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Join a movement
of responsible business.

Membership connects your organisation to a global community, practical programmes and a trusted framework — so your ambitions become collective action.

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Why join

Everything you need to lead — in one network.

A powerful community

Peer networks, working groups and events that connect you with sustainability leaders across every sector.

Practical guidance

Toolkits, briefings and the Academy learning platform to implement the Ten Principles with confidence.

Measure progress

The CoP data tools help you track, benchmark and communicate real advancement on the SDGs.

A seat at the table

Amplify your voice on policy through advocacy to government and global forums.

Credible recognition

Show stakeholders your commitment is real — backed by the UN Global Compact's trusted framework.

Global reach

Plug into 64 local networks across 167 countries — collaborate far beyond the UK.

Membership options

A place for every organisation.

Fees scale fairly with your organisation's size, so responsible business is within reach for everyone.

Micro-enterprise

Micro

Fewer than 10 employees taking their first steps.

EntryScaled to size
  • Community & events access
  • Core toolkits & guidance
  • Academy learning platform
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Most popular SME

Small & Medium

Growing organisations embedding sustainability into strategy.

StandardScaled to revenue
  • Everything in Micro
  • Programme working groups
  • CoP data & benchmarking
  • Priority event invitations
Join as an SME
Corporation

Corporate

Large organisations acting across complex value chains.

FullScaled to revenue
  • Everything in SME
  • Leadership & advocacy platforms
  • Dedicated relationship support
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Subsidiary

Subsidiary

Part of a group already in the Compact.

AlignedTo parent
  • Full network access
  • Group-aligned reporting
  • Local UK engagement
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The journey

Four steps to membership.

1

Commit

Your CEO signs a public commitment to the Ten Principles and the SDGs — leadership from the top.

2

Apply

Complete a short application to join the UN Global Compact and the Network UK community.

3

Engage

Access programmes, working groups and the Academy — and put principles into practice.

4

Communicate

Report progress each year through your Communication on Progress, visible to all.

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Good to know

Frequently asked

Who can become a member?
Any UK-based organisation committed to responsible business — from micro-enterprises and SMEs to large corporations and subsidiaries of existing participants. Non-business entities can also engage in specific ways.
How much does it cost?
Annual fees scale with the size and revenue of your organisation, keeping membership accessible for smaller enterprises while asking more of the largest. Our team confirms the exact fee for your tier during onboarding.
What is a Communication on Progress?
An annual disclosure of how your organisation is advancing the Ten Principles and the SDGs. It keeps commitments transparent and accountable — and our CoP data tools help you complete and benchmark it.
How is Network UK related to the UN Global Compact?
Network UK is the official UK Local Network of the United Nations Global Compact — an independent not-for-profit that supports UK participants and connects them to the global initiative.
How long does joining take?
Most organisations complete the commitment and application within a few weeks. You gain access to community resources as soon as your membership is confirmed.
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Your commitment,
amplified.

Join the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative and turn intention into measurable impact.

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