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25 Years UN Global Compact

A Message from Secretary-General António Guterres

By UN Global Compact NL
26.07.2025, 16:01


"Good business and good values go hand in hand."

António Guterres, Secretary General from United Nations Global Compact


Today, 26th July 2025, we mark 25 years of UN Global Compact. Since then, we have grown into the world's largest sustainability initiative, mobilizing companies everywhere to put people and planet at the centre of their strategies and drive progress on a shared commitment to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.


What difference can 25 years make?

→ 20,000+ companies committing to the Ten Principles;

→ 167 countries driving local action;

→ One global movement for responsible business.


Here's to shaping a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future together, true to the motto: Uniting Business For a Better World.