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SME Sustainability Hub

Curated offerings designed for SMEs

The UN Global Compact helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cut through the complexity by

If you are looking for more information on a specific topic, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Upcoming events and new resources

Kostenloser Lunch-Workshop, welcher praxisnahe Wissen zu Regulatorik, Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie und dessen Umsetzung vermittelt (auf Deutsch).

17. Februar 2026

Workshop: Nachhaltigkeit als Marktvorteil für KMUs

Tailored events
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Tools available to SMEs participating in the UN Global Compact
Tools

AI Materiality Tool

Answer 17 simple questions and analyze your social and environmental impacts, risks and opportunities with the help of Artifical Intelligence. Contact us to test it.

ESG Regulations Navigator

Your guidance to quickly understand key requirements, applicability, and deadlines of current ESG regulations that may impact your business. 

PME Parcours
(en français)

Découvrir les sujets de la durabilité d’entreprise et passer à l’action grâce à un parcours d'apprentissage de 2h adapté aux PME.

Peer learning offerings for SMEs participating in the UN Global Compact

Peer Learning Groups and other knowledge sharing opportunities at the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein create a safe space for companies to share their good practices and challenges on critical sustainability issues with like-minded professionals, while gaining access to industry experts and unique networking opportunities. ​​

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SME Exchange Group
A safe and inspring space for SMEs to exchange, learn and collaborate with peers in the field of the rapidly evolving sustainability & ESG landscape.
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Coaching Session
Book a coaching session with our Sustainability Advisor to receive personalized support, and insights relevant to your SME's sustainablity needs.
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SPARK Community
Join a global community offered by the United Nations Global Compact for SMEs with curated and practical guidance on sustainability topics. 
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UN Global Compact Academy: Selected E-Learnings for SMEs

The Academy is the UN Global Compact’s digital learning platform to help companies move further faster in implementing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals.  

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Through innovative learning experiences across key topics and languages, the Academy offers a variety of online courses in different formats relevant to your specific challenges and needs, regardless of corporate function or where you are on your sustainability journey. Gain actionable insights and good practices from world-class experts, changemakers and practitioners. The Academy is open to all employees of participating companies.

Webinar Series: SME Sustainability Journey 
This series provides a practical framework to support SMEs in embedding sustainability into their operations.
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A Deep Dive into the VSME Standard 
This session will equip you with practical insights to help you measure, report, and leverage impact-data.
 
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Future-proofing
your SME
This interactive, two-module, e-learning course designed to help you get started on your sustainability journey. 
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ESG Ratings & Certifications for SMEs:  Deep Dive into Ecovadis
This session provides a spotlight on Ecovadis, the sustainability rating most frequently requested by multinational buyers.
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Social Sustainability
for SMEs
These seven webinars enable participants to identify, address, and disclose their various social impacts.
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Further Webinar
Recordings
Visit our local Academy page to access recordings from previous sessions hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. 
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Visit our Academy page and browse the 2025 catalogue for further courses.

Communication on Progress

Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. An SME's annual Communication on Progress (CoP) is a key component of your commitment to the UN Global Compact.​​

​Benefits of the Communication on Progress for SMEs:​​

  • ​​Assessment: Identify where you stand and what your current gaps are in terms of governance, environment, anti-corruption as well as labor and human rights.

CoP

  • Transparency: The CoP helps SMEs align with global expectations, making them more competitive in markets prioritizing sustainability.

  • Enhanced Business Opportunities: Reporting builds trust with partners, investors, and clients who value ethical practices.

  • Support System: SMEs benefit from exclusive resources, peer learning, and expert guidance within the UNGC network.

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What your sustainability journey with us looks like
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Further free external tools & resources

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Fabio Gfeller

Sustainability Advisor

fabio.gfeller@globalcompact.ch

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