There are many good reasons why it makes sound business sense to contribute towards participating in the Global Compact. These include:
- Opportunity to demonstrate a position of leadership with regard to responsible citizenship
- Respond
to the expectations of the society and build the trust, which is the
necessary “licence to operate”, that is crucial to business to succeed
- Sharing good practices and learning
- Building relationships with other companies, government bodies, labour, NGOs and international organizations.
- Partnership
projects with the United Nations agencies and civil society
organizations in support of global development goals.
- Improving corporate/brand management, employee morale and productivity, and operational efficiencies
- Receive public recognition and enhanced reputation
- Public Relations opportunities
- Competitive advantage
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