Europe
Europe occupies a unique position in the global sustainability landscape. The region combines global economic influence, highly internationalized businesses, ambitious sustainability policies, and one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks.
As home to more than 11,500 UN Global Compact participants, representing half of the initiative’s global business base, Europe plays a critical role in shaping both the future of sustainable business and the future of the UN Global Compact itself.
Europe benefits from a network of 23 well-established Global Compact Country Networks, many of which are among the most mature within the initiative. Their deep local presence, strong participant relationships, and extensive sustainability expertise provide a unique foundation for connecting local action, regional collaboration, and global impact.