Logo Policy

The UN Global Compact name and logo are the property of the United Nations Global Compact Office, are registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization, and are protected worldwide under Article 6terof the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. The following guidelines govern the use of the UN Global Compact name and logo by Local Networks [1], Partners [2], Participants [3] and other Stakeholders [4] of the UN Global Compact initiative.

The UN Global Compact Office reserves the right to take appropriate action in the event of a breach of this policy. Possible actions may include, but are not limited to, removing the participant's name from the list of participants, revoking participant status, and/or instituting legal proceedings with the appropriate authorities. Any suspected misuse of the UN Global Compact name or logo in the context of the UN Global Compact should be referred to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Use of the UN Global Compact Name and Logo

The UN Global Compact Office grants Participants and other Stakeholders a limited right to use its logo ("the UN Global Compact logo"), which is displayed above. The UN Global Compact Office's general policy is to permit its participants and other stakeholders to use the UN Global Compact logo only in the context of their activities promoting the UN Global Compact and its goals, but not in any manner that suggests or implies that the UN Global Compact Office has endorsed or approved of the activities, products and/or services of the organization, or that the UN Global Compact Office is the source of any such activities, products and/or services. In most circumstances, the UN Global Compact Office suggests that participants and other stakeholders use the "We Support the UN Global Compact" logo (see below) rather than the UN Global Compact logo.

For all proposed uses of the UN Global Compact logo, the permission of the UN Global Compact Office must be sought in advance from the UN Global Compact Office. Please provide a sample of your document via the online logo request system and indicate where on the sample document you would like the logo to appear. Specifically, please note that the following uses will not be permitted:

Any use of the logo as a component of an organization's own logo, trademark or other branding elements;
Any use of the logo for the promotion or advertising of products, services and other activities intended to solicit business;
Any use of the logo as a permanent graphical element of stationery, business cards, or other variably utilized print materials;
Any use of the logo suggesting or implying a certification or seal of approval for activities, services and/or products.

Use of the "We Support the UN Global Compact" Logo

Participants in the UN Global Compact and other Stakeholders are encouraged to widely advocate and express their support for the UN Global Compact and its principles. For such activities, the UN Global Compact Office may authorize Participants and other Stakeholders to use the modified "We Support the UN Global Compact" logo (hereinafter the "Endorser logo"). Please note that the following conditions apply for the use of the Endorser logo:

The Endorser logo must be placed in such a manner that it is clear from the context to which organization the "We" refers.
The Endorser logo may not be sub-licensed to any other entity without the prior written consent of the UN Global Compact Office.
The Endorser logo is not to be used in any manner that suggests or implies that the UN Global Compact Office has endorsed or approved of the activities, products, and/or services of the organization, or that the UN Global Compact Office is the source of any such activities, products or services.

In accordance with this policy, the following uses of the Endorser logo will generally be permitted:

In training and/or other educational materials related to the UN Global Compact;
In documents and/or other materials designed to promote the principles of the UN Global Compact;
In statements outlining a participant's UN Global Compact-related activities;
In the context of a participant's Communication on Progress ("COP");
As a permanent graphical element of stationery, business cards, and other variably utilized print materials;
In the context of promoting or advertising products and services of a participant, provided that the logo is not used as a designation of origin;
In connection with fundraising for the UN Global Compact or UN Global Compact-related activities.

However, for all proposed uses, including those referred to above, permission to use the UN Global Compact logo must be sought in advance from the UN Global Compact Office. Please provide a sample of your document via the online logo request system and indicate where on the sample document you would like the logo to appear. Please note that the following uses will not be permitted:

Any use of the logo in connection with fundraising that is unrelated to the UN Global Compact or UN Global Compact-related activities;
Any use of the logo suggesting or implying that the UN Global Compact Office approves or endorses the activities, products and/or services of the organization;
Any use of the logo as an indicia of origin of products and/or services.

Starting 1 January 2014, there has been an update to the UN Global Compact Logo Policy. This update will clarify the criteria used in reviewing requests to use the "We support the UN Global Compact" logo made by business participants. The new criteria include a requirement that business participants will have made an annual contribution to the Foundation for the UN Global Compact in the preceding twelve months in order to use the "We support the UN Global Compact" logo. View Logo Policy update effective 1 January 2014

Use of the UN Global Compact Name and Logos by Partners and Local Networks
The terms and conditions under which Partners of the UN Global Compact Office and Local Networks may use the UN Global Compact name and logo will normally be set out in documentation or agreements establishing or memorializing the relationship. In all other cases, where there is no agreement, the policies set forth herein will apply. A logo template has been created for Local Networks and will be adapted on demand. This logo can only be used by the official representatives of the Local Network concerned in the context of their official activities.

Rules Governing the Reproduction and Display of the Logos

Maintaining consistency in the display of the UN Global Compact name and logo by the UN Global Compact and its Local Networks, Partners, Participants and other Stakeholders is an important aspect of the strategy to advocate the principles of the UN Global Compact. Accordingly, when participants, stakeholders and local networks incorporate the UN Global Compact name and logos in their materials for the permitted uses outlined above, they are asked to strictly adhere to the following guidelines regarding the reproduction and display of the UN Global Compact name and logos. For more guidance, please refer to the UN Global Compact Design Manual (pdf).

Elements of the Logos. The UN Global Compact logos are comprised of four unique elements: (1) the wording, "The UN Global Compact" or "We Support the UN Global Compact"; (2) The "globe" symbol; (3) a customized version of the United Nations olive branches below the globe; and (4) the clear space in the area surrounding the logo. The clear space surrounding the logo should be equal to at least 100% of the globe's height and width. The font of the wording is Flama for "The UN Global Compact" and Swift for "We Support".
Reproduction of the Logos. Each of the UN Global Compact logos must be treated as a unique element and resized proportionally. The minimum sizes of the logos are 24 mm or 68 pixels for digital and 15 mm for print. The reproduction of the logos should be generated from high quality artwork. Accordingly, the authorized user is required to use the authorized artwork that is provided by the UN Global Compact Office. The logos or wording should never be reproduced by hand, nor should the wording be substituted with another typeface. The letters should not be altered or redrawn, nor should the elements be re-spaced.
Colour of the Logos.The logos may be reproduced in colour or in black and white. The preferred colour is UNGC blue. UNGC blue translates to the following colour systems:
- Pantone®: 540U
- CMYK: C:100, M:60, Y:40, K:20
- RGB: R:0, G:84, B:110
- In the case of the colour logo, the colours from the artwork provided by the UN Global Compact Office should not be modified. To ensure readability, the colour logo should always appear on a white or light-coloured background. The logo may be reproduced in black and white for use on other backgrounds. A screen tint or shade should never be used when reproducing the UN Global Compact logo or Endorser logo.

Appearance of the Logos. In all materials on which the UN Global Compact logo is used, the UN Global Compact logo must appear in isolation, uncluttered by competing images. The logo should appear horizontally. The logo should not be used as part of a sentence or word phrase or associated with any non-related symbols or graphical elements. The Endorser logo must not be used out of context where it is unclear to which organization the "We" refers.

Use of the United Nations Name and Official Emblem
The use of the United Nations name and emblem, and any abbreviation thereof, is reserved for official purposes of the Organization in accordance with General Assembly resolution 92(I) of 7 December 1946. That resolution expressly prohibits the use of the United Nations name and emblem for commercial purposes or in any other way without the prior authorization of the Secretary-General, and it recommends that Member States take the necessary measures to prevent the unauthorized use thereof. The United Nations emblem may be authorized for use by non-UN entities in exceptional circumstances, such as for illustrative and educational purposes. All uses of the UN emblem by non-UN entities require the prior written authorization of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Requests for such authorization should be submitted to the Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations, New York, NY 10017 or by fax: +1-212-963-3155. Any suspected misuse of the United Nations name and emblem should be referred to the Office of Legal Affairs at the United Nations.

UN Global Compact stakeholders that have been authorized to use either the UN Global Compact logo or the Endorser logo on their website, are strongly encouraged to link the logo to the UN Global Compact homepage at www.unglobalcompact.org.

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1. Local Networks are organizational entities of UN Global Compact stakeholders with varying degrees of governance structure established to further the goals of the UN Global Compact and the UN Global Compact principles at the local and/or regional level.
2. A Partner is an organizational entity with whom the UN Global Compact Office is working in the interests of furthering the goals of the UN Global Compact.
3. Participants are companies and other organizational entities that have signed on to the UN Global Compact and that are expected to fulfill the requirement of communicating their progress to their own stakeholders.
4. Stakeholders are Participants and other organizational entities that have expressed their support for and willingness to engage in the UN Global Compact and/or UN Global Compact activities or events.

(Last Update: 15 January 2010)

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