Accelerators
The United Nations Global Compact is leading Accelerators to embed SDG-aligned practices deep into business operations and across the value chain to accelerate progress and impact for the 2030 Agenda.
Available to participating companies of the UN Global Compact, the Accelerators are run in close collaboration with Global Compact Local Networks and are designed with a view to generating behavior change across a large number of companies at the local level - achieving maximum impact and scale.
Companies participating in the Accelerators will:
- Learn from thought leadership content, best practices and resources
- Access a diverse set of global and local engagement opportunities such as awareness-raising campaigns, trainings, mentoring and blended learning
- Increase employee engagement and professional development opportunities
- Build a professional network of peers, UN partners and experts
- Accelerate the integration of the SDGs and Ten Principles into your company’s business strategy and operations
- Deliver concrete company-specific outcomes
Business & Human Rights Accelerators
Mitigating risks, building competetive advantage and becoming a powerfull force for good by advancing human rights and labour rights

Climate Ambition Accelerator
Scaling up corporate climate action by setting science-based targets and aligning with 1.5°C pathways for a net-zero future

SDG Ambition Accelerator
Embedding SDG-aligned practices deep into business operations and across the value chain to accelerate global progress and impact for the 2030 Agenda

SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals
Activating young professional talent to drive sustainable solutions and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals

Target Gender Equality Accelerator
Setting and reaching ambitious corporate targets for women's representation and leadership across business at all levels
