UNGC Handbook
Reporting with confidence and clarity
Getting ready for the 2025 submission cycle.
Why this handbook matters
This handbook helps sustainability professionals navigate the updated reporting requirements of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) — the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, with over 25,000 participants across 160+ countries.
In response to recent changes to the Communication on Progress (CoP) process, it offers clarity, structure, and practical advice to simplify your next submission. Whether you're already a UNGC member or preparing to join, this guide supports alignment with global principles.
What's inside the handbook
A clear overview of the UNGC and the Communication on Progress (CoP) process
What's changed in the updated CoP questionnaire structure
Who needs to report and what the 2025 submission cycle expects
How to align with global sustainability principles
Practical tips to simplify your submission and avoid common issues
How to communicate your progress with confidence
What you'll gain
By applying the recommendations in this guide, you'll make your UNGC reporting smoother, more consistent, and more effective. It will strengthen your ability to meet global sustainability standards and communicate your progress with confidence.
Who should download this handbook?
Sustainability professionals, reporting teams, and compliance leads at companies participating in or preparing to join the UN Global Compact.
Why does the CoP matter?
The Communication on Progress is how UNGC participants demonstrate their commitment to global sustainability principles. Timely, accurate reporting is essential to maintain active status.
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