Browse our SME specific oferings SME Sustainability Hub Curated offerings designed for SMEs The UN Global Compact helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) turn sustainability from an unknown into a resilience strategy by: giving you access to the right digital tools to identify the most relevant impacts offering you tailored events and selected e-learnings for capacity building delivering sustainability data to your customers and stakeholders Download our value proposition here 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 KI im Nachhaltigkeitskontext 8. September 2026 Dieses Webinar bietet exportierenden KMU einen praxisnahen Einstieg in die nachhaltige Verwendung von KI. Anhand konkreter Anwendungsfälle, Expertenperspektiven und praxiserprobter Tools werden den Teilnehmenden die nächsten Schritte aufgezeigt. Anmelden Browse all our upcoming events Tailored events Tools available to SMEs participating in the UN Global Compact Tools AI Double 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 Building a Business Case for Sustainability This course equips yout with the tools to build and communicate a compelling business case for sustainability that aligns with organizational priorities. 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 VSME vs. GRI: Sustainability Reporting for SMEs This workshop recording gives you a concise, practical overview of the two leading reporting standards. Access here Taking action on greenhouse gas emissions: Scopes 1-3 Learn in this course how to measure, manage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with a 1.5°C pathway. 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 2026 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 Download our value proposition Further free external tools & resources Click on the arrows in the drop down menu to access further resources. Reporting Sustainability Reporting for Exporting SMEs (link)Watch this webinar recording covering a roadmap for exporting SMEs to navigate sustainability reporting.VSME - ESG Reporting Tool (link) A free ESG Reporting Excel Template for SMEs based on the Voluntary ESRS Standard for SMEs.Corporate Footprint Calculator (link)This tool is provided by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment to assist organizations in accounting for their carbon footprint and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Available in German, French & Italian. Sustainability Strategy Introductory Webinar: How to develop a sustainability strategy (link)This webinar recording shows the components of a sustainability strategy and which steps companies can develop and define themselves.SDG Compass German (PDF)Der SDG Kompass erläutert, wie die SDGs sich auf Ihr Unternehmen auswirken. Er bietet Werkzeuge und Informationen, um Nachhaltigkeit in Ihrer Geschäftsstrategie zu verankern. Building the business case for sustainability (PDF)This practical guide provides a framework to support organizations through the journey of creating a decision useful business case for sustainability. Supply Chain Risk Check (Online Tool)The CSR Risk Check tool is aimed at companies – in particular small and medium-sized Swiss enterprises – that are importing from, exporting to or have production facilities in foreign countries to assess their social, environmental and governance risks in the value chain. With just a few clicks you can find out free of charge and anonymously which international risks your business activities are exposed to and what you can do to manage them. SME Compass (Online Tool)Step by step towards greater sustainability: Using the free online tool, you can better understand social and environmental risks along your supply chain and fulfil your corporate due diligence responsibilities. Agenda 2030 Toolbox (Online Tool)Get inspired by Swiss best practice, tools, guidelines and opportunities for your industry. Supply Chain Tools - Sammlung (Online Tool)Grosse Sammlung von Instrumenten für nachhaltiges Lieferkettenmanagement – zusammengestellt von Go4Impact. Human Rights Due Diligence: step-by-step practical guide for companies (Guide) Practical guide to the six core elements of human rights due diligence, including additional tools and checklists. Human Rights and Labour Rights Getting it right: Human Rights Impact Assessment Guide (Online Tool)This tool provides a step-by-step process that allows to assess positive and negative human rights impacts. 5 Steps towards Managing the Human Rights Impacts of your Business (PDF)A PDF guide on how to get started with identifying potential human rights impacts for SMEs and setting up human rights due diligence. Climate Webinarreihe Klimamanagement für KMU (Recording, in German)Ob aus eigener Motivation, aufgrund regulatorischer Vorgaben oder steigender Anforderungen von Kunden und Investoren - immer mehr Unternehmen, auch KMU, beschäftigen sich mit dem Thema Klimawandel. Hierbei gilt es, sich mit den zentralen Fragestellungen des unternehmerischen Klimamanagements auseinanderzusetzen: Wie erstellt man einen Corporate Carbon Footprint, also eine Treibhausgasbilanz? Wie formuliert man Klimazielsetzungen? Und wie integriert man Klimamanagement in die Unternehmensstrukturen? Science-Based Targets Collection (link)To support businesses climate efforts, the UN Global Compact offers five new and enhanced e-learning modules developed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)—guiding companies through every step of target setting and preparing for validation. Each course features interactive content, real-world examples and knowledge checks thereby empowering companies to build credible decarbonization strategies in their journey to science-based targets.Corporate Footprint Calculator (link)This tool is provided by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment to assist organizations in accounting for their carbon footprint and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Available in German, French & Italian.Climate Action Planner - by SME Climate Hub (link)Identify practical steps to reduce emissions, cut costs, and build resilience. The Climate Action Planner will instantly create a tailored sustainability roadmap customized to your business priorities, allowing you to track progress and stay on course. Governance Guide for SMEs on the prevention of corruption (DE / FR) Software Tools for SMEs Sustainability Software Tools (link)A curated overview of sustainability software tools for SMEs that help companies measure CO₂ emissions, manage ESG data, and create compliant sustainability reports. Contact person Fabio Gfeller Programme Lead & Advisor fabio.gfeller@globalcompact.ch Contact

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Some non-business organizations are eligible to join our local network. Find out more. Joining as a Non-Business Participant The UN Global Compact (UNGC) is a multi-stakeholder initiative, and non-business organizations and institutions play a crucial role in fulfilling its mission to support companies in embedding corporate sustainability. Therefore, non-business organizations are also invited to join the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. These include business associations, cities/municipalities, civil society organisations/non-governmental organisations, labour unions, public sector organisation and academic institutions, (including PRME members). Specific conditions apply for the admission of non-business organizations: The organization has been legally registered for at least two years Its mission aligns with the UN Global Compact and it does not fall under the exclusionary criteria Its activities provide clear valuet to our business participants, or there is a credible basis for collaboration It is willing to demonstrate its continued engagement by submitting the required Communication on Engagement (CoE) every two years Activities Non-Businesses can participate in Webinars Workshops Selected in-person events (pizza networking events, Global Compact Dialogue, etc.) Access to our ESG Regulations Navigator Access to our Focus Areas resources Access to tools and the UN Global Compact Library Find an overview on the activities here. Expression of Interest To express your interest in joining the UN Global Compact, please submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) form for non-business organizations on the UN Global Compact website. You will need to provide the information listed on the right. Once your Expression of Interest is submitted, it will undergo a joint review by the UN Global Compact and the UN Global Compact Network Swizerland & Liechtenstein. This review assesses eligibility, mission alignment, and potential contribution to our goals. Please note that the full process can take up to 6 months from start to finish. Express your interest in joining Organizational information Name of the organization Website Number of employees Proof of registration Responses to the Integrity Statement Mission-related questions Outline your organization’s mission, its alignment with the UN Global Compact, and your planned activities to support its mission. Contact point & highest level executive The primary contact point will ensure communication between your organization and the UN Global Compact. They will receive regular emails, including our newsletter, Communication on Engagement deadlines and updates on news and events. Application process Once you receive a positive response from us regarding your Expression of Interest, you are invited to initiate the actual application process. It includes: Letter of Commitment from the CEO Confirmation of submitting every two years a Communication on Engagement (CoE) Confirmation that any misuse of the UNGC brand and/or logo may result in termination of participation What is the Communication on Engagement (CoE)? The CoE is a public disclosure through which participants inform stakeholders about their efforts to support the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and about their engagement in the initiative. Through the CoE participants demonstrate their commitment to promote the implementation of the Ten Principles among businesses. The CoEs of all organisations are published on the UN Global Compact website . Annual financial contribution Helpful resources FAQs Joining Policy Rejoining Policy CoE Policy COE Preparation Contact person Luana Schuler Engagement Manager luana.schuler@globalcompact.ch

Browse our upcoming and past events and partner events. Past Events Past Events Mon 06 Jul Connecting the Dots: From Swiss Legal Sustainability Developments (NUFG) to Practical Reporting / Zoom Details 06 Jul 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Thu 02 Jul 2026 Communication on Progress Deep Dive / Zoom Details 02 Jul 2026, 10:00 – 11:30 Thu 25 Jun Onboarding Session | June 2026 / Online Event Details 25 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 For new participants Wed 10 Jun 2026 General Assembly & Global Compact Dialogue / dsm-firmenich Details 10 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 16:45 Mon 08 Jun Circular Economy in Switzerland & Liechtenstein: Funds, Regulation and Business Examples / Zoom Details 08 Jun 2026, 15:30 – 16:30 Mon 08 Jun ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q2 / Zoom Details 08 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Tue 02 Jun Impact Valuation in Practice / Zoom Details 02 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Thu 21 May Navigating High-Risk Markets: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Heightened HRDD / Zoom Details 21 May 2026, 13:30 – 15:00 Tue 14 Apr Introduction to the Communication on Progress (CoP) / Online Event Details 14 Apr 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Tue 24 Mar KMU Webinarreihe Teil 4: Berichterstattung (CoP) und Kommunikation / Zoom Details 24 Mar 2026, 11:30 – 12:00 Thu 19 Mar Nature Exchange Group | Considering Nature in Finance & Real Economy: Status Quo and Outlook / Zoom Details 19 Mar 2026, 10:30 – 11:30 Open to anyone interested Tue 17 Mar KMU Webinarreihe Teil 3: Massnahmen umsetzen und verankern / Zoom Details 17 Mar 2026, 11:30 – 12:00 Tue 10 Mar KMU Webinarreihe Teil 2: Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie entwickeln / Zoom Details 10 Mar 2026, 11:30 – 12:00 Mon 09 Mar ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q1 / Zoom Details 09 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Tue 03 Mar KMU Webinarreihe Teil 1: Nachhaltigkeitsprioritäten definieren / Zoom Details 03 Mar 2026, 11:30 – 12:00 Tue 17 Feb Nachhaltigkeit als Marktvorteil für KMUs | Workshop Bern / Impact Hub Bern Details 17 Feb 2026, 11:00 – 14:30 Strategie – Regulatorik – Umsetzung Tue 10 Feb Onboarding Session | February 2026 / Online Event Details 10 Feb 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 For new participants Thu 05 Feb VSME vs. GRI: Sustainability Reporting for SMEs | Online Workshop / Zoom Details 05 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Load More

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