This article reviews the inter-disciplinary literature on the UN Global Compact. The review identifies three research perspectives, which scholars have used to study the UN Global Compact so far: a historical perspective discussing the Global Compact in the context of UN-business relations, an...

This book is about the myriad problems that we face and the systemic changes that are necessary for all enterprises in whatever sector and however constituted to operate within sustainable limits, to lower their ecological footprint, to enhance social equity, and to develop a sense of futurity.

This book draws together contributions from leading players in the Global Compact to reflect the aims and origins of the initiative; some telling of stories of engagement; and explanation of how this initiative has quickly become an important reference point in the dialogue on global and...