How to apply

Business Application

To participate in the UN Global Compact, a company:

  1. Sends a Letter of Commitment signed by the chief executive (and, where possible, endorsed by the board) to the United Nations Secretary-General expressing support for the UN Global Compact and its principles (mailing address: United Nations, New York, NY 10017; fax: +1(212) 963-1207).
  2. Completes the Online Registration Form on the UN Global Compact website and uploads a digital copy of the letter of commitment.

In addition to these actions, participating companies are asked, upon joining, to make an annual financial contribution to help support the work of the UN Global Compact. Suggested annual contribution levels are set as follows:

  • USD 10,000 for companies with annual revenues of USD 1 billion or more;
  • USD 5,000 for companies with annual revenues between USD 250 million and USD 1 billion;
  • USD 2,500 for companies with annual revenues between USD 25 million and USD 250 million;
  • USD 500 for companies with annual revenues of less than USD 250 million.

Further sponsorship opportunities are available for events and specialized workstreams. The Foundation for the Global Compact serves as the financial intermediary for all contributions (www.globalcompactfoundation.org).
Due to administrative constraints, organizations with less than ten direct employees (micro enterprises) will not be entered into the participant database. However, the Global Compact encourages micro enterprises to stay informed about all Global Compact activities via the official website and to engage with their Global Compact country network.

Non Business Application

To participate in the Global Compact, a non business subject has to:

  1. Prepare a Letter of Commitment signed by the Chief Executive Officer to the Secretary-General of the United Nations expressing commitment to the Global Compact and its ten principles; and participation in the activities of the initiative where feasible.
  2. Complete the Online Application Form and upload a digital copy of the Letter of Commitment signed by the highest executive.