Foundation for the Global Compact

The Sustainable Development Goals not only identify where we have to be in 2030 to create a sustainable world that leaves no one behind; they also outline new markets and opportunities to innovate for companies everywhere.

Supply chains have become global and highly complex, building and maintaining a resilient supply chain is a key success factor for businesses operating in a fast-changing world.

Apple’s Suppliers Responsibility Report, released last week, is another big step away from its previous secrecy regarding its environmental performance, and another sign that Apple recognises that its tremendous profits are directly tied to protecting human rights and a healthy planet.

The case for responsible business practices is strengthening, with a growing number of companies taking action. This report synthesizes survey feedback from nearly 2,000 Global Compact companies and assesses the state of corporate sustainability today.

Since 2007, the survey has helped the Global Compact understand and benchmark how corporate participants are advancing their commitment to the Global Compact and implementing the Ten Principles. The Global Corporate Sustainability Report 2013 is based on findings from the Global Compact Annual Implementation Survey including 1,712 respondents from 112 countries.