UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

Community overview

The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein is a business association and the official platform of the United Nations Global Compact in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It aims to promote responsible business practices by facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue and providing resources for businesses to engage in corporate responsibility and sustainability. The organization supports companies in aligning their strategies with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, which cover human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, as well as actions to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Community focus

The organization focuses on promoting responsible business practices across various sectors, emphasizing the following areas: Environment (climate, biodiversity, just transition, ocean stewardship, supply chains, and water stewardship), Social (human rights, labor and decent work, living wages, child labor, diversity, equity, and inclusion), Governance (anti-corruption and transformational governance), and Sustainability Regulations & Reporting (compliance with regulations and reporting standards related to sustainability).

Member value

Members gain access to various accelerator programs, training resources, and multi-stakeholder dialogues that enhance their corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts. The organization also provides newsletters and case studies to keep members informed and engaged.