- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Top 3 Reasons Companies Participate in the UN Global Compact https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54296?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54296?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54296?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Top 3 Reasons Companies Participate in the UN Global Compact&body=ESG News from United Nations Global Compact https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/54296?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Corporate Responsibility](/categories/corporate-responsibility) # Top 3 Reasons Companies Participate in the UN Global Compact Jan 22, 2015 6:30 PM ET Campaign: [ Guide to Corporate Sustainability: Shaping a Sustainable Future](/node/54294) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/Top3_Reasons_Companies_Engage_1786972117.png) Corporate sustainability is imperative for business today – essential to long-term corporate success and for ensuring that markets deliver value across society. According to the UN Global Compact's ***[Guide to Corporate Sustainabiliy](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/publications/UN_Global_Compact_Guide_to_Corporate_Sustainability.pdf)***, to be sustainable, companies must do ve things: Foremost, they must operate responsibly in alignment with universal principles and take actions that support the society around them. **Download the full guide: ** ***ABOUT DATA IN THE GUIDE:** Findings are based on the Global Compact Annual Implementation Survey, unless otherwise noted. In November 2013, all companies in the Global Compact were invited to take the anonymous online survey. 1,486 companies from 116 countries responded. The survey has been conducted annually since 2007.* ### Additional Media #### Images [ ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/CS_quote.PNG?h=5acbc895) ](https://3blcdn.com/images/CS_quote.PNG) [![United Nations Global Compact logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/UNGC_Logo-Blue-01.png)](/profiles/united-nations-global-compact) ### More from United Nations Global Compact ###### [US Business Leaders Convene at SDG Summit USA for Collective Action on Global Goals](/news/us-business-leaders-convene-sdg-summit-usa-collective-action-global-goals) Sep 25, 2023 11:13 AM ET ###### [UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints New Executive Director](/news/un-global-compact-network-usa-appoints-new-executive-director) Jul 6, 2023 2:00 PM ET ###### [United Nations Global Compact Network USA Recognizes Cristina Villalón and Raven Adams for Championing the Sustainable Development Goals](/news/united-nations-global-compact-network-usa-recognizes-cristina-villalon-and-raven-adams) Jun 30, 2023 10:00 AM ET ###### [1,000 Signatories Join the UN Global Compact Network USA in Advancing the Corporate Sustainability Initiative of the UN Secretary-General](/news/1000-signatories-join-un-global-compact-network-usa-advancing-corporate-sustainability) May 2, 2023 10:00 AM ET ###### [UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints Two New Board Directors and Announces New Slate of Board Officers ](/news/un-global-compact-network-usa-appoints-two-new-board-directors-and-announces-new-slate-board) Feb 14, 2023 11:30 AM ET ###### [ UN Global Compact Network USA Helps US Companies Elevate Their Sustainable Development Goals Agenda](/news/un-global-compact-network-usa-helps-us-companies-elevate-their-sustainable-development-goals) Feb 1, 2023 3:30 PM ET ###### [New CEO Study on Corporate Sustainability From Accenture and the UN Global Compact](/news/new-ceo-study-corporate-sustainability-accenture-and-un-global-compact) Jan 23, 2023 7:00 AM ET ###### [Get Equipped for Climate Leadership With These E-Learning Courses](/news/get-equipped-climate-leadership-these-e-learning-courses) Oct 27, 2022 5:00 AM ET