LOGO POLICY1

The United Nations Global Compact name and logo are the property of the United Nations
Global Compact (“UN Global Compact”), registered with the World Intellectual Property
Organization, and protected worldwide under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention for theProtection of Industrial Property. The following guidelines govern the use of the UN Global
Compact name and logo by partners1, participants2, and other stakeholders3 of the UN
Global Compact. Use of the UN Global Compact name and logo by Global Compact Local
Networks (“Local Networks”) is governed by internal agreements.
Permission of the UN Global Compact must be sought in advance and in writing
prior to any use of the UN Global Compact logo. Participants are requested to provide asample of the document via the online logo request system and indicate where on thesample the logo would appear.
The UN Global Compact reserves the right to take appropriate action in the event of abreach of this policy. Possible actions may include, but are not limited to, changing aparticipant’s status from “active” to “non-communicating,” removing the participant’s namefrom the list of UN Global Compact participants (delisting), and/or instituting legal
proceedings with the appropriate authorities. The UN Global Compact also reserves the rightto reject the application of organizations that misuse the UN Global Compact/United Nations
name and/or logo prior to joining the initiative. Please refer any suspected misuse of the UN
Global Compact name or logo to info@unglobalcompact.org.
Kindly note that all participants of the UN Global Compact should describe their engagementin the UN Global Compact as a “participant,” never as a “member.” The UN Global Compact
works with organizations that are willing to participate in learning and dialogue; it is not amembership-based initiative and does not endorse or certify the corporate sustainability
performance of its participants.

A partner is an organizational entity with whom the UN Global Compact is collaborating to further the goals of theUN Global Compact.
2A participant is an organization that has submitted a letter to the UN Secretary-General expressing theorganization’s support of and intention to advance the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. The organization isalso expected to fulfill the requirement of communicating progress to its stakeholders. See more information hereon how to participate.
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A stakeholder is an organizational entity that is not a participant but has expressed its support for and willingness
to engage in the UN Global Compact and/or UN Global Compact activities or events.
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1. Use of the UN Global Compact Name and Logo

The UN Global Compact logo, displayed above, is generally reserved for the official use ofthe UN Global Compact only. Exceptionally, the UN Global Compact may grant a limited rightto use the logo to partners, participants, or other stakeholders in the context of theiractivities promoting the UN Global Compact and its goals, but not in any manner thatsuggests or implies that the UN Global Compact has endorsed or approved of the activities,
products and/or services of the organization, or that the UN Global Compact is their source.
In most circumstances, participants should use the “We Support UN Global Compact” logo
described below.
2. Use of the UN Global Compact Endorser Logo

Participants in the UN Global Compact are encouraged to widely advocate and express theirsupport for the UN Global Compact and its principles. For such activities, the UN Global
Compact may authorize participants to use the “We Support UN Global Compact”(“Endorser”) logo above. To request permission to use the Endorser logo, an organizationmust:(1) Be an active participant of the UN Global Compact, with an active CoP/CoE status; and(2) Non-business organizations must have submitted a CoE.
Please note that the following conditions apply for the use of the Endorser logo:

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●The logo must be placed in such a manner that it is clear from the context to whichorganization the “We” refers.

●The logo may not be sub-licensed to any other entity without the prior writtenconsent of the UN Global Compact.

●The logo and UN Global Compact name are not to be used in any manner thatsuggests or implies that the UN Global Compact has endorsed or approved of theactivities, products, and/or services of the organization, or that the UN Global
Compact is the source of any such activities, products or services. Generally, per theBrand Guidelines, a participant’s logo should not be placed on the same level as theEndorser logo.

●Permission to use the Endorser logo lapses if the participant is delisted from the UN
Global Compact.

●Participants and stakeholders that have been authorized to use the Endorser logo on
their website are strongly encouraged to link the logo to the UN Global Compact
homepage at www.unglobalcompact.org.

In accordance with this policy, use of the Endorser logo will generally be permitted in
documents and/or other material that relates to the participant’s commitment to the UN
Global Compact, its principles and/or outlines a participant’s UN Global Compact-relatedactivities.
Any use of the Endorser logo, or any other logo of the UN Global Compact, without a clear
connection to the mission, principles and/or activities of the initiative, will generally not bepermitted. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:●

Any context of promoting or advertising products and services of a participant;●Any use of the logo in connection with fundraising;●

Any use of the logo in connection with events/conferences in which the UN Global
Compact is not a participant/host;●Any use of the logo as a component of an organization's own logo, trademark orother branding elements;●

Any use of the logo suggesting or implying a certification or seal of approval for
activities, services and/or products;●

Any use of the logo in the header and/or footer of a website;●

Any use of the logo on social media platforms, including but not limited to, Facebook,Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter; or●

Any use of the logo as a graphical element of stationery, business cards, or othervariably utilized print materials, including email signatures.

43. Participant Media Toolkit
Business participants in the UN Global Compact have access to a Participant Media Toolkit
which includes digital cards and icons that can be used to communicate involvement withthe initiative. The toolkit is made available to participants upon joining the initiative.
4. Use of the UN Global Compact Name and Logos by Partners and Local Networks
The terms and conditions under which partners of the UN Global Compact and Local
Networks may use the UN Global Compact name and logos described above are generally
set out in documentation or agreements establishing or memorializing the relationship.
5. Rules Governing the Reproduction and Display of the LogosMaintaining consistency in the display of the UN Global Compact name and logos describedabove by the UN Global Compact and its partners, participants, Local Networks and otherstakeholders is an important aspect of the strategy to advocate the principles of the UN
Global Compact. Accordingly, when participants, stakeholders and Local Networks
incorporate the UN Global Compact name and logos in their materials for the permitted uses
outlined above, they are asked to strictly adhere to the following guidelines regarding thereproduction and display of the UN Global Compact name and logos described above. For
more guidance, please refer to the UN Global Compact Brand Guidelines.
•Elements of the Logos. The UN Global Compact logos described above comprisefour unique elements: (1) the wording, “UN Global Compact” or “We Support the UN
Global Compact”; (2) The “globe” symbol; (3) a customized version of the United
Nations olive branches below the globe; and (4) the clear space in the areasurrounding the logo. The clear space surrounding the logo should be equal to atleast 50% of the globe's height and width. The font of the wording is Flama for "UNGlobal Compact" and Swift for “We Support.”•Reproduction of the Logos. Each of the UN Global Compact logos must be treatedas a unique element and resized proportionally. The minimum sizes of the logos are
24 mm or 68 pixels for digital and 15 mm for print. The reproduction of the logos
should be generated from high quality artwork. Accordingly, the authorized user isrequired to use the authorized artwork that is provided by the UN Global Compact.
Neither the logos nor wording should be reproduced by hand, nor should the wording
be substituted with another typeface. The letters should not be altered or redrawn,
nor should the elements be re-spaced.

•Colour of the Logos. The logos may be reproduced in colour or in black and white.
The preferred colour is UN Global Compact Blue. UN Global Compact Blue translates
to the following colour systems:
oPantone®: 540 Uo

CMYK: C90, M70, Y35, K15

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RGB: R30, G50, B80o#1e3250

For use of the colour logo, the colours from the artwork provided by the UN Global
Compact should not be modified. To ensure readability, the colour logo should always
appear on a white or light-coloured background. The logo may be reproduced inblack and white for use on other backgrounds. A screen tint or shade should never
be used when reproducing the UN Global Compact logo or Endorser logo.
•Appearance of the Logos. In all materials on which the UN Global Compact orEndorser logo is used, it must appear in isolation, uncluttered by competing images.
The logo should appear horizontally. The logo should not be used as part of asentence or word phrase or associated with any non-related symbols or graphicalelements. The Endorser logo must not be used out of context where it is unclear towhich organization the “We” refers.

6. Use of the UN Global Compact Special Initiative Logos
The UN Global Compact is involved in a number of issue-specific initiatives, some of whichhave their own logo. The relevant Programmes manager should be consulted for the policy
to use such logos.
7. Use of the United Nations Name and Emblem
The use of the United Nations name and emblem, and any abbreviation thereof, is reservedfor official purposes of the United Nations in accordance with General Assembly resolution
92(I) of 7 December 1946. The resolution expressly prohibits the use of the United Nations
name and emblem for commercial purposes or in any other way without the priorauthorization of the United Nations Secretary-General, and recommends that Member
States take the necessary measures to prevent the unauthorized use thereof. The United
Nations emblem may be authorized for use by non-UN entities in exceptional circumstances,such as for illustrative and educational purposes. All uses of the UN emblem by non-UN
entities require the prior written authorization of the Secretary-General. Requests for such
authorization should be submitted to the Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations, New York,NY 10017. Any suspected misuse of the United Nations name and emblem should bereferred to the Office of Legal Affairs at the United Nations.

Last Update: March 2024

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