UN Global Compact Releases Japanese Version of 2026-2030 Strategy

The UN Global Compact Network Japan (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshinori Isozaki, hereinafter "GCNJ") has released the Japanese version of the 2026-2030 Strategy (hereinafter referred to as the "Strategy") announced by the UN Global Compact. [Link to UN Global Compact 2026-2030 Strategy PDF File] https://www.ungcjn.org/common/frame/plugins/fileUD/download.php?type=contents_files&p=elements_file_7754.pdf&token=a04ee456bb9709a7dae5d1e9371d56285c20cd18&t=20260415095447 For the past 25 years, the UN Global Compact has built a global foundation rooted in universal principles, collaborating with companies committed to responsible business practices. In a current environment where sustainability initiatives face political backlash and regulatory uncertainty in many markets, a consistent approach based on the principles promoted by the UN Global Compact is more important than ever, bringing credible and value-based leadership to a divided world. The Strategy's content is rooted in the needs of global society and is based on lessons learned over the past four years, including further global expansion, strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises, digitalization of Communication on Progress (CoP), and promotion of the Forward Faster initiative. The Strategy calls for corporate action and defines three priority areas to support its realization. Empowering Corporate Action: The UN Global Compact will provide companies with learning processes utilizing digital technology tailored to their specific needs. As part of this, it will propose tools, guidelines, and accountability mechanisms for companies to align their strategies and operations with the UN Global Compact's 10 Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Connecting Companies and Creating Collective Action: Organize corporate-led coalitions to tackle barriers that companies cannot overcome alone, such as policy fragmentation, funding gaps, and supply chain complexities. Advancing the Business Case: By organizing various data, research findings, and CEO perspectives, it will clarify the business case for sustainability and support companies in enhancing investor confidence, expanding market access, and increasing business resilience in a rapidly changing world. Based on this Strategy, GCNJ will collaborate with the UN Global Compact Headquarters and other country networks to advance initiatives for solving social issues and achieving SDGs in Japan. About UN Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ): The UN Global Compact Network Japan (GCNJ) was established in December 2003 as the country network for the "UN Global Compact," a global framework for sustainable growth. It promotes the implementation of the UN Global Compact's 10 Principles in the four areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and the integration of sustainability and SDGs into business practices among private companies and organizations. As of April 2026, GCNJ has 674 member companies and organizations, aiming to exercise responsible and innovative leadership together with its members. UN Global Compact Network Japan Website: https://www.ungcjn.org/ UN Global Compact Network Japan Public Relations: Ishida, Takahashi PR@ungcjn.org