Partnership for Sustainable Development is an annual international campaign by the UN Global Compact Ukraine that recognizes the best projects implemented through partnerships between business, public, and civil sectors.
These projects are aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals, environmental protection, addressing social and economic challenges, and promoting peace.
To participate you should mention in application at least one partner, whom you implement the project with (business, NGO, community, government, etc.).
NOTE: ONE PARTICIPANT CAN SUBMIT ONLY ONE APPLICATION!
Categories 2025:
Environment & Climate Action
Projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization, environmental protection, and climate initiatives, incl. water management, biodiversity, waste management.
Social Change
Initiatives in inclusion, diversity, gender equality, mental health, support for vulnerable groups, and community development.
Sustainable Economy & Growth
Education (including specialized/career-oriented education with career opportunities), business education for students, SME support, large business support, economic education and community support, cases on employment and employer brand development.
Veterans Empowerment
Programs on employment, career development & adaptation, mental health, entrepreneurship, and professional education for veterans and their families.
Ukraine Recovery
Aid to Ukrainian defenders, humanitarian support to civilians, demining, evacuation, human rights protection and reconstruction projects, projects supporting Ukraine by foreign companies.
Good Governance
Anti-corruption initiatives, transparency in public administration, ethical business practices, compliance culture.
Digital Transformation & Innovations
Tech-driven solutions, edtech, medical services, process automation, AI, business analytics, cybersecurity, and innovation ecosystems.
Participation Terms and Conditions:
Companies that apply for participation, must comply with the following principles and values of the competition.
- All information provided must be truthful, contain only verified facts, and be transparent in its implementation.
- The company’s activities and reputation outside of the submitted project must be ethical and comply with legal requirements, as well as basic principles of integrity.
- Companies that are under NSDC sanctions or that support military aggression against Ukraine are not allowed to participate in the competition.
- Companies associated with organizations included in sanctions lists and having connections with the Russian Federation and countries that support military aggression against Ukraine are not allowed to participate in the competition.
- Companies that promote or have been found to support any form of discrimination based on ethnic, religious, racial, gender, age, national, linguistic, social or other characteristics, as well as companies that tolerate such practices in their corporate culture or among partners, are not allowed to participate in the competition.
- We also do not accept cases from companies operating in the tobacco industry, as well as from bookmaking companies that do not have a license from the Gaming and Lottery Regulatory Commission.
Evaluation Criteria 2025:
- Clarity of Challenge and Solution Logic
Is the problem the company was solving clearly explained? Does the proposed solution directly address this challenge?
- Measurability of Results
Are specific results described: numbers, indicators, examples of action? Is it evident how the project changed the situation?
- Reputational Honesty
Does the application appear credible and transparent? Are there no exaggerations, manipulations, or general phrases without examples?
- Implementation or Scaling Potential
Can this approach be replicated in another company, community, or country?
- Role of Partnership
Is the project implemented in collaboration with other sectors or even competitors (business, government, public)? Is the role of each partner in achieving the result clear?
Results of the 2024 campaign

Results of the 2023 campaign

Results of the 2021 campaign

Results of the 2020 campaign
In addition to the usual four categories, an additional category “COVID-19” was introduced, which encompassed projects aimed at overcoming the pandemic.
