In 2010, the UN Global Compact launched a bold initiative to tackle corruption through Collective Action. Funded by the Siemens Integrity Initiative, Anti-Corruption Collective Action (ACCA) mobilized a community of like-minded companies determined to jointly challenge corrupt practices and co-create solutions to address them. This publication includes valuable tools and resources, best practices and lessons learned and is testament to how trusted partnerships can transform industries, drive long-term success and protect people and planet.  

The United Nations Global Compact–Accenture 2025 CEO Study captures insights from more than 1,900 CEOs across 128 countries, examining how leaders are moving from sustainable ambition to action. Despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical challenges, 99 per cent of CEOs plan to maintain or increase their sustainability commitments, with a strong focus on initiatives that deliver measurable business value. The 2025 CEO Study outlines five key strategies to help leaders close readiness gaps, strengthen resilience, and translate bold ambitions into practical, credible action for the decade ahead.

This playbook equips corporate human rights due diligence (HRDD) process owners with practical guidance to embed HRDD across business functions and supply chains. Grounded in the UN Guiding Principles and informed by the UN Global Compact Human Rights Think Lab, it translates lessons from leading companies into actionable steps that strengthen alignment, accountability and performance.

Packed with 40 practical tools and frameworks, plus global case studies and company insights, this publication equips organizations to embed sustainability across the procurement lifecycle. It highlights how collaboration between buyers and suppliers, including SMEs, is central to success. Finally, it explores the shifting landscape of regulatory demands, business risks, and market opportunities, positioning procurement as a strategic lever for advancing ESG priorities and sustainable growth.

Legal Insights for Business Leaders is a comprehensive guide that explores the evolving role of legal teams as strategic partners in business. Drawing on case studies from leading organisations, the report highlights how legal functions are increasingly central to navigating complex regulatory environments, embedding sustainability principles, fostering transparency, and enabling sustainable growth.   The document addresses key challenges such as fragmented global regulations, AI governance, sustainability disclosure, and cross-jurisdictional compliance pressures. It showcases solutions including proactive risk management, cross-functional governance structures, policy alignment, and voluntary transparency initiatives. Each chapter concludes with actionable takeaways for business leaders on leveraging legal expertise for competitive advantage, stakeholder trust, and long-term resilience.

Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a strategic necessity. Companies today face growing pressure to turn bold ambitions into measurable business impact. To help organizations rise to the challenge, we’re excited to launch Building the Business Case for Sustainability — a new e-learning course from the UN Global Compact Academy. This self-paced module is designed to equip sustainability professionals—across companies of all sizes—with the understanding, tools, and confidence to build and communicate a compelling business case for sustainability.

This CFO Primer on Sustainable Bonds is designed to help CFOs and their teams understand key instruments, market trends, and strategic opportunities in the sustainable bond market, offering guidance on how to initiate or strengthen their sustainable finance strategies.

The Communication on Progress (CoP) Data Visualization Tools offer insights into the progress of UN Global Compact business participants in advancing the Ten Principles and the SDGs. The Tools include data reported by participating companies of the UN Global Compact through the 2025 CoP digital questionnaire. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) file provides detailed explanations and documentation for the 2025 CoP Data Visualization Tool.

The United Nations Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition convened a series of workshops to discuss the role of a just transition in the context of the offshore wind sector. This brief outlines recommendations, made in those workshops, for how the offshore wind industry can better deliver on projects by embedding the just transition as a strategic priority from project inception.

To support organizations in advancing its climate and sustainability efforts, the UN Global Compact Academy now offers five new & enhanced e-learning modules, developed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).   These self-paced modules guide you to: ✅ Set science-based targets aligned with the 1.5°C pathway ✅ Navigate technical concepts & target-setting processes ✅ Explore SME- and Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG)-specific strategies

This report is designed to provide companies at various levels of maturity in implementing human rights due diligence with high-level insights to consider when they decide to engage with or leverage strategic partnerships, such as becoming a member of Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs), as part of their strategy to fulfill their corporate responsibility to respect human rights in the supply chain.

The 2025 PRME Annual Report captures a transformative year for PRME, highlighting our progress in advancing responsible management education globally. With the leadership of our community, 2025 was marked by strengthened engagement across our pillars: Building Community, Advancing Education, and Charting Impact. The report shares stories from PRME Signatories, Chapters, Students, and Working Groups, illustrating tangible outcomes, innovative practices, and inspirational impact. It also details strategic partnerships with the private sector, UN agencies, and accreditors, underscoring PRME’s unique role in shaping sustainable, values-driven management education. The report celebrates the collective achievements of our global network while charting a path for continued growth and impact.