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Join the largest corporate sustainability initiative and advance your environmental and social actions. How to join Non-Business To join the UN Global Compact and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein please consider if you wish to apply as a Business or Non-Business and click on the button that applies to you. I am a business / subsidiary I am a non-business Non-Business You are currently seeing the application process for: Step 1: Application handbook Review the non-business application handbook for a detailed overview of the joining process. Please note that the UN Global Compact is primarily a private sector initiative. Thus, there may be activities and events that non-business participants are not able to participate in. In the network, we work closely with our non-business participants to support companies' work with the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles and the SDGs. Review the application handbook Step 2: Apply online Complete the application form online. You will be asked to provide information about your company's highest level executive (CEO or equivalent) who will sign an automatically generated Letter of Commitment addressed to the UN Secretary-General stating your commitment to the implementation of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, participation in the activities of the initiative where feasible and submit a biennial submission of a Communication on Engagement (COE). Complete the application form Step 3: Invoicing Once your application has been accepted by the United Nations Global Compact, you will be able to access to all offerings at the global and country network level. All non-business participants are obligated to pay their respective annual contribution fee to access all programmes and services offered. The United Nations Global Compact is supported by the Foundation for the Global Compact, a U.S.-based non-profit that exists solely to provide vital financial, operational, and programmatic assistance to the work of the UN Global Compact. Your annual contribution is used to deliver programmes and participant services in collaboration with Global Compact Country Networks. Your annual contribution fee will be shared between: 1) Our Country Network: UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein (GCNSL). 2) Our Head Office: UN Global Compact (through the Foundation of the Global Compact). 3) A small percentage is set aside for the Country Network Development Fund - a mechanism created to support new and developing networks. The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein will invoice, collect, manage, and retain all fees from non-business participants. Please note that you will be receiving only one invoice. Annual financial contribution

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This six-month training programme will help you move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights. Business & Human Rights Accelerator This six-month training programme will help you move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights.

With the HRDD Peer Learning & Networking Group we would like to provide a platform for regular exchange among business and human rights professionals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Starting in May, we will meet every three months for a virtual (After-) Lunch Videocall with informal discussions on questions, learnings, insights and challenges with peers. Human Rights Due Diligence Peer Learning & Networking Group The Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Peer Learning & Networking Group, implemented in partnership with focusright , provides a platform for regular exchange among business and human rights professionals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. We meet about every three months for informal virtual or in-person discussions on questions, learnings, insights and challenges with peers. The group is open for employees of for-profit companies working on topics related to business and human rights – from beginners, intermediates and experts. Objectives Create opportunities for peer learning and networking Foster hands-on exchange of HRDD practice and experience between different companies and functions Connect people working on similar topics and challenges Facilitate informal discussions of questions, learnings, insights and challenges with peers Entry point for bilateral contacts and more in-depth peer exchange Participation requirements Active participation in informal group discussions Willingness to share own experiences and learn from others Private sector staff with a professional link to business and human rights Being a client of focusright, a participant of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein or a member of öbu Since the goal of the group is for participants to share their challenges and learn from peers, consulting or law firms are not accepted into the group Topics that have been discussed in the past: Good practices for the implementation of HRDD How to best prepare for reporting obligations Developing an internal HRDD culture and enabling cultural change Effective internal communication and training The role of multi-stakeholder and sector initiatives Topics are determined by current needs & interests. The HRDD Peer Learning & Networking Group will meet during four sessions in 2026 26 February 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Session 1 28 April 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Session 2 21 July 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Session 3 20 October 2026 time to be confirmed Session 4 The registration details are shared with everyone who has signed up for the group. If you have not done so already, you can do so below. Register for the Human Rights Due Diligence Peer Learning & Networking Group Salutation First name* Last name* Email* Organization* Job Title* Organization type* Participation requirement* Comments I confirm that my organization is not a consultancy or law firm. * I agree that my details will be shared with focusright and I confirm that I have read and consent to the privacy policy. * Submit Contact person Tabea Böglin Programmes Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. To streamline reporting on the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals and support an evolving reporting marketplace, the UN Global Compact has launched a new COP process. Communication on Progress (CoP) Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. Your company’s annual Communication on Progress (CoP) is a key component of your commitment to the UN Global Compact.  In case of questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@globalcompact.ch or cop-support@unglobalcompact.org . More general information on the CoP as well as further guidance and on-demand courses can be accessed below. Communication on Progress The Communication on Progress (CoP) is the accountability mechanism of the UN Global Compact. It is an annual and mandatory requirement for all business participants of the UN Global Compact. The submission period for the mandatory 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP) opens on 1 April 2025 and closes on 31 July 2025. For additional information, please refer to the 2025 CoP Policy, visit our CoP Readiness Hub or consult the resources at the bottom of this page. Measure and demonstrate progress to stakeholders and the public on the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals in a consistent and harmonized way. Build credibility and brand value by showing their commitment to the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals Receive insights, learn and continuously improve performance by showing their commitment to the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals Compare performance against peers through access to one of the largest sources of free, public and comparable corporate sustainability data Benefits of the Communication on Progress Requirements List Title CoP online questionnaire / sustainability report Reporting on corporate action and performance related to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals. For the 2025 reporting year, a sustainability report uploaded through the digital platform can still be submitted in lieu of the CoP Questionnaire. Please reference the 2025 CoP Policy for more information. CEO Statement of Continued Support Publicly expressing your company’s ongoing commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact at the highest level. The statement is a standardized template that is signed electronically. Deadlines The 2025 CoP submission period is from 1 April 2025 at 15 CEST to 31 July 2025 at 23:00 CEST. The CoP is an annual, mandatory requirement for all business participants of the UN Global Compact. New joiners do not need to submit a CoP until the year after joining. For example, participants joining the Global Compact in 2025 do not need to submit a CoP until 2026.
Participants, excluding new joiners, that fail to submit a 2025 CoP within the submission period will be listed as ‘Non-communicating’ on their participant profile. ‘Non-communicating ’ participants that do not submit a late CoP by 31 December 2025 will be delisted from the UN Global Compact on 1 January 2026. Preparing your Communication on Progress Review the CoP Questionnaire to understand which data needs to be collected. Use the CoP Guidebook for support in answering the questionnaire, such as calculation guidance and a glossary of key terms. Optional: complete the CoP Questionnaire as a draft using the Excel or PDF version. Begin your data collection process on time using supporting CoP materials on the CoP Academy page and the CoP Data Compilation Checklist . Ensure that you have access to the UN Global Compact dashboard . Refer to the User's Guide to learn how to request credentials. Submitting your Communication on Progress Complete the CoP Questionnaire on our platform, accessible via your participant Dashboard. Note that the Excel file and PDF cannot be uploaded. Note that the CEO Statement of Continued Support is integrated into the platform and does not require a separate file. Participants are welcome to include supplementary materials in their CoP submission. Please note that such materials, along with the rest of the CoP, will be publicly available upon submission. Once submitted, the CoP will be available to download as a PDF file by the participant through the digital platform. Additionally, the CoP will be publicly available to view on each respective participant profile. Please note that all data, including supplemental documentation that was submitted by a participating company through the CoP digital platform, will be made publicly available on the UN Global Compact website. This data may be used by the UN Global Compact in aggregate form to present trends or included in reports about the status of corporate sustainability. The UN Global Compact does not have any responsibility on the accuracy of the data submitted by its participating companies nor on how this public data will be used by other stakeholders. Overview of Resources ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. For further information visit the CoP Readiness Hub on the Academy or browse additional resources in the drop-down menu below.. CoP Data Visualisation Tools Access our Communication on Progress Data Visualisation Tools. Composed of 2023 and 2024 CoP Questionnaire submissions, these publicly available dashboards offer insights into the progress of UN Global Compact business participants in advancing the Ten Principles. See here an instructional video. Explore data Access here CoP Mapping based on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards Compare with the CoP Mapping relevant reporting standards such as ESRS, CSRD or CDP with the CoP. Utilise synergies, overlaps and differences between the CoP and other reporting frameworks. Upcoming Events CoP Office Hours The UN Global Compact hosts regularly CoP Office Hours where they update particpants on the latest CoP updates and answer questions Register here Contact person Tabea Böglin Programmes Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

Quarterly Briefings offered by the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. ESG Regulatory Briefings Formerly called Quarterly Briefings on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level. The regulatory frameworks governing corporate actions in the context of sustainability and corporate responsibility issues are evolving rapidly. After a long period mainly shaped by industry self-regulation, companies now face comprehensive expectations, detailed both in soft law standards and – increasingly – hard law. The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein and other Global Compact Networks have mandated ECOFACT AG to support companies in responding to regulatory sustainability and corporate responsibility regulations. These quarterly briefings on recent regulatory developments provide information related to actions that need to be taken today and in the near future to remain compliant and competitive. Join us for the webinar during which you can expect to learn what the current regulatory trends and key EU and international regulatory developments are. The briefings offer a concise, high-level overview of the fast-evolving regulatory landscape, flagging changes and supporting you in gaining an understanding of what needs to be prioritised. Please note: while these briefings deliver a consistent, strategic view of the fast-evolving policy landscape, they are distinct from the UNGC’s EU Sustainability Navigator sessions, which dive deeper into practical insights and policy context. Eligibility UNGC participants only Non-UNGC participants: by invitation only, please contact your country's UN Global Compact Country Network and place info@globalcompact.ch in cc (charges may apply). Upcoming Briefings in 2026 09 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q1 / Register 09 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom 08 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q2 / Register 08 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom 07 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q3 / Register 07 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom 07 Dec 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q4 / Register 07 Dec 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom

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