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  • Events | Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    Browse our upcoming and past events as well as partner events. Events Upcoming Training Programmes Learn more Regular CoP Office Hours Learn more Upcoming Partner Events Learn more Past Events Learn more Upcoming Events (old) Upcoming Events Filter by Location Select Location Event Type Select Type Focus Area Select Category Reset Filter 4 May 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Circular Economy Starter Pack | WHAT: Different Business Models and Cases Read more 4 May 2026 Event | Zurich Environment Making Climate Transition Work: What Companies Need to Know Read more 5 May 2026 Peer Learning | Online Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 4 - Implementing and Tracking Action Plans Read more 5 May 2026 Webinar | Online Social How to Tackle Forced Labour in the Nordics Read more 7 May 2026 Event | Zurich Environment Future-Ready Companies: Equipping for Adaptive Climate Resilience and Impact Read more 8 May 2026 Event | Zurich Environment Klimamanagement für KMU: Von der Theorie zur verifizierten Praxis Read more 11 May 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Circular Economy Starter Pack | HOW: Strategies to Become Circular Read more 18 May 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Circular Economy Starter Pack | Regulatory Landscape Read more 19 May 2026 Webinar | Online Social AI and Human Rights: Practical Strategies for Responsible Adoption Read more 20 May 2026 Webinar | Online Social Double Materiality Analysis und menschenrechtliche Sorgfalt: Gemeinsamkeiten, Unterschiede, Anknüpfungspunkte Read more 20 May 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Finance and EU Sustainability: Mobilizing Capital for Impact Read more 21 May 2026 Webinar | Online Social Navigating High-Risk Markets: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Heightened HRDD Read more 27 May 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Strategie trifft Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung: Zusammenspiel verstehen und gezielt nutzen Read more 27 May 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Deep Dive: Der Einstieg ins Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement für KMU Read more 1 June 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Circular Economy Starter Pack | Actions, Targets & Practical Tips and Tricks Read more 2 June 2026 Webinar | Online Ten Principles Impact Valuation in Practice Read more 3 June 2026 Peer Learning | Online Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 5 - Stakeholder Engagement and Meaningful Communication Read more 8 June 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q2 Read more 10 June 2026 Event | Satigny Ten Principles 2026 General Assembly & Global Compact Dialogue Read more 18 June 2026 Peer Learning | Online Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 6 - Remedy and Grievance Mechanisms Read more Show more Partner Events Partner Events Swiss Social Economy Forum 7 May | Basel Learn more ESG-Reporting Konferenz 2026 - Vom Reporting zur Resilienz 27 May | Lucerne Learn more 17th Geschäftsberichte-Symposium 11 June | Zurich Learn more Training Offerings of PRME & Academic Institutions There was a technical issue on our end. Try again or refresh.

  • Social | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    The business community has a responsibility to uphold human rights and labour standards both in the workplace and more broadly along its entire value chain SOCIAL The responsibility for social standards does not rest with governments alone. As part of its commitment to the UN Global Compact, the business community has a responsibility to uphold human rights and labour standards both in the workplace and more broadly along its entire value chain. Social responsibility ranges over many topics including human rights, labour & decent work, living wages, child labour, diversity & inclusion, just transition as well as supply chains . You can get an overview of our trainings and tools on the respective topic pages. Both beginners and advanced users will find the right programme among our formats. Topics of the focus area 'Social' Menschen- rechte More Arbeits- bedingungen More Existenz- Löhne More Kinder- arbeit More Gleichbe- rechtigung & Inklusion More Just Transition More Lieferketten More Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Social 5 May 2026 Event Category Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 4 - Implementing and Tracking Action Plans Learn More 5 May 2026 Event Category Social How to Tackle Forced Labour in the Nordics Learn More 19 May 2026 Event Category Social AI and Human Rights: Practical Strategies for Responsible Adoption Learn More 20 May 2026 Event Category Social Double Materiality Analysis und menschenrechtliche Sorgfalt: Gemeinsamkeiten, Unterschiede, Anknüpfungspunkte Learn More 21 May 2026 Event Category Social Navigating High-Risk Markets: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Heightened HRDD Learn More 3 June 2026 Event Category Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 5 - Stakeholder Engagement and Meaningful Communication Learn More 18 June 2026 Event Category Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 6 - Remedy and Grievance Mechanisms Learn More 21 July 2026 Event Category Social HRDD Exchange Group | Session 3 Learn More 10 September 2026 Event Category Social Sustainable Supply Chain Management Exchange Group | Session 2 Learn More 20 October 2026 Event Category Social HRDD Exchange Group | Session 4 Learn More 9 November 2026 Event Category Social Sustainable Supply Chain Management Exchange Group | Session 3 Learn More

  • SDGs| UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    We support companies in the implementation of the SDGs through various formats such as e-learning, tools, and training programmes. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS In 2015, all 193 member states of the United Nations adopted a plan for achieving a better future for all — a total of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs characterize the sustainability debate at national and international levels. As a global goals system, the SDGs provide a common language and a compass for the challenges of the 21st century. The implementation target year for these is 2030. In addition to the commitment of politicians and civil society, the business community is also required to master these challenges. The private sector plays an enormous role in tackling these global challenges. Companies must increasingly leverage their resources to advance the SDGs. There are only a few years left to implement the 2030 Agenda. In view of the slow progress to date, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ‘Decade of Action’ at the beginning of 2020 and mandated the UN Global Compact to mobilize the business community. The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein is responding to this call by supporting companies in the interpretation and implementation of the SDGs through various formats such as e-learning, tools, and training programmes. Resources on the Sustainable Development Goals Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges How to Understand and Take Action on the Global Goals Interactive 30min course to learn more about integrating the SDGs into the business world. For non-participants, access here . Next SDG Ambition Learning Plan This learning plan provides details on understanding ambitious goal-setting and taking action on the global goals and delves into the setting and integration of these goals into your business strategy. Next SDG Compass A five-step guide to align strategies and maximize corporate contributions to the SDGs. Next SDG Action Manager Web-based management tool to enable self-assessment, benchmarking, and improvement. Next SDG Ambition Benchmark Reference Sheets Provides illustrative details regarding the steps to integrate each of the SDG Ambition Benchmarks into a company’s business systems, as well as the key design decisions required to engage technology partners. Next SDG Sector Roadmaps Guidelines which support companies in developing robust SDG roadmaps across a particular industry. Next SDG Ambition Accelerator 3-month training programme to accelerate the integration of the SDGs into core business management. Next SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals 9-month training programme activating future business leaders and changemakers to develop a drive innovative and sustainable solutions. Next Upcoming Events Contact person Anna Eiperle Programmes Manager Environment & SDGs anna.eiperle@globalcompact.ch

  • Governance | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    Our core topics in the area of governance include anti-corruption and transformational governance. You can find an overview of our trainings and tools on the respective topic pages. Both beginners and advanced users will find the right programme among our formats. GOVERNANCE In a highly interconnected global economy, where value chains are becoming more complex and diverse, companies face geopolitical challenges in a variety of ways: they source primary products, raw materials or services, they export, they invest or they maintain operations and branches in countries where the rule of law is lacking. Various dilemmas and conflicting objectives can arise in relation to economic constraints, dependencies, corruption risks and risk considerations in the current geopolitical situation. Our core topics in the area of governance include anti-corruption and transformational governance . You can find an overview of our trainings and tools on the respective topic pages. Both beginners and advanced users will find the right programme among our formats. Topics of the focus area 'Governance' Anti-Korruption More Transformational Governance More Upcoming Events Anchor Upcoming Events Governance

  • Transformational Governance | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    We support businesses adopting a holistic approach to Transformational Governance through SDG 16. Transformational Governance Investors, consumers and politicians around the world are increasingly expecting companies and CEOs to actively work towards a better society. For example, the Edelman Trust Barometer 2021 shows that 86% of respondents expect CEOs to speak out on social issues. Transformational governance provides a framework for companies to better meet these increased demands. As a holistic and principles-based approach, transformational governance calls on companies to be more accountable, ethical, inclusive and transparent. This includes internal processes such as creating a culture of integrity and compliance within the company, but also external factors in the business environment such as transparency, the rule of law and strong institutions. Companies can make a positive contribution to improved economic conditions through stakeholder consultations, advocacy, collective action or other capacity building measures. The content and requirements of transformational governance are based on SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions), which forms the basis for compliance with the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the other SDGs. The promotion of SDG 16 is also essential for companies in order to create long-term stability and an enabling environment, but also to fulfil their growing social responsibility. Together with partners across business, the UN system, civil society, and academia, we support businesses to adopt a holistic approach to Transformational Governance through SDG 16. E-LEARNINGS & RECORDINGS Choose from a wide range of e-learning courses and recordings on a variety of topics relevant to your organization's needs. TOOLS & PUBLICATIONS Access resources such as guides, toolkits, and publications to take the next step on your sustainability journey. TRAINING PROGRAMMES & EXCHANGES Accelerate your sustainability progress on specific goals by participating in our training programmes or exchange groups. Resources on the topic of 'Transformational Governance' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges Transformational Governance: Driving Responsible Business A hands-on framework to address these rising demands by adopting a broader approach to their internal and external governance. For non-participants, access here . Next SDG 16 Business Framework: Inspiring Transformational Governance The framework sets out the theory of transformational governance and presents the what, why and, how through guidance and examples for each target of SDG 16. Next Transformational Governance Corporate Toolkit This toolkit empowers your company to stay at the forefront of modern governance practices, and helps you navigate the complexities of the ESG landscape. Next Think Lab on Transformational Governance Shaping thought leadership among UNGC participants to build on, leverage and amplify existing work, expertise and partnerships on SDG 16. Next Reset Filters Upcoming events We regularly offer various events and webinars on social topics. Click the buttons below to view our upcoming events. Current events on 'Governance' All our events Contact person Tabea Böglin Programme Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

  • SOCIAL | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    The business community has a responsibility to uphold human rights and labour standards both in the workplace and more broadly along its entire value chain Human Rights The idea of human rights is as simple as it is powerful: That all people have a right to be treated with dignity. Businesses often impact the human rights of their employees and contract workers, workers in their supply chains, the communities around their operations and even the end users of their products or services. Whether directly or indirectly, they impact virtually the entire spectrum of internationally recognized human rights. As a result, companies have both a responsibility and an opportunity to advance human rights across operations, supply chains and beyond. Is your company able to know and show that it supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights, and that it is not complicit in human rights abuses? We offer a wide range of resources including e-learning & webinar recordings, tools & publications and training programmes as well as exchange opportunities to support you in implementing human rights due diligence processes no matter where you are in your sustainability journey. E-LEARNINGS & RECORDINGS Choose from a wide range of e-learning courses and recordings on a variety of topics relevant to your organization's needs. TOOLS & PUBLICATIONS Access resources such as guides, toolkits, and publications to take the next step on your sustainability journey. TRAINING PROGRAMMES & EXCHANGES Accelerate your sustainability progress on specific goals by participating in our training programmes or exchange groups. Resources on the topic of 'Human Rights' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges Introduction to Human Rights Due Diligence This introductory session is aimed at companies that want to learn how to get started with Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD). The recording and slides are available in English, German and French on our Academy. Next What are Salient Human Rights Issues This short video provides a concise introduction to the critical topic of saliency. Next Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected or High-Risk Areas How can companies ensure they respect human rights and comply with international humanitarian law when doing business in conflict-affected or high-risk areas? Access the slides here . Next Translating Human Rights Commitment into Business Practice This Academy session provides practical tools and approaches to identify and prioritize salient human rights issues. Next Implementing a Human Rights Impact Assessment In this recorded session, experts guide you through the process of carrying out a human rights impact assessment with examples from various sectors. Next Certifications, social audits and supplier management tools: What is their role in human rights due diligence? This recording discusses the contributions and limitations of voluntary sustainability schemes in companies' human rights due diligence (HRDD) using practical examples. Next Business & Human Rights Navigator This tool guides companies in their efforts to better understand human rights impacts in their operations and supply chains and how these can be managed. Next Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights This publication provides an authoritative global standard for preventing and addressing the risk of adverse human rights impacts linked to business activity. Next UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework Comprehensive guidance for companies to report on human rights issues in line with the UN Guiding Principles. Next Human Rights Due Diligence Guide Practical guide to develop and implement human rights due diligence processes in line with the UN Guiding Principles and the OECD Guidelines. Next Using Leverage in Business Relationships to Reduce Human Rights Risks Resource on how a company can systematically and strategically influence the behavior of others, including in it its value chain, when seeking to prevent or address human rights risks. Next Certifications, Social Audits and Supplier Management Tools Q&A based on the UNGPs that outlines the role of voluntary sustainability schemes such as certifications, social audits and supplier management tools in companies' human rights due diligence. Next Business & Human Rights Accelerator A 6-month training programme empowering companies to advance their human rights journey. Next Human Rights Due Diligence Exchange Group Platform fostering hands-on exchange of HRDD practices and creating opportunities for peer learning and networking. Next EU Peer Learning Group on Business and Human Rights Platform for practitioners to learn about challenges and practical approaches regarding effective implementation of HRDD on an EU level. Contact our team for more information: alice.harbach@globalcompact.ch Next Human Rights Due Diligence in conflict-affected areas (focus situation in Russia & Ukraine) Interesting resource on human rights due diligence on the example of the situation of Russia and Ukraine. Next Q&A: Certifications, social audits and supplier management tools Q&A based on the UNGPs that outlines the role of voluntary sustainability schemes such as certifications, social audits and supplier management tools in human rights due diligence. C urated by focusright Next Upcoming events We regularly offer various events and webinars on social topics. Click the buttons below to view our upcoming events. Current events on 'Social' All our events Contact person Alice Harbach-Forel Head of Programmes alice.harbach@globalcompact.ch

  • Anti-Corruption | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    We offer resources and a platform for exchange & dialogue to support companies in preventing corruption. Anti-Corruption Corruption exists in various forms in almost all companies, industries and countries. Increased business and transaction costs, distorted competition and reduced economic growth are just some of the consequences. Through compliance and adherence to the rules, companies can act against fraud, bribery, extortion and other forms of corruption. As value chains become more complex and diverse, and we see a range of challenges being integrated including the connections between human rights, labour issues, environment and corruption, businesses need to understand the risks and drivers of corruption — and how to address them within their organizations. The Tenth Principle of the UN Global Compact therefore calls on companies to take a stand against all forms of corruption. Against the backdrop of increasingly demanding anti-corruption regulations in countries around the world, corruption also increasingly represents a legal and reputational risk for companies. Investors are also paying more attention to corruption as a potential risk that destabilises internal company structures and increases transaction costs. The UN Global Compact and its partners therefore offer resources and platform for exchange and dialogue at national and global level to support companies in preventing corruption. E-LEARNINGS & RECORDINGS Choose from a wide range of e-learning courses and recordings on a variety of topics relevant to your organization's needs. TOOLS & PUBLICATIONS Access resources such as guides, toolkits, and publications to take the next step on your sustainability journey. TRAINING PROGRAMMES & EXCHANGES Accelerate your sustainability progress on specific goals by participating in our training programmes or exchange groups. Resources on the topic of 'Anti-Corruption' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Mitigating Corruption Risks: Developing Anti-Corruption Policies and Strategies The session provides an overview of corruption risk assessments in the private sector, including the benefits and challenges. Next Taking Collective Action for Anti-Corruption A six-step approach to addressing corruption challenges and mitigating potential business risks. Next Playbook on Anti-Corruption Collective Action Provides practical information on potential approaches for exploring, developing, implementing and sustaining collective action initiatives. Next Fighting Corruption in the Supply Chain Outlines common supply chain scenarios and offers a framework and set of tools for addressing them. Next Alliance for Integrity, The Integrity App Digital tool for the self-assessment of compliance programmes specifically aimed at SMEs. Next Reset Filters Upcoming events We regularly offer various events and webinars on Governance topics. Click the buttons below to view our upcoming events. Current events on 'Governance' All our events Contact person Tabea Böglin Programme Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

  • Ocean Stewardship | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    Implement successful water stewardship with our useful resources such as e-learnings, publications, and exchange opportunities. Ocean Stewardship Oceans are crucial to the well-being and prosperity of humankind - whether for the production of food, energy, raw materials or transport. They play a critical and unique role in addressing the twin crises of biodiversity and climate change that threaten our very existence. But the oceans are in urgent need of protection and restoration. Covering some 70% of the earth’s surface, oceans are threatened by rising temperatures, acidification, extraction and depletion of resources, and pollution in many forms. Research shows ocean mitigation solutions could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions gap by as much as one-fifth as we seek a path to limiting global temperatures to a 1.5° C increase by 2050. Businesses can often have a direct or indirect impact on the oceans and have a responsibility to work together towards sustainable ocean management. By doing so, they can both reduce their impact on the oceans and create new business opportunities in the long term. In collaboration with over 300 stakeholders, the UN Global Compact has developed nine Sustainable Ocean Principles that provide companies with a framework for responsible business practices. By signing the principles, companies can set an example and receive a framework for integrating ocean-related challenges into their strategy. To support you in developing and implementing successful ocean stewardship, you can find below useful resources such as e-learnings, publications, and exchange opportunities. E-LEARNINGS & RECORDINGS Choose from a wide range of e-learning courses and recordings on a variety of topics relevant to your organization's needs. TOOLS & PUBLICATIONS Access resources such as guides, toolkits, and publications to take the next step on your sustainability journey. TRAINING PROGRAMMES & EXCHANGES Accelerate your sustainability progress on specific goals by participating in our training programmes or exchange groups. Resources on the topic of 'Ocean Stewardship' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges How Companies Can Ensure a Healthy and Productive Ocean This 30min e-learning course defines how businesses can address these threats by mainstreaming sustainability into business practices across sectors and geographies. Next Implementing a Principles-Based Approach to Sustainable Oceans Business This e-learning course provides foundational knowledge on the nine Sustainable Ocean Principles of the UN Global Compact and how to start taking action in support of the principles. Next Blueprint for a Climate-Smart Ocean to Meet 1.5°C Next Six key steps to unlock a climate-smart ocean to meet 1.5 C, from innovative ocean management and human-centred policies, to harnessing blue finance and leveraging the ocean-climate nexus in political processes. Practical Guidance for the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles Next A framework for assessing and disclosing ocean practices. Ocean Stewardship Coalition The Ocean Stewardship Coalition brings together leaders and members of the private sector who are working towards protect and support ocean quality and health. Next Reset Filters Upcoming events We regularly offer various events and webinars on environment topics. Click the buttons below to view our upcoming events. Current events on 'Environment' All our events Contact person Anna Eiperle Programmes Manager Environment & SDGs anna.eiperle@globalcompact.ch

  • Governance | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    Explore our offerings in our focus area of sustainability regulations & reporting. SUSTAINABILITY REGULATIONS & REPORTING Navigating the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting and regulations can be complex. Beyond regulations, investors, customers, and stakeholders expect clear, credible ESG disclosures, influencing investment decisions and trust. Companies that proactively embrace sustainability reporting not only mitigate risks but also increase competitive advantages, attract responsible investment, and strengthen their market position. By turning compliance into an opportunity, businesses can drive long-term value and resilience. The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein supports businesses and offers guidance through different formats and tools to understand and comply with national and regional ESG regulations. Explore below further resources on Regulations & Reporting , the UN Global Compact's mandatory Communication on Progress and our ESG Regulations Navigator - a digital tool to help you to quickly understand key requirements, applicability, and deadlines of current ESG regulations that may impact your business. Topics of the focus area 'Sustainability Regulations & Reporting' Regulationen & Reporting More Communication on Progress More ESG Regulations Navigator More Upcoming Events Regulations & Reporting 20 May 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Finance and EU Sustainability: Mobilizing Capital for Impact Learn More 27 May 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Strategie trifft Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung: Zusammenspiel verstehen und gezielt nutzen Learn More 27 May 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Deep Dive: Der Einstieg ins Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement für KMU Learn More 8 June 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q2 Learn More 7 July 2026 Peer Learning | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulations Exchange Group | Session 2 Learn More 7 September 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q3 Learn More 19 November 2026 Peer Learning | In-person Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulations Exchange Group | Session 3 Learn More 9 December 2025 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q4 Learn More

  • Accelerators | UN Global Compact Network CH & FL

    Join Accelerator Programmes to embed SDG-aligned practices into your business operations and across the value chain to accelerate progress and impact for the 2030 Agenda.  Accelerator Programmes Join Accelerator Programmes to embed SDG-aligned practices into your business operations and across the value chain to accelerate progress and impact for the 2030 Agenda. Available to participating companies of the UN Global Compact , the Accelerators are training programmes on specific areas designed to support you in achieving goals relevant to your company by accelerating the integration of the SDGs and Ten Principles into your business strategy and operations. Accelerator programmes usually last 3-6 months. Companies participating in Accelerators will: Learn from thought leadership content, best practices and resources Access a diverse set of global and local engagement opportunities such as awareness-raising campaigns, trainings, mentoring and blended learning Increase employee engagement and professional development opportunities Build a professional network of peers, UN partners and experts Accelerate and integrate sustainability topics into your core business practices Deliver concrete company-specific outcomes Accelerator Programmes Business & Human Rights Learn more Currently running Target Gender Equality Learn more Registrations are open Climate Ambition Learn more Registrations are open SDG Innovation for Young Professionals Learn more Running on global level SDG Ambition Learn more Currently running

  • Living Wages | UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

    We offer you initial starting points, support, and guidance on the topic of living wage. Living Wages Through their commitment to living wages, companies can enable workers worldwide to enjoy a decent standard of living. Labour poverty caused by low wages is a global problem and is widespread in different sectors. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), in 2019, more than 630 million workers worldwide - almost one in five, or 19 percent of all employees - did not earn enough to lift themselves and their families out of extreme or moderate poverty. Companies can use their influence along their supply and value chains to advocate for living wages across all sectors and enable a decent standard of living for workers worldwide. In addition to making an important social contribution, living wages also represent an investment in core businesses, value chains, and the broader operating environment for many companies. They also enable companies to fulfill their human rights obligations better. This is because legislation is increasingly demanding that companies pay decent wages. Benefit from the many resources provided by the UN Global Compact to advance your living wage efforts. E-LEARNINGS & RECORDINGS Choose from a wide range of e-learning courses and recordings on a variety of topics relevant to your organization's needs. TOOLS & PUBLICATIONS Access resources such as guides, toolkits, and publications to take the next step on your sustainability journey. TRAINING PROGRAMMES & EXCHANGES Accelerate your sustainability progress on specific goals by participating in our training programmes or exchange groups. Resources on the topic of 'Living Wages' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges Deep Dive Series on Living Wage This three-part Living Wage Series offers companies and non-business stakeholders an introduction to key components of a living wage. Next How to Ensure a Living Wage for All Employees This recording introduces the concept of a living wage as an essential aspect of decent work and responsible business. Next Understand and Implementing Living Wages Along Companies’ Value Chains The session shows how a living wage can ensure that workers, families and communities are able to live in dignity as well as contribute to the long-term sustainability of your organization. Accessible on the Academy. Next Living Wage Analysis Tool The tool helps companies identify actions and further opportunities to provide a living wage to ensure all workers, families and communities can live in dignity. Next Roadmap on Living Wage In a 5-step approach, this platform builds tangible solutions to secure living wages in supply chains. Next Achieving the Living Wage Ambition Guide to successfully implement a living wage programme in a company’s business system. Next Improving Wages to Advance Decent Work in Supply Chains This guide identifies practical steps that companies can take as they navigate complex wage issues in their supply chains. Next Living Wage Peer Learning Group The group provides a safe space for companies to share practices and challenges, focusing on living wages through facilitated sessions, curated resources, and discussions. Next Reset Filters Upcoming events We regularly offer various events and webinars on social topics. Click the buttons below to view our upcoming events. Current events on 'Social' All our events Living Wage is one of 5 key areas of action that have the power to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about Forward Faster Contact person Alice Harbach-Forel Head of Programmes alice.harbach@globalcompact.ch

  • SME Sustainability Hub

    Browse our SME specific oferings SME Sustainability Hub Curated offerings designed for SMEs The UN Global Compact helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cut through the complexity by offering you the right tools to identify the social and environmental impacts that matter most guiding you through the sustainability journey with tailored events and selected e-learnings delivering sustainability data to your customers and stakeholders If you are looking for more information on a specific topic, please do not hesitate to contact us .  Download here Upcoming events and new resources Klimamanagement für KMU: Von der Theorie zur verifizierten Praxis 8. Mai 2026 Dieser Workshop unterstützt KMU dabei, den Weg von der Theorie zur vertieften Klimapraxis zu gehen. Er vermittelt essenzielles Wissen über Klimabilanzierung, Zielsetzung, glaubwürdige Berichterstattung nach ISO-Standards und Umsetzung. Anmelden Plätze sind begrenzt Browse all our upcoming events Tailored events Tools available to SMEs participating in the UN Global Compact Tools AI Materiality Tool Answer 17 simple questions and analyze your social and environmental impacts, risks and opportunities with the help of Artifical Intelligence. Contact us to test it. Learn more ESG Regulations Navigator Your guidance to quickly understand key requirements, applicability, and deadlines of current ESG regulations that may impact your business. Access here PME Parcours (en français) Découvrir les sujets de la durabilité d’entreprise et passer à l’action grâce à un parcours d'apprentissage de 2h adapté aux PME. Access here Peer learning offerings for SMEs participating in the UN Global Compact Peer Learning Groups and other knowledge sharing opportunities at the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein create a safe space for companies to share their good practices and challenges on critical sustainability issues with like-minded professionals, while gaining access to industry experts and unique networking opportunities. SME Exchange Group A safe and inspring space for SMEs to exchange, learn and collaborate with peers in the field of the rapidly evolving sustainability & ESG landscape. Register Coaching Session Book a coaching session with our Sustainability Advisor to receive personalized support, and insights relevant to your SME's sustainablity needs. Contact us SPARK Community Join a global community offered by the United Nations Global Compact for SMEs with curated and practical guidance on sustainability topics. Join SPARK Further peer learning opportunities Academy UN Global Compact Academy: Selected E-Learnings for SMEs The Academy is the UN Global Compact’s digital learning platform to help companies move further faster in implementing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals.  Through innovative learning experiences across key topics and languages, the Academy offers a variety of online courses in different formats relevant to your specific challenges and needs, regardless of corporate function or where you are on your sustainability journey. Gain actionable insights and good practices from world-class experts, changemakers and practitioners. The Academy is open to all employees of participating companies. Webinar Series: SME Sustainability Journey This series provides a practical framework to support SMEs in embedding sustainability into their operations. Access here A Deep Dive into the VSME Standard This session will equip you with practical insights to help you measure, report, and leverage impact-data. Access here Future-proofing your SME This interactive, two-module, e-learning course designed to help you get started on your sustainability journey. Access here ESG Ratings & Certifications for SMEs: Deep Dive into Ecovadis This session provides a spotlight on Ecovadis, the sustainability rating most frequently requested by multinational buyers. Access here Social Sustainability for SMEs These seven webinars enable participants to identify, address, and disclose their various social impacts. Access here Further Webinar Recordings Visit our local Academy page to access recordings from previous sessions hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. Access here Visit our Academy page and browse the 2025 catalogue for further courses. Communication on Progress Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. An SME's annual Communication on Progress (CoP) is a key component of your commitment to the UN Global Compact. Learn more about the CoP > Benefits of the Communication on Progress for SMEs: Assessment : Identify where you stand and what your current gaps are in terms of governance, environment, anti-corruption as well as labor and human rights. Transparency : The CoP helps SMEs align with global expectations, making them more competitive in markets prioritizing sustainability. Enhanced Business Opportunities : Reporting builds trust with partners, investors, and clients who value ethical practices. Support System: SMEs benefit from exclusive resources, peer learning, and expert guidance within the UNGC network. CoP What your sustainability journey with us looks like Further free external tools & resources Click on the arrows in the drop down menu to access further resources. There was a technical issue on our end. Try again or refresh. Contact person Fabio Gfeller Programme Lead & Advisor fabio.gfeller@globalcompact.ch Contact

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