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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 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 Scope Emission Tool 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. 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

We supports participants in the evolving regulations landscape. Regulations & Reporting Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. There are several powerful drivers of non-financial reporting that are pushing companies to act responsibly and report on their actions: investors are considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) information in their strategies. Non-financial information is shaping the decisions of consumers, local communities and civil society organizations that are all expecting greater transparency from business. Once only a voluntary activity, there is a trend towards mandatory non-financial reporting. The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein offers information and guidance on current regulatory and sustainability reporting, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), in different formats. Explore a selection below. Resources on the topic 'Regulations & Reporting' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Exchanges Introduction to Sustainability Reporting Introducing a pragmatic 4-step approach towards sustainability reporting. Access the recording and slides in our Academy. Next Quarterly ESG Regulatory Briefings UNGC participants are encouraged to attend our quarterly briefings on regulatory developments. To watch recordings of past briefings, visit our Academy. Next Introduction to Reporting requirements in Switzerland and the EU This session outlines the legal framework and reporting requirements for non-financial disclosures affecting companies in Switzerland and their EU subsidiaries. Access the recording and slides in the Academy. Next The CSRD/ESRS Reporting Requirements This webinar series offers an overview of the CSRD/ESRS and practical guidance to help companies integrate the directive into their operations. Non-participants can access the series here . Next Adoption of the CSDDD: What do the new EU sustainability due diligence obligations mean for Swiss companies? In this webinar, the swiss-based business and human rights consulting firm focusright provides an overview of the most important questions and answers on the CSDDD for Swiss companies. Next Global Greenwashing: Time to stop the spin cycle This on-demand course helps organizations communicate ESG topics clearly and confidently, avoid common pitfalls, and contribute meaningfully to global sustainability. It is offered by the UN Global Compact Network Australia for a fee. Next ESG Regulations Navigator Understand key requirements, applicability, and deadlines of current ESG regulations that may impact your business. Only available for participants of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. Next UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework Comprehensive guidance for companies to report on human rights issues in line with the UN Guiding Principles. Next OECD/FAO-Unternehmenshandbuch zu Entwaldung und Sorgfaltspflichten in landwirtschaftlichen Lieferketten A summary and practical guide for businesses on deforestation and due diligence in agricultural supply chains. Next ESG Regulations Exchange Group A platform to exchange, learn and collaborate with peers in the field of ESG Regulations. Next We regularly offer various events and webinars on regulations and reporting. Click the buttons below to view our upcoming events. Current events on 'Regulations & Reporting' All our events Upcoming Events Contact person Tabea Böglin Programmes Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

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 Explore curated offerings in our SME Sustainability Hub Learn more Download our SME Sustainability 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 KMU Webinarreihe Teil 1: Nachhaltigkeitsprioritäten definieren Tue 03 Mar Learn more ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q1 Mon 09 Mar Learn more KMU Webinarreihe Teil 2: Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie entwickeln Tue 10 Mar Learn more Load More

Learn about the Ten Prinicples of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. THE TEN PRINCIPLES of the UN Global Compact Corporate sustainability starts with a company’s value system and a principles-based approach to doing business. This means operating in ways that, at a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption . Responsible businesses enact the same values and principles wherever they have a presence, and know that good practices in one area do not offset harm in another. By incorporating the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, companies are not only upholding their basic responsibilities to people and planet, but also setting the stage for long-term success. The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work , the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development , and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption . Principle 1 : Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and Principle 2 : make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. Principle 3 : Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining. Principle 4 : the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; Principle 5 : the effective abolition of child labour; and Principle 6 : the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Principle 7 : Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; Principle 8 : undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and Principle 9 : encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. Principle 10 : Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. Resources on the Ten Principles Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Virtual Open House Gives an overview on the UN Global Compact’s principles, methods and instruments. Next Global Greenwashing On-Demand Course This course is designed to anyone who wants to craft credible ESG narratives, identify and avoid greenwashing pitfalls and build trust through responsible communication. Participants receive a 20% discount. Next How to Develop a Sustainability Strategy This introductory webinar shows how to develop a future-oriented sustainability strategy compatible with the UNGC requirements. Access the recording and slides in our Academy. Next OECD e-Learning Academy on Responsible Business Conduct Provides an opportunity to advance you knowledge of responsible business conduct and OECD risk-based due diligence. Next CSR Risk Check Tool that provides a short check for companies to find out which international CSR risks their business activities are exposed to and how to manage them. Next UN Global Compact Management Model A practical guide, comprised of six management steps helping companies of all sizes to evolve their sustainability efforts. Next SME Compass This online portal offers two tools specifically targeted at SMEs showing how to respect the environment and human rights in your company and along the supply chain. Next OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct Recommendations by governments to enhance the business contribution to sustainable development and address adverse impacts associated with business activities. Next OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct Provides practical support to organizations on the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises by providing plain-language explanations of its due diligence recommendations. Next Upcoming Events 3 March 2026 Webinar | Online Ten Principles KMU Webinarreihe Teil 1: Nachhaltigkeitsprioritäten definieren Learn More 10 March 2026 Webinar | Online Ten Principles KMU Webinarreihe Teil 2: Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie entwickeln Learn More 15 March 2026 Accelerator | Online Ten Principles Registration Deadline: SDG Ambition Accelerator Learn More 17 March 2026 Webinar | Online Ten Principles KMU Webinarreihe Teil 3: Massnahmen umsetzen und verankern Learn More 17 March 2026 Peer Learning | Online Ten Principles SME Exchange Group | Session 1 Learn More 24 March 2026 Webinar | Online Ten Principles KMU Webinarreihe Teil 4: Berichterstattung (CoP) und Kommunikation Learn More 10 June 2026 Event | Satigny Ten Principles 2026 General Assembly & Global Compact Dialogue Learn More 27 August 2026 Peer Learning | Zurich Ten Principles SME Exchange Group | Session 2 Learn More 1 December 2026 Peer Learning | Online Ten Principles SME Exchange Group | Session 3 Learn More Contact person Alice Harbach-Forel Head of Programmes alice.harbach@globalcompact.ch

Environmental responsibility covers different topics including climate, biodiversity, just transition, supply chain management, and water as well as ocean stewardship. You can find an overview of our trainings and tools on the respective topic pages. Both beginners and advanced users will find the right programme among our formats. ENVIRONMENT 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. The business community can contribute through the promotion of cleaner production and responsible entrepreneurship. Environmental responsibility covers different topics including climate, biodiversity, just transition, supply chain management, and water as well as ocean stewardship. You can find an overview of our trainings and tools on the respective topic pages. Both beginners and advanced users will find the right programme among our formats. Topics of the focus area 'Environment' Klima More Biodiversität & Natur More Just Transition More Ozean- management More Lieferketten More Wasser- management More Upcoming Events 26 February 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Understanding Tipping Points Risks | Part 1 of The Business Role in Systems Change Series Learn More 5 March 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Systems Thinking for Business and Climate | Part 2 of The Business Role in Systems Change Series Learn More 10 March 2026 Peer Learning | Online Environment Climate Exchange Group | Session 1 Learn More 12 March 2026 Webinar | Online Environment Triggering Positive Tipping Points | Part 3 of The Business Role in Systems Change Series Learn More 19 March 2026 Peer Learning | Online Environment Nature Exchange Group | Opening Webinar Learn More 30 April 2026 Accelerator | Online Environment Registration Deadline: Climate Ambition Accelerator Learn More 9 July 2026 Peer Learning | Online Environment Climate Exchange Group | Session 2 Learn More 27 October 2026 Peer Learning | Online Environment Climate Exchange Group | Session 3 Learn More Anchor Events Environment

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

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 24 February 2026 Event Category Social Gender Data Trends & the Power of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Learn More 26 February 2026 Event Category Social HRDD Peer Learning & Networking Group | Session 1 Learn More 26 February 2026 Event Category Social Closing the Gender Pay Gap through Collective Action Learn More 3 March 2026 Event Category Social Building Gender-Responsive Value Chains Learn More 5 March 2026 Event Category Social Centering Women in Digital Transformation Learn More 12 March 2026 Event Category Social Webinar I Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Shared Lessons from Austria & Iceland (EN) Learn More 16 March 2026 Event Category Social Working Group on Sustainable Supply Chain Management | Session 1 Learn More 17 March 2026 Event Category Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 2 - Identifying Potential Impacts Learn More 16 April 2026 Event Category Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 3 - Prioritizing Impacts and Understanding Involvement Learn More 28 April 2026 Event Category Social HRDD Peer Learning & Networking Group | Session 2 Learn More 5 May 2026 Event Category Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 4 - Implementing and Tracking Action Plans Learn More 3 June 2026 Event Category Social BHR Accelerator: Peer Learning Session 5 - Stakeholder Engagement and Meaningful Communication Learn More

Access a wide range of resources that support your DEI efforts. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Non-discrimination is rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upon which international human rights principles are founded. However, one in six people worldwide experience discrimination in some form. Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development, jeopardizes social cohesion, harms poverty reduction and causes disparities in opportunities and outcomes, impeding economic efficiency. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) throughout business operations is an important step in tackling inequality and eliminating discrimination worldwide. According to Principle 6 of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, discrimination in employment and occupation refers to any distinction, exclusion, or preference which has the effect of placing certain individuals in a position of exclusion or disadvantage in the labour market or the workplace because of their race, colour, religion, sex, disability, political opinion, national extraction, social origin or any other attribute which bears no relation to the job to be performed. Diversity, equity and inclusion are different but complementary concepts. A business is required to implement all three aspects to reap the full benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce contributing a range of skills, knowledge, and experience. Workers need to be able to choose their employment freely, develop their full potential and reap economic rewards based on merit. Embracing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce is good for business. DEI initiatives enhance creativity and innovation, broaden talent attraction and retention, increase employee engagement and enhance reputation. The UN Global Compact offers a wide range of engagement opportunities to support your DEI 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. Join our three-week learning journey, starting from 18 February in a mix of live and on-demand learning experiences Learn more Resources on the topic of 'Diversity, Equity & Inclusion' Click on the tabs to access the relevant resources. E-Learnings/Recordings Tools & Publications Training Programmes & Exchanges A Gender Equality Learning Journey A combination of e-learning courses, changemaker interviews, and regional exchanges that showcase holistic and practical corporate action for gender equality. For non-participant access, click here . Next Elimination of Discrimination in Respect of Employment and Occupation This course provides insight into the root causes and key risk factors of discrimination. It includes an overview of legal instruments, best practices, and company actions. Next Addressing the Gender Pay Gap Focuses on how to evaluate, understand and take action to address the gender pay gap in a company. Next How to Increase Gender Balance in Boardrooms Focuses on how to evaluate, understand and take action to address the gender pay gap in a company. For non-participant access, click here . Next Non-discrimination and Equality Analysis Tool This confidential self-assessment tool from the UN Global Compact is designed to help businesses evaluate and improve their performance in promoting inclusive and equitable workplaces. Next Women’s Empowerment Principles Set of Principles offering guidance to business on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. Next Gender Gap Analysis Tool Helps companies to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities to improve their performance on gender equality. Next The Global Anti-Gender Movement: What can companies do? The new global anti-gender movement impacts international business practices. Read this publication for key insights on the topic and actionable recommendations for companies. Next Applying a Gender Lens to Sustainable Procurement Overview for buyers on why it is important to include a gender lens to procurement strategies and practices and guideline on how buyers can advance DEI through procurement decisions. Next International Labour Organization (ILO) Recommended resources: Q&A page , Publication: Diversity and inclusion in the workplace , Publication: Transforming enterprises through diversity and inclusion Next Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through Workplace Adjustments This guide aims to explain the concept of reasonable adjustments (“reasonable accommodation”) and provide practical step-by-step guidance on how and when these should be provided in the workplace. Next Business on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities A guide to help improve business’ understanding of the rights of people with disabilities, including how to respect, support and give them an opportunity to improve their competitiveness. Next Logib Wage Equality Analysis Webtool by the federal government for employers to check whether their company complies with the equal pay requirement. Next ILO / GBDN (Global Business and Disability Network) Self-Assessment This self-assessment enables any local business, in any country, to set priorities for action as they set out to define and deliver the best practice that benefits both business and persons with disabilities. Next Target Gender Equality Accelerator Training programme supporting companies in setting and reaching ambitious targets for women’s representation and leadership. Next ILO Global Business and Disability Network Network of leading multinational companies working with the ILO 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 Gender Equality 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

Explore our offerings in our focus area of sustainability regulations & reporting. SUSTAINABILITY REGULATIONS & REPORTING Navigating the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting and regulations can be complex. Beyond regulations, investors, customers, and stakeholders expect clear, credible ESG disclosures, influencing investment decisions and trust. Companies that proactively embrace sustainability reporting not only mitigate risks but also increase competitive advantages, attract responsible investment, and strengthen their market position. By turning compliance into an opportunity, businesses can drive long-term value and resilience. The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein supports businesses and offers guidance through different formats and tools to understand and comply with national and regional ESG regulations. Explore below further resources on Regulations & Reporting , the UN Global Compact's mandatory Communication on Progress and our ESG Regulations Navigator - a digital tool to help you to quickly understand key requirements, applicability, and deadlines of current ESG regulations that may impact your business. Topics of the focus area 'Sustainability Regulations & Reporting' Regulationen & Reporting More Communication on Progress More ESG Regulations Navigator More Upcoming Events Regulations & Reporting 26 February 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting EU Omnibus Webinar - Briefing for business on the revised CSDDD and performing due diligence Learn More 3 March 2026 Peer Learning | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulations Exchange Group | Session 1 Learn More 3 March 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting EU Omnibus Webinar - Briefing for business on the revised CSRD and reporting on sustainability issues Learn More 9 March 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q1 Learn More 14 April 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Introduction to the Communication on Progress (CoP) Learn More 8 June 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q2 Learn More 7 July 2026 Peer Learning | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulations Exchange Group | Session 2 Learn More 7 September 2026 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q3 Learn More 19 November 2026 Peer Learning | In-person Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulations Exchange Group | Session 3 Learn More 9 December 2025 Webinar | Online Sustainability Regulations & Reporting ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q4 Learn More

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

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

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 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