The UN Global Compact is a private sector-focused initiative. Network USA’s resources and programming are designed to meet the challenges faced by businesses headquartered and/or operating in the United States.
For this reason, participation in the US Network is reserved for business applicants. For non-businesses interested in getting engaged, we advise exploring the freely available resources, including
For academic institutions interested in sustainability, we recommend exploring the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME).
Network USA will make exceptions for US-headquartered non-business applications that meet one of the following requirements:
Additionally, we understand the invaluable expertise on subject matters that non-businesses bring to the table. Network USA will make exceptions for non-businesses who meet one of the following criteria:
Organizations that meet at least one of the criteria listed above must provide evidence of their eligibility to engage@globalcompactusa.org for review before the organization’s application to the UN Global Compact may be processed. Please note that submission of these materials does not guarantee that your organization will be admitted to the UN Global Compact.
For interested organizations, please be advised that a biennial submission of the Communication on Engagement (COE) is required to maintain an active status as a participant of the UN Global Compact.
Please note that we do not currently allow non-businesses to participate in Network USA programming due to administrative constraints. This includes but is not limited to Peer Learning Groups and Accelerators.
Please note that the above policy varies from Local Network to Local Network and may not apply to other regions.
