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Global sustainable business initiative. The only official platform for the United Nations Global Compact Initiative in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Let's make Global Goals Local Business Welcome to the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein, the official platform of the United Nations Global Compact Initiative in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. ABOUT US Highlights & Updates Join us at Climate Week Zurich on 7 & 8 May! Learn more Explore SME tailored offerings and our Guidebook Learn more Explore useful sustainablity tools and resources Learn more Ways to engage & Focus Areas Events & Webinars Learn more Accelerator Programmes Up Peer Learning Up Online Academy Up The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact Environment Social Governance Sustainable Development Goals Sustainability Regulations & Reporting About us The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein is a business 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 and providing knowledge, tools, and mutual learning for businesses in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to engage in corporate responsibility and sustainability. We support companies in aligning their business strategies and operations with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and in taking action to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read More Value Proposition 100+ activities Over 100 yearly events, trainings, meetings and programmes 350+ participants Over 350+ participants in Switzerland & Liechtenstein, and over 25'000+ worldwide 35+ i ndustries Our paricipant base represents organisations from over 35 different industries ranging from aerospace to travel and leisure. 2 c ountries Our Country Network is active in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Become part of the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative Join today What other participants say Participating in the SDG Ambition Accelerator course was an enriching, grounding, and inspiring experience at the same time. Enriching, as it provided a valuable opportunity to gain insights into different industries and companies. Grounding, because we are all facing similar challenges when it comes to e. g. complying with new regulations and incorporating sustainability into operations. And inspiring for two main reasons; firstly, the group discussions invoked my creative energy by encouraging alternative approaches to the challenges at hand; secondly, the 8-step methodology facilitated my reflection on previously set goals to enhance our corporate impact in the future. Isabel Stark Senior Manager Corporate Communications Upcoming Events Navigating High-Risk Markets: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Heightened HRDD Thu 21 May Learn more Impact Valuation in Practice Tue 02 Jun Learn more ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q2 Mon 08 Jun Learn more Load More

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 tabea.boeglin@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 2026 Communication on Progress (CoP) opens on 1 April 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026. For additional information, please refer to the 2026 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 The Communication on Progress (CoP) consists of two elements that must be submitted through the CoP digital platform: 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. CoP Questionnaire and/or 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 2026 reporting year, a sustainability report uploaded through the digital platform can still be submitted in lieu of the CoP Questionnaire. Please reference the 2026 CoP Policy  for more information. Deadlines The 2026 CoP submission period is from 1 April 2026 at 15:00 CEST to 31 July 2026 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 2026 do not need to submit a CoP until 2027.
 Participants, excluding new joiners, that fail to submit a 2026 CoP within the submission period will be listed as ‘non-communicating’ on their participant profile after the deadline has passed. ‘Non-communicating ’ participants that do not submit a CoP by 31 December 2026 will be delisted  from the UN Global Compact on 1 January 2027. 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 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 UN Global Compact Dashboard . Note that the Excel file and PDF cannot be uploaded and 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 be downloaded as a PDF file by the participant via the digital platform. Additionally, all CoPs 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. Visualize aggregated CoP Data Launched in 2024, the CoP Data Visualisation Tool offers insights into progress being made in advancing the Ten Principles. Composed of CoP Questionnaire submissions since 2023, these publicly available dashboards offer insights into the progress of UN Global Compact business participants in advancing the Ten Principles. View the instructional video here . 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. Overview of Resources CoP Policies • 2026 Communication on Progress Policy(https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6305) • Communication on Progress Amendment Policy(https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6201) Questionnaire & Guidance • 2026 CoP Questionnaire (https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6342)(PDF/Excel) • 2025 to 2026 Changes (https://academy.unglobalcompact.org/course/3950223/module/7518304/Scorm?LPId=0&Review=False&Reattempt=True)(log into your Academy account) • CoP Questionnaire Guidebook (https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6341) • CEO Statement Template (https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6142) • CoP Data Compilation Checklist(https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6341) • 2026 Step-by-Step Submission Guide(https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gKwuWNJRAkNYsEiopDKVlntcU_P74lSZMWaZ-l7lsic/edit?usp=sharing) CoP Data Viz Resources • Data Visualization Tools (https://unglobalcompact.org/participation/report/cop-data) • CoP Data Viz FAQ (https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6283) • Data Viz Instructional Video (https://app.storylane.io/share/71tdxiehvpha) Frequently asked questions (FAQ) • CoP FAQ(https://help.unglobalcompact.org/s/topic/0TOUS0000003zBq4AI/communication-on-progress) • CoP Data Viz Tools - FAQ Library(https://unglobalcompact.org/library/6283) CoP Webinar Recordings • Introduction & Update on the CoP |(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk4r2iZUc8c) April 2026 • CoP Deep Dive (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaM5-h4mz44)| June 2025 For further information visit the CoP Readiness Hub on the Academy or find further details below. Upcoming Events CoP Office Hours The UN Global Compact regularly hosts CoP Office Hours, where they update participants 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

Learn, exchange and connect with like-minded people to Exchange & Peer Learning Exchange Groups and other sharing opportunities at the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein create a safe space for companies to share their best practices and challenges on critical sustainability issues with like-minded professionals, while gaining access to industry experts and unique networking opportunities. Through facilitated sessions, curated resources and group discussions, participants learn about the latest good practices in any given issue area in a trusted, regulated environment. The sessions take place throughout the year, in hybrid or fully online, and combine presentations by high-level experts, testimonials from peer companies and collaborative workshops to generate useful deliverables for members. We offer exchange groups on the following topics Climate Exchange Group Learn more Nature Exchange Group Learn more In collaboration with Swiss Sustainable Finance ESG Regulations Exchange Group Learn more Human Rights Due Diligence Exchange Group Learn more In collaboration with focusright SME Exchange Group Learn more Sustainable Supply Chain Management Exchange Group Learn more In collaboration with öbu Peer learning opportunities from other UNGC networks Sustainability Report Peer Review Group Hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Canada. Participants of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein benefit from a 65% discount. Learn more

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

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

Access resources and exchange opportunities to address biodiversity challenges. Biodiversity & Nature Everyone on the planet is dependent on ecosystem services, from the food we eat to the water we drink and the air we breathe. Biodiversity forms the basis of our social and economic well-being, yet a triple planetary crisis - that of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution - is raging. Due to human activities, six out of the nine planetary boundaries have already been transgressed, leading to an unprecedented rate of ecosystem deterioration and putting 1 million species at risk of extinction . Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse now rank as the second-largest long-term risks for businesses . Humanity is waking up to this problem. In the words of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, “we must end the merciless, relentless, and senseless war on nature”. Companies play an important dual role when it comes to biodiversity: on the one hand, many companies and economic sectors are dependent on the conservation of biodiversity. On the other hand, they can protect and preserve this basis of life by acting responsibly. European regulations and standards (e.g. CSRD, Taxonomy or CSDDD) and global agreements such as the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) set a clear path to a world living in harmony with nature by 2050, with specific expectations for business. Companies need to transform their business models, starting with assessing their impacts and dependencies on nature, and implementing credible nature strategies that will provide co-benefits for climate, biodiversity, and society. This transformation could create $10.1 trillion of annual business opportunities and 395 million jobs by 2030 . We offer some resources including e-learnings, recordings, tools, publications and exchange opportunities as an entry point for businesses to address biodiversity challenges. 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 'Biodiversity & Climate' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges Biodiversity Fundamentals 60min course on the importance of biodiversity to business and insights from pioneering firms. For non-participant access, click here . Next Getting Started With the TNFD Recommendations Learn how to start with the TNFD recommendations and initiate your journey towards better understanding nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities. The recording is available on our Academy. Next Considering Nature in Finance & Real Economy: Status Quo and Outlook Explore developments relating to nature dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities and learn about key market statistics based on the TNFD and the results of a 2025 analysis of Swiss nature reports. Next Nature Strategy Handbook Practical guide to support businesses in developing a nature strategy, taking into account the requirements of various frameworks, guidance and regulations. Next Setting Science-Based Targets for Nature: A Step-by-Step Guide Guidance to support companies in setting near-term and net-zero science-based targets aligned with the SBTi criteria. Next A Beginner’s Guide to Nature-Related Financial Disclosures A practical guide 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. Next TNFD Learning Lab The TNFD Learning Lab is an open-access platform offering nine comprehensive modules that cover all aspects of the TNFD framework. Next Getting Started With the Adoption of the TNFD Recommendations A practical guide and suite of resources to help organisations get started with the adoption of the TNFD Recommendations. Next Nature Exchange Group In this group, discussions and capacity building are fostered about nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. 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

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

We offer you initial starting points, support, and guidance on child labour topics. Child Labour At the beginning of 2020, 160 million children were still subject to child labour . Child labour is a form of exploitation that is a violation of a human right and it is recognized and defined by international instruments. It is the declared policy of the international community and of almost all Governments to abolish child labour. Child labour is damaging to a child’s physical, social, mental, psychological and spiritual development because it is work performed at too early an age and deprives children of their childhood as well as their dignity. They are deprived of an education and may be separated from their families. Children who do not complete their primary education are likely to remain illiterate and never acquire the skills needed to get a job and contribute to the development of a modern economy. Consequently, child labour results in under-skilled, unqualified workers and jeopardizes future improvements of skills in the workforce. Central to this is our call to companies to step up their due diligence on human rights and to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for all adverse human rights impacts in their operations and value chains, which will help tackle child labour and forced labour. Making a real impact will require adopting a holistic approach and collaborating with all stakeholders. Developing awareness and understanding of the causes and consequences of child labour is the first step that a company can take toward action against child labour. This means identifying the issues and determining whether or not child labour is a problem within the business. Companies sourcing in specific industry sectors with geographically distant supply chains need to be particularly vigilant. However, child labour also exists less visibly in developed, industrialized countries where it occurs, for example, in some immigrant communities. The UN Global Compact supports companies of all sizes and from all sectors to take specific actions that contribute to ending child labour in their operations and supply chains. 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 'Child Labour' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges Webinar Series on Child Labour Due Diligence Learn how to address the new Swiss legislation and how to establish a solid child labour due diligence process within your company. Next Deep Dive Webinar Series on Child Labour This series follows up on the one listed above and will explore into more detail essential aspects of tackling child labour. Next Study Launch Event: Children’s Rights and Finance The recording of our study launch event provides recommendations on how Swiss and Liechtenstein financial industry can promote and protect children’s rights. You can find the full study under 'Tools & Publications' Next Child Labour Risks in Supply Chains of Swiss Enterprises This recording introduce the issue of child labour in global supply chains and how to identify it. It also showcases which goods and services present a high risk of the use of child labour. Recording | Slides . Next Getting Ready for the New Swiss Child Labour Legislation - Which Way Forward? Offers practical orientation in the scope of the Swiss child labour due diligence legislation and gives an overview of the relevant considerations and options for implementation. Next Children’s Rights and Finance This study provides practical recommendations on how Swiss and Liechtenstein financial industry can promote and protect children’s rights. Next Addressing Children’s Rights in Business This study provides insights into how businesses in Switzerland & Liechtenstein can advance children’s rights in corporate practice. Next Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward This study provides an overview of child labour patterns and trends and outlines the road ahead. Next Embedding children’s rights in responsible business conduct The report elaborates key achievements and main gaps that need to be addressed to accelerate impact for children through business action and policy decisions. Next ILO-IOE Child Labour Guidance Tool for Business Guides companies on how to prevent and address child labour with the lens of the UNGPs. Next Q&A: Addressing Child Labour Risks Q&A to understand child labour and its due diligence and supply chain management expectations to address child labour risks in company’s value chains. Next Child Labour Platform (CLP) The CLP aims to identify the obstacles to the implementation of the ILO Conventions in supply chains and surrounding communities, identify practical ways of overcoming these obstacles, and catalyse collective action. 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 Contact person Alice Harbach-Forel Head of Programmes alice.harbach@globalcompact.ch

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 Peer Learning & Networking 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

Access a wide range of e-learning, recordings, tools, training programmes & exchange opportunities to drive climate action forward. Climate Global emissions are at their highest level in human history and continue to rise. Today, climate change is impacting economies, supply chains and communities around the globe, with the most vulnerable populations at the frontlines of the crisis. The good news is that we still have time to act. The environmental principles of the UN Global Compact provide an entry point for business to address key environmental challenges. They apply to areas such as research, innovation, co-operation, education, and self-regulation. These principles can positively influence the large negative effects of human activity on the environment, such as environmental degradation, and damage to the planet’s life support systems. Companies need to focus their efforts on deep decarbonization, reaching net-zero by 2050 at the latest. At the same time, companies must anchor their sustainability practices in a rights- and principles-based approach and ensure that their mitigation and adaptation measures do not deepen inequalities but contribute to climate justice through a just transition. The private sector has never been better equipped to tackle the climate emergency. We offer a wide range of resources including e-learning & webinar recordings, tools & publications and training programmes as well as exchange opportunities to drive climate action forward. 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 'Climate' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges Climate Action for Business This series provides businesses with a comprehensive understanding of both their impacts on climate change and climate change's impact on their businesses. Access the recordings and slides in our Academy. Next Why Air Pollution Matters to Business A new foundational, 60-minute Clean Air e-learning Academy course on Clean Air developed in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Stockholm Environment Institute. Next Corporate Climate Management A webinar series that supports companies in introducing and establishing a holistic climate management system. The recordings and slides are accessible through our Academy. Next Setting Science-Based Targets A collection of e-learning modules developed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to help guide companies through every step of target setting and preparing for validation. Next The Net-Zero Standard 20min course on how to set long-term science-based net-zero targets consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. For non-participant access, click here . Next Taking Action on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Scopes 1, 2 and 3 Learning plan you with foundational knowledge and tools you need to measure, manage and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions in line with a 1.5C pathway. Next SBTi Sector Exchanges A virtual series that aims to support companies' understanding of sector-specific guidanc and overcome sector-specific challenges as well as foster the exchange of good practices. Next SBTi Supplier Engagement Training This training helps companies address scope 3 emissions by engaging their supply chains to set science-based targets. Next Climate-Proofing Your Business: Strategy Planning for Adaption This session will provide companies with the tools to get started on climate adaptation. Next Corporate Climate Action A step-by-step guide on how to strategically analyze and reduce GHG emissions. Next SBTi Resources: Getting Started Guide Guidance to support companies in setting near-term and net-zero science-based targets aligned with the SBTi criteria. Next Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard The SBTi has launched its Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard. It addresses key climate challenges and focuse on the most emission-intensive activities. Next UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework Comprehensive guidance for companies to report on human rights issues in line with the UN Guiding Principles. Next Practical Guide: Climate Transition Plans for Companies This guide created by the UN Global Compact network Austria offers companies and organizations a roadmap for developing their Climate Transition Plans. Next Report: Supercharging the new energy era This report provides a high-level synthesis of the state of play of accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy, with a focus on the roles of renewables, electrification, and energy efficiency. Next Corporate Footprint Calculator This tool is provided by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment to assist organisations in accounting for their carbon footprint and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (in German, French & Italian). Next The Climate Dictionary The Climate Dictionary is an initiative that simplifies climate change concepts, bridging the gap between scientific jargon and the general public to make them accessible and relatable for all. Next The Adapt+ Funding Programme (Federal Office for the Environment FOEN) Submit your project by the end of August 2025 to receive funding through Adapt+, a Swiss Confederation initiative that supports innovative climate adaptation solutions that help building a more resilient Switzerland. Next Climate Ambition Accelerator 6-month training programme supporting companies in setting Science Based Targets. Next Climate Exchange Group A platform to exchange, learn and collaborate with peers in the field of climate topics. Next EU Peer Learning Group on Climate Knowledge-sharing platform on corporate climate action to discuss common challenges and success stories of leading European companies. Contact our team for more information: anna.eiperle@globalcompact.ch 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 Climate Action is one of 5 key areas that have the power to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about Forward Faster Contact person Anna Eiperle Programmes Manager Environment & SDGs anna.eiperle@globalcompact.ch

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 28 April 2026 Event Category Social HRDD Exchange Group | Session 2 Learn More 28 April 2026 Event Category Social Vereinbarkeit als Wettbewerbsvorteil - Wie KMU mit wenig Ressourcen viel bewegen können Learn More 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 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

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 23 April 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Every Job is a Nature Job Read more 23 April 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Business Leadership for Clean Air Read more 27 April 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Circular Economy Starter Pack | WHY: Circular Business Development Read more 28 April 2026 Peer Learning | Online Social HRDD Exchange Group | Session 2 Read more 28 April 2026 Webinar | Online Social Vereinbarkeit als Wettbewerbsvorteil - Wie KMU mit wenig Ressourcen viel bewegen können Read more 30 April 2026 Accelerator | Online Environment Registration Deadline: Climate Ambition Accelerator Read more 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 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 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 Show more Partner Events Partner Events Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Symposium 2026 13 April-17 April | Geneva Learn more Swiss Social Economy Forum 7 May | Basel Learn more IG3IS Stakeholder Consultations & User Summit 2026 20 April - 22 April Geneva Learn more ESG-Reporting Konferenz 2026 - Vom Reporting zur Resilienz 27 May | Lucerne Learn more Storytelling Workshop for Climate Storytelling Night 25 April | Zurich Learn more 17th Geschäftsberichte-Symposium 11 June | Zurich Learn more Training Offerings of PRME & Academic Institutions ZHAW School of Management and Law CAS Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Strategy Info sessions: 07.05 | 09.06 | 14.07 Learn more(https://www.zhaw.ch/de/sml/weiterbildung/detail/kurs/cas-corporate-responsibility-sustainability-strategy) CAS Managing Diversity, Inclusion and Social Sustainability Info sessions: 15.04 | 12.05 | 09.06 | 21.07 Learn more(https://www.zhaw.ch/de/sml/weiterbildung/detail/kurs/cas-managing-diversity-inclusion-and-social-sustainability#infoevent) CAS Managing Circular Economy Info Sessions: 16.04 | 27.05 Learn more(https://www.zhaw.ch/de/sml/weiterbildung/detail/kurs/cas-managing-circular-economy) https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a6db6_e62d5095e6d04ac3acfb369bb0b38f53~mv2.png