United Kingdom

The Global Compact Network United Kingdom was established in June 2003. Since its launch, the network has been business-led and self-financing. Chairman Andrew Cave of The Royal Bank of Scotland, leads the Network with support from a Steering Committee, Secretariat, and working groups.

The network serves members through regular meetings to share best practices. In addition, working groups are actively engaged in reporting, small and medium-sized enterprises, communications, and liaising with other networks.

Key Goals

• Provide UK signatories with a facility to consider and advance issues of mutual interest and concern
• Provide a mechanism through which performance and reporting on UN Global Compact principles can be improved by mutual support
• Enable participants to share and exchange good practice and experience
• Provide input to the Global Compact on its future development and activity
• Promote the Global Compact principles throughout the UK business community
• Help promote and support the Global Compact worldwide

Since February 2006, the Secretariat for the UK Network has been provided by the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF), a not-for-profit organisation that promotes responsible business practices. For more information about IBLF visit www.iblf.org.

Website

http://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/

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