There are many good reasons why it makes sound business sense to contribute towards implementing the Global Compact principles including:

• Manage the direct cost of doing business
• Harnessing new business opportunities
• Investing in a sustainable business environment
• EU standards
• Receive public recognition
• Cause Related Marketing
• Public Relations opportunities
• Partnering in social action and development

The Global Compact relies on public accountability, transparency and the enlightened self-interest of companies, labour and civil society to initiate and share substantive action in pursuing the principles upon which the Global Compact is based.