UN Global Compact Network Lebanon (UNGC Lebanon)
is one of 69 Local Networks operating under a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN Global Compact Headquarters. As an independent and self-managed entity, UNGC Lebanon supports local UN Global Compact participants through direct engagement and guidance from HQ.
UNGC Lebanon was launched in September 2015 and initially hosted at the American University of Beirut (AUB). In 2018, a legal entity was established for the sole purpose of hosting UNGC Lebanon’s Secretariat and the MOU with the UN Global Compact was updated reflecting this new hosting arrangement.
For more information on the role of Local Networks please visit the UN Global Compact website here and visit our Local Network Global Compact profile page here.
UN Global Compact Network Lebanon advances the UN Global Compact initiative, its Ten Principles, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the country level. We help companies build a strong understanding of responsible business within our national context and put their sustainability commitments into action as well as facilitate local connections – with other businesses and stakeholders from NGOs, government and academia. Our activities are organized across these five streams:
1. Awareness Raising: Helping Business Understand SDG Risks and Opportunities
2. Capacity building: Mainstreaming a principle-based approach to the SDGs
3. Recognizing Leadership: Providing inspiration through Good Business Practices
4. Policy-Dialogue: Engaging Responsible Business on national SDG Action Plans and Policies
5. Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Facilitating collaboration and collective action