Companies participating in the United Nations Global Compact can apply for the 2027 Business & Human Rights Accelerator. The three-month programme helps corporate teams strengthen human-rights due diligence and turn commitments into practical action.
Overview
The Accelerator begins in February 2027 and combines global learning sessions, local or regional peer engagement, on-demand resources, and practical exercises. Participating companies work through the steps needed to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for human-rights impacts.
Country-level tracks are available through participating UN Global Compact networks. Companies based where a local track is not offered may be able to join the global track.
Benefits
- Global Workshops: Participants join structured learning sessions on business and human-rights practice.
- Peer Learning: Companies learn alongside other participating businesses in local, regional, or global cohorts.
- Due-Diligence Guidance: The programme provides practical tools for strengthening human-rights due diligence.
- Action Planning: Teams work toward stronger internal processes and measurable action.
- On-Demand Resources: Participants receive access to programme learning materials and supporting resources.
Eligibility
- Company Status: Applicants must be participating companies of the UN Global Compact.
- Team Commitment: Companies should nominate team members who can participate throughout the three-month programme.
- Implementation: Participants should be prepared to apply the learning to their company’s human-rights policies and processes.
- Track: Companies should join an available country or regional track, or the global track where appropriate.
- Funding: The programme does not advertise a direct financial grant to participating companies.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on November 30, 2026.
- Confirm Participation: Verify that your company is an eligible UN Global Compact participant.
- Choose the Track: Identify the appropriate in-country, regional, or global programme route.
- Submit: Complete the official 2027 Business & Human Rights Accelerator registration before the deadline.
