10 reasons why your company should join the UN Global Compact:

• As a member of the UN Global Compact, you are part of the world’s largest initiative for the promotion of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

• You become a pioneer in the promotion of universal principles and responsible social commitment with the objective of creating a more sustainable and fairer world economy.

• You develop practical solutions to current problems relating to globalization and sustainable development in an environment where a wide range of diverse interests is represented.

• The UN Global Compact provides you with access to the United Nations’ international influence and ability to inspire action among governments, companies, civil society and other interest groups.

• You are part of the world’s largest platform for the exchange of successful best practices.

• You manage risks through a proactive stance on critical issues.

• If your company is already socially active, you can use your CSR reports as your Communication on Progress to the Global Compact Office with relatively little effort.

• National and international contacts enable you to expand your knowledge, commitment and activities on many different levels.

• The UN Global Compact provides you with helpful tools and documents to improve your performance in the areas of human rights, the environment and anti-corruption.

• The structure of the Local Networks enables you to not only participate in the Network in your country, but also in any of the roughly 100 Local Networks around the world.