Global Compact Network Singapore Information

As part of the United Nations Global Compact network, Global Compact Network Singapore (the Compact) encourages and facilitates the progress of companies that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with the United Nations Global Compact’s (UNGC) 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. As the national society promoting CSR in Singapore, the Compact aims to encourage collaboration between CSR stakeholders in businesses, government and civil society to create long-lasting value for the community. Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, the national society aims to advance responsible business practices and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), supporting Singapore’s goal of becoming a sustainable nation. The Compact has been raising the level of awareness and adoption of CSR amongst businesses since its inception in 2005, and has also expanded its mission to include nurturing the next generation of CSR leaders through its youth initiatives. It is also a stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative and a participating organisation of the ASEAN CSR Networks. It also organizes the Compact International CSR Summit, Compact CSR APEX Awards and the Young CSR Leaders Awards. www.csrsingapore.org