329-95 A Global Compact for Sustainable Development

Summary

This document outlines the benefits of the Global Compact for Sustainable development such as helping companies align their own strategies and practices with global priorities and communicate them, as well as offer a common platform for dialogue and partnerships with other companies, civil society organizations and governments.

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2015

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals