Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the objective of the Global Compact International Yearbook?

The Global Compact International Yearbook is a product of macondo Media Group in support of the UN Global Compact and the advancement of corporate sustainability globally. The aim of the yearbook is to create a global overview of the achievements of the UN Global Compact. As an independent publication, it offers proactive and in-depth information on key sustainability issues to stakeholders, and promotes unique and comprehensive knowledge exchange and learning in the spirit of the Global Compact principles. The publication helps to advance transparency, promotes the sharing of good practices and gives a strong voice to the regional and global actors that are at the heart of the initiative.

2) Is the yearbook published by the UN Global Compact?

No. As an independent publication, the yearbook is published by macondo Media Group in cooperation with the Global Compact Office in New York. The yearbook is a grassroots publication developed by participants for participants. It is based on the individual engagement of participants like your company, macondo and many others around the world.

3) Who can participate?

All regular participants of the UN Global Compact with an active reporting status may apply for participation in the yearbook. This requirement is a vital step for quality assurance and integrity of the yearbook.

4) Who is going to read the book?

Our experience from previous editions is that many politicians, journalists, analysts and investors, as well as representatives from NGOs and academics, read this book. The “Global Compact International Yearbook” is published in English to target a global audience, including Global Compact participants, relevant stakeholders and academics. The books are published in a limited edition – thus making them of enduring value.

5) Is my sponsorship a contribution to the Foundation of the Global Compact?

While the yearbook is developed in cooperation with the Global Compact Office, sponsorship by companies does not constitute a contribution to the Foundation for the Global Compact. Financial contributions are not collected on behalf of the Global Compact Office. Rather, they are exclusively used to fund the development of the Global Compact International Yearbook by macondo Media Group.

6) When do we have to pay our sponsorship?

Payment is accepted in advance, but you have to pay when the book is published. Invoices will be sent in February of each year. The terms of payment are up to 60 days after receipt of invoice due net. In Germany add VAT. We draw your attention to the fact that VAT tax obligations are passed to the recipient of the invoice.