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We’re halfway to 2030, but there’s not nearly enough action happening at the pace and scale needed todeliver on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and meet the 2030 Agenda. Forward Faster is a new UN Global Compact initiative, here to help companies accelerate progress towards all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, by focusing on where they can make the biggest, fastest impact for 2030. Forward Faster We’re halfway to 2030, but there’s not nearly enough action happening at the pace and scale needed to deliver on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and meet the 2030 Agenda. Forward Faster is a new UN Global Compact initiative, here to help companies accelerate progress towards all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, by focusing on where they can make the biggest, fastest impact for 2030. The Forward Faster initiative aims to increase accountability and transparency by calling for companies to publicly declare their commitments and highlight the actions they will undertake to meet the targets. Companies committing to the targets will be required to report on progress annually to the UN Global Compact. Take Action 5 Areas of Action Ambitious corporate action starts here. These 5 areas of action have been selected because they have the power to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and are where the private sector can collectively make the biggest, fastest impact by 2030. Gender Equality Increase profitability and performance by ensuring inclusive workplaces and parity in your workforce. Learn more Living Wage Reduce inequalities and build more resilient supply chains by ensuring a living wage across your workforce. Learn more Finance & Investment Shifting corporate capital towards the SDGs is critical to closing existing financing gaps. Learn more Climate Action Protect your business from long term volatility by working towards net zero and a just transition. Learn more Water Resilience Increase efficiency and reduce supply chain disruption while helping vulnerable communities in water-challenged regions. Learn more Each area has specific actions to help you build a more resilient company, while also building a resilient society and planet. Taking action today will help protect your business, people and the planet. Take action More Resources Action Guides The action guides provide additional, target-specific details on key definitions, examples of actions and key performance indicators (KPIs). Access the Guides Academy Hub The Forward Faster Action Hub provides tailored content within each action area on the Academy, the UN Global Compact's digital learning platform. Acces the Academy FAQ This document contains answers to frequently asked questions about the initiative. Acces the FAQ Information Sessions To learn more about the Forward Faster Initiative, you can watch the recording of the general session or each action area. General Session Gender Equality Climate Action Living Wage Water Resilience Finance & Investment

Eine Webinarreihe die KMU dabei hilft, ihre Prioritäten festzulegen, eine Strategie zu definieren, sinnvolle Massnahmen umzusetzen und effektiv über die Fortschritte zu berichten. KMU Webinarreihe zu Nachhaltigkeit Kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) sind die treibende Kraft für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung in der Schweiz. Dennoch ist der Weg von der Vision zur praktischen Umsetzung oft mit Hürden verbunden. Diese Webinarreihe bietet Ihnen ein praxisnahes und modulares Framework, um Nachhaltigkeit sowie die zehn Prinzipien des UN Global Compact erfolgreich in Ihren Geschäftsalltag zu integrieren. Nachhaltigkeit ist kein einmaliges Projekt, sondern ein kontinuierlicher Prozess. Daher folgt unsere Webinarreihe einem iterativen vierstufigen Modell, welches KMU dabei hilft, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsprioritäten zu definieren, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie zu entwickeln, die Massnahmen umzusetzen und zu verankern und diese effektiv in der Berichterstattung zu kommunizieren. Warum Sie teilnehmen sollten: Kompakt und effizient – nur 30 Minuten pro Session Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung mit einem klaren 4-stufigen Prozess Fokussiert auf KMU-spezifische Herausforderungen und Chancen Praktische Werkzeuge für die sofortige Umsetzung Lernen Sie von Kolleg:innen und anhand realer Fälle Kostenlose Lernmöglichkeit für alle interessierten KMU Wer sollte teilnehmen? Die Webinare sind offen für alle interessierten Unternehmen und KMU: Inhaberinnen und Inhaber von KMU Geschäftsführende und Führungskräfte Nachhaltigkeitsverantwortliche Personen, die strategische Veränderungsprozesse begleiten Sprache: Deutsch Nehmen Sie an unserer Webinarreihe teil Bitte melden Sie sich für jedes Webinar einzeln an. 3. März 2026 11:30 - 12:00 Nachhaltigkeits-prioritäten definieren Geschlossen 10. März 2026 11:30 - 12:00 Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie entwickeln Geschlossen 17. März 2026 11:30 - 12:00 Massnahmen umsetzen und verankern Geschlossen 24. März 2026 11:30 - 12:00 Berichterstattung (CoP) und Kommunikation Registrieren Contact person Fabio Gfeller Programme Lead & Advisor fabio.gfeller@globalcompact.ch

Together with Swiss Sustainable Finance the UN Global Compact Network established the Swiss TNFD Consultation Group to promote the TNFD frameworks for identifying nature-related risks in Switzerland and to actively support their continuous development. Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) We are all directly affected by the biodiversity crisis. Our different ecosystems supply us with food, raw materials and energy – but only if they are intact. Loss of biodiversity therefore threatens not only our livelihood, but also poses a major risk for businesses. To lay the foundation to identify and quantify the associated risks at an early stage – Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein (GCNSL) are collaborating with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) . They established the Swiss TNFD Consultation Group to promote the TNFD frameworks for identifying nature-related risks in Switzerland and to actively support their continuous development. The TNFD has developed a set of Disclosure Recommendations and Guidance for organisations to report and act on evolving nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. The recommendations and guidance will enable business and finance to integrate nature into decision making, and ultimately support a shift in global financial flows away from nature-negative outcomes and toward nature-positive outcomes. The Swiss TNFD Consultation Group looks forward to engaging with national financial institutions, corporate actors, civil society organisations, local communities, and public sector institutions to: understand national concerns around nature-related risks and opportunities; and socialise the TNFD framework with local actors TNFD Forum The TNFD Forum is a gathering of institutions globally from across sectors who are aligned with the mission and principles of the TNFD, wish to learn more about nature-related risk management and disclosure trends and developments together as a community; and are willing to make themselves available to support the work of the Taskforce. Participation is open to institutions across financial institutions, corporates, service and data providers, governments, regulators, multilaterals, financial and business consortia, NGOs, think tanks, research institutions etc. Are you interested in joining the TNFD Forum? Complete the Form If your are already a TNFD Forum member, please contact Anna Eiperle, anna.eiperle@globalcompact.ch Nature Exchange Group Together with Swiss Sustainable Finance, we invite interested participants to join this community who is dedicated to better understand and address nature-related issues and drive positive change. The Nature Exchange Group meets regulary several times a year. Nature Exchange Group Learn more Recen t Webinars on TNFD Gett ing Started with the TNFD Framework During this 1-hour webinar , hosted by the Swiss TNFD Consultation Group, we explored how organizations can get started with the TNFD recommendations and initiate their journey towards better understanding nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. Two case studies from UBS and Novartis provide practical insights into navigating TNFD recommendations and effectively managing nature-related considerations. TNFD Beginner's Guide Our colleagues from the UN Global Compact Network Canada, in partnership with WSP in Canada , have released "TNFD Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to Nature-Related Financial Disclosures." This practical guide is designed to assist companies as they start their journey into nature-related financial disclosures, providing essential tools and insights for integrating environmental considerations into business strategies. TNFD Beginner's Guide Access here Contact person Anna Eiperle Programmes Manager Environment & SDGs anna.eiperle@globalcompact.ch

We regularly share relevant information and press releases in our news sections News SDG Flag Day 2025: Celebrating a Global Movement and 25 Years of UN Global Compact At the end of September, organizations across Switzerland and Liechtenstein once again raised the SDG Flag to demonstrate their commitment to a more sustainable future and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). News Oct 24, 2025 Facts & Figures from the 2024 CoP: Where our participants stand in their sustainability journey Each year, participants of the UN Global Compact report on their sustainability efforts through the Communication on Progress (CoP). More... News Jun 17, 2025 General Assembly 2025 & Global Compact Dialogue Over 100 participants, business leaders, as well as government and civil society representatives gathered to our General Assembly and Global Compact Dialogue in Lausanne. We look back on an insightful day on the topic of collaboration commemorating the UN Global Compact's 25th anniversary. News Jun 10, 2025 Launch of the ESG Regulations Navigator Understand key requirements, applicability and deadlines of current ESG regulations with our new ESG Regulations Navigator. News Apr 1, 2025 New Study on Children’s Rights and Finance Learn about how the Swiss and Liechtenstein financial industry can promote and protect children’s rights. News Nov 13, 2024 Over 80 organizations raise the SDG flag in Switzerland & Liechtenstein In the week of 25 September 2024, more than 80 organizations in Switzerland and Liechtenstein celebrated the Sustainable Development Goals ( News Oct 8, 2024 General Assembly 2024 & Global Compact Dialogue We had the pleasure of welcoming many participants, business leaders, government representatives, and civil society experts. News Jun 10, 2024 Over 200 flags raised for the SDGs On 25 September 2023, more than 200 organisations located in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria raised an SDG flag to show their... News Oct 3, 2023 How Liechtenstein is raising awareness on sustainability with a 35m high tower In 2023 a dedicated project team in Schaan, Liechtenstein, decided on a unique way to educate the public on sustainability and raise... News Jun 26, 2023 General Assembly 2023 On June 6, 2023 over 50 participants joined our General Assembly 2023 in Bern. The event served as a platform to reflect on our past achieve News Jun 8, 2023 Media Statement: Migros – Socar Case Published media statement in regard to the Migros - Socar case. News Dec 8, 2022 New White Paper on Green Growth The coming years will be decisive for the path to Green Growth which means to foster economic growth and development in a sustainable way. News Dec 1, 2022 Economic prosperity threatened by the biodiversity crisis SSF und GCNSL set up a Swiss consultation group for the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD). We are all directly... News Oct 6, 2022 New Report on Children’s Rights in Business UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein published the study "Addressing... News Sep 28, 2022 Raise a Flag for the SDGs On the 23rd of September, all around the world the SDG Flag will be raised to show our support for the Sustainable Development Goals. ... News Aug 30, 2022 How the UN Global Compact Academy is helping companies advance on key sustainability topics More than 120,000 participants from over 7,000 companies are scaling their corporate sustainability knowledge through learning... News Aug 17, 2022 What’s there to celebrate? For today's International Women's Day 2022, Elisabeth Ann Resch from the UN Global Compact discusses the importance of making gender... News Mar 8, 2022

Meet our board Board The governing body of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein is its board. It represents the network in public while enabling the implementation of the network’s overall strategy. The highest body of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein is the annually convening General Assembly. In charge of the external audit is RSM Switzerland AG . Dr. Ruth E. Blumer Lahner Chief Regulatory Officer KLK OLEO Europe Kolb Distribution Ltd. 8908 Hedingen President appointed June 2016 (as Chair) | June 2015 (as Board Member) Dr. Jérôme Barra VP Taste Global Marketing and Business Development dsm-firmenich 1242 Satigny appointed June 2021 Aurelia Figueora Chief Sustainability Officer Breitling 2540 Grenchen appointed June 2024 Vanessa Hans Head of Private Sector Basel Institute on Governance 4051 Basel appointed June 2024 Stephanie Ossenbach Group Sustainability Officer dormakaba International Holding AG 8153 Rümlang appointed June 2024 Carrie Scott Head, Sustainability and ESG Office Novartis 4056 Basel appointed June 2023 Nick Bell Global Head of Marketing Communic ations Trafigura 1207 Gene va appointed J une 2019 Ursula Finsterwald Head Group Sustainability Management LGT 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein appointed J une 2018 Stefania Lallai Vice President Sustainability Cargo Division MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA 1208 Geneva appointed June 2023 Nicolas Schornoz Chief Financial & Operating Officer Vestergaard Sàrl 1003 Lausanne appointed June 2018 Florian Strasser Group CEO & Chairman GWF Messsysteme AG 6005 Luzern appointed June 2023

Join our events at Climate week Zurich - a new climate platform for Europe to bring together business leaders, academia & civil society. Climate Week Zurich 2026 4-9 May 2026 We are pleased to be part of Climate Week Zurich (CWZ) - a new climate platform for Europe that brings together business leaders, policymakers, researchers, civil society and creatives to accelerate sustainable innovations. During 4 to 9 May 2026 , over 200 partner-led events with around 10'000 attendees will take place throughout Zurich with the intention to drive meaningful behavioural change beyond the usual sustainability audience and make sustainable choices feel logical, enjoyable and beneficial for all. We are excited to join Climate Week Zurich with the events listed below. Find more information about our sessions by clicking on the button and registering to secure your spot. Join us at Climate Week Zurich 2026 4 May 2026 | 16:00 - 18:00 Landesmuseum Zürich Making Climate Transition Work: What Companies Need to Know Register here 7 May 2026 | 13:00 - 16:30 Volkshaus Zürich Future-Ready Companies: Equipping for Adaptive Climate Resilience and Impact Register here 8 May 2026 | 09:30 - 12:30 Hegibachstrasse 47, Zürich Klimamanagement für KMU: Von der Theorie zur verifizierten Praxis Register here Contact person Anna Eiperle Programmes Manager Environment & SDGs anna.eiperle@globalcompact.ch

Meet our team Team Antonio Hautle Executive Director & Network Representative Executive Director since 2015. Director of Fastenopfer 2001 - 2013; Director of the Administration of the Social Department, State of Lucerne 2013 - 2015. He has a Licence degree in Philosophy, Business Ethics and Catholic Theology from Gregoriana, Rome as well as an MBA HEC from the University of Geneva. Alice Harbach-Forel Head of Programmes Alice Harbach-Forel has been with the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein since 2015. She is in charge of the thematic programmes and supports the UNGC Participants in fulfilling their commitment to the Ten Principles. Previously, Alice worked in research and in the private sector in the field of CSR/RBC. Tabea Böglin Programmes Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting & Regulations Tabea Böglin has a background in law and international relations. During her postgrad, she specialised in globalisation and human rights, followed by gaining experience in the private sector. She is responsible for monitoring and informing on ESG regulatory requirements, supporting participants with the CoP, developing and implementing capacity building formats, and providing support for projects across the social thematic focus areas. Anna Eiperle Programmes Manager Environment & SDGs Anna has a background in environmental science with a focus on Life Cycle Assessment, product and corporate footprints. In her role, Anna takes care of all environment-related topics such as climate, biodiversity, and water and organizes trainings to enable companies to embed SDGs and the Ten Principles in their corporate DNA. Melanie Ferreira Marketing & Communications Manager Melanie is responsible for the development and implementation of the marketing & and communications strategy. With a background in marketing and business, she brings valuable insights from her experiences in the non-profit, banking, and events sectors across Switzerland and Canada. Annie Forster Operations Manager Annie oversees all financial activities and provides administration support in key account management. She has a background in insurance, taxation and family offices and has spent a number of years living and working in Australia, China and Singapore. Fabio Gfeller Sustainability Advisor Fabio collaborates with our participants to assess their social and environmental impacts, develop sustainability strategies, and implement measurable actions. He has a background in management, economics, and sociology as well as international experience in corporate sustainability and impact management. Luana Schuler Engagement Manager Luana serves as the main contact for our participants and is responsible for developing and implementing the engagement strategy. Having a background in political science, she brings substantial expertise from her roles in both the private and public sectors, with a focus on project management, business development, and key account management. Dominique Lizarbe Marketing & Communications Coordinator Dominique supports Melanie in the implementation of the Marketing & Communications Strategy. She is a communications and sociology student at the University of Lucerne and brings insight from her prior internships in marketing and project management.

My Items I'm a title. Click here to edit me. Navigating High-Risk Markets: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Heightened HRDD Mehr Onboarding Session | March 2026 For new participants Mehr Impact Valuation in Practice Mehr Nature Exchange Group | Considering Nature in Finance & Real Economy: Status Quo and Outlook Open to anyone interested Mehr Introduction to the Communication on Progress (CoP) Mehr KMU Webinarreihe Teil 4: Berichterstattung (CoP) und Kommunikation Mehr KMU Webinarreihe Teil 3: Massnahmen umsetzen und verankern Mehr KMU Webinarreihe Teil 2: Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie entwickeln Mehr KMU Webinarreihe Teil 1: Nachhaltigkeitsprioritäten definieren Mehr 2026 General Assembly & Global Compact Dialogue Mehr Onboarding Session | February 2026 For new participants Mehr ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q4 Mehr

Virtual Open House UN Global Compact The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein organizes a virtual Open House event approximately 3-4 times a year. This introductory event will give an overview on the UN Global Compact (UNGC), its principles, methods and instruments. It is targeted towards companies who are interested in joining the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. You will learn about: The UN Global Compact as the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, including its historical background. Our mission in line with the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Benefits of being a member of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. Our wide range of programmatic activities, including events, trainings and other formats for knowledge sharing and dialogue. The steps to take to join the Global Compact. Language : English or German (depending on participants preferences) Cost : Free of charge Upcoming Events There is currently no Virtual Open House event planned. See here other events

We promote responsible business practices by stimulating multi-stakeholder dialogue and partnerships and providing knowledge, tools and mutual learning to business to engage in corporate responsibility and sustainability. About us The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein is a legally independent association and the only official platform of the New York-based United Nations Global Compact in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. We seek to promote responsible business practices by stimulating multi-stakeholder dialogue, providing knowledge, tools and mutual learning for businesses in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to engage in corporate responsibility and sustainability. We support companies to align their corporate strategies and operations with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption and to take actions to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We serve as an intermediary between companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein and the UN Global Compact Office in New York. Brochure (EN) Brochure (DE) Brochure (FR) Download our Reports The UN Global Compact s upports companies to align their corporate strategies and operations with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption and to take actions to support the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More United Nations Global Compact The GCNSL supports Swiss & Liechtenstein companies and organisations to align their strategies and activities with the sustainability goals and vision of the UN Global Compact. GCNSL Team GCNSL Board Progamme Committee UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein The country network in Switzerland and Liechtenstein consists of more than 350 companies and organisations from all sectors and inustries. From small SMEs to large MNCs. List of our Participants Our Participants

A webinar series for data-driven action focused on decent working conditions, forced labour, child labour & practical examples. Managing Risks in Supply Chains A Webinar Series for Data-Driven Action How does your business model and sourcing strategy cause or contribute to social and environmental risks along your value chain; and how exposed are your business activities to risks embedded in your purchased goods and services?   This series of three recorded webinars will take you through innovative approaches to conducting risk assessments and gaining actionable insights that can then be addressed through collaborative, data-driven approaches with measurable results.   Using a case study approach the Equiception team shared their experiences in multiple economic sectors and regions of the world with a special focus on decent working conditions, forced labour and child labour.   The recordings are peppered with practical examples and discussions. Target audience Representatives from the following functions will benefit most from the recordings: sourcing, procurement, strategy, sustainability, compliance, legal, human resources, human rights, children’s rights, reporting. Watch all three recordings 26 June 2025 | 13:30 Tackling Excessive Hours of Work in Supplier Factories The case of a sporting goods company Recording 28 August 2025 | 13:30 When On-Demand Labour Becomes Forced Labour Identifying & preventing the risks in apparently legal labour supply channels Recording 18 September 2025 | 13:30 Does High Quality Equal Compliance? The case of surgical goods made by children Recording About the speaker Auret van Heerden works with public and private sector clients in the apparel and footwear, tech, FMCG and food and agriculture sectors. Before that Auret was the President and CEO of the Fair Labor Association in Washington DC from 2001 to 2013. From 1996 to 2001 he was responsible for the Special Action Programme on Social and Labour Issues in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) at the International Labour Office (ILO) in Geneva. His 40 years of experience in value chains in different sectors and countries equips him to advise clients and engage with all stakeholders to build partnerships and resolve conflicts. Language: English

Identify relevant sustainability issues and receive a high-level double materiality assessment, highlighting the most important ESG topics. AI Materiality Tool The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein (GCNSL) has developed the AI Materiality Tool to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and beginners fast-track their sustainability efforts by focusing on areas where they can make the most significant impact. This tool helps you: Identify key sustainability issues tailored to your business, industry, and value chain. Get fast insights by answering only 17 simple questions to generate a high-level double materiality assessment highlighting the most important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics. Align with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the UN Global Compact Ten Principles. Map risks, impacts and opportunities to receive clear and concrete action steps. While the AI Materiality Tool is a helpful starting point, it does not replace the valuable process of conducting a full double materiality assessment. The GCNSL strongly believes that strategic stakeholder engagement is essential for long-term business success. However, given the urgency of sustainability challenges, businesses should not delay action due to budget. Who can use the tool? The AI Materiality Tool is available to all participants of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. To access it, contact fabio.gfeller@globalcompact.ch . Try it out now 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 Disclaimer We recommend using the AI Materiality Tool as part of a pre-defined process involving internal and external stakeholders. Please note that the tool's results are generated with the support of OpenAI or Perpelxity and are based on publicly available materiality assessments and industry benchmarks from international organizations, the UN, experts, regulators, companies and NGOs. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the generated output. Would you like to learn more about Gen AI in the Sustainability field? Download the UN Global Compact’s report on Gen AI for the Global Goals. Access here Contact person Fabio Gfeller Programme Lead & Advisor fabio.gfeller@globalcompact.ch