A new e-learning course developed by the UN Global Compact and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with support from the Siemens Integrity Initiative and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Following the global success of the previous online course “The Fight Against Corruption’’– which engaged over 400,000 learners worldwide–this course provides a deeper, more practical approach to cultivating integrity in the workplace.

The Ocean Investment Protocol (or Protocol) is a framework for financial institutions, (re)insurers, ocean industries, governments and development finance institutions (DFIs) to lead the growth of the Sustainable Ocean Economy (or SOE) to achieve SDG14 and other related SDGs. By managing risks and capturing opportunities, these stakeholders have a central role to play — individually and collectively — to make the transition to a strong and innovative sustainable ocean economy that ensures the health of our oceans. The Protocol was launched as a partnership between the UN Global Compact and UNEP FI

The 2024 Communication on Progress (CoP) Insights Report provides an overview of the progress made by UN Global Compact participants in advancing the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as reflected in the 2024 CoP questionnaire data. Drawing from this information gathered, the report highlights key trends, challenges, and areas of progress across regions and industries. To explore the full dataset, visit the CoP webpage and interact with the CoP Data Visualization Tools. The report is also available in Japanese here. Please contact cop-support@unglobalcompact.org for any questions.

The Forward Faster Frequently Asked Questions document provides answers around logistical details for signing on to the initiative, what the commitment entails and reporting requirements for companies.

In 2010, the UN Global Compact launched a bold initiative to tackle corruption through Collective Action. Funded by the Siemens Integrity Initiative, Anti-Corruption Collective Action (ACCA) mobilized a community of like-minded companies determined to jointly challenge corrupt practices and co-create solutions to address them. This publication includes valuable tools and resources, best practices and lessons learned and is testament to how trusted partnerships can transform industries, drive long-term success and protect people and planet.  

The United Nations Global Compact–Accenture 2025 CEO Study captures insights from more than 1,900 CEOs across 128 countries, examining how leaders are moving from sustainable ambition to action. Despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical challenges, 99 per cent of CEOs plan to maintain or increase their sustainability commitments, with a strong focus on initiatives that deliver measurable business value. The 2025 CEO Study outlines five key strategies to help leaders close readiness gaps, strengthen resilience, and translate bold ambitions into practical, credible action for the decade ahead.

This playbook equips corporate human rights due diligence (HRDD) process owners with practical guidance to embed HRDD across business functions and supply chains. Grounded in the UN Guiding Principles and informed by the UN Global Compact Human Rights Think Lab, it translates lessons from leading companies into actionable steps that strengthen alignment, accountability and performance.

Packed with 40 practical tools and frameworks, plus global case studies and company insights, this publication equips organizations to embed sustainability across the procurement lifecycle. It highlights how collaboration between buyers and suppliers, including SMEs, is central to success. Finally, it explores the shifting landscape of regulatory demands, business risks, and market opportunities, positioning procurement as a strategic lever for advancing ESG priorities and sustainable growth.

Legal Insights for Business Leaders is a comprehensive guide that explores the evolving role of legal teams as strategic partners in business. Drawing on case studies from leading organisations, the report highlights how legal functions are increasingly central to navigating complex regulatory environments, embedding sustainability principles, fostering transparency, and enabling sustainable growth.   The document addresses key challenges such as fragmented global regulations, AI governance, sustainability disclosure, and cross-jurisdictional compliance pressures. It showcases solutions including proactive risk management, cross-functional governance structures, policy alignment, and voluntary transparency initiatives. Each chapter concludes with actionable takeaways for business leaders on leveraging legal expertise for competitive advantage, stakeholder trust, and long-term resilience.  

The integrity measures are in place to protect the integrity of the initiative and the UN from key risks associated with the potential for misrepresentation. These integrity measures are aimed at promoting greater public accountability and transparency of participants for their corporate sustainability performance and are comprised of our reporting policies, logo policy and dialogue facilitation process. Implementation of the integrity measures is overseen by the UN Global Compact Board.

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The Forward Faster action guides provide companies that have committed or are considering committing to the Forward Faster initiative, with additional, target-specific details on key definitions, examples of actions and key performance indicators (KPIs), including interim targets, resources and policy advocacy that companies can utilize as they define a strategy to meet the target(s) by 2030.