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The world's largest sustainability initiative

Business for
a living planet.

We connect UK-based organisations in a global movement of 25,000+ companies — turning the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals into measurable progress.

Join the network The Ten Principles
[01]  INSPIRE
[02]  ENABLE
[03]  SHAPE
01 · No Poverty 07 · Clean Energy 08 · Decent Work 09 · Innovation 12 · Responsible Consumption 13 · Climate Action 16 · Peace & Justice 17 · Partnerships 01 · No Poverty 07 · Clean Energy 08 · Decent Work 09 · Innovation 12 · Responsible Consumption 13 · Climate Action 16 · Peace & Justice 17 · Partnerships
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How change happens

Three forces we set in motion for responsible business.

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Inspire

We build community and awareness — connecting leaders, sharing what works, and proving that sustainable business is better business.

Community · Events · Insight
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Enable

We develop capacity through practical programmes, tools and collective action — turning ambition into implementation on the ground.

Programmes · Academy · Tools
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Shape

We influence policy and thought leadership — carrying the voice of responsible business to government and global forums.

Advocacy · Policy · Voice
Programmes

Action across every pillar of sustainability.

All programmes
Wind turbines at dusk Environment

Climate, circular economy & nature

Cutting emissions and restoring nature — science-based targets and a just transition.

 Diverse team Social

Human rights & modern slavery

 Governance data Governance

Reporting & anti-corruption

 Forest aerial SDG Programme

Aligning strategy with the Global Goals

Translating the 17 SDGs into commercial strategy, measurement and collective impact.
The standard

Ten principles.
One universal
way to operate.

Human rights, labour, the environment, anti-corruption. Derived from landmark UN declarations, the Ten Principles give every organisation a shared standard for doing business the right way.

Explore all ten
01–02
Human Rights
Support, respect, and never be complicit in abuse.
03–06
Labour
Free, fair, safe and non-discriminatory work.
07–09
Environment
Precaution, responsibility, clean technology.
10
Anti-Corruption
Work against corruption in all its forms.
Sustainability data
Tools & learning

Insight and skill to make progress real.

Track how participants advance the Ten Principles and the SDGs with the CoP Data Visualisation Tool — and build capability across your organisation with the Academy learning platform.

  • A
    CoP Data ToolBenchmark and communicate real advancement.
  • B
    Academy platformPractical learning for every level.
  • C
    Collective actionWorking groups that move faster together.
Open the data tool
Signals

On the horizon

Full calendar
Members only · 18 Jun 2026

AGM 2026 — AI Stewardship

Register
Flagship · 20–28 Jun 2026

London Climate Action Week

Sessions
Research · 2025

CEO Study

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responsible business?

Become part of the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative and turn commitment into collective action.

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