ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q1

Information Session for the new Business & Human Rights Accelerator (afternoon)

Water Action Part 1: Getting Started with Water Management in Your Business

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Webinar 7th Meeting of the Working Group Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Tools to assess CSR/RBC of suppliers Webinar

Water Action Part 2: Keystones for an Effective Water Strategy

Better Hospitality Initiative | Registration

15th Briefing on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level

Webinar TNFD framework v0.4

18th Briefing on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level

For new participants Onboarding Session | February 2026 For new participants

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