Un Global Compact Network Singapore

What Un Global Compact Network Singapore does

UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is the Singapore country chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, founded in 2005 as a non-profit organisation operating at the intersection of corporate sustainability, capability building, and policy convening. It serves three primary customer segments: large corporate members seeking to operationalise the UN Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs/MSMEs) needing accessible sustainability entry points, and youth aged 18-35 being prepared for green-economy careers. Secondary stakeholders include Singapore government agencies (Enterprise Singapore, SGX) and ecosystem intermediaries such as NTUC, SBF, and SNEF.

The organisation runs a platform-plus-services model built around four product pillars. First, proprietary sustainability tools — CERT for carbon and emissions accounting across Scopes 1-3, RICE for sustainability reporting, PULSE (co-developed with OCBC) tailored to MSMEs, and S-TAP for sustainability assessment and advisory. Second, training and certification programmes delivered at the Singapore Sustainability Academy (Level 6, City Square Mall), including the one-day Carbon Accounting & GHG Management course (S$550; S$495 for members), the five-day UNGCNS-NTU Certificate in Sustainable Finance (S$4,900) in partnership with NTU's Nanyang Business School, Foundations in Corporate Sustainability, and the GCNS-SMU Advanced Certificate (ACSSB). Third, convening and recognition programmes — the annual UNGCNS Summit, Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards, CEO Roundtable, SME Series, and MSME Day. Fourth, youth engagement through the GCNS Youth Alliance (S$54/year), Youth Forum, CDL-GCNS Young SDG Leaders Award (since 2011, 2,400+ youth leaders), and the 12-week Youth Sustainability Programme internship pipeline.

UNGCNS operates as a multi-revenue-stream non-profit funded through annual corporate memberships, training course fees, Youth Alliance dues, event sponsorships, and partnerships. Distribution is primarily direct (in-person at the Singapore Sustainability Academy and partner venues), supplemented by reseller-style academic partnerships with NTU and SMU and global reach via the UNGC's 63-country chapter network. As the first official local chapter of the World Bank's Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC Singapore) and aligned with Singapore's Green Plan 2030, UNGCNS functions as a quasi-regulatory implementation partner helping corporates and MSMEs meet emerging sustainability disclosure expectations.

Name

Un Global Compact Network Singapore

Legal name

UN Global Compact Network Singapore

Website

https://unglobalcompact.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is the Singapore chapter of the UN Global Compact, providing corporate sustainability tools (CERT, RICE, PULSE, S-TAP), certification training, flagship events, and youth programmes to enterprises, SMEs, and young professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Sustainability Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Standards, Certification & Compliance (RECs/GOs, sustainability reporting) (EUAMANAJ), Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications (EDAAANAO)

Keywords

• Corporate sustainability services
• ESG training programs
• Carbon management tools
• Sustainable finance certification
• Youth sustainability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for corporate members seeking access to UNGCNS network, resources, training programs, and sustainability frameworks based on UN Global Compact principles.
2. Training Program Fees: Revenue from professional certification courses including Carbon Accounting & GHG Management (S$550 per participant, S$495 for members), UNGCNS-NTU Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance (S$4,900), and other capability building programs.
3. Youth Alliance Membership: Annual participation fees for youth members: $54 individual, $48.6 for groups of 10, providing access to career development, learning opportunities, and networking.
4. Event Sponsorships: Revenue from flagship events including UNGCNS Summit, Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards, CEO Roundtable, and SME Series, with various sponsorship tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is a non-profit sustainability organization and the official Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact. It provides corporate sustainability services including proprietary carbon management and ESG reporting tools (CERT, RICE, PULSE, S-TAP), professional training and certification programmes, flagship events and awards, and youth engagement programmes. Its core business is enabling Singapore companies to align with the UN Ten Principles and Sustainable Development Goals through capability building, community convening, and practical sustainability resources.

Product overview

UN Global Compact Network Singapore operates as a platform-plus-services model, offering a portfolio of sustainability-focused tools, training programmes, events, and youth engagement initiatives. The core sustainability tools include CERT (Carbon and Emissions Recording Tool) for carbon measurement and management, RICE Tool for sustainability reporting, and PULSE Tool (developed with OCBC) for MSMEs. The organization delivers capacity-building through training programmes including the Carbon Accounting & GHG Management Course, UNGCNS-NTU Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance, Foundations in Corporate Sustainability, and the GCNS-SMU Advanced Certificate in Sustainability & Sustainable Businesses. Flagship events encompass the annual UNGCNS Summit, Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards, CEO Roundtable, and SME Series. Youth engagement is served through GCNS Youth Alliance, UNGCNS Youth Forum, CDL-UNGCNS Young SDG Leaders Award, and Youth Sustainability Programme. Supporting initiatives include CPLC Singapore, LowCarbon SG, S-TAP, Cool Solutions Ecosystem, and various resource materials including the MSME Playbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CERT (Carbon and Emissions Recording Tool) In-house carbon management tool that helps companies evaluate environmental risks, calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions, and maintain compliance with international standards. Used in carbon accounting training and available to member companies.
• RICE Tool Sustainability reporting tool that helps companies assess and manage their resilience, impact, compliance, and engagement in sustainability, enabling a strategic approach to responsible business practices aligned with global standards.
• PULSE Tool Innovative sustainability tool developed by OCBC in partnership with UNGCNS, tailored for MSMEs to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social impact, providing practical insights to integrate sustainability into core operations.
• S-TAP (Sustainability Assessment Service) Sustainability assessment and support service providing tailored expertise and insights to help organizations shape their sustainable journey.
• Carbon Accounting & GHG Management Course One-day professional certification course providing in-depth knowledge on carbon accounting and GHG management, empowering businesses to effectively measure and reduce emissions.
• UNGCNS-NTU Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance 5-day certificate course designed to impart practical knowledge on sustainable finance, integrating ESG criteria into business and investment decisions, delivered in partnership with NTU's Nanyang Business School.
• Foundations in Corporate Sustainability Foundational course providing essential knowledge and tools for understanding and implementing sustainable business practices that align with global standards and drive long-term impact.
• GCNS-SMU Advanced Certificate in Sustainability & Sustainable Businesses (ACSSB) Collaborative programme designed to deepen participants' understanding of corporate sustainability and responsible business practices through practical insights and academic expertise, delivered with SMU.
• GCNS Youth Alliance Membership Annual membership programme empowering youth aged 18-35 with career development, learning opportunities, site visits, and volunteer opportunities in sustainability.
• UNGCNS Summit Premier annual event that convenes leaders from business, government, and sustainability professionals to explore actionable strategies for advancing sustainability in Singapore.
• Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards Awards programme recognizing outstanding businesses and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to sustainability.
• SME Series Series of workshops and webinars designed to help SMEs kickstart their sustainability journey, covering topics like decarbonisation, reporting standards, and sustainable finance.
• CPLC Singapore Chapter The first official chapter of the World Bank's Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition, facilitating dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborations on carbon management, particularly internal carbon pricing (ICP).

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,493 participants across 167 countries in UN Global Compact network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• World Bank's Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNGCNS jointly launched CPLC Singapore with the World Bank's CPLC, establishing the first official country chapter. CPLC facilitates dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborations on carbon management and internal carbon pricing (ICP) strategies.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - Nanyang Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers the 5-day Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance in partnership with NTU's Nanyang Business School. Program designed to accelerate Singapore's sustainable finance ecosystem growth.
• Singapore Management University (SMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on the GCNS-SMU-ACSSB (Advanced Certificate in Sustainability & Sustainable Businesses) program to deepen understanding of corporate sustainability.
• OCBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed PULSE, an innovative sustainability tool tailored for MSMEs to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social impact.
• SLR ConsultingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored paper on Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework, helping companies understand nature-related disclosure requirements.
• KantarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with UNGCNS and Grab on landmark research report 'Women in the Driver Seat' examining economic inclusion for Southeast Asia's women in platform work.
• City Developments Limited (CDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organizes the CDL-GCNS Young SDG Leaders Award, a business case competition providing youth with platform to implement SDGs in corporate scenarios since 2011.
• Singapore Green Plan 2030coreOthersCommitted to supporting Singapore's national sustainability agenda through capability building initiatives aligned with Green Plan 2030 targets.
• CPLC Singapore Partners (300+ companies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of CPLC Singapore partners including major corporations such as DBS Bank, Grab, Singtel, UOB, Shell, Microsoft, and many others committed to carbon pricing and decarbonization.
• SGX Group (Singapore Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on UNGCNS MSME Day 2026 focusing on supply chain sustainability, with SGX hosting the event at their auditorium.
• Enterprise SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency partner supporting SME sustainability initiatives through joint events like SME Series and policy-aligned programs.
• UN Global Compact (Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNGCNS is the official local chapter of UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, providing access to global frameworks, resources, and network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Carbon Trust: UK-based sustainability advisory that certifies, advises, and certifies organizations on carbon reduction and ESG. Comparable to UNGCNS in carbon management advisory and training, but operates as a broader commercial consultancy with global delivery capability rather than a country chapter.
• South Pole Group: Global climate solutions provider offering carbon advisory, project development, and ESG consulting. Comparable to UNGCNS's sustainability capability-building work but operates as a commercial consultancy with global reach.

Direct peers

• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative): International standards organization for sustainability reporting, providing the GRI Standards used by thousands of companies. Directly comparable as a nonprofit that develops and disseminates sustainability reporting frameworks with member-driven governance similar to UNGCNS's reporting tool offerings.
• UN Global Compact Network UK: Sister country network of UN Global Compact operating in the UK with the same membership, training, and accelerator model. Directly comparable as a peer UNGC local chapter offering sustainability capability building and member convening for corporates.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Global nonprofit that runs the leading corporate environmental disclosure system covering climate, water, and forests. Comparable as a sustainability-focused nonprofit offering disclosure frameworks, corporate engagement programs, and capability-building tools similar to UNGCNS's CERT and RICE.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): CEO-led business association of over 200 leading companies working on sustainability. Directly comparable to UNGCNS as a global membership-based organization convening corporates around sustainability, with similar training, tools, and policy engagement activities.
• International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP): Professional membership association for sustainability practitioners offering credentialing, training, and conferences. Directly comparable to UNGCNS's training and certification programs (e.g., Carbon Accounting course, NTU Sustainable Finance certificate).

Others

• International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB): Standard-setter under IFRS Foundation issuing IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards. Adjacent to UNGCNS's reporting tool work (RICE) as it shapes the regulatory frameworks that drive corporate demand for capability-building services.
• Singapore Business Federation (SBF): Singapore's primary business chamber representing local enterprises. UNGCNS's principal member and ecosystem partner, offering overlapping convening, training, and policy influence functions for the Singapore corporate base.

Emerging players

• Eco-Business: Asia-Pacific sustainability media and advisory platform operating across SEA. Comparable as a regional player in sustainability content, events, and convening, with partial overlap in member communities and event-driven engagement.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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