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UN Global Compact Network USA
Global Compact Network USA is the US Chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, focusing on corporate sustainability and responsible business practices. It engages over 1,100 participants across various sectors.
Overview
What UN Global Compact Network USA does
What UN Global Compact Network USA is
Global Compact Network USA is the US Chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, focusing on corporate sustainability and responsible business practices. It engages over 1,100 participants across various sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2007
- Approximate age
- About 19 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
UN Global Compact Network USA as a community
Community overview
The UN Global Compact Network USA is the U.S. office of the United Nations initiative focused on corporate sustainability. Established following a call to action by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1999, it aims to bring together businesses, UN agencies, labor organizations, and civil society to support universal environmental and social principles. The organization promotes responsible corporate citizenship and integrates the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into business practices.
Community focus
The UN Global Compact Network USA focuses on advancing corporate sustainability through the implementation of the Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. It engages with businesses across various sectors and geographies to catalyze actions that support UN goals, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Member value
Members benefit from access to a network of over 900 U.S.-headquartered organizations, participation in various sustainability initiatives, and resources such as newsletters and webinars on sustainability topics.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 900
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
- Annual events
- 1
Events and activity
The organization hosts several events, including an Annual Summit during the UN General Assembly, focusing on sustainability in the American private sector, and regular webinars covering topics such as climate action, human rights, and corporate sustainability practices.
Notable members
Amanda Gardiner serves as the Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network USA.
Common questions
What to know about UN Global Compact Network USA
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Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
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