LeadStance International
UN Global Compact Participant Since 2025Pioneering Global Change Through Principle-Driven Leadership
At LeadStance International, we believe that business excellence and ethical responsibility are inseparable forces for global progress.
Our Commitment to the UN Global Compact
We are proud to announce our formal participation in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)—the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative—reinforcing our unwavering dedication to shaping a future where principles and profits advance hand in hand.
By joining 20,000+ participants across 160+ countries, we pledge to embed the Ten Principles of the UNGC into every facet of our operations, strategy, and culture. This commitment, endorsed by our CEO and Board of Directors, signifies our promise to:
Operate Responsibly
Align with universal sustainability principles in human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
Drive Tangible Action
Support communities where we operate and champion the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Uphold Transparency
Deliver annual Communications on Progress (CoP), publicly reporting on our sustainability journey.
Invest in Change
Contribute financially to the UNGC's mission, scaled to our revenue and geographic footprint.
"Sustainability begins with a principles-based approach to doing business. Responsible companies enact the same values wherever they have a presence."
— The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
Our Recent Pledge: Advancing Gender Equality
In May 2025, LeadStance International submitted a bold letter of commitment to H.E Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, officially aligning LeadStance International with the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
With this communication, we expressed our commitment to making the UN Global Compact and its principles part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company, and to engaging in collaborative projects which advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals.
Why the UN Global Compact Aligns with Our Core Mission
LeadStance's partnership with the UNGC is not symbolic—it is strategic. As a learning-oriented, non-regulatory initiative, the UNGC empowers us to:
Access Global Expertise
Leverage frameworks like the SDG Compass to integrate sustainability into decision-making.
Join Local & Global Networks
Collaborate with 68 Local Networks and industry peers to scale impact.
Future-Proof Our Business
Align with global standards that mitigate risk and fuel long-term resilience.
What's Next for LeadStance?
Communication on Progress
We are preparing our inaugural CoP report, detailing strides in ethical sourcing, carbon reduction, and gender equity.
UNGC Leaders Summit
Our team will join global stakeholders to evaluate SDG progress and co-create solutions for sector-specific challenges.
Local Action, Global Impact
Through UK Compact Network partnerships, we will pilot community projects advancing SDGs 5 (Gender Equality), 13 (Climate Action), and 16 (Peace and Justice).
Together, we transform values into action.
As signatories to the UN Global Compact, LeadStance International stands at the forefront of a movement proving that business can—and must—be a force for good. Join us as we redefine leadership for a sustainable, inclusive tomorrow.