretary-General.

As a participant, a company:

  • Sets in motion changes to business operations so that the Global Compact and its principles become part of strategy, culture and day-to-day operations;
  • Is expected to publicly advocate the Global Compact and its principles via communications vehicles such as press releases, speeches, etc; and
  • Is required to annually communicate on progress in implementing the ten UN Global Compact principles through a public corporate report (e.g., sustainability or annual report).   

Global Compact Policy on Micro Enterprises

Due to administrative constraints, companies with less than ten direct employees (micro-enterprises) will not be entered into the database of participating companies. However, we encourage micro enterprises to stay informed about all Global Compact activities via this website and to engage with their Global Compact Local Network.

(Last update 10 September 2008)