As the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, we work with ecosystem partners to empower businesses to drive meaningful localised impact for global change.
Together, we celebrate a journey of transformation. As a proud chapter of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, UNGCNS brings you two decades of leadership, innovation, and collaboration—driven by the expertise of the United Nations Global Compact.
We help businesses secure their future through sustainable models and product innovations that not only meet the needs of today but also safeguard the resources of tomorrow.
By taking a forward-thinking approach, we position ourselves to reach our sustainability goals for the future and create a lasting positive impact.
20+ years of empowering businesses to lead in corporate responsibility.
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Bespoke expertise and insights to help shape your sustainable journey.
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Collaborate with industry leaders and ecosystem partners to leave no one behind.
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As part of your ongoing journey toward responsible and sustainable leadership, we welcome your active participation.
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09:00 - 18:00 Back by popular demand: Scope 3 Practitioner’s Workshop
Scope 3 emissions are often the largest and most complex part of your carbon footprint.
And if you’re already working on Scope 1, 2 and 3, you know this:
It’s not about awareness anymore. It’s about getting it right.
In partnership with SGS, we’re bringing back our Scope 3 Emissions Workshop to help practitioners move from theory to practical, defensible calculations.
09:00 - 19:30 The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is a global platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Since 2008, WCS has seen the participation of over 250 cities from around the world, represented by leaders from government, business, international organisations and academia.
10:00 - 14:00 In celebration of the United Nations MSME Day and the significant contributions of SMEs in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we bring to you UNGCNS MSME Day!
Get actionable insights, practical steps and form meaningful connections to turn ambition into action.
Your role in shaping a sustainable future is more important than ever. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to go further, MSME Day will help you move from intention to action.
18:00 - 21:00 Our panel discussion will examine the growing tension between commercial priorities, regulatory pressure, and buy-in in a complex business environment.
This informal evening is designed for UNGCNS members to connect in person, strengthen relationships, and exchange ideas. You will also hear about upcoming initiatives and plans for the second half of the year.
From rooftop solar covering the equivalent of eight football fields to an onsite urban farm, Constellar Venues is embedding sustainability into every layer of Singapore EXPO’s operations. Read how the country’s largest purpose-built conference and exhibition venue is reducing carbon emissions, cutting waste, and building a supply chain that advances Singapore’s transition to a sustainable events destination.
By embedding sustainable and ethical procurement across its operations, Mandai goes beyond conservation—driving impact through its entire value chain. From sourcing responsibly to influencing consumer behaviour, read how their approach demonstrates how businesses can inspire change at scale.
Building Sustainability Capabilities,
From Principles to Practice. Explore all our available and upcoming courses here.
From strengthening its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to integrating climate, human rights, and ecosystem risks into strategic decision-making, APRIL demonstrates how businesses can move beyond compliance to build resilience and long-term value.
What started as a simple beach cleanup has grown into a global movement for ocean impact.
Seven Clean Seas is redefining how businesses can tackle plastic pollution—by connecting sustainability ambitions with measurable, real-world outcomes.
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS), Kantar, and Grab have collaborated on a landmark paper titled “Women in the Driver Seat: How Ride Hailing and Delivery is Steering Economic Inclusion for Southeast Asia’s Women.”
The report focuses on three key areas of study – identifying motivations of women joining platform work, highlighting structural barriers that they face in contributing to the workforce and ways to dismantle these barriers based on learnings from Grab, and the impact that employment has for women driver-partners. Ultimately, the report examines how women can continue to unlock economic opportunities through workforce participation in the region.
In partnership with SLR and the United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS), we are pleased to announce the co-authorship of a paper on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). This paper underscores how the TNFD framework expands upon established climate disclosure principles, adopting the four-pillar structure of the TCFD now integrated within the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards issued by the ISSB.
The UN Global Compact 2026–2030 Strategy is a five‑year plan, grounded in the Ten Principles and aligned with the 2030 Agenda, that helps companies turn sustainability ambition into measurable systems-level change through three pillars: equipping companies to act, catalyzing collective action, and advancing the business case for responsible leadership.
Click here to download the strategy and discover how your business can get involved.
How can SMEs navigate Singapore’s Green Economy while driving digital transformation? SIMSYS shows the way. From carbon accounting and green software practices to championing social sustainability and well-being, SIMSYS is turning climate and ESG challenges into business opportunities.
Discover how this UNGCNS member integrates sustainability into operations, aligns with the SDGs, and leverages digital tools to future-proof growth.
Be a part of something important. Drive the sustainability agenda in your organization and help co-create a sustainable future.
Connect with industry experts, peers at a local and global level
Gain knowledge and skills to make progress and deliver impact
Leverage your position and advocate for major impact
Build trust and credibility by communicating measurable progress towards your sustainability goals
