BeSustain became a participant of the United Nations Global Compact on 2 October 2026. As a Netherlands-based organisation, we are also part of the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands. This participation marks an important step in developing the principles that guide our work and the way we operate.
The UN Global Compact calls on businesses to incorporate its Ten Principles into their strategies, policies and practices. Covering human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption, these principles provide a shared foundation for responsible business conduct.
Connecting principles to our work
At BeSustain, we believe that sustainability information should help people understand an organisation’s activities, assess its progress and ask informed questions.
This approach guides our work in sustainability reporting, responsible communication and accessible digital content. We aim to help organisations explain what they have achieved, the evidence supporting their statements and the areas where further improvement is needed.
Our participation in the UN Global Compact strengthens the framework within which we develop this approach. It supports reflection on how we put responsibility into practice through our own decisions, business relationships and communications.
For us, this means examining the evidence behind a statement, clearly defining its scope and distinguishing future ambitions from results already achieved.
Putting our commitment into practice
We see our participation as an ongoing responsibility. Policies provide a starting point; their value becomes apparent in how they inform everyday practice and how progress is shared.
As we develop BeSustain, we focus on connecting our commitments to practical processes, keeping supporting evidence organised and being open about areas we need to improve. Our participation in the Netherlands network also provides opportunities to learn and exchange experience on responsible business practices.
Participation in the UN Global Compact does not constitute certification of BeSustain’s sustainability performance or United Nations endorsement of our services or awards programme.
It is a public commitment that we must support through our actions. We approach this responsibility through clear information, claims proportionate to the available evidence and progress that can be tracked.