named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Ocean Investment Protocol
Framework developed in collaboration with UNEP FI and WWF to guide financial institutions, regulators, and companies in aligning capital allocation with a sustainable ocean economy.
SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals
Leadership development program that equips emerging business leaders with tools, mentorship, and cross-sector networks to embed sustainability into corporate strategy and operations.
UN Global Compact–Kantar CMO Benchmark Study
Global benchmark study on sustainable marketing transformation that assesses marketing leaders’ efforts to integrate sustainability into brand strategy, innovation, and growth.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 2 activities
- Advancing corporate action on the Sustainable Development Goals through advocacy initiativesLeads public advocacy campaigns such as Forward Faster to accelerate private sector progress toward the SDGs by 2030, engaging over 130 companies and 20 organizations across key sustainability areas, and hosts events like the Nasdaq Opening Bell and GreenBiz reception to promote gender equality and cross-sector collaboration.
- Facilitating U.S. participation in the UN Global CompactServes as the U.S. chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, acting as the official point of contact for signatory companies in the United States and providing a forum for engagement with stakeholders to advance the Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Conducting research and publishing insights on corporate sustainabilityProduces original research reports, benchmark studies, and white papers—such as the UN Global Compact–Kantar CMO Benchmark Study, "Resilience in Real Time," and the SDG innovation white paper—to assess sustainability trends, share peer practices, and support evidence-based transformation in business.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Convening stakeholders for dialogue and collaboration on sustainabilityHosts summits, closed-door sessions, networking events, and informal gatherings—such as sustainability trivia nights and ESG regulatory briefings—to foster peer connections, knowledge sharing, and cross-sector collaboration among businesses, regulators, civil society, and UN agencies.
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Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding the UN Global Compact’s global operationsMakes an annual financial contribution to support the work of the United Nations Global Compact at the global level, reinforcing the network’s mission to advance sustainable and responsible business practices worldwide.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building resources and programs for corporate sustainabilityOffers tools, frameworks, training, and peer learning opportunities—including accelerators, e-learning, webinars, and practical guides—to help businesses integrate sustainability into strategy and operations, with offerings such as the Sustainability Integration Program, Business & Human Rights Accelerator, and guidance on avoiding greenwashing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.04M
Contributions & grants$1.99M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$38K2%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.23M
Program expenses32%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$1.61M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.06M
Cash$948K
Investments$2.11M
Liabilities$2.11M
Net assets$945K
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM ROY GORDON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH JUNE 2024) | 40 | $299K |
| RICHARD W PEARL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF JUNE 2024) | 40 | $285K |
| CLAUDIA HERBERT COLFER | HEAD OF PROGRAMMING | 40 | $169K |
| CHRISTINE L CAVALLO | Senior Engagement Manager | 40 | $131K |
| JESSICA D TUQUERO | Head of Communications & Operations | 40 | $127K |
| DAVID FISS | FORMER HCE | 0 | $118K |
board members · 12
- ANN TRACY — DIRECTOR; SECRETARY (THROUGH JUN 2024); CHAIR (AS OF JUN 2024)
- BRAIN TIPPENS — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLA FOSTER — DIRECTOR; CHAIR (THROUGH JUN 2024)
- EUNICE HEATH — DIRECTOR
- GAVIN POWER — DIRECTOR
- GAYLE SCHUELLER — DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR
- GULY SABAHI — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER LEITSCH — DIRECTOR; SECRETARY (JUN-DEC 2024)
- KRISTEN SIEMEN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL OKOROAFOR — DIRECTOR; TREASURER (AS OF JUN 2024)
- PAUL FRANCISCO — DIRECTOR
- SHOBHA MEERA — DIRECTOR; TREASURER (THROUGH JUN 2024)
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Arizona State University Partner — Academic partner collaborating on the design and delivery of the SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals.
- Cemex Partner — CFO of Cemex co-chaired the Advisory Board for the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs and contributed to the launch of the blended finance playbook.
- Civil Society Organizations Partner — Engaged as partners in advancing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.
- Convergence Partner — Provided empirical data used in the development of the blended finance playbook.
- FCC Construcción Partner — Included as a case study in the blended finance playbook for coordinating organizations to fast-track digital infrastructure permitting through the EU's Horizon Europe programme.
- GlobeScan Partner — Partnering to launch a North American survey on corporate sustainability leadership.
- International Finance Corporation Partner — Supported Safaricom’s expansion in Ethiopia and was referenced in the blended finance playbook case study.
- International Labour Organization Partner — Collaborates with the UN Global Compact to advance labor principles.
- Kantar Partner — Collaborated with Kantar to develop and launch the CMO Benchmark Study on Sustainable Marketing Transformation.
- Mars Partner — Co-hosted an evening reception at GreenBiz 26 to convene leaders on cross-sector collaboration.
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Partner — Backed Safaricom’s collaboration to expand telecom access in Ethiopia, cited in the playbook case study.
- Safaricom Partner — Featured in the playbook for collaborating with other telecoms companies and international agencies to expand access in Ethiopia.
- Tata Steel Partner — Executive Director and CFO of Tata Steel co-chaired the Advisory Board for the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs and provided input on the blended finance playbook.
- Thunderbird School of Global Management Partner — Collaborates as an academic partner with Network USA on student and faculty engagement, program design, and co-authoring research publications.
- UK Government Government — Partnered with Tata Steel on decarbonizing steel manufacturing at Port Talbot, highlighted in the playbook.
- UN Global Compact Network — Global Compact Network USA Inc is a network member of the UN Global Compact, supporting its principles and goals.
- UN Global Compact Network — Global Compact Network USA Inc is part of the UN Global Compact network and implements its initiatives locally.
- UN Global Compact Network Canada Network — Collaborating on a trinational survey of sustainability leadership across North America.
- UN Global Compact Network Mexico Network — Collaborating on a trinational survey of sustainability leadership across North America.
- United Nations Government — Special initiative of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- United Nations Network — Member of the UN Global Compact network, advancing UN principles through corporate engagement.
- United Nations Network — Member of the UN Global Compact network, representing U.S.-headquartered organizations.
- United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative Partner — Co-developed and co-leads the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative and Ocean Investment Protocol.
- United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative Partner — Collaborates on advancing the Ocean Investment Protocol through the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative.
- United Nations Global Compact Network — Member of the United Nations Global Compact network, advancing corporate sustainability aligned with UN principles.
- United Nations Global Compact Network — Member of the global UN Global Compact initiative, advancing corporate sustainability aligned with the Ten Principles.
- United Nations Global Compact Network — U.S. chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, working closely with the global initiative.
- United Nations Global Compact Network — U.S. network member of the United Nations Global Compact, representing U.S.-based signatory companies.
- United Nations Global Compact Network — US office of the United Nations Global Compact, operating as the national network in the United States.
- World Economic Forum Partner — Platform where the UN Secretary-General launched the call for the Global Compact initiative.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Action to Advance Responsible Corporate Citizenshipmethodology: collective_actionBy mobilizing businesses to act collectively through shared programming and advocacy, we produce broader impact on globalization challenges because joint initiatives reduce risk, amplify influence, and normalize responsible practices across sectors.
- Multi-stakeholder Engagement for Systemic Changemethodology: multi-stakeholder engagementBy convening diverse stakeholders—including regulators, businesses, and civil society—around shared sustainability goals, we produce systemic shifts in finance and corporate practice because collective alignment enables coordinated action beyond what any single entity can achieve.
- Peer Learning and Collaborative Capacity Buildingmethodology: peer learning networkBy creating structured peer learning networks and leadership development opportunities, we produce deeper sustainability integration in businesses because shared experiences, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration break down silos and foster innovation that is more readily adopted.
- Principle-Based Integration as a Pathway to Sustainable Businessmethodology: principle-based alignment with UN SDGsBy aligning corporate strategies and operations with the UN Global Compact’s universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, we produce responsible business practices because embedding these principles into core decision-making builds resilience, legitimacy, and long-term value.
- Staged and Practical Engagement for Business Integrationmethodology: staged-journey engagementBy meeting companies at their current level of sustainability maturity and offering tailored, practical guidance, we produce sustained adoption of sustainable practices because relevance and feasibility increase buy-in and long-term implementation.